Fraxinus velutina 'Rio Grande' |
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Fan-Tex Ash |
This deciduous tree quickly grows to 35'-40' tall. It has a greyish trunk with bright green leaves. It starts out in a pyramidal shape, maturing to spreading to 30' wide and open. This tree is drought tolerant once it's established and wind resistant. It is also heat and cold tolerant. It can withstand alkaline soils. Leaves turn gold yellow in fall.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
25-40'
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Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
Grey
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Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.