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California Ash

Fraxinus Dipetala

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Overview

The California Ash, Fraxinus dipetala, is a deciduous tree indigenous to California's foothills. It features narrow leaves and delicate, fragrant white to pale pink flowers in spring. Generally reaching up to 20-30 feet in height and 10-20 feet in width, this native thrives in USDA zones 7-9. Preferring full sun to partial shade, it is drought-tolerant once established and provides excellent habitat value for local fauna. Suitable for small gardens and natural landscapes.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 6–10Type Tree
California Ash (Fraxinus Dipetala) — The California Ash, or Fraxinus dipetala, is a deciduous tree that brings graceful beauty to any landscape
California Ash (Fraxinus Dipetala) — it is drought-tolerant once established and provides excellent habitat value for local faunaCalifornia Ash (Fraxinus Dipetala) — Suitable for small gardens and natural landscapesCalifornia Ash (Fraxinus Dipetala) — Typically growing to a modest height of 10 to 20 feet with a similar canopy spreadCalifornia Ash (Fraxinus Dipetala) — it thrives in USDA hardiness zones 7 to 9.<br><br>This tree is especially prized for its clusters of fragrantCalifornia Ash (Fraxinus Dipetala) — Generally reaching up to 20-30 feet in height and 10-20 feet in width, this native thrives in USDA zones 7-9California Ash (Fraxinus Dipetala) — Native to the chaparral regions and woodlands of California+25

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
6–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Oleaceae

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California Ash (Fraxinus Dipetala) — The California Ash, or Fraxinus dipetala, is a deciduous tree that brings graceful beauty to any landscape
California Ash (Fraxinus Dipetala) — it is drought-tolerant once established and provides excellent habitat value for local fauna
California Ash (Fraxinus Dipetala) — Suitable for small gardens and natural landscapes
California Ash (Fraxinus Dipetala) — Typically growing to a modest height of 10 to 20 feet with a similar canopy spread
California Ash (Fraxinus Dipetala) — it thrives in USDA hardiness zones 7 to 9.<br><br>This tree is especially prized for its clusters of fragrant
California Ash (Fraxinus Dipetala) — Generally reaching up to 20-30 feet in height and 10-20 feet in width, this native thrives in USDA zones 7-9
California Ash (Fraxinus Dipetala) — Native to the chaparral regions and woodlands of California
California Ash (Fraxinus Dipetala) — The California Ash, Fraxinus dipetala, is a deciduous tree indigenous to California's foothills
California Ash (Fraxinus Dipetala) — airy crown that provides delicate shade
California Ash (Fraxinus Dipetala) — It features narrow leaves and delicate, fragrant white to pale pink flowers in spring
California Ash (Fraxinus Dipetala) — it creates a naturally rounded
California Ash (Fraxinus Dipetala) — Preferring full sun to partial shade
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