Texas Ash

Fraxinus Texensis

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Overview

The Texas Ash, Fraxinus texensis, is a deciduous tree native to Texas, valued for its adaptability and striking fall foliage. It thrives in full sun, reaches heights of 30-50 feet with a canopy spread up to 40 feet. Adaptable to various soils, this drought-tolerant species is ideal for providing shade and seasonal color, with leaves turning vibrant shades of yellow, purple, and red before shedding. Suitable for USDA zones 7-9.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 7–10Climate Arid

Texas Ash (Fraxinus Texensis) — is a deciduous tree native to Texas

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 7–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Oleaceae
Climate: Arid

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Texas Ash (Fraxinus Texensis) — tree with green and purple blooms

Texas Ash (Fraxinus Texensis) — green and purple flowers in the garden

Texas Ash (Fraxinus Texensis) — valued for its adaptability and striking fall foliage; this species is prized for its attractive foliage and adaptability

Texas Ash (Fraxinus Texensis) — is a deciduous tree native to Texas; adaptable to various soils

Texas Ash (Fraxinus Texensis) — It thrives in full sun, reaches heights of 30-50 feet with a canopy spread up to 40 feet; providing a striking visual

Texas Ash (Fraxinus Texensis) — with leaves turning vibrant shades of yellow; the Texas Ash develops a rounded canopy that offers generous shade

Texas Ash (Fraxinus Texensis) — Suitable for USDA zones 7-9; it flourishes in full sun and requires well-drained soil

Texas Ash (Fraxinus Texensis) — Adaptable to various soils; tree with green and purple blooms

Texas Ash (Fraxinus Texensis) — this drought-tolerant species is ideal for providing shade and seasonal color; with leaves turning vibrant shades of yellow

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