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Fan-Tex Ash, Rio Grande Ash
Fraxinus velutina 'Fan-Tex'

Climate Resiliency 2 out of 5 stars

This cultivar of the Arizona Ash (F. velutina) has an attractive rounded to broad shape in maturity. Originally cultivated in San Antonio for its smooth, glossy leaflets and increased tolerance to alkalinity. Faster growing then its parent plant, but not as rapid as the cultivar 'Modesto'. Generally does not set seeds. Has a pleasing golden yellow autumn color. May form surface roots in lawn setting due to shallow watering. In such settings, provide deep watering regularly while establishing (first year) and then semi-monthly to help reduce this tendency. Water at the edge of the canopy on a slow trickle for several hours. Prune for shape and to provide good branching structure. Synonym: Fraxinus velutina 'Rio Grande'.

• Plant type: Tree
• Maintenance level: Medium
• Water requirement: Medium
• Sun exposure: Full, Part Sun, Morning Sun, Afternoon Sun
• Height range: 35–45 Feet
• Width range: 25–35 Feet
• Growth rate: Fast, Medium
• Seasonal habit: Deciduous
• General foliage color: Green
• Fall foliage color: Yellow
• Hardiness cold tolerance: 0 °F
• Soil preference: Sand, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Well Drained, Moist
• Canopy value: 530 ft²
• Native location: Culitvar: developed in Texas. Parent plant from Southwestern U.S. and northern Mexico.
• PH preference: Alkaline/Basic, Neutral, Not Particular
• Sunset zones: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
• USDA hardiness zone: 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b

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