Fraxinus velutina , Arizona Ash

Velvet Ash, Arizona Ash, Modesto Ash

A fast growing medium sized tree that grows up to 40 feet tall.  The ten inch green leaves turn yellow in the fall.    Yellow and green flower clusters bloom in early spring.

- Full Sun to part shade

- Best in clay, loam or sandy soil

- Moist to dry soil

- Attracts birds and butterflies

- Native to Arizona