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Fraxinus greggii

Also Known As

  • Little Leaf Ash

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 10'-18'
  • W: 8'-15'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

Fraxinus greggii plant details

Fraxinus greggii is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Does well in alkaline, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Fraxinus greggii

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: oleaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 8 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 18 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fraxinus greggii

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: pollution and seaside / salt
Soil needs: alkaline, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Rare, evergreen ash forming a dense shrub but easily pruned to small tree of 10-12'. One inch, pinnate leaves are shiny and often purple tinted. The winged fruit is attractive in late season. Native from Mexico into remote areas of the Southwest, this will prove to be a most useful garden subject, especially where drought is an issue. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6. Bright light with good drainage.

Gardening facts about Fraxinus greggii plant

How to Grow Fraxinus greggii

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - low
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • alkaline
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • pollution tolerant
    • seaside / salt tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 4'-15'

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Size

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 25'-30'

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 15'-30'

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