Fraxinus greggii    
Greg ash   
Oleaceae Family     

Form: multistemmed shrub, or a single or multistemmed small tree
Seasonality: evergreen, but may drop leaves suddenly just before releafing
Size: 15ft, spread 10ft
Leaves: compound, leaflets opposite on pinnae, racine is winged
Flowers: not ornamental
Fruit: winged seed, small
Stems/Trunks: even, light gray; attractive when trained to expose trunk
Range/Origin: west Texas, southern New Mexico, southern Arizona and into northern Mexico; elevations from 1200-6000ft; along washes and slopes
Hardiness: to low teens or better

LANDSCAPE VALUE:

• patio tree
• around pools
• large containers or planters

CULTURAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Exposure: full sun
• Water: drought tolerant; supplement during hot season (once per week)
• Soil: adaptable; best in uniform; amendments may be helpful
• Propagation: seed and vegetative cuttings
• Maintenance: low; training to form desired

winged racine on compound leaf of Fraxinus greggii

NOTES:

When selecting nursery plant, look for a specimen with good stem architecture than can be developed into the desired mature form.

Very similar in form and habit to Fraxinus gooddingii (Goodding ash)

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