What is Arizona Ash?

Arizona ash, or fraxinus venutina , is soft wood, deciduous tree, which is in a mild to tropical climate durable. Other common names for this tree include velvety ash, desert ash, ash from leather ash and smooth ash and in some places it is known as Modesto Ash, Toumey Ash or Fresno Ash. Arizona ash is a very fast growing tree, usually reaching a height of about 40 feet (12 m), although some could reach 80 feet (24 m). The tree, originally from Arizona and the southwestern New Mexico in the United States, is characterized by its velvety hops on young branches and leaves. Arizona ash, perfect for xeriscaping, tolerates drought conditions and provides exceptional shade for hot desert sites.

seeds grown, Arizona ash reaches maturity quickly, rises above most buildings desert ranks and spread the abundant network of connected branches. As one of the most popular desert gardens, Arizonan ashes are grown for its very fast growth and lush, tLusty canopy. Velvet shoots grow to produce five to seven folded leaves and its small, inconspicuous flowers appear at the beginning of spring. In autumn, the deciduous Arizonan ashes turned yellow and dropped from the overflowing abundance of the leaves.

Horticulturalist Calvin R. Finch nicknamed Arizonian ashes "Arizona baskets" because the tree is so short -term and plagued problems. Fast growing softwood trees, such as Arizona ash, build a shallow network of roots in hard soil and are therefore unable to withstand serious monsoon winds. The shallow roots penetrate the surface of the ground and destroy the sidewalks, curbs and domestic foundations.

Strongly growing branches grow too fast and promote fungal diseases such as anthracnoza and frustrating gardeners who are unable to keep up with the constant need to prune. Enemies of the insects of Arizona ash, such as a tree drill, causing sudden death. Branch wouldThey could unexpectedly reduce the attack of pests or limb failure, causing damage to property and dangerous conditions.

Despite the seeming number of problems that suffer from Arizona ash, the tree is widely grown and sought after for its ability to provide a quick shadow and beautiful green leaves for gardens. Arizona Ash is resistant to minus 10 degrees Fahrenheit (minus-23 degrees Celsius), tolerates extreme heat and drought exceptionally well and benefits in full desert sun without complaints. With gentle care and constant pruning, the Arizonian ashes can provide decades of relief from a hard desert environment.