Fraxinus velutina ‘Fan Tex’
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Fan Tex Ash
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Deciduous |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Medium |
| Mature Height & Spread | 35-40' x 20-30' |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Water | Medium Water |
| Flower Color | Yellow, Light Green |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Special Features | Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Desert Conditions, Drought Resistant, Fall Color |
| Container Sizes | #5, #15, 24" Box |
| Natural Growth Habit | Upright |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 3B-24 |
| Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 6-10 |
| Plant Type | Tree |
‘Fan Tex’ is a cultivar of Fraxinus velutina. It’s commonly sold as Fan Tex Ash. It makes an excellent shade tree for hot summer regions. It matures at about 35 to 40 feet tall with a spreading rounded canopy. It is a heat tolerant and poor soil tolerant shade tree with yellow fall color. ‘Fan Tex’ is considered to be fast growing, which is important when cooling shade is needed!
