This attractive small tree is native across the Southwest and northern Mexico. In the spring, fragrant ash will be covered with clusters of white fragrant flowers. Trees will drop their leaves in the winter, but are quick to refoliate in the spring. It grows well in heavy soils, but prefers good drainage. Full sun, although at lower elevations it prefers a little afternoon shade.
Fraxinus cuspidata (Fragrant Ash, Flowering Ash)
Fraxinus cuspidata
Fragrant Ash, Flowering Ash
This attractive small tree is native across the Southwest and northern Mexico. In the spring, fragrant ash will be covered with clusters of white fragrant flowers. Trees will drop their leaves in the winter, but are quick to refoliate in the spring. It grows well in heavy soils, but prefers good drainage. Full sun, although at lower elevations it prefers a little afternoon shade.
| Plant Type | Native, Tree |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 7 (0° F) |
| Flower Color | White |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer |
| Growth Rate | Moderate, Slow |
| Height | 15' - 20' (ft) |
| Spread | 10' - 15' (ft) |
| Spacing | 15' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Fruit & Berries |
| Attracts | Pollinators, Wildlife |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens |
| Tolerance | Dry Soil |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
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