Fraxinus velutina
Arizona ash, Velvet ash, Modesto ash
Fraxinus Fraxinus
F. velutina - F. velutina is a spreading, deciduous tree with leathery, velvety, pinnate leaves divided into seven tapered, lance-shaped, grey-green leaflets turning yellow in autumn. Clusters of inconspicuous, green flowers in spring are followed by winged, green fruit turning pale brown when ripe.
Fraxinus velutina is: Deciduous
Spreading
Green, Insignificant or absent in Spring
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
Generally pest-free
Ash dieback.
Pruning group 1
Tends to self-seed freely in ideal growing conditions. Sow seed in autumn in an open frame. Can be sown in spring after chilling in a refrigerator for 2-3 months.
Seed, Grafting
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Fraxinus velutina (Arizona ash) will reach a height of 10m and a spread of 10m after 20-50 Years.
Low Maintenance, Foliage only, Coastal, Woodland
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. Will tolerate a wide range of conditions. Freezing temperatures will defoliate most trees and kill young twigs.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Fraxinus velutina
Arizona ash, Velvet ash, Modesto ash
Fraxinus Fraxinus
F. velutina - F. velutina is a spreading, deciduous tree with leathery, velvety, pinnate leaves divided into seven tapered, lance-shaped, grey-green leaflets turning yellow in autumn. Clusters of inconspicuous, green flowers in spring are followed by winged, green fruit turning pale brown when ripe.
Southwestern United States
Deciduous
Spreading
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Green, Insignificant or absent in Spring
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
Generally pest-free
Ash dieback.
Pruning group 1
Tends to self-seed freely in ideal growing conditions. Sow seed in autumn in an open frame. Can be sown in spring after chilling in a refrigerator for 2-3 months.
Seed, Grafting
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Fraxinus velutina (Arizona ash) will reach a height of 10m and a spread of 10m after 20-50 Years.
Low Maintenance, Foliage only, Coastal, Woodland
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. Will tolerate a wide range of conditions. Freezing temperatures will defoliate most trees and kill young twigs.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 8, Zone 7
Fraxinus velutina (Arizona ash)
Alfalfa dwarf; Anaheim disease; California vine disease; Dwarf disease of alfalfa; Dwarf disease of lucerne; Leaf scald of oleander; Leaf scald of plum; Leaf scorch; Phony disease of peach; Pierce's disease of grapevine; Variegated chlorosis of citrus
Xylella fastidiosa subsp. multiplex
Bacterium
Absent
3
4
A bacterial disease with a wide host range detected in Corsica. Although EU regulated; there remains some concern about the risk of introduction. This subspecies is known to be able to thrive in cooler climates. Should an outbreak occur; there would be a need for eradication action which would result in environmental and social impacts.
Fraxinus velutina (Arizona ash)
Japanese swift moth
Endoclita excrescens
Insect
Absent
2
4
Polyphagous moth pest whose larvae feed off a range of herbaceous and woody hosts. Native to East Asia where substantial impacts have been observed; and current import requirements do not fully mitigate the risk of introduction. A PRA will help to assess the level of risk more fully.
Fraxinus velutina (Arizona ash)
Asian longhorn beetle; Starry sky beetle
Anoplophora glabripennis
Insect
Absent
2
4
Recognised threat to a wide range of deciduous tress native to the UK. Already regulated it is a priority for continued surveillance and statutory action. The risk of entry is further mitigated by EU legislation requiring the monitoring of wooden packaging material originating from China.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
Traveling or importing plants? Please read "Don't risk it" advice here
Suspected outbreak? Click here for contact details to report to the relevant authority.
Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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