Velvet Ash
Fraxinus velutina
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Oleaceae
- Genus:
- Fraxinus
- Species:
- Fraxinus velutina
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- More than 40 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr, may
- Bloom Colors:
- Yellow
Native Range
United States: Arizona, California, New Mexico, Nevada, Texas, Utah
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Based on number of butterfly and moth species using this genus as host plant (Source: National Wildlife Federation)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Calleta silkmoth (Eupackardia calleta), Fall webworm (Hyphantria cunea), Great Ash Sphinx (Sphinx chersis)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- tolerates drought conditions
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Seeds are naturally stratified outdoors during fall months.
Source: npn.rngr.net