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Modesto Ash
Fraxinus velutina glabra

This ash is a cultivated variety much like the Arizona Ash (F. velutina) in characteristic and care. Tends to stay somewhat smaller overall with a bit narrower canopy. Known to be more rapidly growing, but consequently has slightly higher water needs. Generally does not set seeds. Has a pleasing golden yellow autumn color. May form surface roots in lawn setting due to shallow watering. In such settings, provide deep watering regularly while establishing (first year) and then semi-monthly to help reduce this tendency. Water at the edge of the canopy on a slow trickle for several hours. Prune for shape and to provide good branching structure. Synonyms: Fraxinus velutina 'Modesto', Fraxinus velutina glabra 'Modesto'.

• Plant type: Tree
• Maintenance level: Medium
• Water requirement: High, Medium
• Sun exposure: Full
• Height range: 35–45 Feet
• Width range: 20–30 Feet
• Canopy value: 368 ft²
• Growth rate: Fast, Medium
• Seasonal habit: Deciduous
• General foliage color: Green
• Fall foliage color: Yellow
• Hardiness cold tolerance: -10 °F
• Soil preference: Sand, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Well Drained, Moist
• Native location: Culitvar: developed in California. Parent plant from Southwestern U.S. and northern Mexico.
• PH preference: Not Particular
• Sunset zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
• USDA hardiness zone: 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b

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