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  Berlandier Ash (Mexican Ash)  
Common Name: Berlandier Ash (Mexican Ash)
Latin Name: Fraxinus berlandierana
Tree Size: Medium
Leaf Type: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Rapid
Water Needs: Moderate
Tolerances: Salty soil or sea-spray, drought, alkaline soils (pH > 7.5)
Attributes: Texas native
Features: Popular shade tree.
Comments: Overpruning can lead to decay problems. Good ash species for South Texas.
Problems: Webworms, seed drop. Needs early pruning to develop good branch structure.
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