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. Firewise: Yes

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