Common Name: Texas Ash Latin Name: Fraxinus texensis 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, reliable fall color Features: Fall color is yellow, orange, and purple. Male trees are seedless. Comments: Good long-lived shade tree. Prefers loamy, well-drained soils, but works on dry sites as well. Problems: Borers can affect younger trees. Firewise: Yes

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