Fraxinus velutina

Velvet Ash

WhatsApp
Velvet ash is a medium-sized deciduous tree known for its dark green, glossy leaves and fuzzy undersimides. It thrives in arid and temperate climates.
yard Outdoor plants wb_sunny Sun pets Pet Friendly
info

Plant Details

Common Name Velvet Ash
Family Oleaceae
Genus Fraxinus
Species Velutina
Origin Southwestern USA / Northern Mexico
Blooming Small green flowers in spring, followed by samaras
Leaf Color Dark green upper, fuzzy gray-green underside
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
yard

Care & Maintenance

terrain
Soil

Well-drained sandy or clay-loam soil, tolerates alkaline conditions

water_drop
Watering

Low water needs once established; allow soil to dry between deep watering cycles

light_mode
Sunlight & Care

Full sun required for optimal growth and resilience to drought

science
Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring before leaf out

content_cut
Pruning

Prune during dormancy (late winter) to shape and remove deadwood

Pest Control Aphid Ash Borer Scale Insect

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

calendar_month

Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 7 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
thermostat

Growing Parameters

thermostat
Temperature
14° – 113°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
water_drop
Humidity
20% – 60%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
light_mode
Light (LUX)
3000 – 50000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
wb_sunny
Light (PAR)
400 – 2000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
water
Soil Moisture
10% – 50%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
bolt
Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
local_hospital

Common Problems

Something wrong with your Fraxinus velutina? Select a symptom to diagnose and fix the issue.

Related Plants

You might also like these plants

Browse All ›
Fraxinus
parkOutdoor plants
Fraxinus

Ash tree

account_treeOleaceae location_onEurasia / North America

info Price unavailable

Fraxinus americana
parkOutdoor plants petsPet friendly
Fraxinus americana

White Ash

account_treeOleaceae location_onUnited States

info Price unavailable

Fraxinus chinensis
parkOutdoor plants
Fraxinus chinensis

Chinese Ash

account_treeOleaceae location_onChina

info Price unavailable

Fraxinus excelsior
parkOutdoor plants petsPet friendly
Fraxinus excelsior

European Ash

account_treeOleaceae location_onEurope / Asia Minor

info Price unavailable

favorite