The catalog/Species
Fraxinus spp.
Genus-level entry. These cultivars are recorded under Fraxinus with no species — typically inter-species hybrids or supplier listings without an extracted species name.
Cultivars
'Autumn Purple'
Fraxinus
Seedless variety of white ash, holds mahogany-red leaves late in the fall. Zone 4.
'Berrinda'
Fraxinus
Cold hardy variety native to New Mexico. Seedless. Bright yellow fall color. Fast growing to 50 ft., spreading to 40 ft. Hardy to USDA Zone 5b.
'Bonita'
Fraxinus
Fast growing shade tree. Broad canopy. Good performer in the desert Southwest. Long lasting yellow fall color. Size to 35 ft. x 35 ft. Hardy to USDA zone 6.
'Fan Tex'
Fraxinus
Superior selection of Arizona ash. Large dark green leaves, symmetrical canopy, fast growing, seedless. Good tree for Southwestern desert climates. Budded onto seedling Arizona Ash.
'Fan West'
Fraxinus
Hybrid of Fraxinus pennsylvanica ("Green Ash") and Fr. Velutina ("Arizona Ash"). Height 30 ft., width 25 ft. Sterile (seedless) tree with rounded canopy. Golden fall foliage. Tolerates drought, wind and heat. May suffer damage with temperatures …
'Modesto'
Fraxinus
(Fraxinus velutina glabra) Beautiful deciduous shade tree for arid climates - blight caused by anthracnose fungus may be a problem elsewhere. Vigorous, to 50 by 30 ft. wide. Spectacular yellow fall color. USDA Zones 6-10.
'Raywood'
Fraxinus
(Fraxinus oxycarpa 'Raywood') Fast growing, tolerates heat, cold, alkaline soil. Compact, round-headed. Small, delicate leaves, lacy appearance. Purplish-red fall color. No seeds. 25-35 ft.
'Shamel'
Fraxinus
(Fraxinus uhdei) Evergreen in low desert, semi-deciduous in colder climates. Very attractive foliage. Fast-growing, spreading with age, may eventually reach 60 ft. Not hardy below 20 degrees. Deep watering recommended.
