Townlake
Botanical Name
Fraxinus texensis
Plant Type
Trees (Large)
Native To
Edwards Plateau
Plant Height Min
40ft
Plant Height Max
50ft
Plant Spread Min
40ft
Plant Spread Max
50ft
Light
Sun
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Seasonal Interest From
Fall
Seasonal Interest To
Fall
Plant Color
Yellow
Water Needs
Very Low
Comments

Fast-growing; native; only Ash appropriate for Austin area; provides good drainage; relatively long life; provides nesting and cover; birds eat flowers and fruit; susceptible to emerald ash borer; prune to shape or raise canopy if needed