Fraxinus angustifolia subsp. oxycarpa: Country Or Region Of Origin
Europe, N.W. Africa
Plant Profile: Fraxinus angustifolia subsp. oxycarpa
Names
Desert Ash, Golden Stem Ash, Phoenix Ash
Phonetic Spelling:FRAK-si-nus an-gus-tee-FOH-lee-uh oks-ee-KAR-puh
Genus:Fraxinus
Species:angustifolia
Family:Oleaceae
Desert Ash is a compact, deciduous tree belonging to the olive family, known for its resilience to drought, making it an ideal choice for urban streetscapes.
When it comes to pests and diseases, this tree exhibits strong resistance, although its vigorous root system may pose maintenance challenges, particularly in city environments.
Fraxinus angustifolia subsp. oxycarpa Feature Summary
Fraxinus angustifolia subsp. oxycarpa Image Gallery
Tags
#showy flowers
#deciduous
#fall color
#small tree
#drought tolerant
#wildlife plant
#cover plant
#street tree
#deer resistant
#nesting sites
#deciduous tree
#urban conditions tolerant
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Fraxinus angustifolia subsp. oxycarpa Feature Summary
Attributes
Europe, N.W. Africa
Birds use the tree for cover and nest sites.
Woody
low flammability
Flowers
Tiny flowers bloom late winter to early spring.
Spring
Winter
< 1 inch
Whole Plant Traits
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Acid (<6.0)
Neutral (6.0-8.0)
5b
5a
6a
6b
7a
7b
8b
8a
Leaves
Stem
Landscape
Drought Tolerant Garden
Shade Tree
Street Tree
Small Tree
Drought
Deer
Insect Pests
Urban Conditions
Diseases
Fraxinus angustifolia subsp. oxycarpa Image Gallery
Fraxinus angustifolia subsp. oxycarpa Attributes
Fraxinus angustifolia subsp. oxycarpa: Wildlife Value
Birds use the tree for cover and nest sites.
Fraxinus angustifolia subsp. oxycarpa: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Fraxinus angustifolia subsp. oxycarpa: Fire Risk Rating
extreme flammability
high flammability
low flammability
medium flammability
Fraxinus angustifolia subsp. oxycarpa Flowers
Fraxinus angustifolia subsp. oxycarpa: Flower Description
Tiny flowers bloom late winter to early spring.
Fraxinus angustifolia subsp. oxycarpa: Flower Value To Gardener
Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long Bloom Season
Long-lasting
Showy
Fraxinus angustifolia subsp. oxycarpa: Flower Bloom Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Fraxinus angustifolia subsp. oxycarpa: Flower Size
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
< 1 inch
> 6 inches
Fraxinus angustifolia subsp. oxycarpa Whole Plant Traits
Fraxinus angustifolia subsp. oxycarpa: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Fraxinus angustifolia subsp. oxycarpa: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Fraxinus angustifolia subsp. oxycarpa: Habit/Form
Arching
Ascending
Broad
Cascading
Climbing
Clumping
Columnar
Conical
Creeping
Dense
Erect
Horizontal
Irregular
Mounding
Multi-stemmed
Multi-trunked
Open
Oval
Prostrate
Pyramidal
Rounded
Spreading
Vase
Weeping
Fraxinus angustifolia subsp. oxycarpa: Growth Rate
Slow
Medium
Rapid
Fraxinus angustifolia subsp. oxycarpa Cultural Conditions
Fraxinus angustifolia subsp. oxycarpa: Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Fraxinus angustifolia subsp. oxycarpa: Soil pH
Acid (<6.0)
Alkaline (>8.0)
Neutral (6.0-8.0)
Fraxinus angustifolia subsp. oxycarpa: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
5a
5b
6a
6b
7a
7b
8a
8b
Fraxinus angustifolia subsp. oxycarpa Leaves
Fraxinus angustifolia subsp. oxycarpa: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Fraxinus angustifolia subsp. oxycarpa: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Fraxinus angustifolia subsp. oxycarpa Stem
Fraxinus angustifolia subsp. oxycarpa: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Fraxinus angustifolia subsp. oxycarpa Landscape
Fraxinus angustifolia subsp. oxycarpa: Landscape Theme
Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden
Fraxinus angustifolia subsp. oxycarpa: Design Feature
Accent
Barrier
Border
Flowering Tree
Foundation Planting
Hedge
Mass Planting
Screen/Privacy
Security
Shade Tree
Small groups
Small Tree
Specimen
Street Tree
Understory Tree
Fraxinus angustifolia subsp. oxycarpa: Resistance To Challenges
Black Walnut
Compaction
Deer
Diseases
Drought
Dry Soil
Erosion
Fire
Foot Traffic
Heat
Heavy Shade
Humidity
Insect Pests
Pollution
Poor Soil
Rabbits
Salt
Slugs
Squirrels
Storm damage
Urban Conditions
Voles
Wet Soil
Wind
Fraxinus angustifolia subsp. oxycarpa: Landscape Location
Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland
