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Fraxinus anomala
Fraxinus anomala Torr. ex S. Watson
Singleleaf Ash
Oleaceae (Olive Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: FRAN2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Shrub or small tree with short trunk and rounded crown of stout, curved branches.
Singleleaf Ash is common in Grand Canyon National Park. As the scientific name suggests, this species is distinct in its genus, which is characterized by pinnately compound leaves.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Tree
Fruit Type: Samara
Size Notes: Up to about 20 feet tall.
Leaf: Green
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Apr
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , CO , NM , NV , UT , WYNative Distribution: W. Colorado to e. California, Arizona, and extreme nw. New Mexico; usually at 2000-6500' (610-1981 m); in California to 11,000' (3353 m).
Native Habitat: Dry canyons and hillsides including rocky slopes in upper desert; woodland and Ponderosa Pine forest.
Growing Conditions
Water Use: MediumLight Requirement: Sun
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
Web Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Fraxinus anomala in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Fraxinus anomala in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Fraxinus anomala
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-04-19Research By: TWC Staff