The Arizona ash (Fraxinus velutina), also known as velvet ash, is a pretty, lush, deciduous native shade tree that does well in our climate. In the Tucson area, it’s native habitat is riparian ...

Q: I have three 35-year-old Arizona ash trees. Some of their heavier branches are rotting, and one has fallen. A tree trimmer has suggested that I let him top the trees to give them more life. I ...

Arizona ash (Fraxinus velutina): This is another one of our native riparian trees. It will look best with some supplemental watering. It grows to 50 feet in height, so it will need lots of room.

Arizona ash trees shade bleachers near the Challenger Little League fields in Waco in this January 2019 photo. The spreading of emerald ash borer, an invasive beetle, threatens all ash species.