Fraxinus velutina

Botanical Description

Fraxinus velutina is a deciduous tree with a slender bole; it usually grows 8 - 12 metres tall, occasionally reaching 15 metres[ 11 Title Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement. Publication Author Bean. W. Publisher Murray Year 1981 ISBN - Description A classic with a wealth of information on the plants, but poor on pictures. ]. The plant is harvested from the wild for its wood. It is grown in shelterbelts and as an ornamental[ 338 Title IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Publication Author Website http://www.iucnredlist.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat. ]. Fraxinus velutina has a widespread distribution in the US and Mexico, growing in a variety of habitat types. There are currently no specific threats known for this species and there is no evidence of population decline. A potential future threat is the Emerald Ash Borer to which this species of ash is susceptible. The plant is classified as 'Least Concern' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2017)[ 338 Title IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Publication Author Website http://www.iucnredlist.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat. ].