Modesto Ash, Fraxinus velutina 'Modesto,' can grow to be a majestic shade tree with glossy green leaves turning to a bright golden yellow in the fall that can light up any landscape! This tree is deciduous so that it can let the warmth of the sun in during winter and cast plenty of shade when the temperatures start to heat up in the summer! This cultivar was developed in Merced, California, and is valued for its glossy foliage and broad spreading crown. They also have a fast growth rate, and we like to plant them in any landscape as a street tree where they are sure to add curb appeal!
These Ash trees thrive in full sun to partial shade exposures. Once established, Modesto Ash is considered drought tolerant with low to moderate watering needs. This Fraxinus velutina gets bonus points for heat, cold and smog tolerance! And even though it's deciduous and loses its leaves for a brief period, its attractive rough textured bark more than makes up for it!
Modesto Ash trees are favorites in residential, commercial and lawn applications and we take pride in offering Fraxinus velutina 'Modesto' custom-grown from our premium-quality selection of cuttings. We are the growers so that we can assure their quality is the best you will find anywhere! Visit your local Moon Valley Nurseries location and allow us to help you handpick the perfect tree for the perfect spot in your yard! And with free professional planting available on all box size trees, it cannot get any easier to have an instantly beautiful landscape!
"When we visited Moon Valley Nurseries we told the guys there we needed a good shade tree for our backyard. Two of our rooms face the afternoon sun and would get so hot. They showed us several trees, but ultimately recommended this Modesto Ash for our yard. We liked the idea of the fall color on the leaves and the fast growth rate. We are now two years in to owning our Modesto ash and could not be happier with our trees and Moon Valley Nurseries. Everyone at our local nursery has been super helpful, both during the initial planting process and all our questions over the last couple years. Our home is now cool and it seems like our air conditioning is running more efficiently as well! $$$"
Arizona ROC #
:140536
California CSLB #
:1092420
Nevada License #
:0058408
