Fraxinus dipetala, the
California Ash grows 20-25 feet tall in good conditions, and significantly
less in stressful conditions. The trees grow in hot inland locations
from the stream banks and primarily up north facing slopes when away from
the stream. The California Ash grows up to an elevation of 3500
feet. Fraxinus dipetala blooms in mid to late spring with fragrant
white flowers with 2 petals. The California Ash will go Summer
deciduous much like the Buckeye in dryer locations. Fraxinus
dipetala is quite drought tolerant once established. The California
Ash often grows in the shade of larger trees. In the Fall you can
see the flattened winglike seeds hanging below the branches. Fraxinus dipetala
typically is multibranched and grows more like a shrub than a tree in a
sunny location. Fraxunus dipetala is Winter hardy into the low
teens.
High resolution images
of Fraxinus dipetala are available
