Texas Ash
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The Texas Ash or Mountain Ash (Fraxinus texensis) is of the ash genus Fraxinus. It is native primarily to Texas hardwood forests,
This tree, like all ashes, is dioecious, with male and female flowers being borne on separate trees. It is drought tolerant and grows on limestone. It can grow up to 50ft high and can be 40ft wide. It has a compound leaf arrangement with usually five rounded leaflets.
