Trees
SINGLE
LEAF ASH
Franxinux anomala
SINGLE LEAF ASH
Franxinux anomala
Single Leaf Ash
is the only Ash with single, not compound, leaves.
The tree has multiple trunks, is typically 8-14 feet tall, and is
found near washes and in rocky areas. Tree tends to become more upright
and elliptical in form.Commonly
found in the draws and canyons of western Colorado and southern Utah
where more water will collect because of run off or storm events.
No observed pests in its native habitat. This tree is good in xeric
landscapes because it is tolerant of heat, drought and high pH soils.