How much sun does Mexican Ash need?

Mexican Ash grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Mexican Ash bloom?

Mexican Ash blooms in March, April, and May.

Where is Mexican Ash native?

Mexican Ash (Fraxinus berlandieriana) is native to LA, TX, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

Is Mexican Ash HOA-friendly?

Mexican Ash takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Mexican Ash

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Fraxinus berlandieriana

Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown

Mexican Ash (Fraxinus berlandieriana) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

medium

Size

360"–540" H × 240"–360" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May

Native to

LA, TX

Pollinators

butterflies

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Mexican Ash is a medium-sized native Texas shade tree that reaches 30-45 feet tall with a broad, spreading canopy. This deciduous tree produces small flowers in spring and provides excellent summer shade before dropping its leaves in fall.

In an HOA neighborhood

Mexican Ash takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Works well in: backyard only.

Tree size exceeds typical HOA-friendly range
Best suited for backyard or with special approval

Wildlife value

The spring blooms attract butterflies and other pollinators. As a native ash species, it supports various birds and provides nesting sites in its mature canopy.

Common questions

How much sun does Mexican Ash need?: Mexican Ash grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Mexican Ash bloom?: Mexican Ash blooms in March, April, and May.
Where is Mexican Ash native?: Mexican Ash (Fraxinus berlandieriana) is native to LA, TX, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Mexican Ash attract?: Mexican Ash draws butterflies.
Is Mexican Ash HOA-friendly?: Mexican Ash takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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