The Arizona Ash (Fraxinus velutina) is one of the fastest-growing shade trees available for San Antonio, capable of adding 3–4 feet of height per year. With good fall color and a spreading canopy, it provides quick relief from the Texas sun. Alfaro Tree Sales grows Arizona Ash at our 40-acre Atascosa nursery.
Arizona Ash is one of the fastest shade trees you can plant in San Antonio, adding 3–4 feet per year. If you need shade quickly — for a new home, pool area, or patio — this tree delivers results in just a few years.
Two of SA’s fastest shade trees head to head.
Expected height after planting a 3” caliper tree (14–18 ft at install).
Regular watering the first 2 seasons — 2–3×/week. Moderate water needs even when established; appreciates occasional deep soaking in summer.
Adapts to most soils including alkaline. Balanced fertilizer in spring supports its fast growth rate.
Regular structural pruning important when young due to fast growth. Develop strong scaffold branches. Prune in winter.
October through March. Fast growth means you’ll see results quickly regardless of planting season.
Choose your tree at our nursery or by phone. We deliver it to your property.
Machine-dug hole, native soil backfill, deep watering, and mulch ring installed.
Written care instructions plus a 30-day establishment check from our crew.
Very fast — 3–4 feet per year, making them one of the quickest shade solutions for San Antonio properties.
Yes — they turn a nice golden yellow in fall, typically in November.
Moderate lifespan of 30–50 years. They’re best as a quick-shade solution while slower, longer-lived trees establish.
Moderately. They need more water than most native species, especially in their first few years. Once established, they handle SA summers with occasional supplemental water.
October through March is ideal.
We offer Arizona Ash from younger trees to large specimens. Field-grown at our nursery in Atascosa. Call (210) 202-4284.
Yes. Professional delivery and planting across the SA metro. Request a free quote.
They drop leaves in fall and can produce seed clusters. Regular leaf cleanup is needed in November–December. The fast shade benefit outweighs the seasonal cleanup for most homeowners.
