Where space allows for a slightly larger canopy tree, the Golden Desert Ash is another relatively new introduction. The botanical name for this cultivar is Fraxinus oxycarpa 'Golden Desert'. Allow more room for this cultivar which reaches a height of 30' and a spread of 18'. The form is rounded, with very dense branching. A unique feature of this tree is the foliage.
Leaves emerge a bright gold in the spring, turn green in early summer, then bright gold in the fall.
Other distinctive features include a golden hue to the bark and black fuzzy buds. This selection would make a fine low canopy street tree or an excellent accent tree.