The Arizona ash (Fraxinus velutina), also known as velvet ash, is a pretty, lush, deciduous native shade tree that does well in our climate. In the Tucson area, it’s native habitat is riparian ...

Arizona ash trees shade bleachers near the Challenger Little League fields in Waco in this January 2019 photo. The spreading of emerald ash borer, an invasive beetle, threatens all ash species.

Q: Three years ago I bought a bonita ash tree because of its size, beauty, easy maintenance, and short period of leaf dropping. So impressed over the past year I was instrumental in the planting ...

Q: I have three 35-year-old Arizona ash trees. Some of their heavier branches are rotting, and one has fallen. A tree trimmer has suggested that I let him top the trees to give them more life. I ...

Ash trees became newsworthy when the emerald ash borer, a wood-boring beetle accidentally introduced in this country from east Asia around 1998, started threatening billions of ash trees nationwide.

TRAVERSE CITY — Hikers, property owners and others who frequent natural areas this fall have the opportunity to help restore a vanishing native tree species.

Arizona ash may be pretty and effective along streams in Arizona, but it's not a good fit for yards in North Texas. Howard Garrett / Special Contributor In addition to knowing the recommended tree ...

Trees infested with emerald ash borer may unexpectedly snap or drop large branches. Hunters should also be cautious around ...