Seville Sour Orange
A thorny citrus tree with glossy foliage, intensely fragrant blossoms, and orange fruit with sour, bitter juice and aromatic peel; traditionally used for marmalade. Special Features Fragrant flowers attract pollinators; ornamental fruit is prized for marmalade, marinades, and preserves. Relatively cold tolerant for citrus and well adapted to desert heat with adequate irrigation. Problems & […]
Texas Ebony
Texas ebony (Ebenopsis ebano, formerly Pithecellobium flexicaule) is a thorny, heat-tolerant tree with dense, finely divided foliage, zigzag branches, and persistent woody seedpods. Special Features Excellent heat and drought tolerance; dense shade, fragrant flowers that attract bees, and distinctive dark bark and woody pods. Problems & Solutions Sharp thorns require placement away from walkways and […]
Winter Mexican Avocado
A Mexican-type avocado grown for rich, creamy fruit, often marketed for winter harvest. In Phoenix, it requires a sheltered microclimate and protection from intense summer heat. Special Features Edible fruit; Mexican-type avocados generally offer greater cold tolerance than tropical avocado types. Cold hardiness does not imply tolerance of Phoenix summer heat. Problems & Solutions Extreme […]