Cascalote ‘Smoothie’
A thornless selection of cascalote (Caesalpinia cacalaco ‘Smoothie’) with rounded green leaflets and showy yellow flower spikes; well suited to Phoenix landscapes. Special Features Thornless stems; heat and drought tolerance; cool-season flowers that attract pollinators. Problems & Solutions Frost can damage foliage and tender growth; choose a warm, sheltered location and protect young plants during […]
Cascalote
A small Mexican native tree with rounded, compound leaves, thorny branches, and showy yellow flowers during Phoenix’s cooler months. Special Features Heat and drought tolerant; provides cool-season flowers that attract pollinators. Prominent conical thorns add distinctive texture. Problems & Solutions Frost can damage foliage and tender growth, especially near or below 25°F; choose a warm, […]
Brazilian Pepper
A subtropical tree or large shrub with aromatic, compound leaves, a dense canopy, and clusters of bright red berries on female plants. Special Features Dense shade, aromatic foliage, and showy red fruit that attracts birds; tolerates heat and some drought once established. Problems & Solutions Highly invasive in some warm regions; birds spread its seeds, […]