Saguaro
Iconic Sonoran Desert cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) with a tall, ribbed green trunk, prominent spines, and upward-curving arms that develop with age. Special Features Exceptionally heat- and drought-tolerant; long-lived Arizona native. Flowers support pollinators, fruits feed wildlife, and mature plants provide bird nesting sites. Problems & Solutions Overwatering and poor drainage cause root or stem rot; […]
Saguaro Specimen (Planted)
Iconic Sonoran Desert cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) with a tall, ribbed green trunk, prominent spines, and upward-curving arms that develop with age. Special Features Long-lived Arizona native with exceptional heat and drought tolerance; provides nectar, edible red fruit, and nesting habitat for desert wildlife. Problems & Solutions Overwatering and poor drainage cause root and stem rot; […]
Arizona Pencil Cholla
A Sonoran Desert native cactus with slender, pencil-like jointed stems, scattered spines, and an airy, densely branching form. Special Features Excellent heat and drought tolerance; native wildlife habitat; flowers attract native bees; persistent greenish fruits add seasonal interest. Problems & Solutions Root and stem rot in wet soil: improve drainage and reduce irrigation. Sharp spines […]
Teddy Bear Cholla
A Sonoran Desert cactus with upright, branching stems densely covered in golden spines, giving it a deceptively soft, teddy-bear appearance. Special Features Exceptional heat and drought tolerance; striking golden spines glow when backlit. Detached stem segments can root and form colonies. Problems & Solutions Barbed spines and easily detached joints pose serious injury risks; keep […]
Buckhorn Cholla
A Sonoran Desert native cactus with branching, cylindrical green stems densely covered in long spines; well adapted to Phoenix heat and drought. Special Features Exceptional heat and drought tolerance; native bee forage; provides shelter and nesting sites for desert birds. Problems & Solutions Overwatering and poor drainage cause root rot; plant in fast-draining soil and […]
Ironwood Tree
Long-lived Sonoran Desert native tree with gray-green foliage, thorny branches, exceptionally dense wood, and showy spring flowers; well adapted to Phoenix heat. Special Features Extremely heat and drought tolerant; attracts native bees, provides wildlife shelter, and serves as a nurse tree for desert plants. Problems & Solutions Poor drainage and excessive irrigation can cause root […]