Dynamite Crape Myrtle
A deciduous ornamental tree prized for brilliant red summer flowers, attractive peeling bark, and colorful fall foliage. Performs well in Phoenix with adequate irrigation and protection from intense reflected heat. Special Features Vivid red blooms, exfoliating bark, orange-red fall color, and good powdery mildew resistance. Heat tolerant with adequate water; attracts pollinators. Problems & Solutions […]
Persimmon ‘Fuyu’
An Asian persimmon prized for its sweet, flattened orange fruit that can be eaten while firm. ‘Fuyu’ can grow in Phoenix with protection from extreme heat and consistent irrigation. Special Features Nonastringent fruit is edible while crisp or soft. Usually bears without a pollinizer and often produces seedless fruit. Attractive fall foliage; winter chilling and […]
Chocolate Persimmon
Deciduous Asian persimmon producing orange fruit with sweet, brown-speckled flesh when pollinated. ‘Chocolate’ refers to the flesh color, not a chocolate flavor. Can grow in Phoenix with protection from extreme heat and consistent irrigation. Special Features Pollination-variant fruit: adequate pollination and seed development produce the characteristic brown flesh and can make fruit edible while firm. […]