Weeping Acacia
An Australian evergreen tree with gracefully weeping branches and narrow, silvery blue-gray foliage; well suited to Phoenix’s hot, dry climate. Special Features Elegant weeping form; silvery foliage; heat and drought tolerance; thornless branches. Problems & Solutions Poor drainage and excessive irrigation can cause root problems; allow soil to dry between deep waterings. Train young trees […]
Outback Cassia
An Australian desert shrub with airy branching, narrow gray-green leaflets, and abundant yellow flowers; well suited to Phoenix’s hot, dry climate. Special Features Heat and drought tolerant; abundant cool-season flowers attract bees; fine-textured foliage provides contrast in desert landscapes. Problems & Solutions Poor drainage and excessive irrigation can cause root rot; let soil dry between […]
Thundercloud Sage
A compact desert shrub with silvery foliage and vivid purple flowers. ‘Thunder Cloud’ is generally classified as Leucophyllum candidum rather than L. frutescens. Special Features Excellent heat and drought tolerance; striking silver foliage; attracts bees and other pollinators; generally unpalatable to deer. Problems & Solutions Root rot in wet soil: improve drainage and reduce irrigation. […]