Parfianka Pomegranate

A fruiting pomegranate prized for large, red-skinned fruit with juicy, deep-red arils, very soft seeds, and a balanced sweet-tart flavor; well adapted to Phoenix heat. Special Features Self-fruitful; soft-seeded, flavorful fruit; heat tolerant and drought tolerant once established; attractive flowers and edible fruit. Problems & Solutions Fruit splitting: maintain even soil moisture and harvest promptly […]

Berlandier Acacia

A fine-textured shrub or small tree, also called guajillo, with feathery foliage and fragrant, creamy-white flower clusters; native to southern Texas and northeastern Mexico. Special Features Heat and drought tolerant; fragrant flowers attract bees and other pollinators. Fine-textured foliage provides light, filtered shade. Problems & Solutions Poor drainage and excessive irrigation can cause root problems; […]