White Sapote ‘Suebelle’
A relatively compact white sapote cultivar producing green to yellow-green fruit with sweet, creamy, custard-like flesh. ‘Suebelle’ needs protection from Phoenix’s intense afternoon heat. Special Features Sweet, edible fruit; relatively compact habit; generally self-fruitful. Fruit bruises easily and is best harvested carefully and eaten soon after softening. Do not eat the seeds. Problems & Solutions […]
Shamel Ash (48 Box)
Large, fast-growing evergreen-to-semi-evergreen ash widely used as a shade tree in desert landscapes. Produces dense, dark green foliage and tolerates Phoenix heat and alkaline soils. Needs ample space and deep irrigation for its expansive canopy and aggressive roots. Special Features Exceptional dense shade; tolerates reflected heat and urban conditions; fast canopy development for large properties […]
Shamel Ash
A large, fast-growing shade tree native to Mexico and Central America, with glossy compound leaves and a broad canopy. Also called evergreen ash; requires substantial irrigation in Phoenix. Special Features Rapid shade production, dense green foliage, and a broad canopy. Handles Phoenix heat with adequate irrigation but is not a low-water desert tree. Problems & […]
Shangri-La Mulberry
A low-chill, fruiting mulberry cultivar with large leaves and sweet, elongated, dark purple-black berries; well suited to warm climates with adequate irrigation. Special Features Self-fruitful; low winter-chill requirement; sweet edible fruit; productive at a young age; provides substantial summer shade. Problems & Solutions Fallen fruit stains paving and attracts birds and insects; plant away from […]
Sissoo Tree
Fast-growing shade tree native to the Indian subcontinent, with bright green, compound leaves and a broad canopy. Thrives in Phoenix heat but has aggressive roots that make it unsuitable for many residential yards. Special Features Rapid shade production; strong heat tolerance; drought tolerance once established; nitrogen-fixing legume with valuable rosewood timber. Problems & Solutions Aggressive […]
Live Oak
A long-lived Southern shade tree with a massive trunk, broad spreading branches, and leathery leaves. Adaptable to Phoenix heat with adequate irrigation and room for its extensive canopy and roots. Special Features Dense shade, sculptural branching, wildlife-supporting acorns, and exceptional longevity. Heat tolerant and moderately drought tolerant once established, but not a low-water desert tree. […]