Petite Pink Oleander Tree
A dwarf pink-flowering oleander trained into a small tree, with a rounded evergreen canopy and excellent tolerance of Phoenix heat. Special Features Compact size; long flowering season; heat, drought, and reflected-heat tolerance once established. Problems & Solutions All parts are highly poisonous if ingested; keep away from children and pets, wear gloves when pruning, and […]
Pink Trumpet Tree
Tabebuia rosea is a tropical flowering tree, not naturally a bush, with showy pink trumpet-shaped flowers. It is frost-sensitive and is not reliably hardy in Phoenix Zone 9b; confirm the botanical name before purchasing. Special Features Spectacular seasonal flowers; attractive palmate foliage; flowers attract bees and other pollinators. Problems & Solutions Freezing temperatures can severely […]
Purple Robe Locust
Purple Robe locust (Robinia ‘Purple Robe’) is a fast-growing shade tree with fragrant, purple-pink flower clusters and airy, compound foliage. It can grow in Phoenix, but extreme summer heat and reflected sun can stress it. Special Features Fragrant, bee-attracting flowers; nitrogen-fixing roots; drought tolerance once established; provides summer shade and admits winter sunlight. Problems & […]
Purple Plum
Purple-leaf plum (Prunus cerasifera) is a small ornamental tree grown for burgundy foliage and early spring flowers. It can grow in Phoenix but is less adapted to extreme desert heat than desert-native trees. Special Features Showy purple foliage, early-season flowers that attract pollinators, and small edible plums on some cultivars. Not a low-water desert tree. […]
Raywood Ash
Raywood ash (Fraxinus angustifolia subsp. oxycarpa ‘Raywood’) is a deciduous shade tree with finely textured foliage and burgundy fall color. It can grow in Phoenix but may struggle with extreme heat and drought stress. Special Features Fine-textured canopy, summer shade, and wine-red to purple fall foliage. Typically seedless; fall color varies with weather and growing […]
Red Oak
Northern red oak is a large eastern North American shade tree with pointed, lobed leaves and acorns. Quercus rubra is poorly adapted to Phoenix’s extreme summer heat and alkaline soils, despite its cold hardiness. Special Features Broad shade canopy, wildlife-supporting acorns, and russet to red fall color in suitable climates. Fall color is unreliable in […]
Red Push
A heat-tolerant hybrid pistache shade tree prized for its copper-red new growth, dense green canopy, and seasonal fall color; well suited to Phoenix landscapes. Special Features Copper-red spring growth; yellow, orange, or red fall foliage; excellent heat tolerance and good drought tolerance once established. Fall color varies with weather and site conditions. 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 & […]
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 […]