Silver Peso Texas Mountain Laurel
Evergreen desert small tree or large shrub (Texas mountain laurel) prized for silvery, felted new foliage and pendant, grape-like clusters of intensely fragrant violet-purple flowers in late winter. Well adapted to the low desert, tolerating heat, drought, and alkaline soils once established. Special Features Silvery felted new foliage; intensely grape-scented violet-purple flowers; evergreen; well-adapted low-desert […]
Magnolia
Southern magnolia is a broadleaf evergreen tree with large, glossy leaves and fragrant white flowers. It can grow in Phoenix but requires protection from extreme heat, ample irrigation, and attention to alkaline soil. Special Features Highly fragrant flowers, glossy evergreen foliage, and cone-like fruit clusters displaying red seeds. Provides year-round screening but is not a […]
Lily of the Nile White
A clump-forming perennial with arching, strap-shaped green leaves and rounded clusters of white flowers held above the foliage. Special Features Showy white flower clusters; attractive evergreen foliage; useful cut flowers; tolerates some drought once established but performs best with regular moisture in Phoenix. Problems & Solutions Leaf scorch in intense sun or reflected heat (provide […]
Arizona Rosewood
A large Arizona-native evergreen shrub or small multi-trunk tree with leathery, toothed leaves and reddish-brown bark. Extremely drought tolerant and long-lived. Well suited to desert landscapes as a screen, windbreak, or specimen. Special Features Arizona native; year-round evergreen screening; tolerates reflected heat and drought; wildlife habitat value Problems & Solutions Root rot from overwatering (water […]