Desert willow (Chilopsis linearis). A small, graceful tree that grows to a max of 30 feet, the desert willow produces fragrant, trumpet-shaped flowers and beanlike seedpods. While the hanging ...

Schinus molle, commonly known as the California pepper tree or Peruvian pepper tree, is a fast-growing evergreen tree that is native to South America, particularly the desert-like portions of the ...

Using Arizona native trees in your Phoenix landscape offers shade and heat relief and won’t rob the precious water supply, as their water requirements are lower compared to nonnative species. Below ...

The best plants for Arizona heat in the summer are succulents – such as cacti, agaves, aloes, and yuccas – and lovely desert trees, shrubs, ground covers, and flowering plants. Local nurseries have ...