Acacia – Acacia spp.
Acacia exists as tropical and subtropical legume family shrubs together with trees that belong to the same family. This plant shows small flowers that tend to be aromatic and grow into either round or tube-shaped clusters. The leaf structure of Acacia species develops into fern-like shapes or it maintains phyllodes instead of leaves. Acacia wood […]
Ironwood – Olneya Tesota
Ironwood (Olneya tesota) is a native species of desert tree in the Sonoran Desert. It grows at a minimal rate before reaching its projected lifespan of more than 500 years. It produces gray-green leaves along with purple to lavender flowers which appear during late spring while being celebrated for its dense and heavy wood properties. […]
Palo Verde – Parkinsonia spp.
The Palo Verde tree grows as a desert-drought-tolerant species developing in the southwestern United States and parts of Mexico. The tree belongs to the Parkinsonia genus because of its green bark and yellow flowers that appear in spring. The deciduous tree presents small leaves together with smooth green stems and expands its branches over a […]
Cascalote – Caesalpinia Cacalaco
Cascalote (Caesalpinia cacalaco) is a native Mexican tree with small yellow flowers that grows on thorny branches. This plant chooses to grow best in dry desert areas where it needs only direct sunlight and less than average amounts of water. The winter season brings bunches of fragrant flowers to Cascalote which produces compound glossy green […]
Velvet Mesquite – Prosopis velutina
Desert native Velvet Mesquite (Prosopis velutina) spreads its feathery leaves and survives easily on little water while adjusting well to dry habitats. This tree has delicate velvety leaves that grow on twisted branches which create a shaded environment. The deciduous tree grows multiple trunks while developing wide canopies that provide shelter for area wildlife. The […]
Little Leaf Cordia – Cordia parvifolia
The scientific name of Little Leaf Cordia is Cordia parvifolia but people also refer to it as Cordia parvifolia. Little Leaf Cordia develops a natural round shape as it grows to lengths between 3 to 6 feet. Little Leaf Cordia displays grey-green leaves with a rough texture and maintains excellent tolerance to dry conditions. During […]
Arizona Rosewood – Vauquelinia California
Arizona Rosewood (Vauquelinia californica) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to Arizona and northern Mexico. The plant features thick dark green foliage that resembles true rosewood because of its leathery leaf texture and glossy surface. The plant displays clusters of small white flowers in springtime before it produces red seed capsules during later […]
Desert Lavender – Hyptis emoryi
Desert Lavender, also known as Hyptis emoryi, is a fragrant evergreen shrub found in the arid regions of the lower southwest and northern Mexico. The plant reaches heights from 6 to 10 feet when it grows on rocky washes and desert slopes. The plant displays silvery tones because its grey-green leaves are covered with delicate […]
Feathery Cassia – Senna Artemisioides
Feathery Cassia represents Senna artemisioides which grows as an evergreen bush-like plant with silvery-gray greenery and bright yellow flowers. This Australian native plant shows a strong ability to flourish in hot dry climates since it naturally grows in semi-arid regions. Feathery Cassia displays fern-like leaves that create an airy texture which makes it perfect for […]
Chuparosa – Justicia californica
Chuparosa (Justicia californica) is a flowering shrub that originates from the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It produces tube-shaped flowers with red, orange, or yellow petals that attract hummingbirds, together with bees and butterflies. This plant has very thin branches whose leaves are small and spread out, yet it goes without leaves in dry […]