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Desert Trees

Native to various desert regions of the world, these trees are a sure-fire bet when looking for a species that will thrive in Arizona landscapes.

Museum Palo Verde

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Cercidium-parkinsonia hybrid
Very fast growing hybrid version of the classic Palo Verde. Provides the unique green trunks of the original only it grows faster, is cleaner, blooms better and has no thorns.    
Museum Palo Verde details

Sissoo Tree

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Dalbergia sissoo
Closely resembling an Aspen, the Sissoo is perfectly at home in Arizona and thrives in ultra hot conditions. These trees grow very rapidly after planting.   
Sissoo Tree details.

Chilean Mesquite

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Prosopis chilenis (hybrid)
Our top-selling desert tree, this is a thornless variety of mesquite that provides lots of shade and grows very fast. They look great and can be planted just about anywhere.  
Chilean Mesquite details. 

Vitex

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Vitex trees provide a bit of shade and have a fantastic bloom period. Flowers appear as spikes of purple across the entire tree, and are known to attract butterflies. The complicated trunk structure is unique to the Vitex.
Vitex details.

Willow Acacia

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Acacia salicina
Unique silver-blue leaves with a slightly weeping appearance make this tree useful for many landscape styles. Plant anywhere you need a large tree to grow quickly. 
Willow Acacia details. 


Desert Willow

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Desert Willows have been a classic for decades across the Southwest. Greatly resembling a Willow, they show incredible blooms throughout the late summer and into mid-fall. 
Desert Willow details.


Shoestring Acacia

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A very unique evergreen desert tree! This extremely fast growing tree provides a tall, year-round weeping effect while using minimal water. These require very little pruning and cleanup.
Shoestring Acacia details.


Palo Brea

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This Sonoran native features unique green trunks that twist and turn to form interesting, irregular patterns throughout the tree.  Makes a fantastic focal point and provides great shade as well.
Palo Brea details.


Mulga Acacia

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Native to the arid regions of Australia, this unique, medium size tree is right at home here in the Southwest. Very interesting silver leaves give it the right color for all desert style landscapes. 
Mulga Acacia details.

Sweet Acacia

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This Sonoran native is well know for its beautiful and aromatic blooms during early spring. It serves as a great shade tree, especially during the hot summer months. 
Sweet Acacia details.


Ironwood

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The exceptionally hardy Ironwood tree makes an excellent choice for desert style landscapes. Unique trunk patterns, purple blooms, and foliage color make it a great focal point for any landscape. 
Ironwood details.

Acacia Saligna

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Acacia Saligna
These Acacias grow a very wide umbrella-shaped canopy that provides filtered shade year round. They are a very fast growing tree with great durability to heat and cold.  
Acacia Saligna details.


Blue Palo Verde

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This is the classic Palo Verde that has been growing in the Southwest for centuries. It's very well adapted to the desert and sports green trunks that make it a great show piece in desert style landscapes. 
Blue Palo Verde details.


Ocotillo

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Ocotillos are used more as a unique desert-themed accent tree. This tree's looks can't be compared to anything else. Long canes of desert green, blooming fiery red at the tips make it a must for desert style landscapes.
Ocotillo details.

Other species available

Aside from our usual selection, we often have unique and hard to find species of desert trees that no one else in town carries. Due to high demand, some tree and plant species may have limited availability, so please contact your nearest location or call 602-938-6666  for our current inventory. Chances are if you want to plant it, we have it!
  • Green Emerald Palo Verde
  • Texas Ebony
  • Lysiloma
  • Silver-dollar Eucalyptus
  • African Sumac
  • Palo Blanco
  • Cat's Claw Acacia
  • Texas Mountain Laurel
  • Mexican Evergreen Bird of Paradise 

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