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Low-Water-Use Desert Trees

For USDA Hardiness Zones 7 through 10

© Robert Dailey

Aug 25, 2006
Here are some evergreen and deciduous trees suitable for some desert gardens.

Although this list of desert trees is not exhaustive, it is a fairly extensive. Also, some varieties may not be suitable for the zones above. Check with your local nursery or Cooperative Extension Service before planting.

The description includes the common name, scientific name, maximum height and width, and whether it is evergreen or deciduous.

  • Catclaw Acacia, Acacia greggii,18' high by 15' wide. Deciduous.
  • Sweet Acacia, Acacia smallii, 30' high by25' wide. Deciduous.
  • Netleaf (Canyon) Hackberry, Celtis laevigata, var. reticulata, 30' high by 25' wide. Deciduous
  • Blue Palo Verde, Cercidium floridum, 20' high by 20' wide. Deciduous.
  • Foothills Palo Verde, Cercidium microphylum, 20' X 20'. Deciduous.
  • Mexican Rosebud, Cercis Canadensis, var. mexicana, 20'X 12'. Deciduous.
  • Desert Willow, Chilopsis linearis, 25' X 15'. Deciduous.
  • Italian Cypress, Cupressus sempervirens, 60' X 8'. Evergreen.
  • Texas Persimmon, Diospyros texana, 30' X 20'. Deciduous.
  • Littleleaf Ash, Fraxinus greggi, 15' X 8'. Semi-Evergreen.
  • Alligator Juniper, Juniperus deppeana, 20' X 18'. Evergreen.
  • One-seed Juniper, Juniperus monosperma, 18' X 10'. Evergreen.
  • Mexican Palo Verde, Leuceana retusa, 30' X 30'. Deciduous.
  • Afghan Pine, Pinus eldarica, 70' X 30'. Evergreen.
  • Aleppo Pine, Pinus halepensis, 40' X 15'. Evergreen.
  • Mt. Atlas Pistache, Pistacia atlantica, 30' X 20'. Deciduous.
  • Texas Pistache, Pistacia mexicana (pistacia texana), 20' X 15'. Semi-evergreen.
  • Chilean Mesquite, Prosopis chilensis, 30' X 30'. Semi-evergreen.
  • Honey Mesquite, Prosopis glandulosa, 25' X 25'. Deciduous.
  • Screwbean Mesquite, Prosopis pubescens, 20' X 15'. Deciduous.
  • Arizona White Oak, Quercus arizonica, 35' X 30'. Evergreen.
  • Gray Oak, Quercus grisea, 30' X 25'. Evergreen.
  • Mexican Blue Oak, Quercus oblongifolia, 25' X 20'. Deciduous.
  • Cork Oak, Quercus suber, 30' X 20', Evergreen.
  • Mexican Elder, Sambucus mexicana, 35' X 15'. Semi-eveergreen.
  • Western Soapberry, Sapindus saponaria, var. drummondii, 30' X 20'. Deciduous.

See also

  1. Low-Water Use Desert Shrubs
  2. Pinion, The Desert Pine
  3. Top 30 Low-Water-Use Perennials
  4. Top 10 Low-Water-Use Groundcovers

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Comments
Sep 29, 2006 8:15 AM
George :
Thanks for the helpful tips. I found a lot of great resources and articles on gardening at the Gardening Spot over at Fanpop:

http://www.fanpop.com/spots/gardening
Sep 30, 2006 4:52 PM
Robert Dailey :
Thanks. Appreciate it.
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