Maxing out at maturity between 15 and 25 feet, the Anna apple is a great tree for any garden, large or small. Exquisite pink and white blossoms emerge out of an entirely bare tree in early spring, followed by ripening fruit in early to midsummer. Anna apple’s fruit is medium sized with green skin kissed…
Since this plant is a member of the rose family, it’s not a big surprise that its pure white flowers resemble small wild roses or apple blossoms. Pollinated by butterflies, these blooms later develop into the distinctive seedpods that give this evergreen shrub its common name. Apache Plume is best known for these namesake decorative,…
Height: 8 – 16 inches Width: 6 – 8 feet Bloom color: Inconspicuous Flowering season: n/a USDA minimum zone: 6 Cold hardiness: 0° F
This cactus, native to Argentina, has an unusual growth habit for a cactus. It does not get any taller than about three feet at maturity, and has sprawling limbs that grow just as wide. Large flowers, generally six to eight inches in diameter are white with yellow centers. They appear at night, sometimes lasting into…
This South American-native has pretty blue-green flesh, with rows of long, toothpick-like spines along its ribs. It can grow quite large, up to thirty feet tall and eighteen feet wide, giving it a tree-like appearance. The Argentine Toothpick is commonly grown in pots and containers, but is much more likely to flower and thrive in…
‘Aristocrat’ is an improved variety of Flowering Pear that features a strong and wide pyramidal branching structure with a distinct central leader, and superior disease resistance. These fruitless trees are notorious for their dramatic seasonal changes. Blooming begins in early spring as profuse clusters of pure white flowers decorate leafless branches, creating an enchanting white…
It’s easy to spot Arizona Ash in the fall, when cooler temperatures transform the tree’s bright green foliage to a glowing golden hue. This native tree is fast growing and deciduous, dropping its leaves for a brief period of winter dormancy after a spectacular show of autumn color. Small, non-ornamental flowers appear along the tree’s…
Height: 15 – 20 feet (with support) Width: 15 – 20 feet (with support) Bloom color: Cream White to Yellow Flowering season: Spring, Summer USDA minimum zone: 7 Cold hardiness: 0° F
Arizona Cypress is the only Cypress native to the southwest, where its conical, Christmas tree shape stands out against the often irregular crowns of other desert trees. This conifer creates a cooling, woodsy effect in the landscape, and looks best when allowed to grow naturally with little or no pruning. With a moderate growth rate,…