![]() It needs good moisture when young but is drought tolerant upon maturity and will adapt to small spaces, making it a good choice for people with small spaces they want to beautify. The crape myrtle will grow in almost any kind of soil including clay and is well suited to the aridity of AZ. The bark is thin and exfoliating and exposes a varicolored underbark in shades of gray and brown. The foliage is dark green and turns shades of orange, red and yellow in the fall. The pink blossom has wrinkled petals like crepe paper. It’s a superb landscaping choice for the high-desert. The common crape myrtle is a small shrub or tree with a variable, moderately dense habit and is often multi-stemmed. Image by Fern Berg, Own Work, for Tree Vitalize Other Common Names: Kurrajong Bottle Tree, Black KurrajonĪverage Size at Maturity: 30-45 ft tall and 7-16 ft wide The upright habit, light frost, heat, and drought tolerance of the Bottle Tree make them suitable for many gardeners in AZ, especially in the South of the state, where they are common street trees. They’ll grow best in well-drained soils in full sun. The common name of Kurrajong, means shade tree in an aboriginal language of Austalia. These natives of the foothills and plains of Eastern Australia are adapted to semi-arid climates, warm temperatures, and seasonal drought. They can persist on the tree for many months. The foliage are glossy green, 2-3” long leaves that flutter and dance in the breeze, similar to poplars.Ĭreamy white, pink, and bell-shaped flowers emerge in early to mid-spring but are most noticeable when they fall to the ground.Ĭlusters of large woody seed pods appear in the summer and open to reveal the seeds inside. ![]() Young trees have an upright growth habit, whilst older trees will develop a rounder, dome shape. The Bottle Tree is a fast-growing evergreen tree. Other Common Names: Purple Orchid Tree, Ebony Wood, Camels Foot Tree, Mountain EbonyĪverage Size at Maturity: 25-30 ft tall and 15-30 ft wide They do best with some afternoon shade in low-lying desert areas of AZ such as Phoenix. Whilst they tend to grow as multi-stemmed shrubs, staking and pruning will encourage them to take shape as attractive trees. Orchid trees can be easily grown in moist well-drained soil and should be protected from cold winds. Orchid trees work well as tropical or subtropical accents trees and will tolerate temperatures down to 22 Fahrenheit. The flowers are borne near the branch tips and are followed by sharp, flat beaked pods 12” long. They contrast beautifully with the foliage and are attractive to hummingbirds. They are copious bloomers from late winter to spring and offer bright pink/purple/white flowers that are sure to catch anyone’s attention. ![]() The Orchid tree is a small, semi-evergreen tree with a spreading canopy of light green butterfly/heart-shaped leaves and unique orchid-like flowers. Other Common Names: Black Poui, Blue Jacaranda, Fern Tree, NepurĪverage Size at Maturity: 25-50 ft tall and 15-30 ft wide Whilst they are quite large, they can be trained to fit in more compact spaces. The bell-shaped flowers are a favorite nectar source for hummingbirds and other wildlife, so is a wonderful addition to the landscape. They are drought tolerant once established due to their deep root system. Jacarandas prefer well-drained, moderately fertile, moist and sandy, soils. The large, soft, fern-like bright green foliage makes the Jacaranda popular as a shade tree in homes as well as for urban planting, due to the architectural accents these trees provide. These natives of Bolivia, Argentina, and Brazil are fast-growing with a wide, rounded, and spreading crown. Jacarandas are admired for their purple/lavender blooms in the mid to late spring. Images by Fern Berg, Own Work, for Tree Vitalize
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