TREES BY MIKE, Inc. is committed to providing our customers comprehensive and up-to-date tree care information. This calendar will help you decide when to take appropriate action with the different types of trees here in the valley.
Arizona Ash
The Arizona Ash is native to Arizona, so it is very well suited to prosper in desert environments. The deciduous nature of this tree allows for maximum shade and protection in the summer, and allows the landscape sunlight during winter, letting your landscape breathe during ideal growing temperatures.
Palo Verde
Native to the Sonoran Desert, palo verde (Cercidium floridum) is a relatively small tree that can reach a height of approximately 32 feet and a trunk diameter of 1.5 - 2 feet. This tree has a deep root system which allows it to tap into the ground water and survive periods of extended drought and withstand severe flash floods (which occur often in desert washes).
Ironwood
Ironwood trees are known for being exceptionally desert hardy, known to handle extreme droughts and most inclement weather. The Ironwood tree is a favorite to both homeowners and commercial properties alike, and is often used in landscape designs as a focal point or specimen tree.
Desert Willow
Named for its resemblance to willows, the Desert Willow is a popular ornamental tree is actually related to catalpa trees. Its exotic-looking blooms, rapid growth, drought tolerance, and ease of maintenance have made the Desert Willlow a long sought-after plant in the Southwest.
Chilean Mesquite
The Chilean Mesquite is easily one of the most recognized trees across the southwestern U.S. Prized for its fast growth rate and simple greenery, Chilean Mesquites are commonly seen in many landscape designs. Because of it's unique appearance, with dark, horizontal twisting branches, Chilean Mesquites stand out clearly from typical Sonoran landscapes.
Sissoo
Sissoo trees keep their leaves all year, making them an excellent choice for both shade and privacy. Whether you have a desert style landscape, Mediterranean style or even classic style, Sissoo trees will get the job done!
Chitalpa
Chitalpa trees stay at a medium size and work very well when planted either by itself or in rows. The Chitalpa is a flowering desert tree that is well adapted to the Phoenix growing environment, so it's a great choice for adding green and flowering blooms to your desert landscape.
Fragrant Ash
Fragrant ash has white flowers that are very fragrant - the only ash with this kind of flowers. It is more shrubby than tree like and has long thin leaflets on compound leaves.
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus trees have been grown in the desert for many decades. Sizes can range from medium to very large. Nearly all Eucalyptus are considered fast growing. Eucalyptus trees mostly grow with more height than width. Eucalyptus trees that are commonly grown in our area are evergreen and feature that refreshingly clean Eucalyptus fragrance.
Sweet Acacia
Ideal for patio or side applications where larger trees won’t fit, the Sweet Acacia performs very well in a variety of environments due to its smaller size, yet works well as a focal landscape tree due to its vibrant appearance. The Sweet Acacia presents a thick canopy with dark green leaves and a rich, dark brown trunk that may even reach black in appearance.
Queen Palm
Queen palms have long been a fantastic choice to bring a tropical appeal to just about any landscape. Piru Queen Palms are now the benchmark for both durability and appearance when it comes to Queen Palms.
Fan Palm
Mediterranean Fan Palms are some of the most durable palms known. They absolutely thrive in intensely hot locations, require minimal water for a palm and survive our periods of freezing weather with little or no damage.
Keep in mind when choosing your trees that supplemental irrigation is a must for most trees. Heat loving trees like Palo Verde, Ironwood, Desert Willow, Chilean Mesquite, and Sissoo are good choices for our subtropical climate. Other varieties native to Arizona or suitable for our climate include Chitalpa, Sweet Acacia, Arizona Ash, Fragrant Ash, Eucalyptus, Queen Palm, Canary Island Date Palm, Mexican Blue Palm, and Fan Palms.
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