In the heat of summer, Tucsonans usually look to trees for their backyards to create an oasis from the desert sun. Here are five articles to help you choose the right trees for your needs and plant them correctly so…
Your Tucson yard can have that lush green look you see in gardens in other climates if you choose your plants carefully — there are many drought-tolerant plants that will give you rich green foliage and tropical-looking colorful flowers.
A desert willow will attract wildlife and birds will love it for nesting. The flowers are tropical-looking and come in a variety of colors.: This fast grower is native, and can take our full sun and even reflected heat. The leaves are a lush green, and it has gorgeous orchid-like flowers in a variety of colors from white to pink to purple . It’s hardy down to 0 Fahrenheit, and birds and hummingbirds love it.
: This Texas native is a slow grower and has thorns, but it has beautiful lush dark green leaves and creamy yellow flowers. It’s hardy to 20 F and can take full sun.
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