Trees we support

Eleven Sonoran-survivable species, organized by how they actually want water — not by what looks pretty in a nursery brochure.

Drought-tolerant natives

Mesquite

Prosopis spp.

Iconic Sonoran shade tree. Often killed by overwatering, almost never by drought.

Palo Verde

Parkinsonia spp.

Arizona's state tree. Photosynthesizes through its green bark.

Ironwood

Olneya tesota

Slow-growing, long-lived nurse tree of the Sonoran Desert.

Desert Willow

Chilopsis linearis

Spectacular orchid-like bloomer. Loves heat, hates wet feet.

Texas Ebony

Ebenopsis ebano

Dense evergreen canopy, slow-growing, low-water once rooted in.

Pistache

Pistacia chinensis

One of the desert's best fall-color trees.

Live Oak

Quercus spp.

Classic broad shade canopy. Needs more regular water than desert natives.

Lemon

Citrus × limon

Heavy producer in the desert when watered consistently.

Lime

Citrus × aurantiifolia / latifolia

Heat-loving citrus that demands consistent moisture.

Orange

Citrus × sinensis

Sweet oranges, blood oranges, and navels all do well with proper care.

Grapefruit

Citrus × paradisi

Large, deep-rooted citrus that handles dry-down better than most.