Growing in Arizona: Aka yellow flame tree, poor man’s yellow poinciana, and peltophorum dubium. Hardy to 9b. Cold protection below mid 30s first couple winters. Full sun. Ok for containers. Normally starts to bloom age 2-3.
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Hong Kong Orchid, one of the most beautiful trees that can be grown in our climate. Fast grower, takes full sun, evergreen.
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Jacaranda mimosifolia Growing in Phoenix: This Brazilian native is coveted for its mass of purple blooms. The blossoms are tubular and hang in large clusters. As the petals fall, the base of the tree is carpeted in lavender. It has fern-like foliage that enhances its beauty. The biggest issue growing Jacaranda in Phoenix is not…
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One of the most fragrant, intoxicating, exotic flowers on Earth. Source of the worlds most expensive perfume, Joy. Normal bloom time is spring and fall. Excellent for container growing. Does not want sun when temps above 90 ish, shade in summer. Our trees are air-layered, which means blooms normally the first year. One flower can…
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Magnolia champaca, known in English as champak, is a large evergreen tree in the Magnoliaceae family. It was previously classified as Michelia champaca. It is known for its fragrant flowers, and its timber used in woodworking.
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Samanea saman Growing in Phoenix: This is also known as the rain tree and is native to Central and South America. It is a species of flowering tree in the pea family, Fabaceae which means it is a nitrogen-fixing tree. It produces ornamental pink flowers followed by woody pods containing a sugar-sweet pulp that is…
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Growing in Arizona: Over 300 known medicinal uses! Can be planted in full sun. Loves heat. Cold protection the first 2 winters. Feed with fish emulsion/seaweed every two weeks for the first year for optimal growth. Native to India. Can be container grown the 1st 2 years. Azadirachta indica Growing in Phoenix: Also known as…
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Paulownia tomentosa Growing in Phoenix: The paulownia has a majestic striking presence in any garden. It is also known as an Empress tree. This tree is native to Central and West China. The tree produces a mass of flowers of lilac-blue. The interior throat of the flower has darker blue spots and streaks of yellow.…
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The King of palm trees, my absolute favorite. The Royal Palm, botanical name Roystonea regia, is a stately medium to large palm tree ideal for use on a variety of landscape styles, particularly for use in the coastal areas of the Southwest from San Diego and into the desert of Phoenix.. It’s a sturdy palm,…
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Growing in Arizona: My favorite flowering tree, by far. Beautiful foliage, gorgeous flowers, Fast growing. Wants full sun, loves heat. Cold protection 1st couple of winters below mid-30s. Container growing suitable only for the 1st couple of years. Normally start flowering age three. Gulmohar in India.
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Growing in Arizona: Gorgeous flowering tree! Likes full sun. Beautiful, orchid-like flowers bloom 2-3 times/year. Can grow to 20 foot so will make a great shade tree!
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Cananga odorata Growing in Phoenix: This exotic tropical is coveted for its intoxicating scented blooms. An attractive tree with glossy dark foliage that is very tropical and lush looking. The blooms start light green and mature to a beautiful yellow. This is one of the top notes in Chanel No. 5. It will grow well…
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