May 7, 2026
© Brandt Magic, iNaturalist Scientific name: Quercus grisea Description: Quercus grisea, Gray oak, is a hardy native oak species found throughout the mountains, foothills, and high […]
April 6, 2026
© Brandt Magic, iNaturalist Scientific name: Cercis occidentalis Description: Cercis occidentalis, Western redbud, is a small tree or shrub in the legume family, Fabaceae. It grows […]
February 13, 2026
Scientific name: Vauquelinia californica Description: Arizona Rosewood is a small tree or shrub that will grow to a height of 15 feet. It is an evergreen […]
January 14, 2026
Scientific name: Juniperus deppeana Description: Alligator juniper is a medium to large evergreen tree native to northern Mexico and the southwestern United States (Arizona, New Mexico, […]
July 6, 2023
by Kelly White (Tree New Mexico’s Education Specialist) How can I water my tree more effectively and efficiently? Make sure your tree is well mulched, preferably […]
May 25, 2023
Scientific name: Cedrus atlantica Description: The Atlas Cedar gets its name from the Atlas Mountains in northwest Africa. This hardy, evergreen tree is known to live […]
April 27, 2023
(by Kelly White) One of the myths about xeriscaping is that landscape plastic or landscape cloth is environmentally friendly. NOT! Plastic and even cloth inhibits water […]
March 24, 2023
Scientific name: Prunus Virginiana Description: Chokecherry is a deciduous thicket-forming large shrub, or small tree. It rarely reaches a height of over 30 feet. The crown is […]
February 28, 2023
Scientific name: Quercus macrocarpa Family: Fagaceae One of the large trees found on NM’s Climate Ready Tree list(s). It has a broad crown and stout spreading branches. Generally, […]