June 28, 2023
Scientific name: Koelreuteria paniculata Description: The Golden Rain tree is part of the Soapberry (Sapindaceae) family and is a medium to fast growing tree. It is […]
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 […]
March 24, 2023
Scientific name: Prunus Virginiana Description: Chokecherry is a perennial, deciduous, woody, thicket-forming large erect shrub, or small tree. It rarely reaches a height of over 30 feet. […]
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, […]
January 9, 2023
Arizona Cypress Scientific name: Cupressus arizonica Family: Cupressaceae, Cypress Family. Arizona Cypress is found naturally on dry, sterile, rocky mountain slopes and canyon walls, but does […]
September 29, 2022
Scientific name: Pseudotsuga menziesii Description: The Douglas fir is the largest native evergreen tree in New Mexico and Arizona. It is the most important timber species in […]
September 19, 2022
Bigtooth Maple Scientific name: Acer grandidentatum Description: This small-but-mighty, slow-growing tree or shrub is often used in the production of newer, fancier maple cultivars such as the […]
September 7, 2022
Scientific name: Celtis laevigata var. reticulata Alternate Names: Western Hackberry, Sugarberry, Paloblanco Description: This small tree or large shrub is common throughout the Southwest and grows to […]
August 31, 2022
Arizona Ash is a fantastic desert shade tree and has an enjoyable shape and a (relatively) cool shade in summer. However, it grows to become a […]