Leather Leaf Acacia espaliers

Leather Leaf Acacia espaliersArizona's Most Distinctive Drought Tolerant Tree Leatherleaf Acacia Leatherleaf Acacia (Acacia craspedocarpa) is one of the most visually striking drought tolerant trees you can plant in a Phoenix landscape. Its thick, round gray green phyllodes give it a texture unlike any other desert tree architectural, bold, and beautiful year round. Growing 1015 feet tall and equally wide, it's perfectly sized for modern desert yards, courtyard plantings, and low

Spacing — 4–5 ft apart for clusters

it can survive entirely on natural rainfall in most Phoenix winters

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and native restoration in full sun with almost no water once established

Summer (May to Sep): Blooms through the heat in full sun and shrugs off reflected heat

Phoenix's Most Dramatic Tree Aloe for Desert Landscapes

in fast-draining rocky

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since wet feet are fatal to Palo Verde

Yes — Creeping Fig is one of very few wall-climbing vines that tolerates deep shade

The deep red blooms also create a stunning color contrast against blue water — one of the most eye-catching poolside color combinations in Phoenix landscape design

Winter (Dec–Jan): Deciduous and dormant