by 505 Outside | Aug 1, 2018 | Deciduous Trees, Trees
Full Sun Medium Water Mature Size: 40’X 30’ Blooming Season: Mid- to Late-Spring Flower Color: Reddish A wonderful shade tree when mature, the Chinese Pistache can handle hot, dry desert con- ditions because it roots deeply. Its glossy dark leaves put on a delightful...
by 505 Outside | Aug 1, 2018 | Deciduous Trees, Trees
Full Sun Medium Water Mature Size: 25-60’X 15-60’ Many species of oak grow well through- out most of New Mexico. Gambel Oak (Quercus gambelii) is a moderate-sized tree that’s native from Southern Colorado through the canyons and foothills of New Mexico and Arizona. It...
by 505 Outside | Aug 1, 2018 | Deciduous Trees, Trees
Full Sun Medium Water Mature Size: 25’X 25’ Blooming Season: Early summer Flower Color: Yellow The dappled sunlight filtering through the canopy of Golden Raintree is dense enough to substantially cool the air in summer, but bright enough to allow a wide range of...
by 505 Outside | Aug 1, 2018 | Deciduous Trees, Trees
Full Sun Rainwater Only Mature Size: 8-20’X 10-15’ Blooming Season: May-July Flower Color: Pale pink to rosy purple A sturdy, heat-loving tree that’s native to warm deserts, especially in arroyos. Grows well in New Mexico’s lowlands, but may not be suited to...
by 505 Outside | Aug 1, 2018 | Deciduous Trees, Trees
Full Sun Rainwater Only Mature Size: 15-30’X 10-25’ Blooming Season: May-June Flower Color: Yellow The various species of mesquite are trees synonymous with the desert Southwest. All are slow to leaf out in the spring, but they make up for their tardiness with...
