Xeriscape Newsletter November / December 2014 | Page 5

The Desert Willow can tolerate temperatures as low as 0 degrees Fahrenheit. It can handle eight or more hours of sun each day and requires little water. Growth is fast. It can reach a height of 25 feet. These trees have beautiful flowers and will attract hummingbirds.

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The Mexican Buckeye can tolerate temperatures as low as 5 degrees Fahrenheit. It can handle eight or more hours of sun each day and requires little water. It is slow to grow and will reach a height of 10 feet. It provides fragrant flowers.

The Mexican Ebony can tolerate temperatures as low as 15 degrees Fahrenheit. It can handle eight or more hours of sun each day and requires moderate water. Growth is moderate. It can reach a height of 30 feet. There is seasonal litter and small thorns. This is a good tree for naturalistic landscapes.

The Silk Floss Tree can tolerate temperatures as low as 26 degrees Fahrenheit. It can handle eight or more hours of sun each day and requires moderate water. Growth is moderate. Typical height is 30 feet. This tree provides a spectacular show of flowers ranging from pink to red.

The Velvet Mesquite can tolerate temperatures as low as 0 degrees Fahrenheit. It can handle eight or more hours of sun each day and is not bothered by reflective sun. Growth is moderate to fast. Typical height is 25 feet. There is seasonal litter and small thorns. It is an excellent wildlife plant.