Texas Olive (Cordia boissieri) U % not a true olive; better branching than on angular small-leafed species, C. parvifolia. [Boraginaceae; Lamiales]
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Citrus (Citrus sp.) F,I,S ^* most nursery citrus have an unsightly graft too high on a straight trunk, but there are some low graft treasures if you look; occasionally you can find a plant grown from seed; do not[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Desert Willow (Chilopsis linearis) U ^* a vigorous grower. [Bignoniaceae; Lamiales
Carob / St. John’s Bread (Ceratonia siliqua) U ^* do not bare-root; young are susceptible to cold-injury; use well-draining soil; does not die-back at stem cut so you can prune within 1/4″ of the branch you want to keep. […]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Hackberry, Reticulated or Western (Celtis reticulata) U % foliage remaining on a branch can die off after trimming that branch, so only prune in the spring when growth is vigorous; needs lots of sun; said to need at least[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Weeping Bottlebrush (Callistemon viminalis) B,C,U ^ [Myrtaceae; Myrtales
Black Olive (Bucida spinosa) F * hard to shape, but does form basic foliage pads by itself; horizontal branches are sent out spoke-like from distinct places on the trunk (like some pines); it is recommended to pinch[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Quailbush (Atriplex sp.) %* small-leafed desert species make interesting bonsai. [Amaranthaceae; Caryophyllales]
African Sumac (Rhus lancea) C,P,U ^* can normally drop some of their leaves during the hot summer; let soil get fairly dry between waterings; give extra Nitrogen fertilizer; prefers good drainage soil; upper part of the tree grows like[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Acacia (Acacia sp.) D,F,M,U,W ^* X native to Australia, Mexico and Southwest U.S.; over 2 dozen species are hardy here; rarely suffer any pest damage; may become chlorotic in alkaline soil. [Leguminosae; Fabales Acacia – Acacia sp. General Information: This[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…