By Santo Del Monico

Landscapting a new homne in arid areas such as Phjoenix can be
a challenge. Especially if you are relocating from say any area
such as the South Bay in Los Angeles where water and the sun are
not an issue. Many people don’t take this in to account when
buying a tree. They will just go for the nicest looking tree,
and then wish they could give it more water. If you do a little
planning before you rush out and buy a tree, you should be able
to find trees that can survive on lower amounts of water.

Usually the most adaptable plants are the ones that are
indigenous anyways. If you live in a zone that is suffering a
water crisis, usually the only plants that survive are the ones
that have been there all along. This is because they are used to
the conditions and know how to survive. Just take a drive
through the undeveloped regions of your city, and look at what
trees are green. Find out their names, and buy them. They might
not be the most attractive trees, but you rarely have to make
any modifications to your soil to get them to grow.

A Scotch Pine will grow almost anywhere without using much
water. Not only does it grow at a very fast rate of 20 or more
inches per year, it is hardy and drought tolerant. It usually
grows between 25 and 35 feet, and it extremely easy to get
started. Most nurseries sell these trees, especially in areas
with lower amounts of water. There are many varieties available.
Many fade to a yellowish brown color during the colder months,
and this is usually what causes some people to dislike them and
others to love them. However, there are varieties available that
do not do this.

The Rocky Mountain Juniper is an extremely hardy and easy to
grow tree. Its bark also turns a browner color during the
winter, and rejuvenates in late spring. They are frequently used
as windbreaks because of how tough they are. These trees are
also great if you are trying to attract different varieties of
birds to your yard. They provide great branches to nest in.
Unfortunately the Rocky Mountain Juniper doesn’t grow as fast as
other hardy plants like it. The rate is less than 10 inches per
year.

Another one of the most popular drought resistant trees is the
Russian Olive. This tree is impressive and will definitely turn
some heads once it is fully grown. It is more decorative than
the trees mentioned above, and will reach 20 or 25 feet once it
is fully grown. They are able to grow in almost any soil, and
attract birds with the berries they produce.

As you can see, there are many options for you if your water is
limited. There are many others that I have not mentioned, and
depending on your area you may be able to find a preferable
variety. Do a Google search for hardy plants that will survive
in Phoenix, and you should be presented with a large list. If
you can’t find that list, just go outside and see what is
currently flourishing. That is the best indication of what you
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