Chilopsis linearis, the desert willow or desert catalpa, is prized in dry gardens for its showy, fragrant blossoms which cover the tree in summer. When many native bloomers are past their spring glory ...

Trees are an integral part of your garden planning. They are essentially the pillars of your outdoors. There are many reasons to site trees in your garden areas. In my opinion the most important ...

Q: We recently had an open house party here at our new home. We had a couple of neighbors, along with our family. Auntie G. says she really liked the desert willow tree that is planted in the backyard ...

The Blooming Of Desert Annuals Is Over, but not that of the region's stolid desert willows and smoke trees. Rooted in the beds of dry washes throughout Anza-Borrego’s lower valleys, both plants gather ...

Desert Willows are ideal small, flowering trees for hot, low-rainfall climates. Desert willows (Chilopsis linearis) pronounced chi-LOP-sis lin-ee-AIR-iss, are native to the desert Southwest, from West ...

Vegas’ scorching climate and meager four inches of rain per year mean that only the most resilient trees can survive in our inhospitable environment. And the list of potential trees homeowners can ...

New woody ornamentals don’t come along as often as annual bedding plants. So when El Niño desert orchid hit the market, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg was excited to see the flowering shrub’s ...

Q: I am sending two photos of my desert willow tree, now in its fourth spring. The buds form, grow and then dry out before opening. Have taken samples to Mesquite Valley. They saw no evidence of pests ...

Q: My homeowners association requires a replacement for a dying plum tree with something similar. I want to plant a more drought-tolerant, low-maintenance small tree. Any suggestions? A: I am guessing ...

Desert trees offer incredible benefits for your yard, but choosing the right tree for the right place is key to a functional and beautiful landscape. Many homes have small front, back, and side yards ...