PomegranateThe Ultimate Heat Loving Fruit Tree for Phoenix Landscapes Pomegranate (Punica granatum) is arguably the most perfectly adapted fruit tree for the Phoenix Valley. This drought tough, heat loving deciduous tree thrives in conditions that stress most other fruit trees blazing summer sun, alkaline soil, and minimal water. Growing 620 feet tall depending on variety and pruning, Pomegranate produces gorgeous orange red flowers in spring followed by heavy

It shrugs off Phoenix heat and winter cold alike and rewards a yearly hard prune with nonstop summer color

Silver Torch Cactus

Monsoon rains drive fast coverage

Southern Live Oak is semi-evergreen to fully evergreen in the Phoenix climate

Best Time to Plant Pyracantha in Phoenix

Huge fragrant white flowers open after dark from late May through August

Plant it away from high-traffic walkways and play areas

Yes — it's hardy to about 20°F

Standing water will kill agaves quickly

willow-like foliage and stunning trumpet-shaped blooms in shades of pink and lavender put on a show from spring through fall

Mexican Bird of Paradise — Bold yellow-orange summer blooms complement the spring display of Texas Mountain Laurel perfectly

Border Length Plants Needed (2 ft spacing) 6 ft 3 to 4 plants 12 ft 6 to 7 plants 20 ft 10 to 11 plants 30 ft 15 to 16 plants It stays low and spiny rather than barbed