Hmmm…a hard decision. Thank you for your comment. Blue Leaf Wattle – Evergreen, thornless and stunning yellow flowers in spring. We are snowbirds from Canada with a home in Mesa. True sizes may vary. Shoestring acacia’s long, narrow leaves are actually phyllodes, which are modified petioles that function as leaves. Pruning and training young trees is necessary to ensure structrual strength and to raise the crown. I don't know if this grows in your zone, but I have a small obsession going on with the Monkey Puzzle Tree at the moment, which I absolutely can NOT grow here. But did you know that pine needles make an excellent mulch? Southern live oak, cork oak, and holly oak are all found in the suburban landscape. Most acacia plants (Acacia spp.) If it were me, I would choose either the Shoestring Acacia or the Blue Leaf Wattle. Oh, and this post was soooo good! I always thought they needed more humidity. https://www.azplantlady.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/PV-8.jpg, http://www.azplantlady.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/favicon.png, Do you garden in winter?⠀ Shoestring acacia has proven its amenability to the harsh low desert where it grows as a graceful, wispy accent or shade tree. I love the wide canopy but has to be low maintenance. A mesquite or Texas ebony would look better near an olive tree. If you have not already noticed already, I am somewhat biased about certain types of trees. I am currently designing my own landscape and came across your article. Fruit: A long edible seed pod with constrictions between the edible seeds, looking like a necklace. General Description. The bottle tree is one of them. Aleppo, Canary Island (Pinus canariensis) and mondel pines (Pinus eldarica) are all found in suburban areas of the lower desert areas of the southwest. Foothills Palo Verde – A beautiful tree, but very slow growing. Shorten the branches in the middle third, and trim out crossing branches in the upper third. In winter, the leaves do fall from the desert native, but they are so small and do not create much litter. Haha, tough life you have Noelle! I was intrigued with the Sissoo. Reaching a mature size of 20 – 30 feet high and wide, olive trees make excellent shade trees and are slow-growing. When not in flower, the tiny, dark green leaves are easier to see. Good luck. They are evergreen and thornless. Desert Fern Amazing post Noelle!! In areas with mild winters, the leaves will remain on the tree. The ones that stand out the most to me are the Bottle Tree and the Chinese Pistache. Plumes of yellow flowers start to appear in November and stay through December. Pruning is carried out to stimulate growth while trimming is aimed purely at removing branches. Believe it or not, some pine trees also do well in the desert. Thanks very much. From a design standpoint, I wouldn’t as they ‘clash’ visually (polka dots and stripes). Prune off the side branches from the bottom third and shorten the branches in the middle third. And that's when I found the negative comments on other sites about invasive/destructive roots and sucker growth. Surprised to see those puffballs look so much like a mimosa plant.And funny though – that particular tree looked pruned all over like a poddle. WHEN TO PRUNE by Joan McCarter A Special Thanks to: Information provided by Jo Miller /Formatted by Pat Greer Botanical Latin Name Common Name Month to Prune Ruellia brittoniana 'Katie' Dwarf Desert Petunia No Pruning Fouquieria splendens Ocotillo No Pruning Pinus eldarica Afghan Pine January Rhus lancea African Sumac January Pinus halepensis Aleppo Pine January Dalby Myall, Shoestring Acacia. Regular fruiting olives are no longer sold in many cities due to their highly allergenic pollen. A young tree benefits from annual pruning for the first few years, but prune only in midspring in colder areas, when danger of spring frost has passed. Younger trees tend to flower less than mature ones. SKU. As a result, I have some small scratch scars on my forearms from pruning sweet acacia in the past. In the springtime, air is perfumed with the fragrance of the bright yellow puffball flowers of the sweet acacia. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission with no additional cost to you. *Height and width estimated for growth in the Tucson, AZ area. Haphazard trimming of problematic or redundant branches can be harmful to the health and growth of your trees as … Texas ebony grows slowly to about 15 – 30 feet high and 15 – 20 feet wide. gail. Acacia is actually very easy to grow, but the thorns can be a problem, especially when it comes to acacia pruning. I love Palo Blanco, desert Fern and Desert Willow! They usually flower in late May and June. This tree made its debut in the Phoenix area about 15 years ago and rapidly became quite popular for its lush green beauty. 1. They require limited pruning and to date have no reported serious insect or disease pests. Help!!! I hope this helps! After a year one grew bigger than the other. My sister and I used to pretend that the little flowers were ‘fairy caps and the flowers were soon followed by large, brown seedpods. The first flowers of the season begin to open. 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They are growing against my west-facing garden wall and do great in the reflected sun. Err… maybe …kind of tough…. I always wear gloves when I prune, but I rarely wear long sleeves in the summer months. Always wear long gloves when working on your acacia. Although found in other areas of the United States, it is also native to the southwest. AZ Plant Lady, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services Associates Program, an affiliate program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees. But, even with all of the wonderful attributes of this tree, I have decided to select another type of tree as it’s the replacement. Believe it or not, oak trees do very well in our desert climate. Your Palo Blanco looks like my willow tree. Thankfully, there is a non-fruiting cultivar called ‘Swan Hill,’ which is available. I’ve noticed a lack of flowering in palo verde trees this year as have many of my fellow landscape professionals. Growth rate: Rapid, 36" per year in favorable circumstances. This is a favorite tree with my clients, but again, I am looking for a tree that grows more quickly. But, you want to plant this tree away from pedestrian areas. You will find this tree growing in parks, roadside plantings as well as in residential landscapes. The Shoestring Acacia is so named because of its very narrow and very long leaves or phyllodes that resemble needles on a pine tree. Now I am not a fan of thorns, but the thorns on this tree are almost pretty. Palo Brea – Beautiful trunk and yellow flowers in spring. They have invasive root systems that cause problems with sidewalks, patio decks, pools, and block walls. ACACIA stenophylla. Open canopy provides spotty shade. As our houseome was being built, we designed the surrounding garden. With any tree, care should be taken to not plant them too closely to structures such as a house or pool. I would enjoy adding another kind of tree to my plant palette. We worked hard the past couple of days to remove the fallen tree and now have a bare space to fill. thornberi, Lysiloma microphylla var. Sissoo trees are best used in large outdoor areas such as parks. While not the prettiest tree in winter, the flowers produced spring through fall make it more than worth it and there are new (almost seedless) varieties such as ‘Bubba’ and ‘Timeless Beauty’ that produce little to no seedpods. Shallow watering often causes the roots to grow along the surface. Prune away dead or diseased branches whenever you notice them. It is finally turning into a beautiful tree. I loved my palo verde tree that fell…..I have two others just like it, including the one pictured above. Here is a link from the International Society of Arborists that has great guidelines for planting trees: http://www.treesaregood.com/treecare/tree_planting.aspx. They do well in the heat and are fairly skinny trees. Native to both Texas and Mexico, this tree does very well in the Arizona desert. Tiny flowers grace the tree in spring, followed by decorative seed pods. Certified arborist Pete Smith explains when it's necessary to prune your trees and the difference it can make in the landscape. The answer may surprise you – scientists have discovered that the best thing to add to the soil is….nothing. Trimming an acacia is much like trimming any tree, except you have big, scary thorns. The pods themselves are quite cool looking, and my mother would use them in making wreaths out of seedpods. Throughout the Phoenix metro area, you will see sissoo trees widely used in parks and other green spaces. Cultural Practices: Indian Rosewood / Sissoo  Pruning involves the removal of living or dead twigs, branches, or tree root system. Can you please tell me what is the problem with my palo verde trees that don’t produce flowers? Palo blanco trees look great when planted near each other in groups of 3 or 5 where their distinctive tree trunks can be shown off. Am I reaching too far (Mediterranean & desert tree)? Wow- you are really doing some impressive research for this one. When mature, it reaches a height of 15 – 20 feet and spreads to 10 feet wide which makes it suitable for a patio tree or other small area. The Changes to the ANSI A300 Pruning Standard – Cris Falco (BCMA, RCA, PCA - West Coast Arborists) 11:05 am Interpreting the Pruning Specification/ Field Demonstration with Shoestring Acacia – John Huddleston (BCMA, RCA - Precision Tree Experts) Its hanging foliage moves beautifully with even the slightest breeze. I am concern because this past summer none of them produced flowers, and when I moved to this house a year ago I remember that both of them had just few flowers, which I attributed back then to the fact that there were very young. My last post dealt with the loss of one of our beautiful ‘Desert Museum’ palo verde trees. It seemed too good to be true! This acacia is adapted to lean soils, so it is best to avoid long-term heavy organic (wood chip) mulching. So if you know of cases of Texas root rot in your neighborhood, I would advise growing another type of tree. I may be crazy, but this tree seems a little boring to me. I really had no clue you could grow that out there! So, here comes the fun part…which one to choose? In the following years, trim side branches to shape the shrub around the handful of trunks you chose. Typically, you will harvest Meyer lemon in December, and they will start blooming in January and February. I just want to plant that that kind of tree but don’t know how it will take time to grow like yours. Good luck to find your most favorite tree! A fast growing Australian bears an attractive weeping habit for a fine specimen. Available in both single and multi-trunk, I prefer the beauty of the multi-trunk shape. I love the sound of the wind as it blows through pine trees. All Rights Reserved. Shoestring acacia, Eumong, Shoe-string acacia. I’m afraid of creating the equivalent of polka dots and stripes in my front yard? To prune your acacia into a single-trunk tree, begin in the first year, trimming in early spring. Everything about this tree is dark – the green leaves the dark brown trunk. What a great question. A. stenophylla - A. stenophylla is a vigorous, open, evergreen tree with weeping branches bearing long, linear, grey-green leaves and, in late winter and early spring, racemes of spherical, cream to pale yellow flowers followed by flat, green seed pods ripening brown. As they break down, they help to acidify our alkaline soils. I love flowering trees! I don’t know why. Always wear long gloves when working on your acacia. I like this tree, but I want to see more trees before I decide….. Another tree that also provides beautiful color in fall and winter is the cascalote. I can't wait to hear what you chose! Acacia are beautiful flowering trees that can enhance the aesthetic of any home or garden. That is why I have four currently growing in my garden. Totally my cup of tree.My goodness, the pruning of that olive tree. Since you seem so well versed in trees, I thought I’d ask…. Acacia stenophylla. I had no idea so many delightful trees could grow in your part of the world~Don't you love what blogging and the internet have give us! They are also great for screen planting and outstanding when displayed by itself. Have you had any of those problems?? I would love to plant a tree preferably a fast growing one to shade the back yard and house away from the hot sun especially in the summer ….what kind of soil prep do I need to do for planting in this dry desert. Lifespan: Less than 50 years. It’s up to every gardener to decide if they want an acacia that looks more like a tree or a shrub, but even if you want a multi-trunk, shrubby plant, occasional pruning is important to maintain a pleasing shape. Shoestring acacia grows 20 to 40 feet tall and will have a canopy about 15 feet wide. Shoestring Acacia can be messy and is known to reseed, so avoid planting near pools and watch for seedlings! Hopefully, they will flower nicely for you next year. Be the first to review this product. As you featured each tree, I was sure it would be the one! It doesn't suit your needs, though as it's such a slow grower. One drawback is that it does produce brown seed pods, which some people do not like, but I have no problem with them at all. References Here is a tricky tree removal with a Willow Acacia between two homes. Looking for some help. Also, their mature size is so big that they dwarf the landscapes they have been planted in. It can grow anywhere from 8 – 30 feet high and wide. Shoestring acacia is a strikingly unique tree widely used in the desert Southwest, not only for its beautiful form and weeping habit, but also because it thrives in extreme heat with very little water once established. You can remove the thorns if you like, which is what I have done in the past. Noelle, what a great post rich with helpful information and great images! They not only provide wonderful shade in the summer months but also add a lot of value to your property. The back yard is very dry can u email me. Leaf retention: Evergreen. In the first year, find the central leader, which will be your trunk. Haha, those Poodle Trees, I mean pruned Olive trees must be the bane of your landscape designing existance . And of course, the Southern live oak is wonderful for the wildlife it attracts, as well as the shedding oak leaves. I would still like to find something different, that I do not currently have growing in my garden. So now we are faced with the question of which type of tree should we choose to replace the one that I lost? But what I most remember about the seedpods is getting some of the ‘fuzz’ from the inside stuck on my bare feet, and it hurt. Desert Willow – I love this tree, but it is deciduous in winter, so I don't think it is the right one for you. As it matures, you won’t have to trim it as often. The bark peels off in papery sheets. LOG Evergreen Tree: Acacia stenophylla Size (H x W): 30-40 feet x 20-30 feet Blooms: Creamy white to pale yellow in fall, late winter and spring Exposure: Full sun to part shade Hardiness Zone: 15° F, USDA Zone 8 Water: Low to moderate Pruning: January to shape and promote good form Growth Rate: Moderate to fast Why we love it… Shoestring Acacia provides southwestern landscapes Noelle: If you live in your neck of woods, this would be my reference post when coming to choose a tree! Each phyllode grows about 12 to 16 inches long on this semideciduous tree. *This blog contains affiliate links. How on earth will you make a choice, they all look so wonderful? Sign up to get all the latest gardening tips! Its mature size of 30 – 45 feet high and 30 feet wide, makes it suitable for narrower spaces. Horticulturist, Landscape Consultant, Certified Arborist, Speaker, and Garden Writer. Keep reading for tips on trimming acacia trees. Texas Ebony (Ebenopsis/Pithecellobium flexicaule). Tree pruning is essential to enhance trees growth and keep them healthy. The filtered shade it provides makes it great for pool and patio settings. And so, if you have a neighbor with pine trees, offer to rake some pine needles up to put in your garden. *The most important thing that you can do when planting a tree (or any plant) is to make the hole 2 – 3X as wide as the root ball. This evergreen tree, has thorns and large brown seedpods. I live in 29 palms CA its in the High Desert. But, I will probably choose something else for my bare area since I would like a tree that is a little larger for that area. The reason for this is that when you add amendments to a planting hole, the roots of the tree tends to stay where the 'rich' soil is and do not grow outward into the native soil. Description Form: Tree. Later, I planted it in our front garden, and I look forward to the beautiful yellow flowers in the fall. The oak trees that I see growing in our area do not resemble the ones from my childhood, so maybe that is the reason that I do not have any in my garden. I really love the acacia and willow, although my absolute fave is the olive. Most are multi-trunk with beautiful olive green leaves. Hello there !! Most of the pine trees did not do well with the high level of salts in the effluent water. Excellent book about what to do in the garden and when. I honestly do not understand people who don’t plant trees in the garden – especially in desert climates. Are these trees invasive and would both be too much? Invasive alert: Shoestring acacia can reseed in the irrigated urban landscapes of Phoenix and will shed relatively moderate amounts of phyllode and fruit pod litter, but it is not locally invasive. Bloom: Fall, winter, spring. I need a tree to shade the west side of my home from the hot afternoon sun. To prune your acacia into a single-trunk tree, begin in the first year, trimming in early spring. Choose the best ones and cut back the rest all the way to the trunk. Years ago, my husband and I used to live next to the area in Scottsdale and the appalling pruning that was done to the trees was well known by me. The leaves turn a slight maroon color in the winter in our zone 8b climate. In downtown Phoenix, sissoo trees are used in street plantings along sidewalks. Noelle Johnson thornberi). Anyone living in an arid climate that desires the lush look of a weeping willow is sure to love this Shoestring Acacia tree. The Disadvantages of an Acacia Plant. Pruning Acacias Acacias, including shoestring and sweet acacia, have a naturally treelike habit, an upright and spreading, or a vaselike shape, respectively. I am anxious to start following your blog now. It will be interesting to see what's your choice. I also like the slightly pendulous way that the branches hang down. Desert Museum Palo Verde (Parkinsonia hybrid ‘Desert Museum’). We have several of those trees here in Texas and I have a particular fondness for the dessert willow. There is only about 25 feet of space between the home and a very high western freeway wall. Thanks. Species. Its small-medium size makes it suitable for smaller areas. Maintenance is minimal, only requiring a small amount of pruning. Chinese pistache grows to 25 – 25 feet high and wide and has some welcome surprises. It does lose its leaves in winter and forms narrow seed capsules. You have some terrific trees to chose from. Evergreen in areas with mild winters and a smooth trunk make it an asset in the garden. I brought it home and planted it in a container because we were renting a house at the time, waiting for our new home to be built. Next year you should see additional branches coming from the central leader. Wise choice for regions experiencing both drought and excessive heat. Acacia stenophylla. My choices are: blue leaf wattle, shoestring acacia, foothills palo verde, palo brea, and desert willow. Another reason is that in addition to being a horticulturist, I am also a certified arborist and I do love trees and have grown many different kinds in the landscapes that I managed. Adriana. **One note of caution, this tree is quite susceptible to Texas (Cotton) root rot (a fungal disease that infects the roots). Totally love Desert Fern AND Palo Blanco. I know this is an old post, but I found it while searching for pictures of the Sissoo tree. Your neighbor will be so happy . apathetically, would you place a palo verde tree by an olive tree?? Southern live oak is the most prevalent, however. In non-desert climates, they can reach heights of up to 40 – 60 ft., but will not grow that large in the desert. I meant "If I live in your neck of woods…". But, I would wholeheartedly recommend this tree to anyone who wants a lovely, low-maintenance tree. Luckily enough we got a away with using a lot of hinge cuts to keep the upper limbs from damaging the houses. In the landscape areas that I managed, they were a favorite because there was so little maintenance required. Some drawbacks to consider are the thorns having to be careful when pruning is necessary (requiring gloves and long sleeves). The word ‘palo blanco; means “white stick” in Spanish and refers to the white trunk of this tree – considered to be one of its most attractive assets. This is part one of a three-part dormant pruning … (Dalbergia sissoo). 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