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Southern Nevada Water Authority &
Southern Nevada Regional Planning Coalition

Regional Plant List

December 2021

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 Acknowledgements

This Regional Plant List is the product of countless hours of work from members of the
Southern Nevada Regional Planning Coalition’s (SNRPC) Regional Urban Forestry Work
Group and local arboriculture and horticulture experts. Special thanks to the following
individuals:

2011 Contributors 2021 Update Contributors

Shane Ammerman, Clark County

Paul Andricopulos, City of Henderson Shane Ammerman, Clark County
Cleto Arceo, NV Energy Paul Andricopulos, City of Henderson
Andrea Baker, Southern Nevada Water Authority Andrea Baker, Southern Nevada Water Authority
Dave Cornoyer, City of Las Vegas Doug Bennett, Southern Nevada Water Authority
Adria DeCorte, Nevada Division of Forestry Keely Brooks, Southern Nevada Water Authority
Greg Deuley, TruGreen Landcare Brad Daseler, Clark County Parks & Recreation
Paula Garrett, University of Nevada Las Vegas Paul Dzerk, UNLV Landscape & Grounds
Steve Glimp, Schilling Horticulture Group, Inc. Cayenne Engle, Nevada Division of Forestry
Bob Hoyes, City of North Las Vegas Steve Glimp, City of Las Vegas Superintendent of Parks
Jon Jainga, City of North Las Vegas Preston Goodman, City of Henderson
Michael Johnson, City of Henderson Jose Jimenez, UNLV Landscape & Grounds
John Jones, City of North Las Vegas Jennifer Margison, Landscape Architect
Teri Knight, United States Department of Agriculture Laura Miller, Landscape Architect
Matt Koepnick, Nevada Division of Forestry Johanna Murphy, City of North Las Vegas
Paul Noe, Star Nursery Paul Noe, Star Nursery
Lisa Ortega, City of Henderson Lisa Ortega, Nevada Division of Forestry
Craig Palmer, University of Nevada Las Vegas Summer Ortiz, Las Vegas Valley Water District
Alan Paulson, Clark County School District M.L. Robinson, UNR Cooperative Extension
Lynn Phelps, professional arborist Seth Shanahan, Southern Nevada Water Authority
M.L. Robinson, UNR Cooperative Extension Sergio Solis-Sauri, Boulder City
Norm Schilling, Schilling Horticulture Group, Inc.
Daniel Sinagra, Clark County
Dennis Swartzell, Horticultural Consultants, Inc.
Russ Thompson, Clark County
Amie Wojtech, City of Henderson

Prohibited Plants
The following plants are no longer sold or allowed to be planted in Southern Nevada because
they are on the State of Nevada's noxious weed list or are banned by the Clark County Health
District for their allergenic properties. This list is subject to change.

Canopy coverage under the Water Smart Landscapes program for existing plantings:
• Green/Crimson Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum) - 7 sq. ft.
• Fruitless Mulberry Tree (Morus alba) - 722 sq. ft.
• Fruiting Olive Tree (Olea europaea) - 530 sq. ft.
• Chaste Tree (Vitex agnus-castus) - 368 sq. ft.
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Table of Contents

Introduction .................................................................................................. ii
How to Use the List ....................................................................................... iii
Process for Review and Amendment ............................................................... iii
Trees ............................................................................................................. 1
Palms and Cycads ................................................................................................................... 4
Shrubs .......................................................................................................... 5
Groundcovers ................................................................................................ 7
Vines ............................................................................................................. 8
Agaves, Cacti, Succulents, and Yuccas .......................................................... 8
Ornamental Grasses .................................................................................... 10
Perennials ................................................................................................... 10
Plants with Special Needs ............................................................................ 11
References ................................................................................................... 12

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Introduction
The Southern Nevada Regional Planning Coalition (SNRPC) and the Southern Nevada Water
Authority (SNWA) are pleased to present this list of plants for the Southern Nevada region.

The original 2011 list was created by SNRPC’s Regional Urban Forestry Working Group in conjunction
with local experts including arborists, horticulturists, and urban foresters. Much of the effort was
built on the foundations of excellent local resources such as the Nevada Division of Forestry’s 2007
Cleaner Air, Tree by Tree and the 2005 Centennial edition of Trees for Tomorrow, a project of the
High Desert Resource Conservation & Development Council. Both projects were made possible by
grants from the Nevada Division of Forestry and the United States Forest Service.

The 2021 update was produced by a reconvened working group of local experts. The most notable
revisions are to the Tree section, with an emphasis on deterring use of tree species poorly adapted
to current and future conditions.
The intent of this list is to provide a single, region-wide reference for homeowners, landscape
designers, architects and developers to select appropriate plants when designing their projects in
the Las Vegas area. In addition, it is a tool for those who review those projects—such as city
planners—to determine if those plants meet applicable codes and ordinances. Lastly, it contains
information on plant canopy coverage, which is used by the SNWA in the Water Smart Landscapes
incentive program.
Current and changing conditions in our region make proper plant selection more important than
ever. The Las Vegas area is one of the fastest growing urban heat islands, and climate projections
suggest it will become hotter and drier in the future. Choosing climate resilient plants that can
survive and thrive in these conditions can help to moderate these effects to sustain and enhance
quality of life in our community.
For the 2021 update, the Trees, Palms and Cycads sections now include a rating system from 1-5
stars, with 1 stars being inappropriate and 5 stars highly-appropriate for our region. A plant's rating
is based on a number of important factors related to climate resilience such as environmental
tolerances, water efficiency, drought tolerance, pathogen resistance and maintenance demands.
Additional consideration was given to the potential for the plant to increase or decrease the
diversity of our urban forest.
For example, Prunus cerasifera 'Atropurea' "Purple Leaf Plum" has a 1-star rating due to it's heat
sensitivity, poor drought tolerance, and susceptibility to pests. Acacia aneura "Mulga Acacia," on the
other hand, has a 5-star rating because it is a well adapted desert plant with few pests, and it is
not widely planted, so it has potential to diversify the urban forest.
This list is not intended to be a list of the only plants allowed in the region, nor is it intended to be an
exhaustive, comprehensive list of all desert-appropriate plants. In addition, it is not intended to
restrict what plants residents choose to plant in their yards. Rather, we hope that this list will help
residents and developers make informed decisions about which plants to choose.

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How to Use the List

The list is divided between trees and other plants, including shrubs, groundcovers, vines, succulents
and perennials. It is sorted alphabetically by botanical name and includes the common names of
the plants. You may use "Ctrl+F" to search the document for any term. Several columns of
attributes can be used to determine which plants are appropriate to use in specific situations.

Tree ratings depend upon a variety of factors, which are generally noted in the "comments" column.

1. Organic mulch – doesn’t perform well without an organic surface treatment, such as wood chips or leaf
litter, rather than crushed rock.

2. Many cultivars – your nursery may have numerous named cultivars of the same plant species.

3. Overplanted - A plant heavily used in the region and at risk for a catastrophic loss of urban tree canopy
under adverse conditions.

4. Poor environmental tolerance – Likely to be damaged by cold, heat or other environmental issues.

5. Invasive Species – a plant that reproduces aggressively into urban or natural ecosystems, some of which
may be prohibited by law.

6. Mojave native – A plant that grows naturally in some parts of the Mojave Desert.

7. Poor Drought Tolerance – unable to persist through prolonged conditions of low soil moisture.

8. Susceptible to Pests – Commonly attacked by diseases or insects.

9. Short lifespan – not expected to achieve the expected lifespan under local conditions.

10. Protected microclimate required – Capable of thriving, but only if protected from the harshest summer
conditions, such as east and north-facing exposures.

Process for Review and Amendment

The SNWA/SNRPC Plant List is intended to be a living document and will therefore be open to
periodic review and amendment. Requests to add plants or modify information must be
submitted to the SNWA Conservation Division by emailing [email protected]. Requests
should include the following information at a minimum:

1. the applicant’s name and contact information

2. the botanical and common name(s) of the plant(s) to be considered.
3. for the revision to be considered, and supporting documentation.
4. For new plants, documentation shall include the plants’ proposed attributes and information
regarding the plant's history and performance in similar climates.
5. Supporting documentation must be verified by a certified arborist or horticulturist.

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KEY
Rating: Based on a combination of factors related to climate Comments:

Biogenic Volatile Organic Compounds

resiliency such as environmental tolerances (heat, cold), 1. Organic mulch
water efficiency, drought tolerance, pathogen resistance, recommended

Yes or No Compatible with Overhead Utilities

along with some additional factors like diversity, maintenance 2. Many cultivars
needs, and invasiveness. Plants rated from 1★ (least 3. Overplanted

Yes or No Compatible with Turf Grass

(sq. feet) Minimum Soil Surface Area
appropriate) to 5★ (most appropriate) 4. Poor environmental

Yes or No Tolerates Compacted Soil

Tree Size (based on both height and width): Small (< 20 ft), tolerances

(cu. feet) Minimum Soil Volume

Medium (20-29 ft), Large (30- 45ft), EXtra Large (>45ft) 5. Invasive species
Tree Type: Deciduous, Evergreen, Semi-evergreen 6. Mojave native

Yes or No Spines or Thorns

Yes or No Parking Lot Tree

Height (average)
Width (average)

Excessive Litter
Growth Rate: Slow, Moderate, Fast 7. Poor drought tolerance

V,L, M, H Water Needs

Growth Rate
Water Needs: Very Low, Low, Moderate, High 8. Susceptible to Pests

Yes or No Buffer Tree

Yes or No Street Tree

Comments
Tree Type
(sq. feet) Coverage
Excessive Litter: Leaves, Flowers, Seeds/Fruit 9. Short lifespan

(BVOC's)
S, M, L, X Tree Size
10. Protected microclimate

Rating
Biogenic Volatile Organic Compounds: Low, Medium, High,
or data not available ---- necessary

L, M, H
S, M, F
D, E, S

L, F, S
(feet)
(feet)
Botanical Name Cultivar Common Name

TREES
Acacia aneura Mulga Acacia 5★ M 20 15 133 E S V ---- N M Y Y Y 120 200 N N Y
Acacia baileyana 'Purpurea' Cootamundra Wattle 2★ M 20 15 133 Not Recommended 4,9,10
Acacia coriacea Desert Oak, Wiry Wattle 4★ M 20 20 236 E M L L N L Y Y Y 120 500 Y N Y
Acacia estrophiolata Ironwood 4★ M 25 25 368 E M V ---- N ---- Y Y Y 120 500 Y N N
Acacia jennerae Coonavitra Wattle 4★ M 20 15 133 E S L ---- N ---- Y Y Y 120 200 N N N
Acacia pendula Weeping Acacia 5★ M 25 20 236 E M V S N M Y Y Y 120 350 Y N N
Acacia salicina Willow Acacia 4★ L 30 20 236 E F L L N ---- Y Y Y 200 350 Y N N
Acacia cupularis (=saligna ) Blue Leaf Wattle 3★ M 25 20 236 E F L L N ---- Y Y Y 120 350 Y N N 5
Acacia stenophylla Shoestring Acacia 3★ L 40 20 236 E M,F L L,S N L Y Y Y 200 350 Y N N 3, 5
Acer tataricum ssp. ginnala Amur Maple 3★ S 15 15 133 D S H L N ---- N N N 80 200 N Y Y 1,7
Acer negundo Box Elder 2★ L 30 30 530 Not Recommended 1,2,6,7,9
Acer palmatum var. atropurpureum Dwarf Japanese Maple 1★ S 12 12 85 Not Recommended 1,2,4,7,10
Afrocarpus falcatus African Fern Pine 2★ M 25 15 133 Not Recommended 1,4,10
Ailanthus altissima Tree of Heaven 1★ L 35 35 722 Not Recommended 4,5,7,8,9
Albizia lebbekoides (=julibrissin ) Mimosa, Silk Tree 1★ L 25 30 530 Not Recommended 5,8,9,10
Arbutus unedo Strawberry Tree 3★ S 15 15 133 E S M S N L N N N 80 200 N N Y 4,7,10
Arbutus x andrachnoides 'Marina' Marina Strawberry Tree 3★ M 25 25 368 E S M S N L N N N 120 500 N Y Y 1,4,7,10
Bauhinia lunarioides Anacacho Orchid Tree 5★ S 12 12 85 D M L ---- N ---- N N N 80 200 N N Y 1
Bauhinia macranthera Chihuahuan Orchid Tree 4★ S 12 15 133 D M L ---- N ---- N N N 80 200 N N Y 1
Purple Orchid Tree, Butterfly
Bauhinia purpurea 2★ M 25 25 368 Not Recommended 1,4,9,10
Tree
Bouhinia x blakeana Hong Kong Orchid Tree 2★ M 25 20 236 Not Recommended 1,4,9,10
Brachychiton acerifolius Illawarra Flame Tree 2★ L 30 20 236 Not Recommended 1,4,7,9
Brachychiton populneus Bottle Tree 2★ L 30 20 236 Not Recommended 1,4,7,9
Callistemon viminalis Weeping Bottlebrush 3★ S 18 15 133 E M M ---- N H N N N 80 200 N Y Y 1
Calocedrus decurrens Incense Cedar 2★ L 30 10 59 Not Recommended 4,7
Casuarina cunninghamiana River She Oak 4★ L 30 20 236 E F M L N ---- N N Y 200 400 N N N
Casuarina equisetifolia Australian Pine 4★ L 30 20 236 E F M L N ---- N N Y 200 400 N N N
Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca' Blue Atlas Cedar 3★ L 40 20 236 E M M ---- N L N N Y 200 300 N Y N 1
Cedrus deodora Deodar Cedar 2★ X 60 30 530 Not Recommended 1,4,7,9
Celtis australis Mediterranean Hackberry 4★ L 45 35 722 D M M L N ---- N Y N 200 1300 N Y N 1
Celtis occidentalis Common Hackberry 4★ L 45 30 530 D F M L N ---- N Y N 200 1000 N N N 1
Celtis laevigata var. reticulata Netleaf/Western Hackberry 5★ M 20 20 236 D S L,M S N L N Y N 120 300 N N Y 6
Celtis sinensis Chinese Hackberry 2★ L 30 30 530 Not Recommended 1,4,9,10
Ceratonia siliqua Carob 4★ L 35 20 236 E M L,M S N M N Y Y 200 400 N Y N 4
Cercis canadensis Eastern Redbud 2★ M 20 15 133 Not Recommended 1,2,4,10
Cercis canadensis var. mexicana Mexican Redbud 4★ M 20 15 133 D S M ---- N L N N N 120 500 N Y Y 1
Cercis canadensis var. texensis 'Oklahoma' Texas/Oklahoma Redbud 4★ M 20 20 236 D S M ---- N L N N N 120 300 N Y Y 1
Cercis chinensis 'Avondale' Avondale Chinese Redbud 2★ S 12 10 59 Not Recommended 1,4,10
Cercis occidentalis Western Redbud 3★ S 15 15 133 D S,M L,M ---- N L N N N 80 200 N Y Y 6
Chilopsis linearis Desert Willow 4★ M 25 20 236 D M M L,F,S N M N Y N 120 300 Y N N 2,3,6
Chionanthus retusus Chinese Fringe Tree 3★ S 15 15 133 D S M ---- N ---- N N N 80 200 N Y Y 1
x Chitalpa tashkentensis Chitalpa 1★ M 20 20 236 Not Recommended 1,4,7,8,9
Cinnamomum camphora Camphor Tree 1★ L 40 30 530 Not Recommended 1,4,7
Citrus spp. Citrus Tree 3★ S 15 15 133 E M M,H S N N N N 80 200 N N Y 4,7,10
Condalia hookeri Brazilian Bluewood 4★ S 15 15 133 D M V ---- Y ---- N N N 80 200 N N Y
Cordia boissieri Texas Olive 5★ M 20 15 133 S S,M M ---- N ---- N N Y 120 200 N Y Y
Corymbia papuana (=Eucalyptus ) Ghost Gum 3★ X 50 30 530 E M L S N H N Y Y 240 1300 N N N 4
Cotinus coggygria Smoke Tree 3★ S 15 15 133 D S L,M ---- N M N N N 80 100 N Y Y 1,4,10
Cupaniopsis anacardioides Carrotwood 1★ L 30 25 368 Not Recommended 4,5,9
Cupressus arizonica var. glabra Arizona Cypress 3★ X 50 15 133 E M L,M ---- N L N N Y 200 600 N Y N 1,2,9
Cupressus sempervirens Italian Cypress 2★ L 40 5 15 Not Recommended 1,4
Cupressus × leylandii Leyland Cypress 1★ L 40 15 236 Not Recommended 1,2,4,8,9
Dalbergia sissoo Indian Rosewood 4★ L 45 35 722 E M L ---- N ---- Y Y Y 200 1300 Y N N 4
Ebenopsis ebano (=Pithecellobium) Texas Ebony 4★ M 25 20 236 S S,M V ---- Y ---- N Y Y 120 300 Y N N 8
Elaeagnus angustifolia Russian Olive 1★ L 20 20 236 Not Recommended 5,7,8
Elaeocarpus sylvestris (=decipiens ) Japanese Blueberry 2★ L 25 25 368 Not Recommended 1,4,7,10
Eriobotrya deflexa Bronze Loquat 1★ S 15 15 133 Not Recommended 1,4,7,8,9,10
Eriobotrya japonica Loquat 1★ S 15 15 133 Not Recommended 1,4,7,8,9,10
Eucalyptus camaldulensis Red River Gum 4★ X 55 40 942 E M M ---- N H N N Y 240 1600 N Y N 5
Eucalyptus gunnii Cider Gum 3★ L 45 25 368 E M M L N H Y Y Y 200 700 Y N N 5
Eucalyptus microtheca Coolibah 4★ L 40 25 368 E M L,M L N H Y Y Y 200 700 Y N N 5
Eucalyptus nicholii Willow Leaf Peppermint Gum 3★ L 35 25 368 E F M ---- N H N N Y 200 700 N N N 1,5
Eucalyptus polyanthemos Silver Dollar Gum 3★ L 40 30 530 E F L,M L N H N N Y 200 1000 N N N 1
Eucalyptus rudis Desert/Flooded Gum 4★ L 45 30 530 E M M ---- N H N Y Y 240 1000 N N N
Eucalyptus sideroxylon Red Ironbark 4★ L 40 25 368 E M M ---- N H N N Y 200 1000 N Y N
Eucalyptus spathulata Narrow-leaf Gimlet 4★ M 25 20 236 E M L ---- N ---- N N Y 120 350 N N Y
Eysenhardtia orthocarpa Kidneywood 4★ M 20 20 236 S M L ---- N ---- N Y Y 120 350 N N Y 1

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KEY
Rating: Based on a combination of factors related to climate Comments:

Biogenic Volatile Organic Compounds

resiliency such as environmental tolerances (heat, cold), 1. Organic mulch
water efficiency, drought tolerance, pathogen resistance,

Yes or No Compatible with Overhead Utilities

recommended
along with some additional factors like diversity, maintenance 2. Many cultivars
needs, and invasiveness. Plants rated from 1★ (least 3. Overplanted

Yes or No Compatible with Turf Grass

(sq. feet) Minimum Soil Surface Area
appropriate) to 5★ (most appropriate) 4. Poor environmental

Yes or No Tolerates Compacted Soil

Tree Size (based on both height and width): Small (< 20 ft), tolerances

(cu. feet) Minimum Soil Volume

Medium (20-29 ft), Large (30- 45ft), EXtra Large (>45ft) 5. Invasive species
Tree Type: Deciduous, Evergreen, Semi-evergreen 6. Mojave native

Yes or No Spines or Thorns

Yes or No Parking Lot Tree

Height (average)
Width (average)

Excessive Litter
Growth Rate: Slow, Moderate, Fast 7. Poor drought tolerance

V,L, M, H Water Needs

Growth Rate
Water Needs: Very Low, Low, Moderate, High 8. Susceptible to Pests

Yes or No Buffer Tree

Yes or No Street Tree

Comments
Tree Type
(sq. feet) Coverage
Excessive Litter: Leaves, Flowers, Seeds/Fruit

(BVOC's)
S, M, L, X Tree Size
9. Short lifespan

Rating
Biogenic Volatile Organic Compounds: Low, Medium, High, 10. Protected microclimate
or data not available ---- necessary

L, M, H
S, M, F
D, E, S

L, F, S
(feet)
(feet)
Botanical Name Cultivar Common Name

TREES (continued)
Fraxinus angustifolia Narrow-leaved Ash 2★ L 35 25 368 Not Recommended 1,7,8,9
Fraxinus angustifolia ssp.oxycarpa 'Raywood' Raywood Ash 1★ L 30 20 236 Not Recommended 1,3,4,7,8
Fraxinus anomala Single-leaf Ash 4★ M 20 20 236 D M M ---- N ---- N N N 120 500 N Y Y 1,6
Fraxinus uhdei Shamel Ash 1★ L 40 30 530 Not Recommended 1,4,7,8,9
Fraxinus velutina Velvet/Arizona Ash 2★ L 40 30 530 Not Recommended 1,2,3,4,7,8
Fraxinus velutina 'Bonita' Bonita/Montebello Ash 2★ L 30 30 530 Not Recommended 1,2,6,7
Fraxinus velutina 'Modesto' Modesto Ash 2★ L 40 25 368 Not Recommended 1,4,7,8
Fraxinus x velutina 'Fan-West', 'Fan-Tex' Fan-West/Fan-Tex Ash 2★ L 40 30 530 Not Recommended 1,2,3,4,7,8
Geijera parviflora Australian Willow 2★ M 25 20 236 Not Recommended 4,9
Geoffroea decorticans Chilean Palo Verde 4★ M 25 25 368 D S V S Y ---- Y Y Y 120 500 N N N 4
Ginkgo biloba Maidenhair Tree 3★ L 30 20 236 D S M ---- N M N N N 200 600 N Y N 1.4,7
Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis Thornless Honey Locust 4★ L 35 30 530 D M M S N M N Y N 200 1000 N Y N 1,2
Grevillea robusta Silk Oak 2★ L 35 20 236 Not Recommended 4
Havardia mexicana Mexican Ebony 5★ L 30 25 368 D M L ---- Y ---- Y Y N 200 600 N N N
Havardia pallens (=Pithecellobium) Tenaza 4★ M 20 15 133 D M L ---- N ---- N N N 120 100 N N Y
Ilex x altaclerensis 'Wilsonii' Wilson Holly 2★ S 15 10 59 Not Recommended 1,4,7,10
Ilex cornuta 'Burfordii' Burford Holly 2★ S 15 12 85 Not Recommended 1,2,4,7,10
Ilex x 'Nellie R. Stevens' 'Nellie R. Stevens' Nellie R. Stevens Holly 2★ S 18 10 59 Not Recommended 1,4,7,10
Ilex vomitoria Yaupon Holly 2★ S 15 10 59 Not Recommended 1,2,4,7,10
Jacaranda mimosifolia Jacaranda 1★ L 35 25 368 Not Recommended 1,4,9
Juniperus monosperma One-seed Juniper 4★ S 15 15 133 E S L ---- N ---- N N Y 80 200 N N Y 1,6
Juniperus osteosperma Utah Juniper 4★ M 20 20 236 E S L ---- N ---- N N Y 120 300 N N Y 1,6
Juniperus scopulorum Rocky Mountain Juniper 4★ L 30 15 133 E M M ---- N ---- N N Y 200 300 N N N 1,2,6
Koelreuteria bipinnata Chinese Flame Tree 2★ L 30 30 530 Not Recommended 1,4,7,9
Koelreuteria paniculata Goldenrain Tree 3★ L 30 30 530 D M M ---- N H N Y N 200 1000 N Y N 1,7
Lagerstroemia indica Crape Myrtle 2★ S 15 12 85 Not Recommended 1,2,4,7,10
Laurus nobilis Bay Laurel 4★ M 20 15 133 E M M ---- N L N N Y 80 200 N Y Y 1
Leucaena leucocephala White Lead Tree 1★ M 25 25 368 Not Recommended 4,5,9
Leucaena retusa Golden Leadball Tree 5★ M 20 20 236 D M L,M ---- N M N Y Y 120 300 N N Y
Ligustrum lucidum Glossy Privet 1★ M 25 20 236 Not Recommended 4,7,9,10
Lysiloma watsonii Fern of the Desert 3★ S 15 15 133 S M L S N ---- N N N 80 200 N N Y 4
Maclura pomifera 'White Shield' Osage Orange 3★ L 30 30 530 D M M ---- Y ---- N Y N 200 1000 N Y N 1,7
Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem' Southern Little Gem Magnolia 1★ M 25 12 85 Not Recommended 4,7,9,10
Melia azedarach Chinaberry 2★ L 30 30 530 Not Recommended 1,5,9
Morus alba (Female) 'Unryu' Fruiting/Contorted Mulberry 3★ M 25 20 236 D M M L,F,S N ---- N N N 120 350 N Y N 1,5,7
Olea europaea 'Swan Hill', 'Wilsonii' Fruitless Olive 3★ M 25 20 236 E S,M M ---- N L Y Y Y 120 350 N Y N 1,4
Olneya tesota Desert Ironwood 4★ M 25 25 368 D S V ---- Y M Y Y Y 120 500 Y N N 4
Parkinsonia aculeata Mexican Palo Verde 1★ M 20 20 236 Not Recommended 5,8,9
Parkinsonia florida Blue Palo Verde 4★ L 30 30 530 D M V,L S Y M Y Y Y 200 1000 Y N N 5
Parkinsonia microphylla Foothill Palo Verde 5★ M 20 20 236 D S,M V ---- Y M N Y Y 120 300 N N Y
Parkinsonia praecox Palo Brea 5★ L 25 30 530 D M V S Y ---- N N Y 200 1000 Y N N
Parkinsonia x 'AZT Thornless' 'AZT Thornless' Thornless Hybrid Palo Verde 5★ M 25 25 368 S M V,L ---- N M Y Y Y 120 500 Y N N
Parkinsonia x ' Desert Museum' 'Desert Museum' Desert Museum Palo Verde 3★ M 25 25 368 S M V,L ---- N M Y Y Y 120 500 Y N N 3
Parkinsonia x 'Sonoran Emerald' 'Sonoran Emerald' Sonoran Emerald Palo Verde 4★ M 25 25 368 S M V,L ---- N M Y Y Y 120 500 Y N N 8
Parkinsonia x sonorae Sonoran Palo Verde 5★ M 20 20 236 D S V ---- Y M N Y Y 120 300 N N Y
Paulownia kawakamii (=tomentosa ) Sapphire Dragon Tree 1★ S 15 15 133 Not Recommended 4,5,7,9,10
Pinus brutia Turkish/Calabrian Pine 3★ X 50 30 530 E F M L N ---- N N Y 240 1000 N Y N 1
Pinus brutia var. eldarica Afghan/Mondell Pine 2★ X 45 30 530 Not Recommended 1,3,4,8
Pinus canariensis Canary Island Pine 2★ X 45 25 368 Not Recommended 1,4
Pinus halepensis Aleppo Pine 2★ X 45 25 368 Not Recommended 1,3,4,8
Pinus pinea Stone Pine 3★ X 60 40 942 E S,M M L N M N Y Y 240 1600 N Y N 1,8
Pinus roxburghii Chir Pine 3★ L 40 25 368 E M M L N M N Y Y 200 700 N Y N 1
Pinus sabiniana Foothill/Gray Pine 4★ X 55 30 530 E M M L,S N L N Y Y 240 1300 N Y N 1
Pinus thunbergii Japanese Black Pine 1★ S 15 15 133 Not Recommended 1,4,8,9,10
Pistacia atlantica Mt. Atlas Mastic Tree 3★ L 30 30 530 S M M S N ---- N N N 200 1000 N N N 1
Pistacia chinensis Chinese Pistache 4★ L 35 30 530 D M M L,S N M Y Y N 200 1000 Y Y N 1,2,3
Pistacia lentiscus Mastic Tree 4★ M 15 20 236 E S L L N ---- N Y Y 120 350 N N Y 4
Pistacia x 'Red Push' 'Red Push' Red Push Pistache 4★ L 30 30 530 D M M L,S N M Y Y N 200 1000 Y Y N 1,3
Pittosporum phillyraeoides Willow Pittosporum 5★ M 20 15 133 E M L L,F N ---- Y Y Y 120 200 N N Y 4
Platanus acerifolia London Plane Tree, Sycamore 2★ X 60 40 942 Not Recommended 1,2,4,7,8
Platanus mexicana Mexican Sycamore 3★ X 50 35 722 D F M L N H N Y N 200 1300 N Y N 1,7
Platanus racemosa California Sycamore 2★ X 50 40 942 Not Recommended 1,4,7,8
Platanus wrightii Arizona Sycamore 3★ X 60 40 942 D F M,H L N ---- N N N 240 1600 N Y N 1,4,7,8
Platycladus orientalis Oriental Arborvitae 2★ M 20 10 59 Not Recommended 1,2
Podocarpus macrophyllus Yew Pine 3★ M 25 10 59 E S,M L,M ---- N L N N Y 120 200 N Y N 1,7,10
Populus nigra var. italica Lombardy Poplar 1★ X 50 15 133 Not Recommended 4,7,8,9
Populus alba White Poplar 3★ X 50 40 942 D F M L N ---- N N N 240 1600 N Y N 1,2,7,8
Populus fremontii Fremont Cottonwood 2★ X 55 30 530 Not Recommended 1,6,7,8

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KEY
Rating: Based on a combination of factors related to climate Comments:

Biogenic Volatile Organic Compounds

resiliency such as environmental tolerances (heat, cold), 1. Organic mulch
water efficiency, drought tolerance, pathogen resistance,

Yes or No Compatible with Overhead Utilities

recommended
along with some additional factors like diversity, maintenance 2. Many cultivars
needs, and invasiveness. Plants rated from 1★ (least 3. Overplanted

Yes or No Compatible with Turf Grass

(sq. feet) Minimum Soil Surface Area
appropriate) to 5★ (most appropriate) 4. Poor environmental

Yes or No Tolerates Compacted Soil

Tree Size (based on both height and width): Small (< 20 ft), tolerances

(cu. feet) Minimum Soil Volume

Medium (20-29 ft), Large (30- 45ft), EXtra Large (>45ft) 5. Invasive species
Tree Type: Deciduous, Evergreen, Semi-evergreen 6. Mojave native

Yes or No Spines or Thorns

Yes or No Parking Lot Tree

Height (average)
Width (average)

Excessive Litter
Growth Rate: Slow, Moderate, Fast 7. Poor drought tolerance

V,L, M, H Water Needs

Growth Rate
Water Needs: Very Low, Low, Moderate, High 8. Susceptible to Pests

Yes or No Buffer Tree

Yes or No Street Tree

Comments
Tree Type
(sq. feet) Coverage

(BVOC's)
S, M, L, X Tree Size
Excessive Litter: Leaves, Flowers, Seeds/Fruit 9. Short lifespan

Rating
Biogenic Volatile Organic Compounds: Low, Medium, High, 10. Protected microclimate
or data not available ---- necessary

L, M, H
S, M, F
D, E, S

L, F, S
(feet)
(feet)
Botanical Name Cultivar Common Name

TREES (continued)
Prosopis alba Argentine Mesquite 3★ L 30 30 530 S F L,M S Y ---- N Y Y 200 1000 Y N N 2,3,5
Prosopis x alba 'Phoenix', 'AZT' Thornless Hybrid Mesquite 4★ L 30 30 530 S F L S N ---- Y Y Y 200 1000 Y N N 2,3
Prosopis chilensis Chilean Mesquite 3★ L 30 30 530 S F L,M S Y ---- N Y Y 200 1000 Y N N 3,5
Prosopis x chilensis 'AZT', 'Arizona' Thornless Chilean Mesquite 4★ L 30 30 530 S F L,M S N ---- Y Y Y 200 1000 Y N N 2,3
Prosopis x ' Seedless AZT' 'AZT' Seedless Hybrid Mesquite 4★ L 30 30 530 S F L ---- Y ---- N Y Y 200 1000 Y N N
Prosopis glandulosa Texas Honey Mesquite 4★ L 30 35 722 D F L S Y M N Y N 200 1300 Y N N 8
Prosopis glandulosa 'Maverick', 'AZT' Thornless Honey Mesquite 4★ L 30 30 530 D F L S N M Y Y N 200 1000 Y N N 8
Prosopis glandulosa var. torreyana Western Honey Mesquite 5★ M 20 20 236 D M V L Y M N Y N 120 350 Y N Y 6,8
Prosopis pubescens Screwbean Mesquite 5★ M 20 25 368 D M V S Y M N Y N 120 500 N N Y 6
Prosopis velutina Velvet Mesquite 5★ L 30 30 530 S F V S Y L N Y Y 200 1000 Y N N 6
Prunus caroliniana Carolina Cherry Laurel 1★ M 25 20 236 Not Recommended 1,4,7,8,9,10
Prunus cerasifera 'Atropurea' Purple Leaf Plum 1★ S 15 15 133 Not Recommended 1,4,7,8,9,10
Prunus mexicana Mexican Plum 3★ M 25 25 368 D M M S N ---- N N N 120 600 N Y N 1
Punica granatum Pomegranate 3★ M 20 15 133 D M M S Y ---- N N N 120 200 N N Y 2
Pyrus calleryana Ornamental Pear 2★ L 30 20 236 Not Recommended 1,2,4,7,9,10
Quercus agrifolia Coast Live Oak 2★ L 30 30 530 Not Recommended 1,4
Quercus buckleyi Buckley/Texas Red Oak 3★ L 30 30 530 D S,M L,M L N H N Y Y 200 1000 N Y N 1,7
Quercus canbyi Canby/Sierra Red Oak 4★ L 35 30 530 D M M ---- N ---- N Y N 200 1000 N Y N 1
Quercus douglasii Blue Oak 4★ L 30 25 368 D S M ---- N M N Y N 200 600 N Y N 1
Quercus fusiformis Escarpment Oak 4★ L 30 30 530 E M,F L,M S N H N Y Y 200 1000 N Y N 1
Quercus gambelii Gambel Oak 4★ M 25 20 236 D M M S N M N N N 120 400 N Y N 1,6
Quercus ilex Holly Oak 3★ L 30 20 236 E M M S N H N Y Y 200 400 N Y N 1
Quercus lobata Valley Oak 3★ L 45 40 942 D M M L,S N M N N N 200 1600 N Y N 1,7
Quercus macrocarpa Bur Oak 4★ X 55 40 942 D S M L,S N ---- N Y N 240 1600 N Y N 1
Quercus muehlenbergii Chinquapin/Chinkapin Oak 4★ L 30 30 530 D S,M M L,S N ---- N Y Y 200 1000 N Y N 1
Quercus polymorpha Monterrey Oak 4★ L 45 30 530 E M L,M ---- N ---- N Y Y 200 1000 N Y N 1
Quercus shumardii Shumard Oak 3★ L 45 30 530 D M M L,S N ---- N Y N 200 1000 N Y N 1,7
Quercus suber Cork Oak 4★ L 40 30 530 S S,M M S N H N Y Y 200 1000 N Y N 1
Quercus texana Nuttall Oak 3★ L 45 40 942 D M M L,S N ---- N N N 200 1600 N Y N 1,4,7
Quercus turbinella Desert Scrub Oak 5★ S 12 12 85 E M L ---- N ---- N N Y 80 200 N N Y 1,6
Quercus x undulata Wavy Leaf Oak 5★ S 15 12 85 S M L ---- N ---- N N Y 80 200 N Y Y 1,2,6
Quercus virginiana Southern Live Oak 4★ L 40 25 368 S S,M M S N H N Y Y 200 1000 N Y N 1,2,3,8
Quercus virginiana 'Cathedral' Cathedral Live Oak 4★ L 30 25 368 S S,M M S N H N Y Y 200 700 N Y N 1,8
Quercus virginiana 'Heritage' Heritage Live Oak 4★ L 30 25 368 E S,M M S N H N Y Y 200 700 N Y N 1,8
Quercus virginiana 'High Rise' High Rise Live Oak 4★ L 35 20 236 S S,M M S N H N Y Y 200 400 N Y N 1,8
Quercus wislizeni Interor Live Oak 2★ L 30 25 368 Not Recommended 1,4
Rhamnus alaternus Italian Buckthorn 3★ S 15 12 85 E S M ---- N ---- N N N 80 200 N Y Y 1,4,10
Rhus lanceolata Prairie Flameleaf Sumac 4★ S 15 20 236 D M L,M ---- N L N N N 80 300 N N Y 1
Robinia pseudoacacia Black Locust 2★ L 40 30 530 Not Recommended 1,2,8
Robinia x ambigua Idaho Locust 2★ L 40 30 530 Not Recommended 1,2,8,9
Salix babylonica (=matsudana ) Chinese Willow 2★ L 40 35 722 Not Recommended 1,2,4,7,8,9
Salix babylonica (=matsudana ) 'Tortuosa', 'Snake' Corkscrew Willow 2★ M 20 15 133 Not Recommended 1,4,7,8,9
Salix gooddingii Goodding Willow 3★ L 30 25 368 D F H L,F,S N ---- N N N 200 600 N Y N 1,6
Salix x salamonii (=x sepulcralis ) Weeping Willow 1★ L 40 35 722 Not Recommended 1,4,7,8,9
Sambucus cerulea (=nigra ssp.
cerulea) Blue Elderberry 5★ M 15 25 368 S M M L,F N L N N Y 120 500 N Y N
Sapindus saponaria var. drummondii Western Soapberry 3★ M 25 25 368 D M M ---- N ---- N Y N 120 500 N Y N 1
Schinus molle California Pepper Tree 2★ L 30 30 530 Not Recommended 9
Schinus terebinthifolius Brazilian Pepper Tree 2★ M 25 25 368 Not Recommended 1,4,5,9
Searsia lancea (=Rhus) African Sumac 3★ M 20 20 236 E M,F L,M L,S N L N N Y 120 300 N Y N 3,4,5
Catclaw Acacia, Gregg's
Senegalia greggii (=Acacia) Catclaw 5★ S 15 20 236 D S,M V ---- Y L N N N 80 300 Y N Y 6
Sophora secundiflora Texas Mountain Laurel 5★ S 15 12 85 E S L,M S N ---- N Y Y 80 200 N N Y
'Silver Sierra','Silver
Sophora secundiflora Peso' Silver Mountain Laurel 5★ S 15 12 85 E S L,M S N ---- N Y Y 80 200 N N Y
Styphnolobium japonicum Japanese Pagoda Tree 3★ L 30 30 530 D M M N M N Y N 200 L 1000 N N N 4,7
Thuja occidentalis Arborvitae 2★ S 15 12 85 Not Recommended 1,4,7
Thuja plicata Western Red Cedar 2★ M 20 12 85 Not Recommended 4,7
Tipuana tipu Tipu Tree 1★ L 35 35 722 Not Recommended 4,7,9
Triadica sebifera Chinese Tallow Tree 1★ M 25 15 133 Not Recommended 5,7,9
Ulmus americana American Elm 3★ X 50 40 942 D M M L N L N N N 240 1800 N Y N 1,2,7
Ulmus crassifolia Cedar Elm 4★ L 40 35 722 D M M ---- N ---- N Y N 200 1300 N Y N 1
Ulmus glabra 'Camperdownii' Camperdown Elm 3★ S 15 15 133 D S M ---- N ---- N N N 80 200 N Y Y 1,7,10
Ulmus parvifolia Lacebark Elm 2★ L 40 40 942 Not Recommended 1,2,3,4,7
Ulmus pumila Siberian Elm 1★ X 50 40 942 Not Recommended 1,5,8,7
Ungnadia speciosa Mexican Buckeye 4★ S 12 12 85 D S L,M S N ---- N N N 80 200 N N Y
Vachellia constricta (=Acacia) Whitethorn Acacia 5★ S 15 15 133 D M V ---- Y M N N N 80 200 N N Y
Vachellia farnesiana (=Acacia) Sweet Acacia 4★ M 25 20 236 S M L S Y M N Y N 120 400 Y N N

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KEY
Rating: Based on a combination of factors related to climate Comments:

Biogenic Volatile Organic Compounds

resiliency such as environmental tolerances (heat, cold), 1. Organic mulch
water efficiency, drought tolerance, pathogen resistance, recommended

Yes or No Compatible with Overhead Utilities

along with some additional factors like diversity, maintenance 2. Many cultivars
needs, and invasiveness. Plants rated from 1★ (least 3. Overplanted

Yes or No Compatible with Turf Grass

(sq. feet) Minimum Soil Surface Area
appropriate) to 5★ (most appropriate) 4. Poor environmental

Yes or No Tolerates Compacted Soil

Tree Size (based on both height and width): Small (< 20 ft), tolerances

(cu. feet) Minimum Soil Volume

Medium (20-29 ft), Large (30- 45ft), EXtra Large (>45ft) 5. Invasive species
Tree Type: Deciduous, Evergreen, Semi-evergreen 6. Mojave native

Yes or No Spines or Thorns

Yes or No Parking Lot Tree

Height (average)
Width (average)

Excessive Litter
Growth Rate: Slow, Moderate, Fast 7. Poor drought tolerance

V,L, M, H Water Needs

8. Susceptible to Pests

Growth Rate
Water Needs: Very Low, Low, Moderate, High

Yes or No Buffer Tree

Yes or No Street Tree

Comments
Tree Type
9. Short lifespan

(sq. feet) Coverage

Excessive Litter: Leaves, Flowers, Seeds/Fruit

(BVOC's)
S, M, L, X Tree Size
Biogenic Volatile Organic Compounds: Low, Medium, High, 10. Protected microclimate

Rating
necessary
or data not available ----

L, M, H
S, M, F
D, E, S

L, F, S
(feet)
(feet)
Botanical Name Cultivar Common Name

TREES (continued)
Vachellia gerrardii (=Acacia) Red Thorn 4★ S 15 20 236 S S V ---- Y ---- N N Y 80 300 N N Y
Vachellia rigidula (=Acacia) Blackbrush Acacia 5★ S 12 12 85 S S V ---- Y ---- N N Y 80 200 N N Y
Vachellia schaffneri (=Acacia) Twisted Acacia 5★ M 20 25 368 D M L S Y M N Y N 120 500 N N Y
Vitex trifolia 'Purpurea' Arabian Lilac 2★ S 12 12 85 Not Recommended 1,4
Xylosma congesta (=Croton
congestus) Xylosma 3★ S 15 12 85 E S,M M ---- N M N N Y 80 200 N Y Y 1,4
Zelkova serrata Sawleaf Zelkova 2★ L 40 30 530 Not Recommended 1,2,4,7
Ziziphus jujuba Jujube 4★ M 25 20 236 D S M S Y H N N N 80 300 N Y N 1,2
TREES - Under Review
Celtis africana African Hackberry ? L 35 30 530 D ? ? ? N ---- ? ? N 200 1000 ? ? N 1
Fraxinus cuspidata Fragrant Ash ? M 20 15 133 D ? ? ? N ---- ? ? N 120 200 N ? Y 1,6,7
Juglans major Arizona Walnut ? L 30 30 530 D ? ? ? N ---- ? ? N 200 1000 N ? N 1,7
Juniperus deppeana 'McFetter' Alligator Juniper ? L 40 20 236 E ? ? ? N L ? ? Y 200 300 N ? Y 1
Mariosousa willardiana Palo Blanco ? M 20 15 133 S ? ? ? N ---- ? ? Y 120 200 ? ? Y 4
Pinus cembroides Mexican Pinyon ? M 25 15 133 E ? ? ? N M ? ? Y 120 200 N ? Y 1
Pinus engelmannii Apache Pine ? X 60 35 722 E ? ? ? N ---- ? ? Y 240 1300 N ? N 1
Pinus edulis Two Needle Pinyon ? M 20 15 133 E ? ? ? N M ? ? Y 120 300 N ? N 1
Pinus monophylla Single Needle Pinyon ? M 20 20 236 E ? ? ? N H ? ? Y 120 300 N ? Y 1,6
Pinus quadrifolia Parry Pinyon ? M 25 20 236 E ? ? ? N ---- ? ? Y 120 300 N ? N 1
Psorothamnus spinosus Desert Smoke Tree ? S 15 15 133 D ? ? ? Y M ? ? Y 80 200 ? N Y 6
Quercus arizonica Arizona White Oak ? X 45 40 942 S ? ? ? N ---- ? ? Y 240 1300 N ? N 1
Quercus chrysolepis Canyon Live Oak ? L 30 25 368 E ? ? ? N H ? ? Y 200 500 N ? N 1,6
Quercus emoryi Emory Oak ? L 30 25 368 S ? ? ? N ---- ? ? Y 200 500 N ? Y 1
Quercus gambelii x macrocarpa Bur-gambel Oak ? L 30 30 530 D ? ? ? N ---- ? ? N 200 1000 N ? N 1
Quercus gravesii Chisos Red/Grave's Oak ? L 35 30 530 D ? ? ? N ---- ? ? N 200 1000 N ? N 1
Quercus grisea Gray Oak ? L 30 25 368 S ? ? ? N ---- ? ? Y 200 500 N ? N 1
Quercus hypoleucoides Silverleaf Oak ? L 35 30 530 E ? ? ? N ---- ? ? Y 200 1000 N ? N 1
Quercus oblongifolia Mexican Blue Oak ? M 25 25 368 E ? ? ? N ---- ? ? Y 120 500 N ? N 1
Quercus sartorii Mexican Red/Sator's Oak ? M 25 25 368 D ? ? ? N ---- ? ? N 120 500 N ? N 1
Styphnolobium affine (=Sophora
affinis) Eve's Necklace ? M 25 15 133 S ? ? ? N ---- ? ? N 120 350 N ? N 1
PALMS AND CYCADS
Bismarckia nobilis Bismarck Palm 1★ M 30 20 236 Not Recommended 1,7
Brahea armata Mexican Blue Palm 4★ M 25 15 133 E S M ---- Y M N Y N 120 200 N N N 1,7
Brahea decumbens Mexican Dwarf Blue Palm 4★ M 15 25 368 E S,M M ---- Y ---- N N N 120 500 Y Y
Butia capitata Pindo Palm 2★ M 20 15 133 Not Recommended 1,4,7
Chamaerops humilis Mediterranean Fan Palm 3★ S 15 15 133 E S M S Y M N N N 80 200 Y Y Y 7
Cycas revoluta Japanese Sago Palm 2★ - 5 6 28 Not Recommended 1,7,10
Livistona chinensis Chinese Fan Palm 3★ S 15 10 59 E S M ---- Y ---- N N N 80 100 N N Y
Livistona decipiens Ribbon Fan Palm 3★ L 30 10 59 E M L,M ---- Y ---- N N N 200 100 N N N
Livistona nitida Carnarvon Fan Palm 3★ L 40 15 133 E M,F M ---- Y ---- Y Y N 200 200 N Y N
Livistona saribus Taraw Fan Palm 3★ L 30 15 133 E S M S Y ---- N N N 200 200 N N N
Nannorrhops ritchieana Mazari Palm 5★ S 10 12 85 E M L ---- N ---- Y Y N 80 150 N N Y
Phoenix canariensis Canary Island Date Palm 3★ L 40 30 530 E S M S Y M N Y N 200 1000 Y Y N 1,5,7,8
Phoenix dactylifera Date Palm 3★ X 60 20 236 E S M S Y M N Y N 240 300 Y Y N 1,5,7
Phoenix reclinata Senegal Date Palm 2★ M 20 15 133 Not Recommended 5,7
Phoenix roebelenii Pygmy Date Palm 1★ - 6 7 38 Not Recommended 1,4,7,10
Phoenix rupicola Cliff Date 3★ M 20 15 133 E S M F,S Y ---- N N N 120 200 N Y Y
Phoenix sylvestris Wild Date 3★ M 25 10 59 E S M F,S Y ---- N N N 120 100 N Y Y
Phoenix theophrasti Greek/Cretan Date Palm 3★ L 40 15 133 E M M F Y ---- Y Y N 200 200 N Y N
Sabal causiarum Puerto Rican Hat Palm 3★ L 35 15 133 E M M F,S N ---- Y Y N 200 200 N Y N
Sabal domingensis Hispaniolan Palmetto 3★ M 20 15 133 E M M F,S N ---- Y Y N 120 200 N Y N
Sabal mexicana Mexican Sabal Palm 4★ L 30 15 133 E M M F Y ---- Y Y N 200 200 N Y N
Sabal palmetto Palmetto 3★ L 45 15 133 E M M F,S N ---- Y Y N 200 200 N Y N
Sabal x 'Riverside' 'Riverside' Riverside Sabal Palm 4★ L 35 20 236 E M M,H F,S Y ---- Y Y N 200 300 N Y N
Syagrus romanzoffiana Queen Palm 1★ M 25 10 59 Not Recommended 4,7
Trachycarpus fortunei Windmill Palm 3★ M 20 10 59 E S M F,S N ---- N N N 120 100 N Y Y 1,7
Washingtonia filifera California Fan Palm 3★ X 50 15 133 E S,M L,M F,S Y M N Y N 240 200 Y Y N 1,7
Washingtonia robusta Mexican Fan Palm 3★ X 60 15 133 E M,F M F,S Y M N Y N 240 200 Y Y N 1,5,7

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KEY
"Bulletproof": Extremely drought tolerant, cold Comments:
hardy, and pest and disease resistant once 1. Organic mulch recommended.
established. 2. Many cultivars.

Drought Tolerance
Height, Width, Coverage at mature growth. 3. Some species may form dense thickets.

Spines or Thorns

Hedge or Screen
Height (average)
Width (average)
Type: Deciduous, Evergreen, Semi-evergreen 4. Not cold hardy below 28°F.

Physical Barrier
Growth Rate: Slow, Medium, Fast 5. Invasive species.

"Bulletproof"

COMMENTS
Growth Rate
Water Use: Very Low, Low, Medium, High 6. Mojave native.

Water Use
(sq. feet) Coverage

Exposure
Drought Tolerance: Low, Medium, High 7. Toxic (parts specified).
Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade, Shade 8. May be trained as a small tree.

Type
9. Needs a protected site (north facing site
or afternoon shade).

VL, L, M,

L, M, H
S, M, F
D, E, S

F, P, S
Yes or
Yes or
Yes or
(feet)
(feet)
BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME

No
No
No
H
SHRUBS
Abelia x grandiflora Glossy Abelia 5 5 20 E, S F M M N Y Y F, P
Phoenix sylvestris Velvet-leaf Mallow, Superstition Mallow 4 4 13 E, S M L, M M N N N F, P
Acacia craspedocarpa Leatherleaf Acacia, Waxleaf A. 10 15 177 E S L M N N Y F
Acacia cultriformis Knifeleaf Acacia, Knife Acacia 10 10 79 E M L M N N Y F, P 4
Acacia redolens Creeping Acacia, Prostrate Acacia • 3 10 79 E F VL H N N N F
Acca sellowiana (=Feijoa ) Pineapple Guava 15 15 177 E S L H N Y Y F,P 1, 8
Alyogne huegelii Blue Hibiscus 6 6 28 E M L M N N N F
Ambrosia dumosa White Bursage, Burrobush • 2 4 13 E F L H N N N F 6
Ambrosia eriocentra Wooly Bursage • 3 3 7 E M L H N N N F,P 6
Anisacanthus quadrifidus-wrightii ' Mexican
Mexican Flame 4 4 13 D M L H N N Y F, P
Flame'
Anisodontea x hypomandarum Pink Desert Hibiscus, African Mallow 4 4 13 E F M L N Y Y F, P
Artemisia filifolia Sand Sage • 4 3 7 E M L H N N Y F 6
Artemisia tridentata Big Sage Brush • 4 3 7 E M L H N N Y F 6
Asclepias subulata Desert Milkweed • 5 5 20 E S L H N Y Y F 6
Atriplex canescens Four-Wing Saltbush • 5 8 50 S M M H N N N P 6
Atriplex confertifolia Shadscale • 2 3 7 D F VL H Y N N F 6
Atriplex hymenelytra Saltbush, Desert Holly • 2 2 3 E S VL H N N N F 6
Atriplex lentiformis Quailbush, Big Saltbush • 6 8 50 D M L H Y Y Y F 6
A. l. breweri Brewer's Saltbush, Quail Bush • 7 7 38 E M L H Y Y Y F 6
Atriplex polycarpa Desert Saltbush • 6 6 28 D S M H N N N F 6
Baccharis sarothroides Desert Broom, Coyote Bush 6 7 38 E M L H N Y N F 3, 5, 6
Baccharis x 'Centennial' (female hybrid) Centennial Broom 3 5 20 E F L H N N N F
Baccharis x ' Starn' (male hybrid) Thompson Broom 3 5 20 E M L H N N N F
Bebbia juncea Sweet Bush • 3 3 7 S M L H N N N F 6
Berberis fremontii Fremont's Barberry • 6 4 13 E S L H Y Y Y F,P 6
Berberis thunbergii Japanese Barberry 4 4 13 D M M L Y Y Y F, P 2
Buddleja davidii Butterfly Bush 8 6 28 D,S F L, M L N Y Y F, P
Buddleja marrubifolia Wooly Butterfly Bush • 5 5 20 E F L H N Y Y F, P
Buddleja utahensis Utah Butterfly Bush • 2 2 3 E M L H N N N F,P 6
Buxus microphylla 'Japonica' Japanese Boxwood 4 4 13 E S L M N N Y F, P, S 1
Caesalpinia gilliesii Yellow Bird of Paradise 8 6 28 D, E F L H N N N F 2, 7 (seed pods)
Caesalpinia mexicana Mexican Bird of Paradise • 12 6 28 D, E F L H N N N F, P 2, 7 (seed pods)
Caesalpinia pulcherrima Red Bird of Paradise 6 6 28 D, E F L H Y N N F 2, 7 (seed pods)
Calliandra californica Baja Fairy Duster • 5 6 28 E S,M L H N N N F, P
Calliandra eriophylla Pink Fairy Duster • 3 3 7 E S,M L H N N N F, P
Callistemon citrinus Bottlebrush, Lemon Bottlebrush 8 8 50 E M M M N Y N F 1, 8
C. c. 'Nana' Dwarf Bottlebrush 2 3 7 E S M M N N N F 1
Caryopteris x clandonensis ' Dark Knight' Blue Mist Spirea 3 4 13 D M M L N Y N F, P
Chamaebatiaria millefolium Fern Bush, Desert Sweet 5 5 20 S M L M N Y N F, P
Chrysactinia mexicana Damianita • 2 2 3 E S,M L M N N N F
Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus Yellow Rabbit Brush, Green Rabbit Brush • 3 3 7 D M L H N N N F
Cistus hybridus White Rockrose 3 5 20 E F L H N N N F
Cistus purpureus Purple Rock Rose, Orchid Rockrose 4 4 13 E F L H N N N F
Coleogyne ramosissima Blackbrush • 5 5 20 S S L H N Y Y F
Cordia parvifolia Little Leaf Cordia • 6 8 50 E M M H N Y Y F
Cotoneaster congestus Pyrenees Cotoneaster 2 3 7 E M L, M M N N Y F, P
Cotoneaster glaucophyllus Gray-Leaf Cotoneaster 5 6 28 E M M M N Y Y F, P
Cotoneaster lacteus Red Clusterberry 6 6 28 E M L, M M N Y Y F, P
Cotoneaster microphyllus Rockspray 3 6 28 E M L, M M N N N F, P
Dalea bicolor 'argyraea' Silver Dalea • 3 3 7 E F L H N N N F
Dalea frutescens Black Dalea • 4 5 20 S M L H N Y Y F
Dalea pulchra Pink Indigo Bush • 4 5 20 E M,F L H N Y Y F
Dodonaea viscosa Purple Hopseed Bush 10 6 28 E M L, M M N Y Y F
Duranta erecta ' Sweet Memory' Golden Dewdrop, Sky Flower 15 10 79 S S M L, M N N Y F, P 7 (berries), 8
Elaeagnus pungens Silverberry 8 8 50 E F L, M M Y Y Y F, P
Elaeagnus x ebbingei Ebbing's Silverberry 8 8 50 E F L, M M N Y Y F, P
Encelia farinosa Brittlebush • 3 4 13 D M VL H N N N F 6
Encelia virginensis Virgin River Brittlebush • 2 2 3 S M VL H N N N F 6
Ephedra nevadensis Nevada Jointfir, Nevada Mormon Tea • 3 3 7 E M VL H N N N F 6
Ephedra viridis Mormon Tea • 3 3 7 E S L H N N N F 6
Eremophila decipiens Slender Fuchsia 3 3 7 E M L H N Y Y F,P
Eremophila laanii 'Pink Beauty' Pink Beauty Emu Bush 6 6 28 E F M H N Y Y F
Eremophila glabra 'Murchinson River' Fire and Ice Emu Bush 3 6 28 E M L H N Y Y F
Eremophila maculata Spotted Emu Bush 6 6 28 E S L H N Y Y F,P
E. m. 'Valentine' Valentine Emu Bush 4 5 20 E M L H N Y Y F

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SNWA/SNRPC Regional Plant List

KEY
"Bulletproof": Extremely drought tolerant, cold Comments:
hardy, and pest and disease resistant once 1. Organic mulch recommended.
established. 2. Many cultivars.

Drought Tolerance
Height, Width, Coverage at mature growth. 3. Some species may form dense thickets.

Spines or Thorns

Hedge or Screen
Height (average)
Width (average)
Type: Deciduous, Evergreen, Semi-evergreen 4. Not cold hardy below 28°F.

Physical Barrier
Growth Rate: Slow, Medium, Fast 5. Invasive species.

"Bulletproof"

COMMENTS
Growth Rate
Water Use: Very Low, Low, Medium, High 6. Mojave native.

Water Use
(sq. feet) Coverage

Exposure
Drought Tolerance: Low, Medium, High 7. Toxic (parts specified).
Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade, Shade 8. May be trained as a small tree.

Type
9. Needs a protected site (north facing site
or afternoon shade).

VL, L, M,

L, M, H
S, M, F
D, E, S

F, P, S
Yes or
Yes or
Yes or
(feet)
(feet)
BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME

No
No
No
H
SHRUBS (continued)
E. m. 'Winter Gold' Winter Gold Emu Bush 4 6 28 E M L H N Y Y F,P
Eremophila racemosa Easter Egg Eremophila 5 5 20 E M L H N Y Y F
Eremophila x ' Summertime Blue' (polyclada x
Summertime Blue Emu Bush 6 10 79 E F L H N Y Y F
divaricata)
Eremophila sp. Eremophila, Emu Bush • 4 4 13 E M L H N Y Y F,P
Ericameria cuneata Cliff Goldenbush • 2 3 7 D S L H N N N F 6
Ericameria laricifolia Turpentine Bush • 2 3 7 D S VL H N N N F
Eriodictyon angustifolium Yerba Santa 3 3 7 E M L H N N N F,P 6
Eriogonum corymbosum var. nilesii Las Vegas Valley Buckwheat • 3 3 7 D M VL H N N N F 6
Eriogonum fasciculatum Wild Buckwheat, California Buckwheat • 2 3 7 E F L H N N N F 6
Eriogonum sp. Buckwheat • 3 3 7 D M L H N N N F
Euonymus japonica Evergreen Euonymus 6 6 28 E S M M N Y Y P, S 1
E. j. ' Aureo-Variegata' Gold Spot Euonymus 5 6 28 E S,M M M N Y Y P, S 1
E. j. ' Microphylla' Box-leaf Euonymus 2 2 3 E S M M N N Y P, S 1
E. j. 'Silver King' Silver King Euonymus 5 6 28 E S M M N N Y P, S 1
Fallugia paradoxa Apache Plume • 6 4 13 S F L H N Y Y F,P 6
Forestiera pubescens (=neomexicana) Desert Olive, New Mexico Privet • 6 6 28 D M L H N Y Y F,P 6
Fraxinus greggii Little Leaf Ash • 15 12 113 E S M M N Y Y F,P 8
Genista tinctoria Dyer's Greenwood 6 6 28 D S L H N N N F
Gutierrezia sarothrae Snakeweed • 2 2 3 S M VL H N N N F,P 6
Juniperus chinensis 'Blue Point' Blue Point Juniper 10 4 13 E M M M N Y Y F,P
J. c. ' Spartan' Spartan Chinese Juniper 15 6 28 E M L H N Y Y F,P
J. c. ' Sea Green' Sea Green Juniper 5 6 28 E M M M N Y Y F,P
J. c. 'Torulosa' Hollywood Twisted Juniper 15 10 79 E M L H N Y Y F,P 8
Juniperus sabina ' Tamariscifolia' Tam Juniper 3 10 79 E M M L N N N P 1
Juniperus scopulorum 'Gray Gleam' Gray Gleam Juniper 15 6 28 E S M M N Y Y F, P 8
Juniperus sp. Juniper 20 10 79 E M L, M M N var. var. F, P 2
Justicia californica California Justicia, Chuparosa • 3 4 13 D M L H N N N F
Justicia candicans Red Justicia • 5 3 7 D M H L N N N P,S
Justicia spicigera Mexican Honeysuckle • 3 4 13 E M M M N N N F,P 2
Keckellia antirrhinoides Yellow Snapdragon Bush • 4 4 13 S M L H N N Y F,P 6
Krascheninnikovia lanata Winterfat • 2 3 7 E F VL H N N N F 6
Lantana camara Bush Lantana 3 6 28 E F L H N N N F 2,7(berries, leaves)
Larrea tridentata Creosote Bush • 8 6 28 E M VL H N N Y F 6
Leucophyllum candidum 'Silver Cloud' Silver Cloud Texas Ranger • 5 5 20 E S L H N Y Y F
L. c. 'Thunder Cloud' Thunder Cloud Texas Ranger • 3 4 13 E S L H N Y Y F
Leucophyllum frutescens Texas Ranger, Texas Sage, Cenizo • 6 6 28 E S L H N Y Y F
L. f. 'Compacta' Compact Texas Ranger • 5 5 20 E S L H N Y Y F
L. f. ' Green Cloud' Green Cloud Texas Ranger • 6 6 28 E S L H N Y Y F
L. f. 'White Cloud' White Cloud Texas Ranger • 6 6 28 E S L H N Y Y F
Leucophyllum langmaniae 'Lynn's Legacy' Lynn's Legacy Texas Ranger • 5 5 20 E S L H N Y Y F
L. l. 'Rio Bravo' Rio Bravo Texas Ranger • 6 6 28 E S L H N Y Y F
Leucophyllum laevigatum Chihuahuan Sage • 6 6 28 E S L H N Y Y F
Leucophyllum pruinsum 'Sierra Bouquet' Sierra Bouquet Texas Ranger • 6 6 28 E S L H N Y Y F
Leucophyllum revolutum 'Houdini' Houdini Texas Ranger 4 4 13 E S L H N Y Y F
Leucophyllum zygophyllum 'Cimarron' Blue Texas Ranger, Cimarron Ranger • 3 3 7 E S L H N Y Y F
Leucophyllum x 'Rain Cloud' Rain Cloud Texas Ranger • 5 4 13 E S L H N Y Y F
Lycium andersonii Wolf Berry • 6 4 13 D M VL H Y N Y F 6
Lycium cooperi Cooper's Wolfberry • 5 6 28 E F L H Y Y Y F,P 6
Lycium pallidum var. oliogospermum Pale Wolfberry • 5 6 28 E F L H Y Y Y F,P 6
Malpighia glabra ' Mariquita' Barbados Cherry 3 3 7 S M L, M L N N N P 1, 4
Myrtus communis Classic Myrtle 6 6 28 E S L H N Y Y F,P 1
M. c. boetica Twisted Myrtle 10 10 79 E S L H N N Y F,P 1, 8
M. c. ' Compacta' Compact Myrtle 4 4 13 E S L H N N Y F,P 1
Nerium oleander Oleander 15 15 177 E M L H N Y Y F ** 2, 7(all parts), 8
N. o. 'Petite' Dwarf Oleander 6 5 20 E M L H N Y Y F ** 2, 7(all parts)
Phlomis fruiticosa Shrubby Jerusalem Sage 3 3 7 E M L, M M N N N F, P 1
Phlomis lanata Jerusalem Sage 3 4 13 E M L, M M N N N F, P 1
Plumbago auriculata Cape Plumbago 6 8 50 E, S M,F L, M M N N N F, P
Poliomintha maderensis Lavender Spice, Mexican Oregano 3 3 7 E, S M L, M M N N N F, P
Prunus fasciculata Desert Almond • 4 4 13 D M L H N N N F 6
Psorothamnus fremontii Indigo Bush • 3 4 13 D S VL H N N N F 6
Psorothamnus polydenius Nevada Smokebush • 5 4 13 D S VL H N N N F 6
Punica granatum ' Nana' Dwarf Pomegranate 3 3 7 D M M M Y N N F, P
Purshia mexicana Mexican Cliffrose • 7 4 13 E S L M N N N F 6
**NOT ACCEPTED IN THE CITY OF HENDERSON

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SNWA/SNRPC Regional Plant List

KEY
"Bulletproof": Extremely drought tolerant, cold Comments:
hardy, and pest and disease resistant once 1. Organic mulch recommended.
established. 2. Many cultivars.

Drought Tolerance
Height, Width, Coverage at mature growth. 3. Some species may form dense thickets.

Spines or Thorns

Hedge or Screen
Height (average)
Width (average)
Type: Deciduous, Evergreen, Semi-evergreen 4. Not cold hardy below 28°F.

Physical Barrier
Growth Rate: Slow, Medium, Fast 5. Invasive species.

"Bulletproof"

COMMENTS
Growth Rate
Water Use: Very Low, Low, Medium, High 6. Mojave native.

Water Use
(sq. feet) Coverage

Exposure
Drought Tolerance: Low, Medium, High 7. Toxic (parts specified).
Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade, Shade 8. May be trained as a small tree.

Type
9. Needs a protected site (north facing site
or afternoon shade).

VL, L, M,

L, M, H
S, M, F
D, E, S

F, P, S
Yes or
Yes or
Yes or
(feet)
(feet)
BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME

No
No
No
H
SHRUBS (continued)
Purshia stansburiana (=Cowania) Cliff Rose • 6 6 28 E S L H N N Y F,P 6
Pyracantha sp. Pyracantha, Firethorn 8 8 50 E F M M Y Y Y F, P 1
Rhus microphylla Littleleaf Sumac • 8 12 113 D M L H Y Y Y F, P
Rhus ovata Sugar Bush • 12 12 113 E S,M L, M H N Y Y F, P
Rhus trilobata Squaw Bush / Skunk Bush • 5 8 50 D M L H N Y Y F, P
Rhus virens Evergreen Sumac • 10 15 177 E M L H N Y Y F, P 8
Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy, Fried Egg Poppy 6 6 28 S S L, M M N N N F, P
Rosa sp. Rose 4 3 7 D, E F M M Y Y Y F, P 1, 2
Rosa woodsii Woods' Rose 4 4 13 D M M M Y Y N F, P 3, 6
Rosmarinus officinalis Rosemary 4 6 28 E M,F L, M M N Y Y F, P
Ruellia peninsularis Desert Ruellia • 4 5 20 S M L H N N Y F
Russelia equisetiformis Coral Fountain 4 6 28 E, S M M H N N N F, P 4
Salazaria mexicana Bladdersage • 3 3 7 D M VL H N N N F 6
Salvia chamaedryoides Mexican Blue Sage • 2 2 3 E, S M M M N N N F, P
Salvia clevelandii Chaparral Sage • 5 6 28 E M L H N Y N F, P
Salvia coccinea Scarlet Sage 3 4 13 S M L, M M N N N F, P
Salvia dorrii Purple Sage, Desert Sage • 2 3 7 E,S M L H N N N F, P 6
Salvia greggii Autumn Sage 2 2 3 S F L, M M N N N F, P 2
Salvia leucantha Mexican Bush Sage 4 4 13 S M,F M M N N N F, P 1
Salvia microphylla ' Sierra Madre' Sierra Madre Sage 3 3 7 E M M M N N N F, P
Salvia mohavensis Mojave Sage • 3 3 7 E M VL H N N N F,P,S 6
Salvia sp. Sage 4 4 13 D,E M,F M M N N N F, P
Sambucus mexicana Mexican Elderberry • 15 15 177 D, S M,F L, M H N Y Y F, P 6, 8
Santolina chamaecyparissus Lavender Cotton, Gray Santolina 2 3 7 E M L, M M N N N F, P
Santolina rosmarinifolia (=S. virens) Green Lavender Cotton, Green Santolina 2 3 7 E M L, M M N N N F, P
Senegalia berlandieri (=Acacia ) Berlandier Acacia, Guajillo 12 12 113 D M L, M H N N N F, P
Senna armata (=Cassia) Spiny Senna • 3 4 13 D M VL H Y N N F 6
Senna artemisioides (=Cassia) Feathery Senna, Feathery Cassia • 6 6 28 E M VL, L H N N Y F, P
Senna lindheimeriana (=Cassia) Velvet-leaf Senna • 3 3 7 E M L H N N N F, P
Senna nemophila (=Cassia) Desert Senna, Desert Cassia 6 6 28 E M L H N N N F, P 4
Senna phyllodinea (=Cassia) Silvery Senna, Silver Leaf Cassia 6 6 28 E M L H N N N F, P 4
Senna wislizenii (=Cassia) Shrubby Senna, Shrubby Cassia 8 6 28 D M L H N N N F, P
Simmondsia chinensis Jojoba • 6 6 28 E S,M VL, L H N Y Y F, P
S. c. ' Vista' Compact Jojoba • 4 4 13 E S,M VL, L H N Y N F, P
Sophora arizonica Arizona Mescal Bean • 10 8 50 E S L, M M N N N F, P 8
Tecoma stans Yellow Trumpet Flower, Yellow Bells 8 8 50 S F L, M M N N N F, P 2, 8
Tecoma x ' Orange Jubilee' 'Orange Jubilee' Tecoma, Orange Bells 8 8 50 D, S F L, M M N N N F, P
Tecoma x ' Sunrise'TM 'Sunrise' Tecoma 8 8 50 D, S F L, M M N N N F, P
Teucrium chamaedrys Germander 2 2 3 E M L, M M N N N F, P
Thamnosma montana Turpentine Broom • 2 2 3 D S VL H N N N F 6
Vauquelinia californica Arizona Rosewood • 15 10 79 E M L H N Y Y F, P 8
Vauquelinia corymbosa var. heterodon Narrowleaf Rosewood • 15 15 177 E M L, M H N Y Y F, P 8
Wedelia texana 'Devil's River' (= Zexmenia
Devil's River, Orange Daisy 3 3 7 S, D M L, M H N N N F, P
hispida)
Xylosma congesta ' Compacta' Dwarf Xylosma 5 6 28 E M M M N N Y F,P,S
Ziziphus obtusifolia Greythorn • 6 8 50 D S,M L H Y Y Y F,P 6
GROUNDCOVERS
Abronia villosa Desert Sand Verbena • 1 2 3 D M L H N N N F 6
Acacia redolens 'Desert Carpet' Desert Carpet Creeping Acacia • 2 12 113 E S,M VL H N N N F
Acalypha monostachys Raspberry Fuzzies 1 1 1 S M M M N N N F
Aptenia cordifolia Hearts and Flowers, Red Apple Ice Plant 1 3 7 E M L, M L, M N N N F, P
Asteriscus maritimus Gold Coin Daisy 1 3 7 E M L, M M N N N F
Baccharis pilularis ' Pigeon Point' Dwarf Coyote Brush 1 8 50 E F L L N N N F
Berberis repens (=Mahonia) Creeping Oregon Grape 2 4 13 E S M M N N N P,S 1
Calylophus hartwegii Sierra Sundrop 1 2 3 D F L H N N N F
Cephalophyllum speciosum 'Red Spike' Red Spike Iceplant 1 2 3 E M L M N N N F, P 4
Cerastium tomentosum Snow-in-Summer 1 1 1 D F L L N N N F,P
Conoclinium greggii ' Boothill' (=Eupatorium) Boothill Eupatorium 2 2 3 E F M M N N N P
Convolvulus cneorum Bush Morning Glory 2 4 13 E F L M N N N F
Convolvulus mauritanicus Ground Morning Glory 1 3 7 P F L M N N N F
Cotoneaster horizontalis Rock Cotoneaster 2 6 28 E M M L N N N P
Dalea capitata 'Sierra Gold' Sierra Gold Dalea • 1 3 7 D F L H N N N F 1
Dalea greggii Prostrate Indigo Bush • 1 8 50 E F L H N N N F
Dichondra argentea 'Silver Falls' Silver Dichondra, Kidneyweed 1 3 7 S F L M N N N F, P
Dichondra micrantha Green Dichondra 1 3 7 E M M L N N N P, S 1
Drosanthemum cooperi Purple Iceplant 1 4 13 E M,F L M N N N F, P

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SNWA/SNRPC Regional Plant List

KEY
"Bulletproof": Extremely drought tolerant, cold Comments:
hardy, and pest and disease resistant once 1. Organic mulch recommended.
established. 2. Many cultivars.

Drought Tolerance
Height, Width, Coverage at mature growth. 3. Some species may form dense thickets.

Spines or Thorns

Hedge or Screen
Height (average)
Type: Deciduous, Evergreen, Semi-evergreen 4. Not cold hardy below 28°F.

Physical Barrier
Width (average)
Growth Rate: Slow, Medium, Fast 5. Invasive species.

"Bulletproof"

COMMENTS
Growth Rate
Water Use: Very Low, Low, Medium, High 6. Mojave native.

Water Use
(sq. feet) Coverage

Exposure
Drought Tolerance: Low, Medium, High 7. Toxic (parts specified).
Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade, Shade 8. May be trained as a small tree.

Type
9. Needs a protected site (north facing site
or afternoon shade).

VL, L, M,

L, M, H
S, M, F
D, E, S

F, P, S
Yes or
Yes or
Yes or
(feet)
(feet)
BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME

No
No
No
H
GROUNDCOVERS (continued)
Euonymus fortunei ' Coloratus' Purple-leaf Wintercreeper 1 3 7 E M M L N N N P 1
Euphorbia rigida Spurge, Gopher Plant • 2 3 7 E F L H N N N F
Gazania rigens Gazania, Treasure Flower 1 1 1 E F L M N N N F,P 2
Glandularia gooddinggii (=Verbena) Goodding Verbena • 1 3 7 D M L H N N N F 6
Glandularia peruviana (=Verbena) Peruvian Verbena 1 2 3 D F L L N N N P
Glandularia pulchella (= Verbena) Moss Verbena 1 3 7 E M L, M L N N N F, P
Glandularia tenera (=Verbena) Rock Verbena 1 2 3 P F L L N N N P
Juniperus chinensis procumbens Japanese Garden Juniper 2 8 50 E S M L N N N P 1
Juniperus conferta Shore Juniper 1 8 50 E S M L N N N P 1
Juniperus horizontalis 'Prince of Wales' Prince of Wales Juniper 1 4 13 E S M L N N N P 1
J. h. 'Wiltonii' Blue Carpet Juniper 1 6 28 E S M L N N N P 1
Juniperus sabina ' Buffalo' Buffalo Juniper 1 8 50 E S M L N N N P 1
Lantana montevidensis Trailing Lantana 1 6 28 D F L M N N N F 7 (berries, leaves)
Lippia nodiflora sterile cultivars (=Phyla) Kurapia 1 3 7 S M L, M M N N N F, P 1
Malephora crocea Gray Ice Plant, Coppery Mesemb 1 3 7 E M L, M M N N N F, P
Malephora lutea Rocky Point Ice Plant 1 3 7 E M L, M M N N N F, P
Mirabilis multiflora Four O'Clock • 2 2 3 D F L H N N N F,P,S 6
Muehlenbeckia axillaris Creeping Wire Vine 1 3 7 E F M M N N N P
Myoporum brevifolium ' Emerald Gem' Small Leaf Myoporum 1 4 13 D M L,M H N N N F,P
Myoporum parvifolium Prostrate Myoporum 1 8 50 D F L H N N N F
Pyracantha fortuneana 'Santa Cruz' Santa Cruz Pyracantha, Firethorn 2 5 20 E M M M Y Y Y P 1
Rosmarinus officinalis 'prostratus' Prostrate Rosemary 2 4 13 E F L H N N Y F
Sedum spectabile Stonecrop 1 2 3 E F L M N N N P
Sphaeralcea grossulariifolia Goosefoot Mallow • 2 4 13 E F VL H N N N P 6
Stachys coccinea Texas Betony, Scarlet Hedge Nettle 1 2 3 E, S M M M N N N F, P
Tradescantia pallida 'Purpurea' Purple Heart, Wandering Jew 1 2 3 E M L, M L N N N F, P 1
Verbena rigida Sandpaper Verbena, Coarse Verbena 1 3 7 P F L L N N N F
Vinca minor Dwarf Periwinkle 2 2 3 E S,M M, H L N N N P, S 1
VINES
Antigonon leptopus Queen's Wreath, Coral Vine 15 10 79 D M,F L, M M N N N F
Callaeum lilacaena (=Mascagnia) Orchid Vine 12 5 20 D F L H N N N F
Campsis sp. Trumpet Creeper 10 10 79 D F M L N N N P 2
Cissus trifoliata var. incisa Grape Ivy, Arizona Grape Ivy 10 5 20 S M L, M M N N N P, S
Clematis ligusticifolia Western Virgin's Bower • 12 5 20 S F M M N N N F,P,S 6
Ficus pumila Creeping Fig 10 5 20 E M M M N N N P,S
Gelsemium sempervirens Carolina Jasmine 10 5 20 E M H L N N N P 1
Hardenbergia violacea Happy Wanderer, Lilac Vine 10 5 20 E M H L N N N P
Jasminum mesnyi Primrose Jasmine 10 5 20 E M M L N N N P 1
Lonicera japonica 'Halliana' Hall's / Japanese Honeysuckle 15 10 79 E F M M N N Y F, P
Macfadyena unguis-cati Cat's Claw Vine 15 10 79 S M L L N N Y F, P 3
Maurandya antirrhiniflora Snapdragon Vine 8 5 20 D M L M N N N F,P 6
Parthenocissus sp. ' Hacienda Creeper' Hacienda Creeper 15 10 79 D F L, M M N N N F, P
Polygonum aubertii Silver Lace Vine 15 5 20 E M L M N N N F, P
Rosa banksiae Lady Bank's Rose 15 10 79 E M M M Y N N P, F 3
Solanum jasminoides Potato Vine 10 5 20 S, D M,F M M N N N P, F 1, 4
Tecoma capensis Cape Honeysuckle 8 5 20 E M L L N N Y F, P 4
Vitis arizonica Canyon Grape • 10 10 79 D M L M N N N F 6
Vitis californica California Grape • 10 10 79 D M L M N N N F, P
V. c. ' Roger's Red' Rogers Red Grape • 10 10 79 D M L M N N N F, P
Vitis sp. Grape 10 10 79 D M L M N N Y F, P 1
AGAVES, CACTI, SUCCULENTS, AND YUCCAS
Agave americana Century Plant 5 8 50 E M L H Y Y N F
A. a. var. aurea -marginata Yellow Margin Century Plant 4 5 20 E S L H Y Y N F, P
A. a. var. medio-picta Medio Picta Century Plant 4 6 28 E S L H Y Y N F
Agave angustifolia var. marginata Variegated Agave 3 3 7 E S L H Y Y N F, P
Agave bovicornuta Cow's Horn Agave 4 4 13 E F L H Y N N P
Agave bracteosa Green Spider Agave 1 1 1 E S L H N N N F, P
Agave colorata Mescal Ceniza 3 3 7 E M L H Y Y N F
Agave desmettiana Smooth Agave 3 3 7 E F L H Y Y N F, P
Agave filifera Thread-leaf Agave, Dark Green Agave 2 2 3 E M L H Y Y N F, P
Agave geminiflora Twin-Flowered Agave 3 4 13 E M L H Y Y N F, P, S
Agave havardiana Havard Agave 3 4 13 E M L H Y Y N F, P
Agave montana Mountain Agave 4 5 20 E S L H Y Y N F, P
Agave multifilifera Chahuiqui 3 4 13 E S L, M M Y Y N F, P
Agave murpheyi Murphey's Agave 3 3 7 E M L H Y N N F
Agave ocahui Agave Ocahui 2 3 7 E S VL H Y Y N F
Agave ovatifolia Whale's Tounge Agave 3 4 13 E S,M L H Y Y N F, P

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SNWA/SNRPC Regional Plant List

KEY
"Bulletproof": Extremely drought tolerant, cold Comments:
hardy, and pest and disease resistant once 1. Organic mulch recommended.
established. 2. Many cultivars.

Drought Tolerance
Height, Width, Coverage at mature growth. 3. Some species may form dense thickets.

Spines or Thorns

Hedge or Screen
Height (average)
Width (average)
Type: Deciduous, Evergreen, Semi-evergreen 4. Not cold hardy below 28°F.

Physical Barrier
Growth Rate: Slow, Medium, Fast 5. Invasive species.

"Bulletproof"

COMMENTS
Growth Rate
Water Use: Very Low, Low, Medium, High 6. Mojave native.

Water Use
(sq. feet) Coverage

Exposure
Drought Tolerance: Low, Medium, High 7. Toxic (parts specified).
Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade, Shade 8. May be trained as a small tree.

Type
9. Needs a protected site (north facing site
or afternoon shade).

VL, L, M,

L, M, H
S, M, F
D, E, S

F, P, S
Yes or
Yes or
Yes or
(feet)
(feet)
BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME

No
No
No
H
AGAVES, CACTI, SUCCULENTS, AND YUCCAS (continued)
Agave palmeri Palmer's Agave 3 3 7 E S L H Y Y N F
Agave parrasana Cabbage Head Agave 2 2 3 E S L H Y Y N F, P
Agave parryi Parry's Agave 3 3 7 E S L H Y Y N F
A. p. var. huachucensis Huachuca Agave 2 3 7 E S L H Y N N F, P
A. p. var. neomexicana New Mexico Agave 1 2 3 E S L, M M Y Y N F, P
A. p. var. truncata Artichoke Agave 3 3 7 E S,M VL H Y N N F, P
Agave salmiana ssp. ferox Ferox Agave 6 8 50 E S,M L, M M Y Y N F, P
Agave scabra Rough-Leaved Agave 4 4 13 E S L H Y Y N F
Agave schidigera 'Durango Delight'™ Durango Delight Agave 2 3 7 E F L H Y Y N F, P
Agave utahensis ssp. nevadensis Nevada Agave • 1 1 1 E S VL H Y N N F 6
Agave victoriae-reginae Queen Victoria Agave • 2 2 3 E S L H Y N N F
Agave vilmoriniana Octopus Agave 4 4 13 E F M M N N N F, P
Agave weberi Weber Agave 5 8 50 E M,F L H Y Y N F, P
Aloe arborescens Tree Aloe 6 6 28 E S L M Y N N F, P 4
Aloe barbadensis Aloe Vera 2 2 3 E S,M L M Y N N F, P
Aloe ferox Tap Aloe, Cape Aloe 6 5 20 E S L M Y N N F, P 4
Aloe nobilius Gold Tooth Aloe 1 1 1 E S,M L M Y N N F, P
Aloe saponaria African Aloe 2 1 1 E M L M Y N N P
Aloe x 'Blue Elf' Blue Elf Aloe 2 2 3 E S,M M M Y N N P, S
Aloe x spinosissima Spider Aloe 3 3 7 E S L H Y N N P
Carnegiea gigantea Saguaro (spear) 12 2 3 E S L H Y Y N F
Carnegiea gigantea Saguaro (with arms) 20 6 28 E S L H Y Y N F
Cereus hildmannianus (= peruvianus ) Peruvian Apple 8 3 7 E M L H Y Y N F 4
Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa (=Opuntia) Buckhorn Cholla • 6 6 28 E M L H Y Y N F 6
Cylindropuntia arbuscula (=Opuntia) Pencil Cholla • 8 3 7 E M L H Y Y N F
Cylindropuntia bigelovii (=Opuntia) Teddy Bear Cholla • 6 4 13 E M L H Y Y N F 6
Cylindropuntia echinocarpa (=Opuntia) Silver Cholla • 3 4 13 E M L H Y Y N F 6
Cylindropuntia fulgida (=Opuntia) Chain-Fruit Cholla, Jumping Cactus 8 5 20 E M L H Y Y N F
Cylindropuntia ramosissima (=Opuntia) Diamond Cholla • 3 5 20 E S,M L H Y Y N F 6
Cylindropuntia versicolor (=Opuntia) Staghorn Cholla • 6 5 20 E M L H Y Y N F
Dasylirion acrotriche Green Desert Spoon • 5 6 28 E M L H Y Y N F
Dasylirion longissimum (=quadrangulatum) Stick Palm, Mexican Grass Tree • 8 6 28 E M L H Y Y N F
Dasylirion wheeleri Desert Spoon • 5 6 28 E M L H Y Y N F
Echinocactus grusonii Golden Barrel 2 3 7 E M L H Y Y N F
Echinocactus polycephalus Cottontop Cactus • 2 3 7 E S VL H Y N N F 6
Echinocereus engelmannii Strawberry Hedgehog • 1 3 7 E S L H Y N N F 6
Echinocereus triglochidiatus Claret Cup • 1 2 3 E S,M L H Y N N F 6
Escobaria vivipara (=Coryphantha ) Common Pincushion • 1 1 1 E S,M L H Y N N F, P 6
E. v. var. bisbeena Beehive Cactus • 1 1 1 E S,M L H Y N N F, P
Ferocactus acanthodes (=Cylindraceus) Compass Barrel Cactus • 6 2 3 E S L H Y N N F 6
Ferocactus wislizenii Fishhook Barrel Cactus • 6 2 3 E S,M L H Y N N F
Fouquieria splendens Ocotillo • 12 6 28 D S L H Y Y N F, P 6
Hesperaloe campanulata Bell-flowered Hesperaloe 3 3 7 E M L H N N Y F, P
Hersperaloe funifera Giant Sword Flower • 6 6 28 E M L H N N Y F
Hesperaloe nochturna Night Blooming Yucca • 5 6 28 E M L H N N Y F
Hesperaloe parviflora Red Yucca • 3 3 7 E M L H N N Y F
H. p. 'Yellow' Yellow Yucca • 3 3 7 E M L H N N Y F
Mammillaria tetrancistra Pincushion / Fishhook Cactus • 1 1 1 E S,M L H Y N N F, P 6
Nolina bigelovii Bigelow's Nolina • 6 4 13 E M L H N N Y F 6
Nolina matapensis Treebear Grass • 12 6 28 E M L H N N Y F
Nolina microcarpa Bear Grass • 4 5 20 E M L H N N Y F
Nolina nelsoni Blue Nolina • 5 5 20 E M L H N N Y F
Nolina texana Texas Bear Grass, Devil's Shoestring • 3 3 7 E M L H N N Y F
Opuntia basilaris Beavertail Cactus • 1 4 13 E M L H Y Y N F 6
Opuntia chlorotica Pancake Prickly Pear • 4 5 20 E M L H Y Y N F 6
Opuntia engelmannii Englemann's Prickly Pear • 6 6 28 E S,M L H Y Y N F, P 6
O. e. acicularis Bristly Prickly Pear • 8 10 79 E M L H Y Y N F, P
O. e. linguiformis Cow's Tongue, Angel's Wing Cactus • 6 8 50 E M L H Y Y N F
Opuntia erinacea 'erinacea' Old Man Prickly Pear • 2 3 7 E S,M L H Y Y N F 6
Opuntia ficus-indica Indian Fig Cactus • 15 10 79 E M,F L M N/Y Y Y F
Opuntia macrocentra Black Spine Prickly Pear • 4 3 8 E M L H N Y N F
Opuntia microdasys Bunny Ears • 3 5 20 E M L H Y Y N F
Opuntia phaeacantha Mojave Prickly Pear • 3 6 28 E S L H Y Y N F 6
Opuntia paraguayensis Paraguay Cactus, Orange Tuna Cactus 6 4 13 E M L M Y Y N F, P
Opuntia riviereana Orange Tuna Cactus • 5 8 50 E M L H Y Y N F
Opuntia robusta Silver Dollar Cactus, Giant Prickly Pear • 18 10 79 E M L H Y Y N F

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KEY
"Bulletproof": Extremely drought tolerant, cold Comments:
hardy, and pest and disease resistant once 1. Organic mulch recommended.
established. 2. Many cultivars.

Drought Tolerance
Height, Width, Coverage at mature growth. 3. Some species may form dense thickets.

Spines or Thorns

Hedge or Screen
Height (average)
Width (average)
Type: Deciduous, Evergreen, Semi-evergreen 4. Not cold hardy below 28°F.

Physical Barrier
Growth Rate: Slow, Medium, Fast 5. Invasive species.

"Bulletproof"

COMMENTS
Growth Rate
Water Use: Very Low, Low, Medium, High 6. Mojave native.

Water Use
(sq. feet) Coverage

Exposure
Drought Tolerance: Low, Medium, High 7. Toxic (parts specified).
Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade, Shade 8. May be trained as a small tree.

Type
9. Needs a protected site (north facing site
or afternoon shade).

VL, L, M,

L, M, H
S, M, F
D, E, S

F, P, S
Yes or
Yes or
Yes or
(feet)
(feet)
BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME

No
No
No
H
AGAVES, CACTI, SUCCULENTS, AND YUCCAS (continued)
Opuntia santa rita 'Tubac' (= O. violacea 'Santa R Purple Prickly Pear, Purple Pancake • 4 6 28 E M L H Y Y N F
Opuntia turpinii (= Tephrocactus) Pine Cone Prickly Pear, Paper Spine Cactus • 1 2 3 E M L H N N N P
Oreocereus celsianus Old Man Of the Andes 6 2 3 E M L H Y N N F, P
Tephrocactus articulatus Paper Spine Cactus, Pine Cone Cactus 1 3 7 E S L M Y Y N F, P
Trichocereus pachanoi (= Echinopsis) San Pedro Cactus 8 6 28 E M L H Y N N F
Trichocereus spachianus (= Echinopsis) Golden Torch Cactus 6 3 7 E S,M L H Y N N F, P 2
Trichocereus sp (= Echinopsis) Cacti 15 3 7 E M L H Y N N F
Yucca aloifolia Spanish Bayonet 8 8 50 E S L H Y Y N F
Yucca australis Australis Yucca 30 10 79 E S L H Y N N F
Yucca baccata Banana Yucca • 4 6 28 E S L H Y Y N F, P 6
Yucca brevifolia Joshua Tree • 15 10 79 E S L H Y N N F 6
Yucca constricta Constricta Yucca 4 3 7 E S L H Y N N F
Yucca elata Soaptree Yucca • 10 8 50 E S L H Y N N F, P
Yucca faxoniana Palm Yucca • 12 6 28 E S L H Y N N F
Yucca filamentosa Adam's Needle 3 3 7 E M L H Y Y N F, P
Yucca glauca Soapweed, Narrowleaf Yucca 3 4 13 E S L H Y Y N F
Yucca gloriosa Spanish Dagger 10 8 50 E S,M L H N N N F, P
Yucca harrimaniae Harriman's Yucca • 1 1 1 E S L H Y N N F
Yucca pallida Pale Leaf Yucca 1 2 3 E S L H Y N N F
Yucca gloriosa var. tristis (=Y. recurvifolia) Weeping Yucca, Pendulous Yucca 6 6 28 E S L H Y N N F, P
Yucca rigida Blue Yucca • 12 3 7 E M L H Y N N F
Yucca rostrata Beaked Yucca • 10 3 7 E S,M L H Y N N F
Yucca rupicola Twisted Yucca • 2 3 7 E S L H N N N F, P
Yucca schidigera Mojave Yucca • 8 8 50 E S L H Y N N F 6
Yucca schottii Mountain Yucca 12 5 20 E S,M L H Y N N F, P
Yucca thompsoniana Thompson's Yucca 10 8 50 E S L H Y Y N F
Yucca torreyi Torrey Yucca 15 6 28 E S L H Y Y N F
Yucca whipplei Our Lord's Candle, Chaparral Yucca • 3 6 28 E S L H Y Y N F 6
ORNAMENTAL GRASSES
Achnatherum hymenoides (=Oryzopsis ) Indian Ricegrass • 1 1 1 D F VL H N N N F 6
Achnatherum speciosum Desert Needlegrass • 1 1 1 D F VL H N N N F 6
Aristida purpurea Purple Threeawn • 2 2 3 E F L H N N N F 5, 6
Bouteloua curtipendula Side-Oats Grama • 2 2 3 D F L H N N N F,P 6
Bouteloua gracilis Blue Grama Grass • 2 2 3 E F VL H N N N F 6
Calamagrostis x acutifolia Feather Reed Grass 3 3 7 E F L H N N N F, P
Cortaderia selloana Pampas Grass 8 15 177 E F L H N Y Y F, P 5
C. s. 'Pumila' Dwarf Pampas Grass 4 4 13 E F L H N Y Y F, P 5
Festuca ovina Blue Fescue 1 1 1 E F M M N N N F 2
F. o. var. brachyphylla Sheep Fescue 1 1 1 E F M M N N N F 6
Helictotrichon sempervirens Blue Oat Grass 2 2 3 E, S M M M N N N F
Miscanthus sinensis Maiden Grass, Japanese Silver Grass 5 4 12 D M M M N N N F, P
M. s. 'Variegata' Variegated Maiden Grass 5 4 12 D M M M N N N F, P
Muhlenbergia capillaris ' Regal Mist' Regal Mist Muhly Grass • 3 3 7 D F L M N N N F, P
Muhlenbergia dumosa Bamboo Muhly, Fairy Bamboo 4 4 13 E, S M,F L, M M N N N F, P
Muhlenbergia emersleyi 'El Toro' Bull Grass • 3 3 7 E F VL H N N N F, P
Muhlenbergia lindheimeri 'Autumn Glow' Autumn Glow • 5 5 20 D F L H N N Y F, P
Muhlenbergia rigens Deer Grass • 4 4 13 D M M H N N N F, P 6
Muhlengergia rigida 'Nashville' Nashville • 2 2 3 E M M H N N N F, P
Nasella tenuisima (=Stipa tenuisima) Mexican Feather Grass 2 2 3 D M M M N N N F, P 5
Ophiopogon japonicus Mondo Grass 1 1 1 E M M L N N N P, S 2
Pennisetum alopecuroides Black Moudry 5 5 20 S F M L N N Y F, P 2
Pennisetum x advena 'Rubrum' 'Cupreum' Purple Fountain Grass 4 3 7 S F M L N N Y F
Phyllostachys aurea Golden Bamboo 15 10 79 D F M L N Y Y F, P 3, 5
Pleuraphis rigida (= Hilaria rigida) Big Galleta Grass • 3 2 3 S F VL H N N N F 6
Sorghastrum nutans Indian Grass 4 2 3 S F M M N N N F
Sporobolus airoides Alkali Sacaton Grass • 4 2 3 D M L M N N N F 6
Stipa gigantea Giant Feather Grass, Golden Oats 3 2 3 S M M L N N N F
PERENNIALS (small accent areas only)
Achillea filipendulina Fern Leaf Yarrow 3 3 7 E F L M N N N F 2
Agapanthus africanus Lily of the Nile 3 3 7 E M M L N N N P 1
Amsonia tomentosa Desert Bluestar • 1 1 1 D M VL H N N N F 6
Anemopsis californica Yerba Mansa 1 1 1 D M M L N N N P,S 6, 7 (leaves)
Artemisia ludoviciana Prairie Sage • 3 3 7 D F L M N N N F,P 6
A. l. albula 'Silver King' Silver King Artemisia • 3 3 7 D F L M N N N F,P
Artemisia x 'Powis Castle' Powis Castle Wormwood • 2 3 7 E F L M N N N F, P
Artemisia schmidtiana 'Silver Mound' Angel's Hair, Silver Mound Artemisia 1 2 3 E M L M N N N F, P

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KEY
"Bulletproof": Extremely drought tolerant, cold Comments:
hardy, and pest and disease resistant once 1. Organic mulch recommended.
established. 2. Many cultivars.

Drought Tolerance
Height, Width, Coverage at mature growth. 3. Some species may form dense thickets.

Spines or Thorns

Hedge or Screen
Height (average)
Width (average)
Type: Deciduous, Evergreen, Semi-evergreen 4. Not cold hardy below 28°F.

Physical Barrier
Growth Rate: Slow, Medium, Fast 5. Invasive species.

"Bulletproof"

COMMENTS
Growth Rate
Water Use: Very Low, Low, Medium, High 6. Mojave native.

Water Use
(sq. feet) Coverage

Exposure
Drought Tolerance: Low, Medium, High 7. Toxic (parts specified).
Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade, Shade 8. May be trained as a small tree.

Type
9. Needs a protected site (north facing site
or afternoon shade).

VL, L, M,

L, M, H
S, M, F
D, E, S

F, P, S
Yes or
Yes or
Yes or
(feet)
(feet)
BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME

No
No
No
H
PERENNIALS (continued)
Astragalus preussii Preuss' Milkvetch • 2 2 3 D F VL H N N N F 6
Baileya multiradiata Desert Marigold • 1 2 3 D M L H N N N F 6
Berlandiera lyrata Chocolate Flower • 1 2 3 E F L H N N N F, P
Convolvulus tricolor Dwarf Morning Glory 1 2 3 D F L L N N N F,P
Coreopsis lanceolata Sunray 1 1 1 S F M L N N N F
Echinacea purpurea Purple Coneflower 3 2 3 S M M L N N N F,P 1
Enceliopsis argophylla Silverleaf Sunray • 1 1 1 S F VL H N N N F 6
Epilobium canum (=Zauschneria californica) Hummingbird Flower 3 4 13 D M L M N N N F,P 3
Erigeron divergens Native Fleabane • 1 3 7 E F VL H N N N F, P 6
Erigeron karvinskianus Santa Barbara Daisy, Mexican Daisy 1 3 7 E F L H N N N F, P
Eschscholzia californica California Poppy, Golden Poppy 1 1 1 D F L M N N N F 6
Gaillardia aristata (=grandiflora) Blanket Flower 2 2 3 E F M L N N N F
Gaura coccinea Scarlet Gaura • 1 2 3 D F L H N N N F,P 6
Gaura lindheimeri Gaura 3 4 13 D M M L N N N F,P 2
Gazania rigida Gazania 1 1 1 E M L M N N N F,P
Iberis sempervirens Evergreen Candytuft 1 2 3 E M L L N N N F,P
Ipomopsis arizonica (=Gilia aggregata) Skyrocket • 2 1 1 E F L H N N N F,P,S 6
Kallstroemia grandiflora Arizona Poppy, Orange Caltrop 1 1 1 S F L M N N N F
Lavandula sp. Lavender 2 3 7 E F M M N N N F 2
Lepidium fremontii Desert Alyssium • 2 2 3 D F VL H N N N F 6
Liatris spicata Gayfeather, Blazing Star 2 2 3 S M L, M M N N N F, P
Linum lewisii Blue Flax 2 1 1 D M L M N N N F 6
Lippia repens Lippia 1 2 3 S M L M N N N F,P
Liriope gigantea Giant Lily Turf 2 2 3 S F M L N N N P, S
Liriope muscari Lily Turf 1 1 1 E F M L N N N P, S
Lobularia maritima Sweet Alyssum 1 1 1 S M M L N N N F, P 1
Manfreda maculosa Texas Tuberose, Spice Lily 1 1 1 D S,M L, M M N N N P, S
Melampodium leucanthum Blackfoot Daisy 1 2 3 S M L M N N N F,P
Oenothera caespitosa Angel Wing/White Evening Primrose • 1 2 3 E F M L N N N F,P 6
Oenothera elata (=O. hookeri) Hooker's Evening Primrose 3 1 1 D F M M N N N F,P,S 5, 6
Osteospermum fruticosum African Trailing Daisy, Freeway Daisy 1 4 13 E, S M,F M M N N N F,P,S
Penstemon amphorellae Mexican Blue Penstemon 1 2 3 S M L, M M N N N F, P
Penstemon baccharifolis 'Del Rio' Del Rio Penstemon 3 3 7 S M L M N N N F, P
Penstemon barbatus Scarlet Bugler, Scarlet Beardtongue 4 2 3 E M L M N N N F, P
Penstemon bicolor Pinto Beardtongue • 2 2 3 E F VL H N N N F 6
P. b. ssp.roseus Rosy Two-tone Beardtongue • 2 2 3 S F L H N N N F,P,S 6
Penstemon eatonii Firecracker Penstemon • 3 2 3 E M L H N N N F, P 6
Penstemon palmeri Scented Penstemon • 4 2 3 E F VL H N N N F 6
Penstemon parryi Parry's Penstemon • 2 3 7 E F L H N N N F, P
Penstemon pseudospectabilis Canyon Penstemon • 2 4 13 E F L H N N N F
Penstemon rostriflorus Bridge Penstemon 2 1 1 E M L H N N N F, P 6
Penstemon strictus Rocky Mountain Penstemon 2 2 3 E F L M N N N F, P
Penstemon superbus Superb Penstemon, Coral Beardtongue 4 3 7 E F L, M M N N N F, P
Penstemon sp. Penstemon 2 3 7 S M,F L M N N N F 2
Perovskia atriplicifolia Russian Sage • 3 2 3 D M L H N N N F,P
Psilostrophe cooperi Paper Flower • 2 3 7 D F L H N N N F,P 6
Psilostrophe tagetina Wooly Paper Flower • 2 3 7 D F L H N N N F,P
Ratibida columnifera Mexican Hat 1 2 3 D F L H N N N F,P
Rudbeckia hirta Black-eyed Susan 2 2 3 D F L H N N N F,P
Ruellia brittoniana Wild Petunia 2 3 7 E F L H N N N F,P,S 5
R. b. vars. 'Katie', 'Rosa', 'Blanca' Dwarf Ruellia 1 2 3 E M M M N N N F, P
Sphaeralcea ambigua Globe Mallow • 3 3 7 S F L H N N N F,P,S 2, 6
Stanleya pinata Desert Prince's Plume • 4 3 7 D F VL H N N N F 6
Tagetes lemmonii Mountain Marigold 4 4 13 S F M M N N N F
Tagetes lucida Mexican Tarragon, Mexican Marigold 3 3 7 S M,F M M N N N F,P
Tetraneuris acaulis (=Hymenoxys) Angelita Daisy • 1 1 1 E M L, M M N N N F,P
Thymophylla pentachaeta (=Dyssodia) Golden Dogbane, Golden Dyssodia • 1 2 3 E F VL H N N N F 6
Thymophylla tenuiloba (=Dyssodia) Dahlberg Daisy • 1 1 1 E S L H N N N F
Tulbaghia violacea Society Garlic 1 1 1 S M M M N N N F, P
Viguiera parishii (=deltoidea) Goldeneye • 3 3 7 S M VL H N N N F 6
Xylorhiza tortifolia Mojave Aster • 1 1 1 D M VL H N N N F 6
Zinnia acerosa Desert Zinnia • 1 1 1 D F L H N N N F,P
Zinnia grandiflora Prairie Zinnia 1 1 1 D F L H N N N F,P
PLANTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS (NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL LOCATIONS)
Shrub Asparagus densiflorus 'Meyers' Foxtail Fern 2 3 7 E M M L N N N P, S 1
Groundcove A. d. 'Sprengeri' Asparagus Fern 2 4 13 E M M M N N N P, S 1, 4
Shrub Aspidistra elatior Cast Iron Plant 2 2 3 E M H L N N N S 1
Shrub Aucuba japonica 'Variegata' Gold Dust Plant 8 8 50 E S M M N N N S 1
Shrub Berberis aquifolium (=Mahonia) Oregon Grape 4 5 20 E,S S L M Y Y Y P, S 1
Vine Bougainvillea sp. Bougainvillea 10 5 20 D M M M Y Y N S 4

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KEY
"Bulletproof": Extremely drought tolerant, cold Comments:
hardy, and pest and disease resistant once 1. Organic mulch recommended.
established. 2. Many cultivars.

Drought Tolerance
Height, Width, Coverage at mature growth. 3. Some species may form dense thickets.

Spines or Thorns

Hedge or Screen
Height (average)
Width (average)
Type: Deciduous, Evergreen, Semi-evergreen 4. Not cold hardy below 28°F.

Physical Barrier
Growth Rate: Slow, Medium, Fast 5. Invasive species.

"Bulletproof"

COMMENTS
Growth Rate
Water Use: Very Low, Low, Medium, High 6. Mojave native.

Water Use
(sq. feet) Coverage

Exposure
Drought Tolerance: Low, Medium, High 7. Toxic (parts specified).
Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade, Shade 8. May be trained as a small tree.

Type
9. Needs a protected site (north facing site
or afternoon shade).

VL, L, M,

L, M, H
S, M, F
D, E, S

F, P, S
Yes or
Yes or
Yes or
(feet)
(feet)
BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME

No
No
No
H
PLANTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS (continued)
Perennial Canna hybrids Canna 6 3 7 D F M,H L N N N P 1, 2
Agave, etc Cephalocereus senilis Old Man Cactus 6 4 13 E S L M Y Y N P 4
Perennial Cuphea llavea Bat-faced Cuphea 2 3 7 E M H L N N N P 1
Perennial Dietes bicolor Fortnight Lily, Evergreen Iris 2 2 3 E M M M N N N P, S 1
Perennial Dietes vegeta (=irdioides) Butterfly Iris, African Iris 2 2 3 E M M M N N N P, S 1
Perennial Erysimum linifolium Wallflower 2 2 3 E M L, M M N N N P 1
Shrub Euryops pectinatus Yellow Bush Daisy, Euryops Daisy 3 3 7 E F L H N N Y F 1
Shrub E. p. 'Viridis' Green Bush Daisy 3 3 7 E F L H N N Y F 1
Shrub Fatsia japonica Japanese Aralia 6 6 28 E F H L N N N S 1
Shrub Genista racemosa Sweet Broom 6 6 28 E F M M N N N F 1
Vine Hedera canariensis Algerian Ivy 10 5 20 E F M,H L,M N N N P, S 1
Vine Hedera helix English Ivy 10 5 20 E F M,H L,M N N N P, S 1, 7(all parts)
Perennial Hemerocallis hybrids Daylily Hybrids 2 2 3 E M M,H L N N N P 1, 2
Shrub Hibiscus sp. Hibiscus 4 4 13 D,E,S M M,H L N N N P 1, 2, some 4
Shrub Hyptis emoryi Desert Lavender 6 6 28 S S,M L H N N N F, P 4, 6
Shrub Ilex cornuta Chinese Holly 8 8 50 E M M M Y Y Y F,P 2
Shrub I. c. 'Burfordii Nana' Dwarf Burford Holly 6 6 28 E M M M N Y Y F,P
Shrub Ilex vomitoria 'Nana' Dwarf Yaupon Holly 3 3 7 E M M M N Y Y F,P
Shrub Ilex sp. Holly 20 10 79 D,E S M M Y Y Y F,P 1, 2
Perennial Iris sp. Iris 3 2 3 D, S M M,H L N N N P 1, 2, some 4
Vine Jasminum polyanthum Pink Jasmine 10 5 20 S M,F M M N N N P 1
Shrub Lagerstroemia indica dwarf Dwarf Crape Myrtle 6 6 28 D S M M N N Y F, P 1, 2
Shrub Ligustrum japonicum Waxleaf Privet, Japanese Privet 8 8 50 E S M M N Y Y P, S 1
Shrub Nandina domestica Heavenly Bamboo 6 4 13 E,S S L M N Y Y P, S 1
Shrub N. d. 'Nana' Dwarf Heavenly Bamboo 4 3 7 E,S S L M N Y Y P, S 1
Vine Parthenocissus quinquefolia Virginia Creeper 10 5 20 D, S F M L N N N P, S 1, 5
Vine Parthenocissus tricuspidata Boston Ivy, Japanese Creeper 10 5 20 D, S F M L N N N P 1
Shrub Phormium sp. Flax 3 3 7 E M M L N N N P 1, 2, some 4
Shrub Photinia x fraseri Redtip Photinia, Fraser's Photinia 8 6 28 E S M M N Y Y P, S 1
Shrub Pittosporum tobira Japanese Mock Orange 8 8 50 E S M M N Y Y P, S 1
Shrub P. t. 'Variegata' Variegated Mock Orange 8 8 50 E S M M N Y Y P, S 1
Shrub P. t. 'Wheeler's Dwarf' Wheeler's Dwarf Mock Orange 2 4 13 E S M M N N N P, S 1
Shrub Platycladus orientalis 'Aurea Nana' Golden Arborvitae 4 2 3 E S M M N Y Y P, S 1
Shrub Podocarpus gracillor Fern Pine 10 3 7 E S M M N Y Y P, S 1
Shrub Prunus caroliniana 'Compacta' Compact Carolina Cherry 8 6 28 E S M M N Y Y P, S 1
Shrub Rhaphiolepis indica Indian Hawthorn 4 4 13 E S L M N N Y P, S 1, 2
Groundcove Stachys byzantina Lamb's Ear 1 2 3 E F M M N N N P 1
Agavre, etc Stenocereus thurberi Organ Pipe Cactus 10 3 7 E S L H Y Y N F, P 4
Vine Trachelospermum asiaticum Asiatic Jasmine 10 5 20 E S M M N N N P, S 1
Vine Trachelospermum jasminoides Star Jasmine 10 5 20 E S M M N N N P, S 1
Shrub Viburnum sp. Viburnum 8 8 50 E S M M N Y Y P, S 1
Vine Wisteria sinensis Chinese Wisteria 10 8 20 D F M,H L N N N P, F 1
Perennial Zephyranthes sp. Fairy Lily, Rain Lily 1 1 1 E, D M M L N N N P 2
REFERENCES
Floridata Plant Profile List: http://www.floridata.com/lists/contents.cfm
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database: http://www.wildflower.org/plants/
Learn2Grow Plants Search: http://www.learn2grow.com/plants/
Mountain States Wholesale Nursery: http://www.mswn.com
Sunset Plant Finder: http://plantfinder.sunset.com/sunset/
United States Department of Agriculture Plants Database: http://plants.usda.gov/
University of Arizona Arid Plant List: http://ag.arizona.edu/pima/gardening/aridplants/aridplant_botindex.html

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