Keep in mind that most of these trees grow to be quite large (between 50-100 feet tall), so you need a big yard to accommodate them. I do list one, the Japanese black pine, that can be grown ...

Over the last five years, researchers have found that the death rate for saguaros in the Phoenix area jumped from 1% to 2% every year, and is now closer to 7% ...

PHOENIX — Amid the Arizona heat, researchers are finding Fremont Cottonwood trees can cool themselves down, but their survival depends on consistent water access.

A rare phenomenon is unfolding in Arizona: Saguaros cacti, which live up to 200 years, have erupted in blooms that are spreading like a rash. ‘Extremely rare’ plant phenomenon seen in Arizona ...

Arizona's iconic Saguaro cactus is dying off at an intense rate with the Desert Botanical Garden saying nearly 20% of their plants have died since 2020.

The demise of that desert forest eliminated critical habitats for birds and other animals that rely on the trees for refuge from extreme heat. Even if the water returns, it's unlikely that the ...

The University of Arizona Extension office has a great publication called “Deciduous Fruit and Nuts for the Low Desert.” From this list you can choose the tree variety that you want to grow ...

Though it is rare to see avocado producing trees in our extreme desert climate, it doesn’t mean you can’t have a fruit-producing avocado tree in your backyard if you choose.

Jojoba. Pick up a bottle of lotion and you may recognize the name of this oily plant. Known for its moisturizing properties, Jojoba (pronounced ho-ho-bah) can be found in cosmetic products.