Plants

Overview Trees are a great asset to the Southwestern landscape. They provide shade, oxygen and even clean the air by removing carbon II oxide from it. Trees also provide habitat for many animals and insects, including birds and butterflies. Arizona is generally a desert with hot, dry summer at the lowest elevations and cold winter … Read more

Eucalyptus trees are among the most popular evergreen trees native to Australia where they are commonly referred to as gum trees or stringybark trees. Eucalyptus trees are widely cultivated throughout many places around the world from Africa, Asia, Europe, South America to North America. They grow quickly and easily wherever there is sufficient rainfall. They … Read more