Palo BlancoArizona's Most Striking White Bark Desert Tree Palo Blanco Palo Blanco (Mariosousa willardiana) is one of Arizona's most sought after native ornamental trees and it's easy to see why. Its smooth, white peeling bark glows in the Phoenix sun, creating a sculptural focal point unlike any other desert tree. Fast growing and supremely drought tolerant, Palo Blanco thrives in the brutal heat of Scottsdale, Chandler, and Gilbert with minimal care. Whether

Silver Cloud stands out for its brilliant silver color that glows in sunlight

Hong Kong Orchid Tree blooms from October through March — perfectly timed for the cool season when most other trees are dormant

poorly drained soil causes root rot

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Plant a single large specimen in a raised bed or gravel island surrounded by decomposed granite for maximum visual impact

Water basin — build a 3–4 inch soil ring around the root zone to direct water to the roots

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and luminous white trunk make it a top choice for modern desert and minimalist designs in Phoenix and Tempe

Arizona Cypress — A fast-growing native evergreen with blue-gray foliage

Foliage can show frost damage below about 25°F

in fast-draining caliche or sandy soil