PlumeriaArizona's Most Exotic Flowering Tree Plumeria (Frangipani) for Phoenix Gardens Plumeria (Plumeria spp.), known worldwide as Frangipani, is the ultimate tropical statement plant for Phoenix landscapes. Famous for its intensely fragrant clusters of waxy flowers in white, yellow, pink, red, and multi colored varieties, Plumeria brings a true Hawaiian paradise feel to desert gardens. Despite its exotic appearance, this deciduous flowering tree is

Indian Fig is a top pick for Tempe

arid climates and thrives in full sun

Fall (Oct-Nov): Prime planting season in Phoenix

a windbreak

Agave chazaroi handles partial shade gracefully — making it suitable for north-facing walls

Not a fit if you have a small or tight planting space

It thrives in full sun and reflected heat with sharp drainage

Cacti rot in standing water

A single Cocktail Citrus

Foliage Evergreen — blue-green four-sided columnar stems year-round Bloom Small yellow to orange flowers at stem tips in spring Moroccan Mound Uses in Phoenix Landscapes

paddle-like leaves that give it an almost tropical presence despite being fully drought-adapted

Frost-tender below about 32°F: a brief cold snap may pause blooming and nip leaf tips