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2836 W Durango St, Phoenix, AZ 85009
2836 W Durango St, Phoenix, AZ 85009
Why Plant in Spring? Spring is more than just a season of renewal — it’s the ideal time to plant in Phoenix! With the mild temperatures and longer days, your trees and shrubs get the perfect head start to grow strong roots before the summer heat sets in. Whether you’re dreaming of vibrant color, cooling shade, or low-maintenance beauty, the right plants can totally transform your outdoor space.
Looking to add beauty, color, and shade to your yard this season? If you’re ready to refresh your yard, here are our top five trees and top five shrubs to plant this season for a vibrant, thriving landscape that lasts.
1. Tipu Tree
Need fast shade? The Tipu is your tree! This fast-growing beauty fills out quickly with a wide canopy of soft green leaves and sunny yellow blooms in late spring. It thrives in full sun and requires just moderate watering — perfect for large yards or new landscapes needing quick coverage.
2. Palo Verde
An Arizona classic, the Palo Verde is known for its unique green trunk and bursts of yellow blossoms. It’s incredibly drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, making it ideal for desert-style landscapes. Bonus: it adds texture and movement to your yard with its airy, sculptural branches.
3. Red Push Pistache
Looking for fall color in the desert? This deciduous, shade-giving tree features bold red and orange leaves as temperatures drop. It’s hardy, moderately fast-growing, and delivers year-round appeal with its strong structure and seasonal transformation.
4. Jacaranda
For serious wow factor, the Jacaranda offers lavender-purple blooms that make it a true showstopper in late spring. It loves full sun, well-drained soil, and deep watering — making it a great pick for those who want a colorful centerpiece in their yard.
5. Live Oak
If you’re thinking long-term, the Live Oak is an evergreen powerhouse. With its broad canopy and strong limbs, it provides reliable, year-round shade and adapts beautifully to Phoenix’s climate with deep but infrequent watering.
1. Bougainvillea
Bring on the color! Bougainvillea is one of the most vibrant and fast-growing shrubs around. Available in striking shades of fuchsia, purple, red, and orange, this sun-loving shrub needs minimal water once established — and adds instant tropical flair to any yard.
2. Lantana
Lantana is a desert favorite that’s both tough and beautiful. It blooms nearly all year, comes in a rainbow of bright colors, and attracts butterflies to your garden. It’s highly drought-tolerant and thrives in full sun — talk about low effort, high reward.
3. Texas Sage
With its soft silvery foliage and waves of purple flowers after rain or humidity, Texas Sage is a stunning shrub that loves hot weather. It’s low-maintenance, drought-resistant, and ideal for xeriscaped yards or anyone seeking that classic Southwest look.
4. Arizona Yellow Bell
Need a burst of sunshine? This fast-growing shrub is known for its clusters of trumpet-shaped yellow flowers, which bloom throughout the warmer months. It grows quickly and is perfect for adding bright pops of color to walkways, borders, or larger beds.
5. Red Yucca
Bold, architectural, and low-water, Red Yucca features spiky green leaves and coral-red flower stalks that hummingbirds can’t resist. It’s incredibly durable, maintenance-free, and provides visual interest all year long — a must-have for modern or desert landscapes.
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