Drought Resistant
Plants for Arizona
Landscaping
At Custom Weed & Pest Control,
we encourage the use of low
water usage plants and trees
when landscaping in Arizona.
Drought resistant plants can thrive
in arid climates that have minimal
access to water.
This means you can use these
plants to create vibrant
landscapes, even during periods
of water restrictions or drought.
Plants that Thrive
with Little Water
By planting natural flora such as
agave, cactus and yucca, you can
design a low-care garden that
embodies the desert.
For a Mediterranean landscape,
you can combine the aromatic
herbs and colorful blooms of
lavender, rosemary and sage.
That's the great thing about these
plants! You can plant them
in combination or by themselves
to create distinctive ambiances
and landscapes.
Drought-Tolerant
Shade Trees
The Palo Verde tree is a common
sight in arid environments due to
its delicate leaves and unique
green trunk.
Desert willows are visually
appealing and functionally useful
due to their spectacular blooms
and elegant, willow-like leaves.
Another great option for shade
in drought-prone regions is the
Texas Mountain Laurel,
which is well-known for its
fragrant purple flowers and
glossy evergreen leaves.
Flowering Trees
The brilliant yellow flowers
of the Desert Museum Palo Verde
stand out against the lush
greenery of the plant.
Crape myrtle trees produce
an abundance of pink, red,
and white blossoms.
Trees of the Texas Redbud kind
produce clusters of pink blossoms
every spring.
Privacy Hedges
The narrow stem and fan-shaped
leaves of the Mediterranean Fan
Palm make it an eye-catching and
thick hedge.
Indian Hawthorn offers year-round
seclusion and visual appeal with its
thick evergreen foliage and fragile
white or pink blossoms.
Rosemary bushes are highly
sought-after for their fragrant leaves
and blue flowers.
They also make great
drought-resistant hedges
and have culinary uses.
Ground Covers & Shrubs
Lantana is a common ground
cover in dry areas due to its
clusters of vivid blooms
in yellow, orange and pink.
The dwarf Yaupon holly is an
evergreen shrub that attracts
animals with its red berries and
requires little care because
of its thin, glossy leaves.
Mexican bush sage is both
a drought-resistant beauty
and a practical landscaping
asset, thanks to its spikes
of lavender-blue blooms.
Succulents & Cacti
Aloe Vera, with its unique
spiky leaves and well-known
therapeutic uses, is an attractive
and functional addition to
landscapes that often experience
low-water conditions.
Planting barrel cacti in a desert
garden will bring out their vibrant
blooms and distinctive barrel form.
Agave plants are eye-catching and
dramatic additions, thanks to their
pointed, succulent leaves and
spectacular rosette forms.
Drought resistant plants come
with numerous advantages,
including low maintenance,
adaptability, water conservation
and cost savings.
However, regardless of the
species you choose to plant,
it's essential to take steps to
prevent weed overgrowth.
If you need help with weed and pest control,
contact Custom Weed & Pest Control today.
Custom Weed & Pest Control
602-956-3844
info@wekillweeds.com
Phoenix AZ