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© Copyright by Wilder Landscape Architects 2019 | wilderla.com | 520-320-3936 | info@wilderla.com
Credit: Information is from observation as well as research compiled by Desert Survivors Native Plant Nursery (a great source for native plants in Tucson, AZ).
Celtis pallida, Desert Hackberry
Characteristics & CultureSize (H x W) 12 feet x 8 feet
Sonoran Desert Native?
Yes, Tucson basin and mountains
Native Elevation
1500-4000’
Hardiness 10 degrees F
Bloom Season Spring
Blossom Inconspicuous
Seasonality May drop leaves after severe freeze
Exposure Full sun to partial shade
Soils Tolerant - most soil types are acceptable
Water Low - benefits from water harvesting
Pruning None
Growth Rate Moderate with irrigation
Reseeds Readily
Wildlife BenefitsButterfly Larval Host Plant
Empress leila, Hackberry emperor, Tawny emperor, American snout
Moth Larval Host Plant
Small prominent moth, Randa’s eyed silk moth
Nectar Plant Native pollinators
Shelter / Nesting Site / Nest Materials for Birds
Essential habitat plant for native birds and wildlife. Dense, thorny shrub provides safe nesting and refuge.
Food for Birds Abundant orange fruits in fall feed numerous species of native birds.
Category: ShrubDescription Sonoran Desert MVP. This dense, evergreen, thorny shrub screens unwelcome views. Provides food and shelter to numerous species of birds, insects and other wildlife. Abundant orange fruits in the fall are edible by humans and wildlife.
Photo inset: Verdin nest in hackberry
Photo inset: American snout butterfly depositing eggs on hackberry
© Copyright by Wilder Landscape Architects 2019 | wilderla.com | 520-320-3936 | info@wilderla.com
Credit: Information is from observation as well as research compiled by Desert Survivors Native Plant Nursery (a great source for native plants in Tucson, AZ).
Lycium fremontii, Wolfberry
Characteristics & CultureSize (H x W) 8 feet x 10 feet
Sonoran Desert Native?
Yes, Tucson basin and mountains
Native Elevation
1000 - 3500’
Hardiness 10 degrees F
Bloom Season Opportunistically with rain, largest bloom in winter
Blossom Lavender
Seasonality Drought deciduous
Exposure Full sun to light shade
Soils Tolerant - most soil types are acceptable
Water Low
Pruning None
Growth Rate Moderate with irrigation
Reseeds Infrequently
Wildlife BenefitsButterfly Larval Host Plant
Unknown
Moth Larval Host Plant
Mexican agapema silkmoth, Sphinx, Prominent, Crambid
Nectar Plant Hummingbirds, butterflies, sphinx moths and other native pollinators
Shelter / Nesting Site / Nest Materials for Birds
Shelter, nesting site and feeder in one
Food for Birds Berry favorite of Phainopepla and many other species
Category: ShrubDescription Sonoran desert MVP. An important source of food and shelter for wildlife. Dense, thorny shrub provides protected nesting spaces. One of the few winter flowering plants in the desert, the lavender tubular blooms feed hummingbirds and other pollinators. Large, orange berries in the spring provide food to numerous species of birds and animals.
© Copyright by Wilder Landscape Architects 2019 | wilderla.com | 520-320-3936 | info@wilderla.com
Credit: Information is from observation as well as research compiled by Desert Survivors Native Plant Nursery (a great source for native plants in Tucson, AZ).
Senegalia (Acacia) greggii, Catclaw Acacia
Characteristics & CultureSize (H x W) 15 feet x 15 feet
Sonoran Desert Native?
Yes, Tucson basin and mountains
Native Elevation
Below 5000’
Hardiness 0 degrees F
Bloom Season Spring
Blossom Cream
Seasonality Deciduous
Exposure Full sun
Soils Tolerant - most soil types are acceptable
Water Low
Pruning None required
Growth Rate Slow
Reseeds Readily
Wildlife BenefitsButterfly Larval Host Plant
Mexican yellow, Mimosa yellow, Reakirt’s blue, Marine blue
Moth Larval Host Plant
Hubbard’s small silkmoth, Tricolor buckmoth, Black witch moth, Owlet moths (3), Mesquite stinger flannel moth, Naval orange worm moth, Merry melipotis moth
Nectar Plant Many species of native pollinators
Shelter / Nesting Site / Nest Materials for Birds
Nesting site for birds, cover for birds and other wildlife
Food for Birds Edible seed pods
Category: Shrub / TreeDescription Sonoran Desert MVP. Small tree with lots of character. Tough, recurved spines. Covered in deliciously scented, cream-colored flowers in spring. Provides food, shelter and nesting sites for birds and other wildlife. Excellent defensive plant for people.
Lucy’s warbler foraging for insects on catclaw acacia.
© Copyright by Wilder Landscape Architects 2019 | wilderla.com | 520-320-3936 | info@wilderla.com
Credit: Information is from observation as well as research compiled by Desert Survivors Native Plant Nursery (a great source for native plants in Tucson, AZ).
Vachellia (Acacia) constricta, Whitethorn Acacia
Characteristics & CultureSize (H x W) 10 feet x 12 feet
Sonoran Desert Native?
Yes, Tucson basin and mountains
Native Elevation
1500-6500’
Hardiness -10 degrees F
Bloom Season Spring and late summer
Blossom Yellow; very fragrant
Seasonality Winter deciduous
Exposure Full sun to part shade
Soils Tolerant - most soil types are acceptable
Water Low
Pruning None
Growth Rate Moderate with irrigation
Reseeds Infrequently
Wildlife BenefitsButterfly Larval Host Plant
Mexican yellow, Mimosa yellow, Reakirt’s blue
Moth Larval Host Plant
Black witch, Merry melipotis, Mesquite stinger flannel, Naval orangeworm
Nectar Plant Butterflies and other native pollinators
Shelter / Nesting Site / Nest Materials for Birds
Key nesting/foraging/shelter plant for native birds and mammals
Food for Birds Hosts variety of insects for insectivores like the Verdin, Vireos and Warblers; seeds favored by Gambel’s quail
Category: ShrubDescription Sonoran Desert MVP. Deciduous medium shrub to small tree that provides vital habitat and food for many native birds, insects and mammals. Fragrant, yellow, puffball flower displays in spring and late summer.
© Copyright by Wilder Landscape Architects 2019 | wilderla.com | 520-320-3936 | info@wilderla.com
Credit: Information is from observation as well as research compiled by Desert Survivors Native Plant Nursery (a great source for native plants in Tucson, AZ).
Ziziphus obtusifolia, Graythorn
Characteristics & CultureSize (H x W) 8 feet x 7 feet
Sonoran Desert Native?
Yes, Tucson basin and mountains
Native Elevation
1000-5000’
Hardiness 15 degrees F
Bloom Season Spring, summer and fall depending on moisture
Blossom Yellow, inconspicuous
Seasonality Mostly deciduous in winter
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Soils Tolerant - most soil types are acceptable
Water Low
Pruning None
Growth Rate Slow
Reseeds Infrequently
Wildlife BenefitsButterfly Larval Host Plant
Unknown
Moth Larval Host Plant
Unknown
Nectar Plant Many species of native pollinators
Shelter / Nesting Site / Nest Materials for Birds
Nesting site for birds, cover for birds and other wildlife
Food for Birds Berry favorite of Phainopepla
Category: ShrubDescription Sonoran Desert MVP. Erect, long branching shrub with stout thorns. Covered in black berries in the spring feasted upon by many species of bird. Provides shelter and nesting sites for birds.
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