Crape Myrtle BushPhoenixs Most Colorful Summer Blooming Shrub Crape Myrtle Bush (Lagerstroemia) is the ultimate summer color machine for Phoenix Valley landscapes. These heat loving shrubs explode with vibrant blooms in pink, red, purple, or white from June through October the exact months when most other plants struggle in the desert heat. Growing 610 feet tall and wide, Crape Myrtles deliver stunning flower displays, attractive peeling bark, and brilliant fall

Left to grow naturally

As a Sonoran native it takes full sun and reflected heat with no fuss

Red Grapefruit's upright growth habit and relatively narrow spread (7–9 feet) make it a great choice for planting near pool areas when positioned at least 8–10 feet from the pool edge

the Improved Meyer Lemon thrives in large containers on patios

perfect for smaller lots or tighter spaces

antler-shaped branching creates a bold silhouette that anchors any desert garden

Its yellow blooms against a Spanish tile roof or a desert-modern exterior add warmth and curb appeal that few other plants can match

flower-covered form can show off

Whether you're landscaping a backyard screen in Scottsdale

Mulga Acacia Plant Details

keep it in pots you can move

Sisal Mature Height 5–7 feet Mature Width 5–8 feet Growth Rate Moderate — reaches full size in 5–8 years in Phoenix Sun Full sun (6+ hrs)