Creating a beautiful and sustainable landscape in Arizona can be a challenge, but with the right plants it is possible to create an outdoor space that will last for years to come. Here are some of the best vegetables, fruits, trees, and other plants for Arizona's desert climate:
- Vegetables: Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplants, Cucumbers, Squash
- Fruits: Apples, Grapes, Pomegranates, Apricots
- Trees: Mesquite (Prosopis), Acacia (Acacia angustissima), Palo Verde (Cercidium Florida) Shrubs: Creosote Bush (Larrea tridentata), Desert Holly (Atriplex hymenelytra)
- Vines: Chuparosa (Justicia californica), Desert Lily (Hesperocallis undulata)
- Groundcovers: Apache Plume (Fallugia paradoxa), Pink Evening Primrose (Oenothera speciose)
- Grasses: Buffalo Grass (Buchloe dactyloides)
- Cacti & Succulents: Saguaro Cactus (Carnegiea gigantea), Barrel Cactus (Ferocactus wislizeni)
These plants are hardy and require very little maintenance. They are also easy to find at local nurseries or online. In addition to being attractive additions to your landscape they are also beneficial in reducing water usage as they require minimal irrigation and help prevent soil erosion. With careful selection you can create a thriving eco-friendly garden full of vegetables and fruit that will provide delicious nourishment for years to come!