These waterwise trees have been selected because they are extremely attractive and easy to maintain for many residential landscapes. These varieties thrive in Southern California's semi-arid climate and are nearly water free once planted. For more varieties and information please call one of our nurseries and speak with a waterwise expert or schedule a waterwise consultation here.
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Ficus Nitida
Ficus microcarpa nitida
The Ficus Nitida (Indian Laurel), known for growing to a perfect shape and keeping remarkably clean. A great waterwise addition to any landscape. Ficus Nitida details. |
Museum Palo Verde
Cercidium-parkinsonia hybrid
A very fast growing hybrid version of the classic Palo Verde. Provides the unique green trunks of the original only it grows faster, is cleaner, blooms stronger, and has no thorns. Museum Palo Verde details. |
Fruitless Olive
Olea europaea
Fruitless Olive trees produce large amounts of shade to any area, grow to be a hardy medium size and are perfect for SoCal's climate. Fruitless Olive details. |
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Tipu
Tipuana tipu
Tipu trees are rapidly becoming one of the most popular varieties we sell. It grows incredibly fast, providing an umbrella of shade. Tipu Tree details. |
Sissoo
Dalbergia sissoo
Closely resembling an Aspen, the Sissoo is perfectly at home in California and thrives in ultra hot conditions. These trees grow very rapidly after planting. Sissoo Tree details. |
Mesquite
Prosopis Chilenis (hybrid)
Our top-selling desert tree, this is a thornless variety of mesquite that provides lots of shade and grows very fast. They look great and can be planted just about anywhere. Chilean Mesquite details. |
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Strawberry Tree
Arbutus unedo
Strawberry Trees are the perfect shade tree for use in smaller landscapes. The appearance of both fruits and flowers during winter make it a very popular option for California landscapes. Strawberry Tree details. |
Italian Cypress
Cupressus sempervirens
Italian Cypress are native to the Mediterranean, grow tall, straight evergreen columns for an exceptionally formal look. Italian Cypress details. |
California Pepper
Schinus molle
This large evergreen tree provides the incredible weeping appearance of a traditional weeping willow, only it uses a quarter of the water and keeps its leaves all year long! California Pepper details. |
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Willow Acacia
Acacia salicina
Unique silver-blue leaves with a slightly weeping appearance make this tree useful for many landscape styles. Willow Acacia details. |
Sweet Acacia
Acacia smallii
This Sonoran native is well know for its beautiful and aromatic blooms during early spring. It serves as a great shade tree, especially during the hot summer months. Sweet Acacia details. |
Mulga Acacia
Acacia aneura
Native to the arid regions of Australia, this unique, medium size tree is right at home here in the West. Very interesting silver leaves give it the right color for all desert style landscapes. Mulga Acacia details. |
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African Sumac
Rhus lancea
This evergreen tree is great anywhere large shade is desired, as its large umbrella shape provides shade all year long. Always dependable for great shade in any season! African Sumac details. |
Jacaranda
Jacaranda mimosifolia
This is the purple flowering tree seen all across the Southern U.S. blooming in spring. This tree grows very fast and provides a soft, filtered shade. Jacaranda details. |
Texas Ebony
Pithecellobium flexicaule
Native to the arid desert, this highly decorative tree produces beautiful cream colored, fragrant flower clusters that bloom in the the late Spring and accent the trees twisting branches. Texas Ebony details |
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Vitex
Vites Angus-Castus
Vitex trees provide a bit of shade and have a fantastic bloom period. Flowers appear as spikes of purple across the entire tree, and are known to attract butterflies. Vitex details. |
Oleander Tree
Nerium oleander
A rare combination of being an evergreen and producing vibrant color, makes the Oleander tree useful in many landscapes. It's fantastic for shading in smaller courtyards and patios. Oleander Tree details. |
Live Oak
Quercus virginiana
The Live Oak is a remarkable evergreen specimen native to the Southern U.S. and extremely hardy. Live Oak details. |