Mexican Bird of Paradise Tree Size:36"

Mexican Bird of Paradise Tree Size:36"Phoenix's Best Evergreen Yellow Flowering Patio Tree Mexican Bird of Paradise Mexican Bird of Paradise Tree (Caesalpinia mexicana) is Phoenix's top choice for a compact, evergreen patio tree with showstopping tropical color. Growing 1015 feet tall with a dense, rounded canopy, it delivers cascading clusters of bright yellow flowers from spring through fall and even into winter during mild years. Whether you're creating a shaded patio in Scottsdale,

and an incredible tolerance for pruning — shape it as a formal hedge

Space 4–5 feet apart for a full

Unlike block walls

This is a soft

Native Mesquite grows 3–5 feet per year in Phoenix with adequate establishment irrigation

Blue Myrtle Cactus — A striking blue-skinned columnar cactus that adds bold color contrast to desert gardens

monocarpic (blooms once at maturity) Blue Flame Agave Uses in Phoenix Landscapes

It is vigorous and reaches 15 to 20 feet wide

Spring (Feb–Apr): New growth and the first major bract flush as warmth returns

golden yellow fall color before drop Native Status Native to Arizona's riparian zones and canyon areas Arizona Ash Uses in Phoenix Landscapes

Squid Agave

Washington Navel Orange Mature Height 10–20 feet Mature Width 10–15 feet Growth Rate Moderate — 1–2 feet per year in Phoenix Sun Full sun (6+ hrs)