If you are looking to add some drought-tolerant shrubs to your Arizona landscape, consider these 10 options.
Best Drought-Tolerant Shrubs For Arizona
Below is a list of 10 of the best shrubs that can survive and thrive in the Arizona heat.
1. Arizona Rosewood
One of the larger shrubs on this list, the Arizona Rosewood, can grow up to 25 feet tall and 15 feet wide. These shrubs can feature either one or multiple trunks. Considered a moderate to fast-growing plant, this shrub prefers half sun but can tolerate full-sun conditions.
2. Cassia Nemophila
This shrub grows quite quickly, but it will max out around 6 feet tall. It is able to handle full sun exposure without a lot of watering. Due to its smaller size, it is an ideal shrub for a desert backyard.
3. Autumn Sage
The Autumn Sage is a smaller perennial that produces coral, hot pink, or red flowers. Once growing and established, this shrub will ultimately attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
4. Cape Honeysuckle
Blooming from spring to fall, this evergreen shrub will produce orange and red flowers. This is a drought-tolerant shrub that thrives in full-sun conditions.
5. Agave
Agave is undoubtedly one of the most popular shrubs found in the valley of the sun. Homeowners love that this shrub is drought tolerant with very few maintenance needs. Agave is great when adding texture to your full-sun landscaping.
6. Yucca
This evergreen shrub will produce white flowers from spring until summer. Yucca is drought-tolerant with a few pruning needs. Like Autumn Sage, this shrub will also attract hummingbirds.
7. Verbena
Verbena shrubs will only reach a maximum height of four feet. While this is a drought-tolerant shrub, it will still need regular waterings weekly. Pink and purple flowers will start to bloom in the spring.
8. Blue Bells
Featuring upright flowers, this low-maintenance shrub thrives under full-sun conditions. This shrub can also attract hummingbirds and bees, with some occasional watering requirements.
9. Calliandra
Calliandra shrubs will produce beautiful white, pink, or red flowers. This shrub is extremely drought tolerant and can reach heights up to 8 feet.
10. Dalea
This drought-tolerant shrub has a maximum growth of 6 feet tall. The purple flowers blooming from the Dalea will attract bees and other pollinators. Homeowners often choose this shrub to add color to their landscape.
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