Fairy Castle CactusA Whimsical Columnar Cactus for Phoenix Desert Gardens Fairy Castle Cactus (Acanthocereus tetragonus) is one of the most charming and architecturally unique cacti you can grow in Phoenix. Its multiple columnar stems branch and cluster into a whimsical silhouette that resembles the turrets and towers of a fairy tale castle hence the name. This slow growing desert beauty rises 610 feet tall over time, adding vertical interest and character to any

Evergreen Shade Trees

How fast does Lemon Bottle Brush Tree grow in Phoenix

Plant it away from high-traffic pedestrian areas

Tangerine Aloe puts on a show that attracts hummingbirds and turns heads

Fall planting (October through November) gives Bonita Ash the best possible start in Phoenix

Whether you're framing a courtyard entrance

and play areas because of the branch thorns

or desert backdrop plantings

clumping habit and minimal leaf drop make it a tidy choice near pool areas

Crimson bloom panicles run from May straight through the hottest months

Once established (after year 2)

Blue Glow Agave: a rounded glowing-margin rosette that contrasts the upright black-spined form