Fern of the Desert plants Cover with frost cloth during

Cover with frost cloth during rare hard freeze events

Adapts to Arizona caliche with amended drainage

It grows slowly — expect 1–2 feet per year — but its dramatic form makes it worth the wait

Flame Bougainvillea thrives in the intense summers of Scottsdale

Warm soil and cooling air let roots settle before winter

Fern of the Desert plants Cover with frost cloth duringFern of the Desert Arizona's Most Graceful Native Shade Tree Fern of the Desert (Lysiloma watsonii) is one of the most elegant native trees you can plant in the Phoenix Valley. Its delicate, fern like bipinnate foliage creates beautiful filtered shade that cools patios, pools, and walkways without blocking all sunlight perfect for growing understory plants beneath. This Sonoran Desert native handles extreme heat, reflected surfaces, and extended