Tree Species

HONEY MESQUITE (Prosopis glandulosa)

Family: Fabaceae

• Native range: California and Southwestern United States
• Height: 40 feet
• Canopy Width: 25 to 35 ft
• Growth rate: 12-36 in/year
• Water needs: Very Low
• Fruit: Brown Legume
• Leaf color: Green
• Root damage potential: Low
• Drought and heat-tolerant
• Powerline friendly: No

Plant at least 6-10 feet away from structures and concrete areas and 15 feet away from other mature trees

AFRICAN SUMAC (Rhus lancea)

Family: Anacardiaceae

• Native range: South Africa
• Height: 30 feet
• Canopy Width: 25 to 35 ft
• Growth rate: 24 in/year
• Water needs: Very Low
• Fruit: Small Red or Yellow Drupe
• Leaf color: Dark Green
• Root damage potential: Low
• Drought and heat tolerant
• Powerline friendly: No

Plant at least 4 to 7 feet away from structures and concrete areas and 15 feet away from other mature trees

DRAGON TREE (Dracaena draco)

Family: Agavaceae

• Native range: Canary Islands
• Height: 30 feet
• Canopy Width: 6 to 15 ft
• Growth rate: 12 in/year
• Water needs: Low
• Fruit: Small Red
• Leaf color: Green
• Root damage potential: Low
• Drought and heat tolerant
• Powerline friendly: No
• Can be grown indoors in a pot
• Leaves toxic to dogs and cats

Plant at least 3 to 5 feet away from structures and concrete areas and 15 feet away from other mature trees