Native shrub (2-3 feet) related to saltbrush that frequents very saline soils. Prefers well drained soil, full sun and periodic flooding. Light green to pinkish turning yellow to brown in fall.

Deciduous small multi-trunked shrub (to 10 feet) white flowers in spring precede foliage. Dark blue edible berries in early summer attract birds and are good in pies and jellies. Sun but not against south or west wall, amended soil, moderate water. Would benefit from mulching or ground cover at base.

Similar to above but more drought tolerant smaller (6 x 6 feet) and smaller fruit. Better adapted to this area.

Deciduous shrub 3-8 feet by 5 feet. Height depends on moisture. Multiple branches have pea like compound leaves and a purple spike flower in the spring. Any soil type full sun, drought tolerant to periodic watering.

Evergreen airy shrub four by four feet with gray-green foliage. Prefers sandy soil but will grow in heavier, drought tolerant and full sun.

Evergreen gray-green shrub two to four feet by one to two feet. Drought tolerant but needs supplemental water at our elevation, any soil, sun. Very aromatic.

A shorter variety of the above found natively in Sandia foothills and west in Jemez foothills. More drought tolerant than big sage but not as showy. A good reclamation plant for north and east slopes.

Low growing evergreen shrub, two by three feet, silvery rounding leaves. Any soil type, full sun, drought tolerant. Good erosion control plant.

Densely branched semi-evergreen shrub (2-6 feet x 4-6 feet) with gray-green narrow leaves. Makes an excellent hedge or barrier in native area because of density and tendency to sucker. Has masses of yellowish seeds in fall which stay on in winter and attract small birds. Full sun, drought tolerant, any soil.

Spiny shrub one to three feet by two feet with round gray green leaves. Female bushes have green to pinkish seed heads in the fall. Grows in heavier alkaline soils, full sun, very drought tolerant.

This plant differs from four wing saltbrush in having smaller narrower leaves and having smaller less conspicuous seed clusters. Otherwise conditions are the same.

Deciduous bush one to three feet tall usually growing in dry stream beds or rock hillsides. Yellow clusters of flowers midsummer to frost, triangular green leaves. Quail like seeds. Full sun, well drained soil, drought tolerant.

Fast growing (to 6 feet) deciduous shrub with green felty leaves and purple cluster flowers that bloom in midsummer. Cut back after flowering to maintain shape. Well drained soil, regular water, full to part sun. Well drained soil, regular water, full to part sun. We also carry dwarf variety (to 3 feet). Attracts butterflies.

Deciduous shrub to small (5-10 feet) multiple trunks with feathery foliage have large yellow and red flowers that will rebloom all summer if pods cut off. Attracts hummingbirds. Full sun, well drained soil, infrequent deep watering.

Deciduous shrub two by two feet, narrow gray-green leaves with attractive cool blue flowers from August to frost, if old heads cut off. Cut back in spring to keep shape. Full sun, well drained amended soil. Moderately drought tolerant.

Evergreen small shrub (12-24 inches by 6-12 inches). Foliage is silver, blue-green with woolly white seeds heads in late fall. Good for erosion control and the seed heads are attractive dried. Full sun, drought tolerant, any soil type that is fairly well drained.

Evergreen shrub five to ten feet tall with wide spreading crown of arching branches. Leaves dark green. Full sun, drought tolerant when established, well drained soil.

Semi-evergreen shrub to small tree (4-12 feet by 3-6 feet). Reddish bark and white plume seed pods make this an attractive ornamental for dry areas. Also good for erosion control, full to part sun, any soil type if moderately good drainage. Drought tolerant but will grow faster if given regular water.

Low dense shrub two feet to five feet with fern-like leaves, reddish bark and yellow white flowers in midsummer. Nice texture change in native plantings. Good erosion control. Full sun, well drained soil, periodic water to keep foliage thicker.

Small deciduous tree to large shrub (10-20 feet) multiple trunks with large orchid-like pink/white flowers early summer. A native of farther south of here, desert willow does best planted in full sun against a south or west facing wall or in a protected area with rocks for heat. Attracts hummingbirds. Yearly fertilizing until up to size encourages growth. Drought tolerant when established in well drained soil.

This is hybrid of desert willow and catalapa. It has large leaves and branches than desert willow but same basic shape although somewhat taller. Deep tap roots allow planting next to walls or foundations. Pink flowers mostly appear in early summer. Monthly deep water, full sun, any soil, more cold hardy than desert willow.

A plant with many subspecies, we have the tall green and the tall gray, one having slightly greener stems than the other. Both can reach five feet and are topped with masses of yellow gold flowers in fall. Prune to keep shape. Full sun, any soil, drought tolerant but appreciates periodic deep watering. A must for native landscapes.

Evergreen shrub (4-20 feet) with green deeply lobed leaves. Abundant white rose type flowers in late spring followed by white feathery seed plumes make these a showy native specimen. They are good also for erosion control. Full sun, well drained soil, moderately drought tolerant when established.

Large evergreen tree (40 by 20 feet) that is quick growing and dense. Makes an excellent windbreak. Is drought tolerant, will grow in any soil type and needs full sun.

Dense twiggy mounding shrub native to sandy foothills. Very few leaves, stems green. Profuse deep blue flowers July-August very fragrant. Very drought tolerant when established excellent for erosion control. Must have well drained soil.

Yucca like plant forming a dense three foot mound with eight to ten foot wand of flowers in spring. Needs south or west facing protected place here in full sun, drought tolerant, well drained soil.

Evergreen shrub relative of Russian olive with no thorns. Silver-green leaves red-brown branches to 12 feet. Berries are good bird food. Any soil, full sun, drought tolerant when established.

Green jointed stems mark this dry land native. Grows about one to two feet by two to three feet, is very drought tolerant, good for erosion control will grow in any but the densest soil.

This three to five feet by three to four feet shrub is a must for foundation planting in native areas. It is dense, mounding and suckers at the base. Has white rose-like flowers in late spring and after rains. The semi-evergreen leaves take on a reddish cast in winter and plumy pinkish seed heads are as pretty as the flowers. Full sun, any soil, periodic deep watering.

Deciduous shrub to six feet with paired green leaves and white flowers in early summer. Prefers rocky well drained soil full to part sun and periodic deep water.

Deciduous large shrub to small tree (3-10 feet) with multiple trunks. Bright green leaves with small dark blue berries on female plants. Good tree for windbreaks or foundation planting. Any soil type periodic deep watering, full sun.

Large deciduous shade tree to 80 feet. Leaves turn purplish in fall. Needs regular deep watering leaves subject to edge burn in hot windy areas. Any soil. Has seeds.

Small tree (to 20 feet) normally growing in canyon country. Likes periodic flooding, well drained soil, full sun. Unlike most ash, this tree has single heart-shaped leaves and is a good character tree.

Deciduous tree, fast growing, roots not invasive, excellent shade tree for here. Compound leaves turn yellow in fall, good for compost. Drought tolerant when established, any soil, full sun.

Deciduous tree to 60 feet tall. Fast growing. Leaves compound and small. Our variety is thornless and has seed pods in the late summer. Tolerant of any soil somewhat drought tolerant, full sun. Excellent yard shade tree.

This small shrub 12-24 inches tall makes evergreen mounds that dot the landscape with yellow in late summer. They are prefect in combination with purple asters. Drought tolerant any soil, full sun. Good erosion control and well self sow.

Deciduous tree to 50 feet. Mature trees are open with contorted branches making a very picturesque tree. Compound leaves, brown seed pods. Can take poor soil, some drought and much heat and cold.

Yucca like evergreen with very narrow sword-like leaves to four feet tall. Rose red flowers cluster on three to four foot stalks in early summer. Full sun, drought tolerant any soil.

Our native evergreen juniper, slow growing broad based to 20 feet. Any soil, full sun, very drought tolerant. Blue berries in fall.

Evergreen eight to ten inches tall by eight feet wide dense bright green foliage. Any soil type, full sun, drought tolerant.

Evergreen two to three feet tall by four to six feet wide, very symmetrical dark-green color. Any soil type, full sun, drought tolerant but not as much as buffalo.

Large upright 30-40 feet evergreen with reddish-brown bark and blue-green berries that attract birds. Green foliage turns reddish purple in winter. Excellent windbreak or specimen tree. Will grow in any soil, is moderately drought tolerant and likes full sun.

Open branching deciduous tree 18-25 feet tall. Compound lobed leaves, flower clusters in summer, fruit-like little brown lanterns in fall. Takes heat, cold, alkaline soil and is drought tolerant when established.

Open spreading evergreen shrub (3-6 feet by 3-6 feet). Excellent for low maintenance landscaping, it is very drought tolerant. Will grow in most soils in full sun. Has small yellow flowers. Reportedly limits other plant growth within its drip line.

Thorny shrub to three feet with bright green succulent leaves and tiny white flowers. Prefers full sun, well drained rocky or sandy soil and is drought tolerant.

A native lily, the course grass-like leaves looks a lot like pampas grass. Flower stalks are dense clusters reaching two to three feet above the three by four foot leafy clumps. Will grow in well drained soils, is drought tolerant and needs full sun.

A creeping ground cover cholla. The top spines are white and enlarged, making an attractive star shaped design. Any soil type, full sun, drought tolerant.

Tree like cactus to five feet tall. Branches dislodge easily and will root to form new plant. Beautiful pink flowers in late spring. Full sun, any soil, drought tolerant.

Low spreading paddle shaped cactus, deep green with yellow flowers. Pink fruit is delicious. Full sun, any soil, drought tolerant.

Evergreen shrub one to three feet by one to three feet leaves, white woolly shaped like little oaks. Flowers cream to light yellow late summer fall. Will grow in caliche or sand, tolerates alkaline soil, very drought tolerant, needs a hot place.

Open deciduous shrub to three feet with aromatic gray leaves and spikes of purple flowers in late summer. Needs some soil amendments, periodic water and full sun.

Although slow to establish, this showy shrub will usually reach five by five feet. In summer the whole plant will be covered with fragrant white flowers. Prefers part shade at lower elevations, but is more drought tolerant than lewissi above most soils except very heavy and alkaline.

Our most beloved native pine, very slow growing, drought tolerant, any soil type. Available as thick brushy shrub like trees or more sparse openly branched specimen trees. Can grow to 15 feet tall. Subject to borers and tip moth regular treatment necessary.

Deciduous tree to 80 feet tall. Native to Arizona and southwest New Mexico, so more drought and soil tolerant than other species. Needs full sun, well drained soil of any type, period deep watering.

Gray green airy shrub (3 x 3 feet) with small lavender flowers in spring and fall. The leaves are semi- evergreen and aromatic good for flowering soups and other dishes. Full sun, well drained soil, monthly deep water.

This species has narrower leaves than valley species so is slightly more drought tolerant and is more adapted to high altitudes. It still is a water lover needing regular deep water, full sun, any soil.

Fast growing deciduous tree 40-60 feet tall. Excellent shade tree if not planted near septic system or house foundation. Will seek ground water. Full sun, amended soil of any type, periodic deep water.

One to two foot deciduous shrub with small hairy gray-green leaves. Yellow rose-like flowers bloom throughout summer if adequate water available. Does best when mulched or ground cover planted around it to keep roots cooler. Sun to part shade amended soil of any type, regular water.

This is the very northern edge of the range of this tree, so it must be planted in a hot sheltered location. Ranges from spreading five feet shrub to open airy 8-12 foot tree here. Its very thorny, has cream colored flower spikes in late spring and pinkish seed pods that animals love in late summer. Very drought tolerant.

Small deciduous tree or shrub to 10 feet. Covered with white flowers in early spring. Fruit edible, but do not plant in same yards as domestic plums. Full sun, amended well drained soil, periodic deep water.

Deciduous shrub three to six feet shiny narrow leaves. Covered with pink blossoms in spring. Fruit good for jelly and attracting birds. Mulch. Full sun, amended soil of any type, periodic deep water.

Small deciduous tree to 20 feet. Three part dark green leaves, whitish flower clusters in spring, winged fruit that persists after leaves fall. Full sun, well drained soil, periodic deep water.

Thicket forming shrubby tree 2-12 feet tall excellent for erosion control when established and provides shelter and food for wild life. Leaves of all oaks are acid so excellent for mulching those acid loving plants. Full sun, well drained soil, periodic deep water.

Deciduous shrub three to seven feet with compound leaves and a dark red seed head that persists after leaves fall. Can be used for lemonade, birds and wildlife eat berries. Afternoon shade, amended well drained soil, periodic deep water.

Shrub to seven feet growing in arid hills. Small deep green leaves, white flowers followed by bunches of red berries also good for lemonade. Full sun, well drained soil periodic deep water to drought tolerant.

Deciduous shrub with clumping low habit three to five feet with small green maple like leaves that turn red in fall. Full sun, any soil type, drought tolerant.

A ground cover mutation of the above. Sprawling deciduous shrub five to six feet wide. Full sun, any soil, drought tolerant.

Deciduous erect shrub three to six feet, light green lobed leaves. Clusters of yellow flowers in spring followed by edible berries. Give some afternoon shade here, amended soil and regular summer water.

Deciduous shrub to three feet, flowers white in spring, green leaves, bright red fruit late summer is edible and will attract birds and small mammals. Needs some afternoon shade in our zone, amended soil, periodic deep water.

Deciduous large shrub to tree thicket forming (6-15 feet). Large clusters of pink flowers in spring followed by fuzzy seed pods. Thorns on all stems and branches. Good windbreak, erosion control and wildlife plants. Full sun, any soil, drought tolerant when established.

Deciduous tree with rather open habit, fast growing to 60 feet tall. Thorny branches, spring white flower clusters, brown pods that persist all winter. Excellent shade tree drought tolerant, any soil, full sun.

Deciduous shrub five by five feet vigorous, very hardy with prickly stems. Bright green leaves, pink flowers blooming all summer. Large hips. Disease and insect free. Drought tolerant, any soil type with some amending, full sun.

Deciduous shrub two to three feet, will sucker so makes a good hedge. Branches are thorny and reddish, flowers spring blooming single pink. Need amended soil, periodic water, mulching and a little afternoon shade at our elevation.

Evergreen shrub three to four feet tall, bright green leaves, very aromatic, bright red flowers all summer that hummingbirds love. This plant needs a very warm place to grow, in cold winter tips will die back. Full sun, periodic deep water, any well drained soil, fertilize every two to three years.

Evergreen shrub one to two foot woody upright stems densely covered with finely divided gray leaves. Yellow button flowers in summer. Cut back periodically to retain shape. Aromatic. Drought tolerant, any soil, full sun.

Decidulous medium size tree to 40' with compound dark green glossy leaves and yellow flowers in late summer with brown pods persisting in winter. Very insect and disease free. Very drought tolerant, any soil, protect from winter wind, full fun, good for patio areas.

Desert tree ranging from 10-30 feet depending on water availability. Leaves are compound with 12 or more on a branch. Inconspicuous flowers in spring produce fruit that looks much like a garbanzo bean. Fruit poisonous if large quantities eaten. Full sun, any soil, drought tolerant.

Deciduous shrub that's well adapted to heavy alkaline soil. Has tiny succulent light green needles and yellow seeds in late summer. Full sun, periodic deep water. Makes good erosion control, natural hedges and bird and wildlife habitat.

Deciduous shrub five to six feet suckering. Spine tipped branches, leaves slender, silver, fruit on female plants, edible and attracts birds. Full sun, mulch or ground cover, any soil type, drought tolerant when established.

Evergreen shrub three to six feet with many green erect nearly leafless stems. Bright yellow, very fragrant flowers cover plant in late spring. Cut back periodically. Does best with little water, any soil type and full sun.

Upright or spreading deciduous shrub two to four feet. Blooms in spring followed by a profusion of small purplish fruits in clusters. Drought tolerant when established (best when mulched) sun to part shade, amended soil of any type.

Evergreen shrub eight to ten feet. Foliage green with a blue cast and compact sprays of flattened branchlets. Full sun, amended soil, periodic deep watering.

Fast growing deciduous tree 40-60 feet tall. Useful for shade tree if kept away from septic systems and water lines. This variety is resistant to Dutch elm disease. Fairly drought tolerant, any soil, full sun.

Deciduous shrub to eight feet tall. Multiple trunks, fan-like leaves and conspicuous spikes of lavender blue flowers in late summer. Plant in a hot place as it will increase color and number of blooms. Drought tolerant when established, any soil type.

This yucca has broad stiff leaves and fat banana like fruit after the white spring flowers. Full sun, very drought tolerant, any soil.

Slender leafed yucca with definite trunk 6-15 feet usually with multiple heads. Flowers white in spring. Very drought tolerant, any soil, full sun. New Mexico state flower.

Narrow leafed, low growing yucca, 10-18 inches, white, late spring flowers on spikes to three feet. Very drought tolerant, any soil, full sun, will sucker.