Common name:Pfitzer Juniper
Botanical name:Juniperus chinensis 'Pfitzeriana'

This fast-growing juniper reaches a size of 5' x 10'. Featherly bright green foliage is prickly and has a nice fragrance when crushed. Native to China. It is low maintenance and popular in many landscapes. Prune regularly to maintain a dense habit. This shrub may need extra summer water but is quite hardy once it's established.

Common name:Velvet Mesquite
Botanical name:Prosopsis velutina

Tree grows to 25' x 25' moderatly fast. Fernlike gray-green leaves. Pale yellow flowers in the spring. Accepts reflected sun. Excellent wildlife plant. Native to Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts.

Common name:Argentine Mesquite
Botanical name:Prosopis alba

This fast-growing, semi-evergreen tree will grow 20'-40' tall. Leaves are tiny and medium green. It produces yellow or cream colored flowers that bloom in spring or early summer and edible fruit pods. It has dark brown bark with thorns.