Common name:Texas Honey Mesquite
Botanical name:Prosopis glandulosa

Deciduous tree grows to 30' x 30'. Blooms in spring with pale yellow flower long, narrow beans in summer. Foliage is larger and brighter green than other mesquites. Native to Texas and Mexico.

Common name:Mulga
Botanical name:Acacia aneura

A slow growing erect graceful tree reaches 20' x 15'. Has an open crown. Narrow linear phyllodes are leathery and somewhat variable from silver to green. Tiny rod shaped yellow flowers appear in spring and are followed by flat oblong seed pods. Needs only monthly water when established. Native to the Austrailan Desert.

Common name:Toothless Sotol
Botanical name:Dasylirion quadrangulatum

Striking, grass-like accent grows to 10' x 9'. Leaves are smooth. Forms dense, soft rosettes of narrow leaves that work well around swimming pools, or areas or heavy foot traffic. Needs space. Full sun and reflected heat. Very drought tolerant. Needs good drainage. An excellent container plant. Native to Mexico.