Can grow up to 50 ft. tall and 45 – 50 ft. wide. Can grow into a bush or a small tree (possibly with multiple trunks). Find the best dates for planting and transplanting vegetables and fruit! Also known as the Desert Olive, this shrub grows from 12 – 18 ft. tall and 12 ft. wide. There are two distinct types of Spirea: the bridal wreath type with a cluster of white flowers cascading down arching branches. They thrive with little to no maintenance. Our high elevation plants are exceptionally hardy and have been garden-tested in the high elevation (7,000 ft.) of Santa Fe, NM. Some flowers even sprout directly from the trunk. Foliage is medium green, turning to golden yellow in the fall. This plant has low water requirements once established. The brilliant yellow flowers will come out in early march and some will last until April followed by long, dark green lush leaves. Note: Our Greenhouse closes at 4:30 every Thursday for routine maintenance. They are the last to leaf out in spring but well worth the wait. The country boasts the highest number of pine and oak species in the world. The flower color is a greenish-yellow with a light brown to tan fruit color. This is a very hardy, rounded, spreading, large deciduous tree, to 70′ tall and wide. It has a crown width of between 30 and 40 feet. The tree is a very fast grower and gets very large, 30 to 50 feet high. There are many varieties within this group, ranging in height from 2' to 6'. There are so many varieties to choose from and many varieties are fragrant. The oval pinnately compound leaves turn yellow in fall. The Bloomerang Lilac is a repeat bloomer. Hale. Also known as Cinquefoil. Smallest of the firs, Subalpine Fir is a thin 40 ft. spire that grows near alpine meadows. Blanket Flower. In the fall, the leaves turn deep red, maroon or purple in color. Also known as the White Poplar or Silver Poplar. They will tolerate our alkaline soils, heat and drought though they will need to be established to ensure they will be completely drought tolerant. Hybrid Teas are probably the most popular and familiar of all types of roses. Foliage is medium to dark green leaves; 6–7 inches long,  8–10 inches wide. Ocotillo is very well suited to our area as they love our hot sun, open spaces and sandy, rocky and well drained soil. Plantings are best in southern New Mexico due to it not being cold hardy enough for the northern half of the state. Suggested Uses: windbreaks and Christmas trees. Flowers are produced on new wood so prune in late winter to early spring to get the desired shape and size. The tree’s flowers, which appear in... Green Ash. After a good rain, the ocotillo will flush out with lovely lush green leaves and often followed by a bright crimson red flower at the end of the canes. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window). It is a medium sized tree, growing to a height of 50 ft. with a trunk up to 3 ft. in diameter. Can grow up to 30 – 60 ft. tall with a spread of 30 – 60 ft. as well. Junipers are drought tolerant after establishment and will tolerate our alkaline soils extremely well, which makes them perfect for New Mexico. The lilac will tolerate our alkaline soils as well as our sometimes extreme weather. The 'Collie Mullens' has rose pink semi double flowers, green foliage and will grow up to 10' high. This is a round-headed shade tree with highly fragrant and very attractive chains of deep pink flowers. “marbles”; female blooms are 1 – 1 1/2 in” spikey spheres. Plant in full sun and sandy soil. These plants are perfect thrive in a harsh, high desert climate with intense sun, hot, dry summers, cold winters, and poor soils, such as the Rockies and Sierra Nevada mountain range. They are also useful as a security barrier for privacy and breaks against wind. This tree grows quite fast, often up to two feet per year. Flowering Pear trees have nice spring and fall colors and, depending on the variety you choose, can make great shade trees. The 'Aphrodite' has 4 inch long pink flowers with dark red center with dark green foliage and will grow up to about 10' high. This is  cross between the Desert Willow and Catalpa. Pest Problems: Nantucket pine tip moth, Ips bark beetle, and spider mites. Its crown is rounded and upright with large, heart-shaped, medium green leaves that can grow up to 12 inches. 'Spring Glory' and 'Magical Gold' are spectacular varieties of forsythia. At maturity they will reach 40-50 feet in height, with a spread of just 10-15 feet. The flowering time for peach trees is 2 weeks before apple trees. Some of the best trees for your landscape can … The 'Diana' Rose of Sharon has pure white, 5 inch, ruffled flowers with leathery, dark green leaves and grows up to about 8' high. It is often grown as a hedge but could be also used as a specimen or grown in a container. The … It blooms from May until frost. New Mexico Forest and Watershed Restoration Institute (NMFWRI). Wichita Blue Juniper or Juniperus scopulorum 'Wichita Blue' is a gorgeous evergreen silver-blue tree that grows to a pyramidal shape up to 10'-15' high and 4'-6' wide. Red Maple is also one of the first trees to change color in the fall. Considered as one of the most advanced countries in terms of music, art, and aesthetics, Mexico has something more to boast of. Blooms in spring, fruits all summer. Grows up to 50 feet tall and 40 feet wide. Their branches start close to the ground and parallel the trunk. This is slow growing tree. It has no edible fruit, but it is a rapid grower, achieving a 12 – 15 ft. increase in height over an 8 year period. Fruit balls generally produced in 2’s and 3’s. The leaves are green on both sides, turning to a pale yellow before its early fall leaf drop. long) and egg-shaped fruits, blue-black when mature. The leaves are a dark green, leathery, narrow leaf with serrated margins. The country possesses 1.3 percent of the world’s total forest resource, with one-quarter of Mexico’s total land area classified as forest lands. Oneseed Juniper, New Mexico Cedar, Cherrystone Juniper JUMO (Juniperus monosperma) Family: Cupressaceae (Cypresses) Size: 10 - 25 ft (3 - 8 m) Growth: shrub, tree; perennial Status: native; common Habitat: rocky soils in pure stands at elevations of 3,000 to 7,000 ft (900 to 2,100 m) This is a small tree with a dense, rounded crown. This tree grows quite fast, often up to two feet per year. Everyone can grow roses as they are relatively easy and only require a small amount of maintenance and care, with a large reward of beautiful flowers. Lagerstroemia are perfect for our long hot summers here in New Mexico and bloom all summer long. It is a fast growing shade tree. They vary in size from the 30 foot tall Okame Cherry Tree to the much smaller cascading White Weeping Cherry. Peaches do well in all regions of New Mexico but are relatively short-lived, with an average life of about 10 years. Also known as the Chaste Tree, it blooms from late spring until early fall with long, upright spikes of pink, lilac and white fragrant flowers. By: Gale Dabrowski. They can grow in partial to full sun, which is unusual for a xeric evergreen shrub. The leaves have a rounded, heart shape. Miniature roses bloom profusely and make wonderful plants for borders and pots. New Mexico Range Plants. We recommend Angel White, Blue Skies, Charles Jolly, Common Lilac, Lavender Lady, Ludwig Spaeth, Miss Kim, President Lincoln and Sensation. These are white with yellow and purple markings.. Large, showy white flowers grace the Catalpa in late spring. They come in all shapes, sizes, color and fragrances. Mexican sycamore is commonly found throughout wetland areas in valleys and near rivers in northeastern and central Mexico. These shrubs bloom intermittently from spring to fall, with a buttercup style of flowers in yellow, orange, pink and white with bright green foliage. The hollyhock shaped flowers can be single or double. Washington Hawthorn have great year round interest. Miniature roses come in all colors, shapes and sizes but the blooms are miniature. Autumn Purple Ash. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! This all purpose shrub attains heights of 2-10', depending on variety. Flowering Trees With Pods. Come shop the best and biggest selections for flowering trees at of our many locations! Flowering landscape trees are the crown jewels of the yard. Lagerstroemia are perfect for our long hot summers here in New Mexico and bloom all summer long. The Mexican sycamore (Platanus mexicana) is also known as the Mexican plane. They are all low maintenance and most are fast growing. It has bluish-green foliage which emerges burgundy in spring. The glossy green leaves turn to orange reds in fall. It is actually related to the catalpa. Very small flowers (1/4 in. The glossy green leaves turn to orange reds in fall. Lombardy poplar trees are best known for their columnar form and unusual branching structure. Mature heights range from 2'-12' depending on variety. A mass of pink or white flowers in the spring contrast beautifully with glossy green foliage. Native to Texas and southern New Mexico. They produce one large, classic shaped bloom per stem. This is a seedless male cottonwood that doesn’t produce the fluffy seeds. Not only do they assist in reducing carbon produced by our automobiles and industries, they also improve our quality of life. This shrub is also a culinary delight used for spicing up recipes. These are in the same family of the Rocky Mountain Junipers and are very long lived, about 70 years. Its crown is rounded and upright with large, heart-shaped, medium green leaves that can grow up to 12 inches. The 'Blue Chiffon' has 3" long vibrant blue flowers with a small red central eye and can get to 12' tall and 6' wide. See more ideas about desert plants, plants, new mexico. This guide is an introduction to Mexico’s forests and notable trees. The profusion of tiny, red flowers against its smooth gray bark is a beautiful sight. Shade & Flowering Trees Aspen. Flat white clusters of flowers will appear in late spring into summer followed by small brown fruits. Planting calendars for places in New Mexico. Mexico is rich in temperate and tropical forests. The star-shaped leaves are large, measuring about 8 inches across. They can grow to 8' – 15' high by 5' to 8' wide. Flowering Trees. Learn about some of the best varieties for injecting color into your landscaping, beginning with star magnolia (Magnolia stellata). They prefer not to be pruned or sheared when young but over time can be pruned into a small tree. Bears many 1/2 in.long “fruits” that are egg-shaped and seed bearing. Mexico isn’t all about the tacos and the tequila, there are also some awesome plants, flowers and trees to be found in this sprawling and biodiverse country.From the scrub bushes of the desert-filled northern states, to the lush palms and exotic flowers of the hot and humid south, these are the most incredible trees, plants and flowers in Mexico and where to find them. These are highly valued for their huge masses of red orange berries that create a spectacle of fall color. They tolerate our soils with using compost at planting time. Colorful trees in Fall. Roses do best in sunny locations, preferably 6 hours of sun or more. At several feet a year, a Chitalpa reaches its 25 – 30 ft. height and breadth quickly and makes shady spots fast. It has small leaves that turn yellow and drop in the fall. Arizona Rosewood, Vauquelinia californica, is an outstanding, multi-trunked evergreen shrub for New Mexico and would look great in any xeric landscaping. You’ll see plants that are more acclimated to regions like the high desert parks near Albuquerque as well as those that are more well suited for the nearby mountainous regions of southern Colorado. This is the largest of the cottonwoods. The Japanese Magnolia tree and the Catalpa trees are excellent shade trees, but both of these trees are also beautiful flowering trees that are cold hardy in all areas of New Mexico. They do best with well drained, rocky soil. Moon Valley Nurseries has a wide selection of flowering trees to choose from. Prune after flowering. Produces pink blossoms in April. Saturday, April 03, 2010 Several Pink-Flowered Trees Brighten Spring in the City. Skyrocket Juniper or Juniperus scopulorum has a dusty green gray foliage that grow to a very narrow column up to 15'-20' high and 2'-3' wide. Mature heights range from 2'-12' depending on variety. The Cottonless Siouxland Cottonwood Tree is an excellent rapid growing shade tree maturing in the over 50 ft. high and 30 to 50 ft. canopy or width. Mohave pyracantha is an upright shrub that will quickly grow to 12' high by 12' wide. It can reach heights of up to 80 ft.  Leaves are a shiny green that turn into a bright yellow in the fall. Bears small red fruit. Narrow pointed evergreen leaves and tall flower … Fast growing shade tree good for quick shade or screening. Their branches are a rich, dark brown hard wood with some red streaks and sometimes twisted. Grandiflora roses produce blooms similar to hybrid teas except they bloom in clusters. The optimum soil pH is 7.0 to 8.5. They are gorgeous in a southwest landscape design or as a living fence when planted on the perimeters of a property. This is a vigorous growing, medium size, shade tree with outstanding clusters of white blooms in spring and very attractive terrific yellow to red to purple foliage color in fall. Trees planted in our cities and around our homes grow under climatic and soil conditions that may not naturally support tree growth. They are also very cold hardy and deer resistant. This shrub has upright stems and soft purplish blue flowers that bloom in spring and summer. It is the land where some of the most exquisite floral beauties thrive. This tree can grow quite tall. Take a look at some of the most popular flowers from Mexico. This is a very fast growing shade tree and one of the first trees to leaf-out in the spring. One of the most recognizable shrubs (not a cactus) around. While it is very drought tolerant & loves full sun, it grows more rapidly when given extra water while young. David Austins are a collection of English roses that have been bred by David Austin for their beautiful blooms and fragrance. The Black Diamond variety of Crepe Myrtle are a revolutionary new series that will provide unique beauty to your landscape and instant yard envy for your neighbors! The tree’s branches flow from the “weeping” branches to the ground, providing privacy both behind and directly beneath the tree. Our free planting guide calculates the best dates for sowing seeds indoors and outdoors, and for transplanting seedlings to the garden—all customized to your location. Leaves are 6 to 12 inches long and narrow. Its pinkish-purplish flowers are among the first to blossom in the spring. Again, be sure to deadhead the spent flowers. It grows an intense display of red berries. Raywood Ash, Autumn Purple Ash, Chinese Pistache, Shumard Oak besides have great reddish fall coloring, make great shade trees. Its beautiful, bell-shaped flowers, range in color from white to pink or lavender. However, with New Mexico’s varied landscape, where less than one-third of the state covered with native forests, selecting trees that will thrive in this environment is challenging. New Mexico Tree Species Information. The Winter Gem is our personal favorite variety of the boxwoods because of it's durability and beauty. Roses grow best in well-drained, fertile loam soils. The foliage is munched by … Trees like redbuds and crabapples and shrubs like lilac and forsythia flower before they leaf out, and that’s a clue that the flowers emerge from buds growing on older growth. The leaves are three lobed and coarsely toothed. Dark purple cones at the top of these trees point up and as with all the firs the cone scales fall apart to release the seeds devoured by animals and birds. See more ideas about plants, new mexico, mexico. Pyracantha species and hybrids are a versatile, colorful and a vigorous evergreen shrub. Nov 9, 2014 - Explore wade pierce's board "Native New Mexico Plants", followed by 120 people on Pinterest. Lilac flowers should be pruned right after flowering. They mature in spring, splitting into 3 or 4 parts with many cottony seeds. This sturdy shrub can grow 6' to 10' tall, and depending on variety, can make a perfect specimen plant or a great screen when grown in groups. Dwarf can brow to 3' to 4'. Authors: Respectively, Range Management Specialist and Department Head; and Range Management Specialist, both of the Department of Extension Animal Sciences and Natural Resources, New Mexico State University. Their flowers will have crinkly petals, crepe like flowers in clusters of white, pink, red and purple. By Tracey Hobson For the Journal Q: We want to plant several flowering trees in our new back yard. May grow to 50 feet in 25 years;  26–30 feet in height at 12 years with a trunk diameter of 4–5 inches. Grows best in full sun and medium water. Many varieties cease to bloom when summer temperatures are above 90 degrees, so a location that is protected from late afternoon sun may give better results for some. The plant is not poisonous, but the fruits are not too tasty to us. Roses are one of the most popular garden plants out there. For much of the year they may appear to be dead, but they are not! Meteor and North Star are two sour cherry cultivars that escape late spring frosts while flowering. Boxwood is a reliable evergreen shrub for all parts of New Mexico. A very small group of trees of the short-grass plains, such as plains cottonwood and little walnut, enter eastern New Mexico … Shrub roses provide a wide range of growth habits that will fit into formal or informal gardens. The state distribution maps in the species info boxes below are from the USDA NRCS PLANTS Database at plants.usda.gov.In instances where state specific maps are unavailable, the US distribution map will be used in its place. Peach trees are self-fertile and do not need another tree for pollination except for certain exceptions such as J.H. Both sweet and sour cherry trees grow acceptably in the mountains of southern New Mexico, and perform poorly in general at lower elevations. They bloom in flushes from April/May through first frost. Victory Pyracantha is a bold, upright shrub that grows up to 8-10' by 6-8'. They would make a great evergreen screen or windbreak or stand alone nicely. This versatile plant can go into a landscape or container. The other type is a more shrubby one with pink, red or white flowers clustered at branch ends. of New Mexico (Hidalgo County) and the southeastern corner of Arizona (Cochise, Santa Cruz, and Pima Counties). Xeric landscapes are more than just gravel and cactus. Front Page. It has a rounded canopy that spreads about 25 feet when mature. Rosemarinus officinalis is a fine-leafed, aromatic evergreen shrub from the Mediterranean that is very well suited for our area. Blue Point Juniper Juniperus chinensis 'Blue Point' has glowing blue green foliage on a densely branched, pyramidal form that will maintain it's shape easily and will grow up to 12' by 8'. The floribunda is popular for it's continuous supply of bloom and color. It is a large deciduous tree that grows to over 60 feet tall. This tree belongs to the olive family. This tree starts flowering in the late spring and flowers until late fall. The 'Helene' Rose of Sharon has 4" long, white ruffled flowers, with a reddish purple center with rich green leaves and will grow up to 6'-9' high. The blanket flower truly looks like an electric daisy, or a psychedelic sunflower. 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