Dwarf Yaupon HollyThe Best Compact Evergreen Hedge for Phoenix Landscapes Dwarf Yaupon Holly (Ilex vomitoria 'Stokes') is Phoenix's most versatile compact evergreen shrub. With a dense, naturally rounded form that stays tight at 34 feet tall and 45 feet wide, it delivers year round structure and deep green color with almost zero maintenance. Whether you're building a low formal hedge in Scottsdale, framing an entryway in Chandler, or filling a foundation bed in Gilbert

Attribute Detail Scientific Name Agave potatorum 'Kissho Kan' (variegated) Common Names Variegated Dwarf Butterfly Agave

Winter (Dec to Jan): Stays evergreen and architectural

Attribute Detail Scientific Name Bauhinia lunarioides (syn

Build a water basin — create a 3–4 inch earthen ring around the drip line to concentrate water at the roots

It is not the right fit for a shady spot or a low area with poor drainage

Spacing — 20–25 ft from other trees

the AZ Sweet Orange keeps its leaves year-round — providing consistent shade for patios

Desert Spoon: architectural desert accent at the base of a formal green wall

Foliage Evergreen — glossy deep-green leaves year-round Bloom Color White

Brake Lights Hesperaloe: deeper crimson blooms that layer with Little Giant's coral for a bold red theme

peaking during Phoenix's hottest months when most other flowering plants stop

so on nights forecast below the mid-20s F