The Colors of Drought Landscaping LA

Every good deed takes a little out. What has made drought landscaping difficult, benefits and all, is the pervading thought a homeowner has to have a desert as a front yard.

Couldn’t be further from the truth.

The best trees for drought landscaping have their beauty refined through the hard elements they’ve grown through — and it blooms in color.

Palo Verde Museum Tree

Height : 2–7 Meters

At first glance this tree sparks just a hint of fantasy. Its leaves are a honey-crisp hue that’s soft on the eyes, while its branches push straight into the sky. The Palo Verde is a shade tree by all definition, which blooms in spring, and lasts through the summer. In the winter, leaves fall, but the Palo Verde’s powerful green tint still catches eyes.

Western Red Bud

Height : 10–18 Meters

Lush heart-shaped leaves sprout from a dainty frame. It’s not just homeowners that see the appeal. Around the year, the Western Red Bud also attracts butterflies who seem to love the scene that comes with it. There’s a lot to admire about these drought friendly trees. It’s even found use as a natural antiseptic.

Desert Willow

Height : 1.5–8 Meters

Trumpeted flowers hang from the frizzy leaves of this xeriscape tree. Homeowners have been known to personalize this tree, some allowing it to grow to its full blown self, while others prefer it as a nice bush to compliment the scenery. At whatever size, it’s not shy to be a little showy.

Peppermint Tree

Height : 10–15 meters

When talking about the most colorful xeriscape trees, it’s important to understand that color is not just loud, unapologetic. Beautiful hues that meld with a garden can also be understated, softer. With the peppermint tree, what you see is a light brown, textured bark; a hue of lime green in the leaves that seems to just soak up the sun. Aside from the view, peppermint trees also give off that fresh, mint scent.

Bottlebrush

Height : 2–8 Meters

More bush than tree, these trees sprouted in Tasmania and have been used in decorative landscaping all over the world. They’re best known for their cattail bloom, which hangs all over in clustered bouquets. Bottlebrushes are tough against the elements, not fussy either, which means whether it’s in a landscape or a pot, it will thrive.

Silk Tree

Height : 3–15 Meters

Smooth, light brown bark holds up the the lush leaves of this drought friendly tree. What catches most homeowners are the airy pink flowers that blossom all over. This tree survives in nearly any soil as its roots have the ability to generate nitrogen. Self sufficient — overall beauty.

Chitalpa

Height : 6–9 Meters

White, trumpet shaped flowers set the tone for this ornate yet simple tree. Up close the flowers are mesmerizing with thin petal lines, frilly bells. Soft pink and white are the colors you’ll see here. Despite the delicate appearance, the Chitalpa is dry-spell tolerant, a trait inherited as a desert willow. This hybrid was created by A. Rusanov to thrive in the soil of the southwest, and drought landscapers in Los Angeles have truly made use of them.

Chinese Flame Tree

Height : 10–20 Meters

With a lifespan of 50–150 years, the Chinese Flame Tree can be admired for a long, long time. Its fruits are trifold nut that is thick with a pinkish tone. This is one of the few trees that almost demands poor soil. Clay, sand, it doesn’t matter. The Flame Tree is a xeriscape tree made to survive.

Crape Myrtle

Height : 7–9 Meters

The Crape Mytle is for homeowners who demand color. Not only do the flowers bloom in vibrant clusters, the trees come in a long variety of deep purples, sharp reds, pinks that are truly a standout. It’s also amazing that for how colorful the bloom is, the Crape Myrtle bears long lasting flowers.

Chinese Pistache

Size : 10–20 Meters

Set this all-year-autumn tree in pure sunlight to give it the best home. The Chinese Pistache wears long, thin leaves that deepen red during the fall. Its fruits grow in a cluster of pips that only add more color to the ensemble.

New Zealand Christmas Tree

Height : 25–35 Meters

Certainly not seasonal, the New Zealand Christmas Tree exudes power with a thick trunk that supports all that color, all that size. With a thorough root system, it’s able to even thrive when set on sheer stone. The tree is sadly under threat by invasive species in New Zealand, so a home in Los Angeles would only help preserve the beauty of this tree.

Drought Landscaping Los Angeles

Novel Remodeling is a drought landscaper in Los Angeles who builds projects through the individual needs of a homeowner.

Contact us to find out what it takes to improve your home.

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