Palo Blanco low-water Its bold form pairs well

Its bold form pairs well with other drought-tolerant plants for a landscape that looks lush year-round on minimal water

so avoid winter pruning

ensuring continuous color throughout the warm season

while its seasonal display of white flowers followed by masses of red berries provides beauty and wildlife habitat year-round

After Year 1: Sugar Bush is highly drought-tolerant — water every 3–4 weeks in summer

Palo Blanco low-water Its bold form pairs wellArizona's Most Striking White Bark Desert Tree Palo Blanco Palo Blanco (Mariosousa willardiana) is one of Arizona's most sought after native ornamental trees and it's easy to see why. Its smooth, white peeling bark glows in the Phoenix sun, creating a sculptural focal point unlike any other desert tree. Fast growing and supremely drought tolerant, Palo Blanco thrives in the brutal heat of Scottsdale, Chandler, and Gilbert with minimal care. Whether