Cat Claw Acacia Size:3/5 Gallon

Cat Claw Acacia Size:3/5 GallonArizona's Toughest Native Wildlife Tree Cat Claw Acacia The Cat Claw Acacia (Senegalia greggii) is Arizona's toughest native desert tree shrub, built for the harshest conditions the Sonoran Desert can produce. Named for its distinctive curved, hook like thorns that grab like a cat's claw, this resilient native is a cornerstone of Phoenix Valley wildlife gardens, desert wash plantings, and naturalized landscapes. Fragrant creamy yellow flower spikes

with months to root in before winter

Frequency: Water every 3–4 days for first 2–3 weeks

✔ Evergreen   ✔ Heat-Loving (Reflected-Heat Tolerant)   ✔ Drought-Tolerant   ✔ Pool-Friendly (Low-Litter)   ✔ Pollinator-Friendly   ✔ Low-Maintenance   ✔ Deer & Rabbit-Resistant   ✔ Cold-Hardy to 5°F

Blonde Ambition thrives in full sun

Winter (Dec to Jan): Stays fully evergreen and often begins its fragrant bloom

White Oleander is among the most drought-tolerant trees in Arizona

Full sun (6+ hours) is also essential — shade dramatically reduces bloom production

and ensure that their gardens and lawns remain a testament to beauty and efficiency

How to Plant Narrow Leaf Agave

Desert Focal Point and Specimen Tree

Water basin — build a shallow ring to direct water during establishment only

Sudden heavy irrigation after a dry period causes the fruit to expand faster than the rind