5–2 feet Mature Width 2–3 feet Growth Rate Moderate — well-suited to Phoenix's warm growing season Sun Full sun to partial shade
Warm soil and cooling air give months of root growth before next summer
Mulch — apply 2–3 inches of decomposed granite or bark mulch to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature
Peruvian Old Woman (Espostoa melanostele) has denser
Wisteria prefers cooler climates and can be invasive
Plumeria Size:3/5 Gallon 5–2 feet Mature Width 2–3Arizona's Most Exotic Flowering Tree Plumeria (Frangipani) for Phoenix Gardens Plumeria (Plumeria spp.), known worldwide as Frangipani, is the ultimate tropical statement plant for Phoenix landscapes. Famous for its intensely fragrant clusters of waxy flowers in white, yellow, pink, red, and multi colored varieties, Plumeria brings a true Hawaiian paradise feel to desert gardens. Despite its exotic appearance, this deciduous flowering tree is