[Arid_gardener] Good Trees for AZ

[gardenguru]

Ficus Natida is a good tree for So AZ but it is not a low water use tree. It
does provide good shade and is not messy. It grows to 25/30 fr high X 20
Wide. The Ext. Office has publushed two doc that privide details for trees
and thier care that are adapted to our heat and soil conditions.
MC13 Trees for Mar. Cty
AZ1022 Trees and Shrubs/ Planting
These are not yet avail online but can be ordered from the Ext Office for $1
each. Their address is
In Phoenix
Maricopa County Cooperative Extension
4341 E. Broadway Road
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 470-8086 ext. 301
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday
GG

----- Original Message -----
From: <adonai77@msn.com>
To: <arid_gardener@Ag.arizona.edu>
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2002 8:58 PM
Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page


> What tree would fit this bill:  low water usage, offer good shade, clean,
and hardy?
> Would ficus nitidia meet these requirements?
> Thank you for your help.
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