/ Modified jan 11, 2024 3:10 p.m.

Desert Plants: Desert Willow

Easy growing flowering tree in the Sonoran Desert provides color, food and habitat for native species.

The desert willow is a thornless, deciduous tree native to the Sonoran Desert that provides flowers much of the year. Experts say it is a fantastic choice in landscaping settings because it is decorative, helps wildlife and doesn’t “bite back” with thorns or needles.


Producer: Tony Paniagua
Videographer/Editor: Robert Lindberg

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