Palo Blanco low-water After Year 1: Sugar Bush

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

It is not a fit if you need a spreading shade canopy or have heavy

at least 4 feet from walkways to avoid leaf tips

The green bark keeps photosynthesizing through the worst Valley heat

ensuring continuous color throughout the warm season

Palo Blanco low-water After Year 1: Sugar BushArizona'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