Deciduous Shrubs
Site Legend
- E - Plants designated as low or moderate water use on the El Paso County Suggested Plant List are indicated as "E".
- L - Plants designated as low or moderate water use on the Las Cruces Plant List will be indicated as "L".
Water Requirement:
- H = High water use. Either large volumes or frequent application of water is needed throughout the life of the plant; weekly or more often during peak summer months.
- M = Moderate water use. Some supplemental water is needed throughout the life of the plant; at least twice monthly during peak summer months once established.
- L = Low water use. Able to survive once established without supplemental water; water needed at least once a month for plants to look their best.
Soils Suitability:
- Suitable for any soil unless specific one listed.
Pollen
- Plants with high pollen production are indicated as "P"
| Scientific name | Common name | Water | Height | Sunlight | Soil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amorpha Fruticosa | False Indigo | M | 4 to 10' | Partial | Clay |
| Berberis Thunbergii - L | Japanese Barberry | M | 1 to 6' | Full | |
| B. T. 'Atropurpurea Nana' - L | 'Crimson Pygmy' Barberry | M | 1' to 2' | Full | |
| Caesalpinia Gilliesii - L | Bird of Paradise | L | to 10' | Full | |
| Caryopteris X Clandonensis - L | Blue Mist | M | 2' | Full | |
| Celtis Pallida | Desert Hackberry | L | to 18' | Full | |
| Chrysothamnus Nauseosus - EL | Chamisa, Rubber Rabbitbrush | L | 2 to 5' | Full | |
| Cotoneaster Divaricatus - L | Spreading Cotoneaster | M | to 6' | Part / Full | |
| Fendlera Rupicola - L | Cliff Fendlerbush | M | to 6' | Full | Sandy |
| Fouquieria Splendens - EL | Ocotillo | L | 8 to 25' | Full | Sandy |
| Hibiscus Syriacus - EL | Rose of Sharon | M / H | to 10' | Full | |
| Holodiscus Dumosus | Rock Spirea | M | 3 to 6' | Part / Full | |
| Kolkwitzia Amabilis | Beauty Bush | M / H | to 10' | Part / Full | |
| Parryella Filifolia | Dunebroom | L | 2 to 3' | Full | Sandy |
| Philadelphus Coronarius | Sweet Mockorange | M / H | to 10' | Part / Full | |
| Prunus Besseyi | Western Sand Cherry | M | 2 to 3' | Full | |
| Rhus glabra Cismontana - L | Cutleaf Sumac | M | 3 to 4' | Full | |
| Rhus Trilobata - L | Skunkbush or Threeleaf Sumac | L / M | 2 to 6' | Full | |
| Rosa Woodsii | Woods Rose | M | to 4' | Full | |
| Shepherdia Argentea | Silver Buffaloberry | M / H | 10 to 15" | Part / Full | |
| Symphoricarpos Orbiculatus | Indian currant Coralberry | M | 2 to 6' | Full | |
| Syringa Patula 'Miss Kim' | Korean Lilac | M / H | to 6' | Part / Full | |
| Weigela Florida | Weigela | M / H | to 10' | Full |