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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albizia Julibrissin - EL | Mimosa, Silk Tree | M | 20' | Full | |
| Cercis Occidentalis - L | Western Redbud | M | 16' | Full | |
| Chilopsis X Catalpa - EL | Chitalpa | M | to 25' | Full | |
| Cotinus Coggygria - L | Smoketree | M | 30' | Full | Sandy |
| Crataegus Crus-Galli | Thornless Cockspur 'Inermis' Hawthorn | M | 30' | Full | |
| Eleagnus Angustifolia - EL | Russian Olive | M | 40' | Full | |
| Gleditsia Triacanthos - EL | Honey Locust | M | 80' | Full | |
| Melia Azedarach - EL - 'Umbracu liformis' | Common Chinaberry, Texas Umbrella Tree | L | to 40' | Full | |
| Prosopis Pubescens - EL | Peru Mesquite | M | Full | ||
| Quercus Gambelii | Gambel's Oak | M | 20-30' | Full | |
