Evergreen Trees

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
Cercocarpus Ledifolius Curlleaf Mountain Mahogany L / M 8.25' Full
Cupressocyparis Leylandii - ELP Leyland Cypress M to 60' Full
Juniperus Monosperma - ELP One seed Juniper M to 20' Full
Juniperus Virginiana - P "Hillspire," "Caenaerti", "Emerald Sentinel," "Eastern Red Cedar" M 40-60' Full
Pinus Edulis - EL Pinon M to 35' Full
Pinus Flexilis Limber Pine M / H to 30' Full
Quercus Turbinella Shrub Live Oak M 5-15' Full
Yucca Elata - EL Soaptree Yucca L 10-17' Full Sandy