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 |
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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 |