Golden BallThe Best Golden Spine Cactus for Phoenix Desert Gardens Notocactus leninghausii (Golden Ball Cactus) is one of the most eye catching small barrel cacti you can grow in the Phoenix Valley. Its dense coat of soft golden yellow spines glows in the sunlight, and neat cylindrical columns eventually cluster into sculptural mounds. This low water, heat loving cactus thrives with almost zero maintenance once established. Whether you're designing a modern

It thrives in lean caliche soil and asks for next to no water once established

commonly known as the African Milk Tree

Aloe Banseii: A taller tree-forming aloe for height behind the mass planting

The Best Flowering Climbing Vine for Phoenix Fences & Walls

but in a well-irrigated spot it can handle full Phoenix summer exposure

Protect or cover young plants on hard frost nights in the mid-20s

rounded evergreen citrus that matures 15 to 20 feet wide

glossy foliage

Crosby's Prolific's compact size makes it ideal for container gardens

but it is thirstier than desert natives

Plant along west- or north-facing exposures in Peoria

spring through early summer Pickle Plant Uses in Phoenix Landscapes