Smoothie CascalotePhoenix's Best Thornless Yellow Flowering Shade Tree Smoothie Cascalote Smoothie Cascalote (Caesalpinia cacalaco 'Smoothie') is Phoenix's top thornless variety of the beloved Cascalote tree and one of the most spectacular fall and winter flowering trees in Arizona. This fast growing, semi evergreen native tree produces cascading clusters of vivid golden yellow blooms from October through March, brightening the landscape exactly when most trees go

informal color border — a 30-foot border needs about 5–6 plants

Monsoon rain (Jul-Sep) drives a flush of new growth

and blooms into early summer

Very fast — expect 4–6 feet of new growth per year

beautiful privacy screen covered in blazing color

Canna Lily's large paddle-shaped leaves and towering blooms look stunning in poolside settings without creating excessive debris problems

Backfill with native soil — Desert Hackberry prefers lean

evergreen foliage

Their dark green fronds create striking contrast against lighter gravel and boulders

or cluster 3 to 5 at staggered heights spaced 5 to 6 feet apart

Plant Pyracantha alongside native trees and shrubs for a complete wildlife-friendly Phoenix landscape

Spring (Feb–Apr): Strong growth flush and the start of the pink trumpet bloom that draws hummingbirds and bees