Leather Leaf Acacia espaliers it can survive entirely on

it can survive entirely on natural rainfall in most Phoenix winters

in fast-draining rocky

since wet feet are fatal to Palo Verde

and native restoration in full sun with almost no water once established

The deep red blooms also create a stunning color contrast against blue water — one of the most eye-catching poolside color combinations in Phoenix landscape design

Leather Leaf Acacia espaliers it can survive entirely onArizona's Most Distinctive Drought Tolerant Tree Leatherleaf Acacia Leatherleaf Acacia (Acacia craspedocarpa) is one of the most visually striking drought tolerant trees you can plant in a Phoenix landscape. Its thick, round gray green phyllodes give it a texture unlike any other desert tree architectural, bold, and beautiful year round. Growing 1015 feet tall and equally wide, it's perfectly sized for modern desert yards, courtyard plantings, and low