Purple Leaf Plum privacy Summer (May to Sep): Thrives

Summer (May to Sep): Thrives in full sun and reflected heat

Desert Spoon: soft silvery fountain that contrasts the spiny rosette at ground level

Is Butterfly Bush Right for Your Yard

infrequent thorns

fast-growing native tree with brilliant yellow spring blooms — a pool-friendly desert landscape favorite

Purple Leaf Plum privacy Summer (May to Sep): ThrivesPhoenix's Most Striking Purple Ornamental Tree Purple Leaf Plum Purple Leaf Plum (Prunus cerasifera 'Atropurpurea') is the premier ornamental accent tree for Phoenix Valley landscapes. This stunning deciduous tree delivers a year round show: delicate pink white flowers blanket the branches in late winter, followed by rich burgundy purple foliage that holds its color through fall making it the most dramatic color contrast tree available for Arizona