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Civano e-Academy
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We are excited to bring you the latest updates and events from Civano Growers. Stay informed about their newest plant introductions, and general know-how from Certified Arborists and garden experts. Join us as we delve into the vibrant world of plants that thrive in the urban southwest and see how Civano Growers is pioneering the future of cultivated native plants.
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Add a Pop of Red: Stoplights Hesperaloe for Dramatic Desert Garden Designs
Stoplights Hesperaloe is a compact red yucca that delivers bold color, low water use, and minimal maintenance for Southwest desert landscapes.
Shawna Coronado
Mar 203 min read
How to Design Butterfly-Friendly Desert Landscapes with Low-Water Plants That Actually Work
Learn how to design butterfly-friendly desert landscapes using low-water plants like milkweed that support pollinators and thrive in Southwest conditions.
Shawna Coronado
Mar 133 min read
Designing with Little Giant Hesperaloe: A Smart Solution for High-Impact, Low-Water Landscapes
Designing with Little Giant Hesperaloe creates bold, low-water landscapes with compact form, minimal maintenance, and strong performance in the Southwest.
Shawna Coronado
Mar 54 min read
Landscape with 'Purple Rain' Leucophyllum: Purple Power for Desert Gardens
'Purple Rain' Leucophyllum laevigatum PP35354 delivers fragrant purple blooms, upright dense form, and cold hardiness to 0°F — a top Texas sage for Southwest landscape design.
Shawna Coronado
Feb 215 min read
'Emerald Ice' Dodonaea: The Perfect Evergreen Shrub for Southwest Climates
'Emerald Ice' Dodonaea viscosa PP33514 is the cold-hardiest hopbush available — a glossy evergreen shrub built for hedges, screens, and Southwest landscape design.
Shawna Coronado
Feb 175 min read
Lush, Tough, and Unstoppable: Why Leucophyllum Zygophyllum Laredo Should Be Your Landscape Star
Leucophyllum Zygophyllum Laredo delivers dense form, drought tolerance, and season-long purple blooms — the dependable low-water shrub for Southwest landscape pros.
Shawna Coronado
Feb 63 min read
San Antonio Rose Texas Ranger: The Ultimate Pink Flowering Shrub for the Desert Landscape
San Antonio Rose is an exceptional pink flowering shrub for desert landscapes, offering long bloom seasons, heat tolerance, and low-maintenance appeal in Arizona and the Southwest.
Shawna Coronado
Feb 23 min read
Timeless Elegance: Why 'Joan Lionetti' Oak Belongs in Your Desert Landscape Design
Joan Lionetti Oak (Quercus virginiana x fusiformis) offers exceptional shade, drought tolerance, and year-round foliage for desert landscape designs in Arizona and the Southwest.
Shawna Coronado
Jan 274 min read
Seedless Desert Willow ‘Sweet Bubba’ is a Great Choice for Desert Southwest Landscaping
Seedless desert willow Sweet Bubba delivers low-mess beauty, water efficiency, and reliable performance for desert Southwest landscapes.
Shawna Coronado
Jan 173 min read
Grow with 'Bubba Jones' Desert Willow: A Stunning Flowering Tree for Southwest Landscapes
Learn how Bubba Jones Desert Willow delivers stunning color, pollinator support, and low-maintenance performance in Southwest landscapes.
Shawna Coronado
Jan 153 min read
Mexicali Rose (Calliandra californica): A Wildlife-Friendly Flowering Shrub for Desert Landscapes
Mexicali Rose (Calliandra californica) is a wildlife-friendly flowering shrub ideal for low-water desert landscapes in Arizona and the Southwest.
Shawna Coronado
Jan 124 min read
3 Best Shrubs for the Desert Southwest
Explore the best shrubs for the desert Southwest that thrive in heat and drought while attracting pollinators and adding long-lasting landscape value.
Shawna Coronado
Jan 83 min read
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