Trimming a Palo Verde the right way trains the tree to grow in the direction that is will result in a safer environment for everyone.

image of conifer bark beetle

Desert trees such as mesquite, palo verde, ironwood, and desert willows provide critical habitats, help stabilize the soil, and offer shade in an otherwise harsh environment. However, like all plants, these trees are vulnerable to diseases that can significantly affect their health, growth, and longevity. Understanding these diseases, their symptoms, and prevention methods is essential for tree owners, landscapers, and anyone invested in maintaining Arizona’s natural beauty.

To maximize a tree’s potential for survival, growth, and health, several key steps must be followed, from selecting the right tree species to post-planting care.

The Pine trees here in the valley are facing a number of challenges that contribute to their recent rapid decline. This decline has resulted in a record number of PineTree removals expected to continue as the climate here in the Valley maintains record heat levels. 

Tree root cut the wrong way will grow back