Fern of the Desert not pool-friendly Works beautifully edging a pool

Works beautifully edging a pool deck or lining a front entry path

Established plants need very little supplemental water — overwatering causes root rot

Growing 3–5 feet per year

growing 40–70 ft tall but only 3–6 ft wide — ideal for tight spots

Fern of the Desert not pool-friendly Works beautifully edging a poolFern of the Desert Arizona's Most Graceful Native Shade Tree Fern of the Desert (Lysiloma watsonii) is one of the most elegant native trees you can plant in the Phoenix Valley. Its delicate, fern like bipinnate foliage creates beautiful filtered shade that cools patios, pools, and walkways without blocking all sunlight perfect for growing understory plants beneath. This Sonoran Desert native handles extreme heat, reflected surfaces, and extended