by 505 Outside | Jan 30, 2026 | Deciduous Trees, Home Page, Trees
Type: Deciduous Exposure: Sun/Shade Water Use: Medium Mature Size: 40’ H x 40’ W The Chinquapin oak (also spelled Chinkapin)is a rugged, adaptable shade tree native to New Mexico and primarily occurring in the southeastern mountains. This long-lived...
by 505 Outside | Dec 1, 2025 | Deciduous Trees, Trees
Hackberry is a medium-sized tree, known also as common hackberry or western hackberry. It has a broad upright top with ascending then arching branches. The bark is interesting with rough warty growths and a corky texture. Leaves are light green throughout the year...
by 505 Outside | Apr 2, 2025 | Deciduous Trees, Edibles
Type: Deciduous tree Exposure: Full sun Water Use: Medium Mature Size: 12’ x 15’ Fig trees are a beautiful addition to local backyard orchards. Their large leaves give yards a lush tropical appearance, and the sweet fruit is wonderful for eating fresh, drying, fruit...
by 505 Outside | Mar 12, 2025 | Deciduous Trees
Type: Deciduous tree Exposure: Full sun Water Use: Medium Mature Size: 15’ x 15’ Smoketree is a small accent tree grown for its whimsical cloudlike misty spring blooms and its year-round dark purple color. It is not native to New Mexico but does well in just about any...
by 505 Outside | Dec 2, 2024 | Deciduous Trees, Trees
Type: Deciduous Exposure: Full Sun Water Use: Medium Mature Size: 40’ x 30’ Description: This tree, recently introduced to the Southwest area, is a large drought tolerant shade tree. Clusters of fragrant flowers appear in May/June when it is swarmed with pollinating...
by 505 Outside | Oct 1, 2024 | Deciduous Trees, Trees
Type: Deciduous Tree Exposure: Full Sun Water Use: Medium Mature Size: 25’ x 25’ Description: The vibrant bright red fall color of this maple is a showstopper in gardens. Mesa Glow®, a cultivar of the native bigtooth maple, was developed by Rolston St. Hilaire at...
