Shoestring Acacia plants Foliage Semi-deciduous — may drop

Foliage Semi-deciduous — may drop small leaves briefly in cold winters

mesquite flowers are a major nectar source for native bees

Cowhorn Agave needs very little supplemental water and thrives on minimal irrigation in most Phoenix-area neighborhoods

✔ Heat-Loving (Reflected-Heat Tolerant)   ✔ Drought-Tolerant   ✔ Pollinator-Friendly   ✔ Hummingbird-Friendly   ✔ Evergreen   ✔ Low-Maintenance

Shoestring Acacia plants Foliage Semi-deciduous — may dropPhoenix's Most Dramatic Weeping Evergreen Tree Shoestring Acacia for Desert Elegance Shoestring Acacia (Acacia stenophylla) is the most architecturally distinctive evergreen shade tree available for Phoenix Valley landscapes. Named for its long, narrow, ribbon like "shoestring" leaves that cascade downward in a graceful weeping form, this drought hardy native delivers year round evergreen presence, a striking silhouette, and fragrant pale yellow