Welcome to the Virtual Library of Phoenix Landscape Plants containing many of the landscape plants that are most commonly found in managed landscapes of cities and towns in the lower deserts of the American Southwest. This virtual library serves primarily as an asynchronistic teaching supplement to ABS 362 Landscape Plants and Design lecture and laboratory presentations at Arizona State University. Landscape plants in this virtual library are aggregated into four groups by functional typology and landscape use; 1) trees and palms, 2) woody shrubs, vines and ground covers, 3) succulents and cacti, and 4) herbaceous perennials and annuals including grasses. Within each group, plants are arranged alphabetically by their Botanical Latin scientific name. Common plant names are in parentheses. Authorities are not presented as the principle objective of this website is to give information about landscape plant culture and use. Go to the Integrated Taxonomic Information System for more information about botanical authorities.

The breadth of information about each plant consists of place of origin, climate adaptability (11 zone USDA and 24 zone Sunset Western climate systems), landscape uses, plant growth habit and character description, important ornamental vegetative and floral characteristics, abiotic and biotic tolerances, best management techniques, methods of propagation, digital images, other relevant web links, as well as other notes and observations that I have made over time.

All digital images, photos and any associated text information about the landscape plants described in this virtual library may not be used except with express written permission from me, Dr. Chris A. Martin. To obtain permission for personal, academic, commercial, or other uses, or to inquire about high resolution images, prints, fees, or licensing, or if you have other questions, contact me at chris.martin@asu.edu

Disclaimer: No warranties or guarantees as to the accuracy of the data and information derived from this web site are expressed or implied. Not responsible for any loss of profit, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of the use of the data and information derived from this web site.