Large Deciduous Trees
Site Legend
- E - Plants designated as low or moderate water use on the El Paso County Suggested Plant List are indicated as "E".
- L - Plants designated as low or moderate water use on the Las Cruces Plant List will be indicated as "L".
Water Requirement:
- H = High water use. Either large volumes or frequent application of water is needed throughout the life of the plant; weekly or more often during peak summer months.
- M = Moderate water use. Some supplemental water is needed throughout the life of the plant; at least twice monthly during peak summer months once established.
- L = Low water use. Able to survive once established without supplemental water; water needed at least once a month for plants to look their best.
Soils Suitability:
- Suitable for any soil unless specific one listed.
Pollen
- Plants with high pollen production are indicated as "P"
| Scientific name | Common name | Water | Height | Sunlight | Soil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalpa speciosa - EL | Western Catalpa | M | to 40' | Full | |
| Celtis occidentalis | Common Hackberry | M | to 40' | Full | |
| Fraxinus texana | Texas Ash | M | to 40' | Full | |
| Gymnocladus dioica | Kentucky Coffee | M | to 50' | Full | |
| Maclura pomifera - EL | Osage Orange | M | to 50' | Full | |
| Pistachia chinensis - EL | Chinese Pistache | M | to 60" | Full | Robinia idahoensis - EL | Idaho or Purple Robe Locust | M | 50' | Full |
| Robinia pseudoacacia - EL | Black Locust | M | 60' | Full | Ulmus parvifolia - LP | Chinese or Lacebark Elm | M | to 50' | Full |
