When plants are at their healthiest, strong and most resilient, they can better resist the high temperatures and, to a lesser degree, even the low temperatures that surround them.
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Probably the easiest palm to grow in our area that can be started from seed is called the California or desert fan palm.
Traditional yew pine is considered a tough mesic evergreen tree but is not a desert plant. It can handle our hot summers if it gets afternoon shade and is not surrounded by surface rock.
Take this quiz and see how you stack up against other desert gardeners.