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Every species in the library is rated for Southern Nevada water needs, mature size, and desert suitability — chosen for what actually thrives here, not generic nursery recommendations.

Species	Water Need	Mature Size
Desert Willow Chilopsis linearis	Very low	15–25 ft
Texas Ebony Ebenopsis ebano	Low	15–30 ft
Chilean Mesquite Prosopis chilensis	Very low	25–35 ft

Species

Water Need

Mature Size

Desert Willow

Chilopsis linearis

Very low

15–25 ft

Texas Ebony

Ebenopsis ebano

Low

15–30 ft

Chilean Mesquite

Prosopis chilensis

Very low

25–35 ft

Desert Willow: Fast-growing, showy orchid-like blooms in summer. One of the most water-efficient flowering trees for Southern Nevada.

Texas Ebony: Dense, evergreen canopy — one of the few low-water trees that provides real shade year-round.

Chilean Mesquite: Fast shade, fine-textured canopy. Thornless cultivars are widely available and HOA-friendly.

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