Bay Breeze Indian HawthornThe Perfect Low Maintenance Evergreen Hedge for Phoenix & Scottsdale Bay Breeze Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis indica 'Hines Darkleaf') is one of the most reliable compact evergreen shrubs for Phoenix Valley landscapes. Its dense, dark green foliage stays lush year round, and each spring it erupts in clusters of soft pink flowers that attract butterflies and pollinators. Topping out at just 34 feet tall, Bay Breeze is the ideal low hedge, border plant,

This technique maximizes color impact in narrow spaces like side yards and courtyard walls in Scottsdale and Tempe

and perfectly suited to Phoenix's heat

but Lynn's Legacy prefers lean soil

and Parry's Agave

since it is thorny and drops leaves and pods seasonally

Prickly pear will rot in standing water

Great companion for a native desert garden

How fast does a Dragon Tree grow in Phoenix

Whether you're creating a collector's showpiece in Scottsdale

A 5-gallon plant can reach near-mature size within 2–3 years in Phoenix's heat

and northern Mexico

since standing water rots the base