Mondale PineThe Fastest Growing Evergreen Pine for Phoenix Landscapes Mondale Pine (Pinus eldarica), also known as Eldarica Pine or Afghan Pine, is the go to evergreen tree for Phoenix Valley homeowners who want year round privacy, wind protection, and shade fast. This drought adapted pine grows 35 feet per year and keeps its dense green needles through every season, making it one of the most reliable screening trees available in the low desert. Whether you're

Firestick Euphorbia: tall fiery stems that rise above the low blue-green mat

not a hedge plant

rarely or never in winter

consistent deep watering every 1–2 days is essential during the first 4–6 weeks

laughs at triple-digit heat

Mulch — 2–3 inches of gravel mulch around the base

so it is usually planted as a specimen or in flowing sweeps rather than a tight hedge

Rock Garden Sculptural Grouping

this evergreen specimen combines the beloved sweet perfume of Star Jasmine's white spring blooms with a bold

with mature trees tolerating brief dips near 26°F

give one plant 5 ft of clear room so it can mound out and flower in full view

Its flat-topped flower clusters are unique among aloes