Water Conserving Plants Lists - Trees

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Acacia cyanophylla (Mimosa)

  • Botanical name: Acacia cyanophylla

  • English common name: Blue Leaf Wattle

  • Arabic common name: أكاشيا

  • Group: Evergreen tree

  • Size (height x width): 6 - 9 x 4 - 6m

  • Flowering season: Spring

  • Flower / fruit: Yellow flowers / pods

  • Growth rate: Fast

  • Sun exposure: Full sun

  • Water usage: No watering once established (low)

https://www.flickr.com/photos/33037982@N04/4942679547/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/33037982@N04/4942679547/

Albizia julibrissin (Silk Tree)

  • Botanical name: Albizia julibrissin

  • English common name: Silk Tree

  • Arabic common name: ألبيزيا

  • Group: Deciduous Tree

  • Size (height x width): 8 - 10 x 6 - 8m

  • Flowering season: Summer

  • Flower / fruit: Pink flowers / pod

  • Growth rate: Fast

  • Sun exposure: Full sun

  • Water usage: Some watering once established (Moderate)

Araucaria excelsa  (Norfolk Island Pine)

  • Botanical name: Araucaria excelsa  

  • English common name: Norfolk Island Pine 

  • Arabic common name: أروكاريا  

  • Group: Evergreen tree 

  • Size (height x width): 18 x 14m 

  • Flowering season: -- 

  • Flower / fruit: Insignificant flower / brown cone  

  • Growth rate: Fast 

  • Sun exposure: Full sun or part-shade 

  • Water usage: Moderate 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/31031835@N08/3210427025

https://www.flickr.com/photos/31031835@N08/3210427025

Brachychiton populneus (Bottle tree)

  • Botanical name: Brachychiton populneus

  • English common name: Bottle tree

  • Arabic common name: بدة العفريت

  • Group: Evergreen Tree

  • Size (height x width): 10 - 15m x 6m

  • Flowering season: April - June

  • Growth rate: Moderate

  • Sun exposure: Full sun

  • Water usage: No watering once established

Brachychiton acerifolius (Flame Bottle)

  • Botanical name: Brachychiton acerifolius 

  • English common name: Flame Bottle Tree 

  • Arabic common name: -- 

  • Group: Partly deciduous 

  • Size (height x width): 8 - 15 x 6 - 10m 

  • Flowering season: Spring 

  • Flower / fruit: Red flower / brown follicle 

  • Growth rate: Moderate 

  • Sun exposure: Full sun  

  • Water usage: Low 

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Callistemon_viminalis_1c.JPG

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Callistemon_viminalis_1c.JPG

Callistemon viminalis (Bottlebrush)

  • Botanical name: Callistemon viminalis

    English common name: Bottlebrush

    Arabic common name: فرشاة الزجاج

    Group: Evergreen Tree

    Size (height x width): 6m x 5m

    Flowering season: April - May

    Growth rate: Moderate

    Sun exposure: Full sun

    Water usage: Some watering once established

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Casuarina_equisetifolia_(433755440).jpg

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Casuarina_equisetifolia_(433755440).jpg

Casuarina equistifolia (Australian Pine)

  • Botanical name: Casuarina equistifolia

  • English common name: Horsetail Tree

  • Arabic common name: كازْوَرينا

  • Group: Evergreen Tree

  • Size (height x width): 12 - 18 x 6m

  • Flowering season: No Flowers

  • Flower / fruit: Insignificant light green / cones

  • Growth rate: Fast

  • Sun exposure: Full sun

  • Water usage: No watering once established (low)

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ceratonia_siliqua_Negev_041214.jpg

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ceratonia_siliqua_Negev_041214.jpg

Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob)

  • Botanical name: Ceratonia Siliqua

  • English common name: Carob

  • Arabic common name: خرّوب

  • Group: Evergreen Tree

  • Size (height x width): 4 - 10 x 5 - 10m

  • Flowering season: Fall

  • Flower / fruit: Insignificant pale-yellow flower / pod

  • Growth rate: Moderate

  • Sun exposure: Full sun

  • Water usage: No watering once established (low)

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cercis_siliquastrum_(Poltava_Botanical_garden).jpg

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cercis_siliquastrum_(Poltava_Botanical_garden).jpg

Cersis siliquastrum (Judas Tree)

  • Botanical name: Cersis siliquastrum

  • English common name: Mediterranean Redbud

  • Arabic common name: زمزريق

  • Group: Deciduous Tree

  • Size (height x width): 6m x 5m

  • Flowering season: March - April

  • Growth rate: Moderate

  • Sun exposure: Full sun, part shade

  • Water usage: No watering once established

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Chamaerops_humilis_(Zingaro)016.jpg

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Chamaerops_humilis_(Zingaro)016.jpg

Chamaerops humilis (European Fan Palm)

  • Botanical name: Chamaerops humilis

  • English common name: Mediterranean Fan Palm

  • Arabic common name: شميروبس

  • Group: Evergreen tree

  • Size (height x width): 1 - 4 x 1 - 3m

  • Flowering season: Summer

  • Flower / fruit: Yellow flower / drupes

  • Growth rate: Slow

  • Sun exposure: Full sun or part-shade

  • Water usage: Some watering once established (moderate)

Citrus aurantium (Sour Orange)

  • Botanical name: Citrus aurantium 

  • English common name: Sour Orange, Seville Orange 

  • Arabic common name: خُشخاش 

  • Group: Evergreen 

  • Size (height x width): 2 - 10 x 2 – 8m 

  • Flowering season: Spring 

  • Flower/fruit: Fragrant white flower/orange fruit 

  • Growth rate: Moderate 

  • Sun exposure: Full sun  

  • Water usage: Moderate

https://www.flickr.com/photos/sarcozona/49431598926

https://www.flickr.com/photos/sarcozona/49431598926

Cupressus arizonica (Smooth Arizona Cypress)

  • Botanical name: Cupressus arizonica

  • English common name: Smooth Arizona Cypress 

  • Arabic common name: سرو فضّي

  • Group: Evergreen tree

  • Size (height x width): 10m x 4m

  • Flowering season: No Flowers

  • Growth rate: Moderate

  • Sun exposure: Full sun

  • Water usage: No watering once established

https://www.flickr.com/photos/mmarftrejo/5606163176

https://www.flickr.com/photos/mmarftrejo/5606163176

Cupressus sempervirens (Italian Cypress)

  • Botanical name: Cupressus sempervirens var 'Stricta'

  • English common name: Italian Cypress

  • Arabic common name: سرو عمودي

  • Group: Evergreen tree

  • Size (height x width): 12 - 20 x 3 - 6m

  • Flowering season: Spring

  • Flower / fruit: Insignificant flower / brown cone

  • Growth rate: Fast

  • Sun exposure: Full sun

  • Water usage: No watering once established (low)

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cycas_revoluta.D%C3%BCsseldorf.jpg

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cycas_revoluta.D%C3%BCsseldorf.jpg

Cycas revolute (Sago Palm)

  • Botanical name: Cycas revoluta

  • English common name: Fern Palm, Sago Palm

  • Arabic common name: سيكَس

  • Group: Evergreen tree

  • Size (height x width): 1 - 3 x 1.5 - 3.5m

  • Flowering season: Summer

  • Flower / fruit: Yellow flower / drupe

  • Growth rate: Slow

  • Sun exposure: Full sun, part shade

  • Water usage: Some watering once established (moderate)

Delonix regia (Flamboyant)

  • Botanical name: Delonix regia 

  • English common name: Flamboyant, Flame Tree, Royal Poinciana 

  • Arabic common name: بونسيانا 

  • Group: Deciduous 

  • Size (height x width): 10 - 12 x 12 – 15m 

  • Flowering season: Summer and early fall 

  • Flower/fruit: Red to orange flowers in clusters/pod 

  • Growth rate: Fast 

  • Sun exposure: Full sun  

  • Water usage: Moderate to high 

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https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Elaeagnus_angustifolia_(habitus).jpg

Elaeagnus angustifolia (Russian Olive)

  • Botanical name: Elaeagnus angustifolia

  • English common name: Russian Olive

  • Arabic common name: زيزفون

  • Group: Deciduous tree 

  • Size (height x width): 7m x 6m

  • Flowering season: June - July

  • Growth rate: Slow

  • Sun exposure: Full sun, Part shade

  • Water usage: Some watering once established

Eriobotrya japonica (Loquat)

  • Botanical name: Eriobotrya japonica 

  • English common name: Loquat, Japanese Loquat 

  • Arabic common name: أسكِدنيا 

  • Group: Evergreen 

  • Size (height x width): 3 – 8 x 4 – 9m 

  • Flowering season: Fall 

  • Flower / fruit: Fragrant white flowers / orange pome 

  • Growth rate: Moderate 

  • Sun exposure: Full sun or part-shade   

  • Water usage: Moderate 

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Erythrina crista-galli (Cockspur Coral)

  • Botanical name: Erythrina crista-galli 

  • English common name: Cockspur Coral Tree 

  • Arabic common name: أرِثرينا أو البهبهانة  

  • Group: Partly deciduous 

  • Size (height x width): 4 – 6 x 4 – 6m 

  • Flowering season: Spring, summer, and fall 

  • Flower/fruit: Fragrant pink or red flowers / brown pod 

  • Growth rate: Moderate 

  • Sun exposure: Full sun  

  • Water usage: Moderate 

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ficus_carica_o_higuera.jpg

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ficus_carica_o_higuera.jpg

Ficus carica (Edible Fig)

  • Botanical name: Ficus carica

  • English common name: Edible Fig

  • Arabic common name: تين

  • Group: Deciduous tree

  • Size (height x width): 8m x 8m

  • Flowering season: Insignificant flowers

  • Growth rate: Moderate

  • Sun exposure: Full sun

  • Water usage: No watering once established

https://www.flickr.com/photos/karlgercens/3327241052

https://www.flickr.com/photos/karlgercens/3327241052

Ficus microcarpa nitida (Laurel Fig)

  • Botanical name: Ficus microcarpa var. nitida

  • English common name: Indian Laurel Fig

  • Arabic common name: فيكس

  • Group: Evergreen tree

  • Size (height x width): 6 - 8 x 8 - 10m

  • Flowering season: Winter

  • Flower / fruit: Insignificant pale-yellow flower / green drupelet

  • Growth rate: Moderate

  • Sun exposure: Full sun, part shade

  • Water usage: Some watering once established (moderate

Ficus elastica (Rubber Tree)

  • Botanical name: Ficus elastica 

  • English common name: Rubber Tree 

  • Arabic common name: -- 

  • Group: Evergreen 

  • Size (height x width): 8 – 12 x 6 – 8m 

  • Flowering season: Summer 

  • Flower / fruit: Insignificant white flower / green drupelet 

  • Growth rate: Fast 

  • Sun exposure: Full-sun, part-shade, or shade 

  • Water usage: Moderate 

Ficus rubiginosa australis

  • Botanical name: Ficus rubiginosa australis 

  • English common name: -- 

  • Arabic common name: فيكس 

  • Group: Evergreen 

  • Size (height x width):  

  • Flowering season: Summer 

  • Flower / fruit:  

  • Growth rate: Fast 

  • Sun exposure: Full-sun, part-shade, or shade 

  • Water usage: Moderate 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/57768042@N00/5187794933

https://www.flickr.com/photos/57768042@N00/5187794933

Grevillea robusta (Silk Oak)

  • Botanical name: Grevillea robusta

  • English common name: Silk Oak

  • Arabic common name: جْرَفيليا

  • Group: Evergreen tree

  • Size (height x width): 15 x 6m

  • Flowering season: Spring

  • Flower / fruit: Orange flower / pod-like Follicles

  • Growth rate: Fast

  • Sun exposure: Full sun or part shade

  • Water usage: Some watering once established (low)

Jacaranda mimosifolia (Jacaranda)

  • Botanical name: Jacaranda mimosifolia 

  • English common name: Jacaranda  

  • Arabic common name: جكرندا 

  • Group: Partly deciduous 

  • Size (height x width): 5 – 10 x 4 -8m 

  • Flowering season: Spring and summer 

  • Flower/fruit: Fragrant purple flower / brown capsule 

  • Growth rate: Fast 

  • Sun exposure: Full-sun 

  • Water usage: Moderate 

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lagerstroemia_indica_in_Damyang_1.JPG

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lagerstroemia_indica_in_Damyang_1.JPG

Lagerstroemia indica (Crape Myrtle)

  • Botanical name: Lagerstroemia indica

  • English common name: Crape Myrtle

  • Arabic common name: لجستروميا

  • Group: Deciduous tree

  • Size (height x width): 5m x 4m

  • Flowering season: June - September

  • Growth rate: Moderate

  • Sun exposure: Full sun, part shade

  • Water usage: Some watering once established

Laurus nobilis (Sweet Bay)

  • Botanical name: Laurus nobilis 

  • English common name: Sweet Bay 

  • Arabic common name: غار  

  • Group: Evergreen 

  • Size (height x width): 3 – 12 x 2 -8m 

  • Flowering season: Spring  

  • Flower/fruit: Clusters of small yellow flowers / black or dark purple berries  

  • Growth rate: Slow 

  • Sun exposure: Full-sun or part-shade 

  • Water usage: Moderate 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/mauroguanandi/3045919567

https://www.flickr.com/photos/mauroguanandi/3045919567

Ligustrum lucidum (Glossy Privet)

  • Botanical name: Ligustrum lucidum

  • English common name: Glossy Privet

  • Arabic common name: لِجِسْترُم

  • Group: Evergreen tree

  • Size (height x width): 6 - 10 x 4 - 8m

  • Flowering season: Summer

  • Flower / fruit: Fragrant white flowers / black drupe in the fall

  • Growth rate: Fast

  • Sun exposure: Full sun or part shade

  • Water usage: No watering once established (moderate to low)

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Melia_Azedarach.jpg

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Melia_Azedarach.jpg

Melia azedarach (Chinaberry)

  • Botanical name: Melia azedarach

  • English common name: Chinaberry

  • Arabic common name: زَنْزَلَخْت

  • Group: Deciduous tree

  • Size (height x width): 10 - 15 x 5 - 7m

  • Flowering season: Spring and early summer

  • Flower / fruit: Pink to lilac flowers / yellow berry Pink to lilac flowers / yellow berry

  • Growth rate: Fast

  • Sun exposure: Full sun

  • Water usage: No watering once established (low)

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Olea_europaea_002.JPG

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Olea_europaea_002.JPG

Olea europaea (Olive)

  • Botanical name: Olea europaea

  • English common name: Olive

  • Arabic common name: زيتون

  • Group: Evergreen

  • Size (height x width): 6 - 9 x 6 - 8m

  • Flowering season: Spring

  • Flower / fruit: White or yellow flower with strong sweet smell / drupe in fall

  • Growth rate: Fast

  • Sun exposure: Full sun

  • Water usage: No watering once established (low)

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Parkinsonia_aculeata.JPG

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Parkinsonia_aculeata.JPG

Parkinsonia aculeata (Jerusalem Thorn)

  • Botanical name: Parkinsonia aculeata

    English common name: Jerusalem Thorn

    Arabic common name: بركنسونيا

    Group: Deciduous Tree

    Size (height x width): 6m x 6m

    Flowering season: March - May

    Growth rate: Moderate

    Sun exposure: Full sun

    Water usage: No watering once established

https://www.maxpixel.net/Palm-Dates-Date-Palm-Fruits-Phoenix-Dactylifera-223250

https://www.maxpixel.net/Palm-Dates-Date-Palm-Fruits-Phoenix-Dactylifera-223250

Phoenix dactylifera (Date palm)

  • Botanical name: Phoenix dactylifera

  • English common name: Date palm

  • Arabic common name: نخلة مثمرة، نخل البلح

  • Group: Evergreen Tree

  • Size (height x width): 15 - 25 x 5m

  • Flowering season: Spring or summer

  • Flower / fruit: Yellow flower / orange-yellow drupe (fruit color varies according to variety)

  • Growth rate: Slow

  • Sun exposure: Full sun

  • Water usage: No watering once established (Moderate, but high in arid areas)

Phoenix canariensis (Canary Island Date)

  • Botanical name: Phoenix canariensis 

  • English common name: Canary Island Date Palm 

  • Arabic common name: نخيل الكناري 

  • Group: Evergreen 

  • Size (height x width): 6 - 18 x 7 - 15 m 

  • Flowering season: Spring  

  • Flower/fruit: Yellow flower/orange drupe 

  • Growth rate: -- 

  • Sun exposure: Full-sun  

  • Water usage: -- 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/ferranp/261265062

https://www.flickr.com/photos/ferranp/261265062

Pinus halepensis (Aleppo Pine)

  • Botanical name: Pinus halepensis

  • English common name: Aleppo Pine

  • Arabic common name: صنوبر حلبي

  • Group: Evergreen Tree

  • Size (height x width): 18m x 10m

  • Flowering season: Spring

  • Flower / fruit: Insignificant yellow flower / cone

  • Growth rate: Moderate to fast

  • Sun exposure: Full sun

  • Water usage: No watering once established (low)

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pistacia_palaestina.JPG

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pistacia_palaestina.JPG

Pistacia palaestina (Wild Pistachio)

  • Botanical name: Pistacia palaestina

  • English common name: Wild Pistachio

  • Arabic common name: بطم

  • Group: Deciduous tree

  • Size (height x width): 4 - 15m x 4 - 10m

  • Flowering season: Insignificant flowers

  • Growth rate: Moderate

  • Sun exposure: Full sun

  • Water usage: No watering once established

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Punica_granatum_Nana_form_2.jpg

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Punica_granatum_Nana_form_2.jpg

Punica granatum (Pomegranate)

  • Botanical name: Punica granatum

  • English common name: Pomegranate

  • Arabic common name: رُمّان

  • Group: Deciduous tree

  • Size (height x width): 2 - 5 x 2 - 6m

  • Flowering season: Spring and summer

  • Flower / fruit: Orange-red flowers / red fruit

  • Growth rate: Moderate

  • Sun exposure: Full sun

  • Water usage: Some watering once established (low to moderate)

https://www.flickr.com/photos/nturland/49020885036

https://www.flickr.com/photos/nturland/49020885036

Quercus coccifera (Common Oak)

  • Botanical name: Quercus coccifera

  • English common name: Common Oak

  • Arabic common name: بلوط

  • Group: Evergreen tree

  • Size (height x width): 10m x 8m

  • Flowering season: March - April

  • Growth rate: Slow

  • Sun exposure: Full sun

  • Water usage: No watering once established

Quercus ilex (Holly Oak)

  • Botanical name: Quercus ilex 

  • English common name: Holly Oak  

  • Arabic common name:   

  • Group: Evergreen 

  • Size (height x width): 8 - 16 x 6 - 14m 

  • Flowering season: Spring  

  • Flower/fruit: Insignificant flower/brown acorn  

  • Growth rate: Moderate 

  • Sun exposure: Full-sun or part-shade 

  • Water usage: Low 

Quercus suber (Cork Oak)

  • Botanical name: Quercus suber 

  • English common name: Cork Oak 

  • Arabic common name:  بلّوط 

  • Group: Evergreen 

  • Size (height x width): 15 - 20 x 15 - 20m 

  • Flowering season: Spring  

  • Flower/fruit: Insignificant flowers/brown acorn 

  • Growth rate: Moderate 

  • Sun exposure: Full-sun or part-shade 

  • Water usage: Low  

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Robinia_pseudoacacia_%27fraisia%27_by_Line1.jpg

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Robinia_pseudoacacia_%27fraisia%27_by_Line1.jpg

Robinia pseudoacacia  (Black Locust)

  • Botanical name: Robinia pseudoacacia  

  • English common name: Black Locust 

  • Arabic common name:  روبينيا  

  • Group: Deciduous 

  • Size (height x width): 9 - 15 x 6 - 10m 

  • Flowering season: Spring  

  • Flower/fruit: Fragrant white flowers in clusters/pods 

  • Growth rate: Fast 

  • Sun exposure: Full-sun  

  • Water usage: Low 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/mercadanteweb/15218412859

https://www.flickr.com/photos/mercadanteweb/15218412859

Schinus molle (Pepper tree)

  • Botanical name: Schinus molle

  • English common name: Peruvian Pepper Tree

  • Arabic common name: فلفل زينة، فلفل رفيع

  • Group: Evergreen tree

  • Size (height x width): 7 - 15 x 7 - 12m

  • Flowering season: Summer

  • Flower / fruit: Yellowish white flowers / clusters of rose-colored drupes in fall and winter

  • Growth rate: Fast

  • Sun exposure: Full sun

  • Water usage: No watering once established (low)

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Schinus_terebinthifolius_-_Jard%C3%ADn_Bot%C3%A1nico_Canario.jpg

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Schinus_terebinthifolius_-_Jard%C3%ADn_Bot%C3%A1nico_Canario.jpg

Schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian Pepper)

  • Botanical name: Schinus terebinthifolius 

  • English common name: Brazilian Pepper Tree 

  • Arabic common name:  فلفل عريض 

  • Group: Evergreen 

  • Size (height x width): 5 - 9 x 7 - 10m 

  • Flowering season: Spring  

  • Flower/fruit: Insignificant white flower/red drupe in fall 

  • Growth rate: Moderate 

  • Sun exposure: Full-sun  

  • Water usage: Moderate 

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sophora_japonica_Regent_5zz.jpg

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sophora_japonica_Regent_5zz.jpg

Sophora japonica (Japanese Pagoda Tree)

  • Botanical name: Sophora japonica

  • English common name: Japanese Pagoda Tree

  • Arabic common name: صوفورا

  • Group: Deciduous tree

  • Size (height x width): 12 x 12m

  • Flowering season: Summer

  • Flower / fruit: Fragrant white yellowish flowers / brown pod

  • Growth rate: Moderate

  • Sun exposure: Full sun or part shade

  • Water usage: No watering once established (low)

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tamaris.jpg

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tamaris.jpg

Tamarix aphylla (Tamarisk)

  • Botanical name: Tamarix aphylla

  • English common name: Tamarisk

  • Arabic common name: إثـل

  • Group: Evergreen tree

  • Size (height x width): 6 - 12 x 7 - 10m

  • Flowering season: Spring and early summer

  • Flower / fruit: Pale pink or whitish colored / capsule

  • Growth rate: Fast

  • Sun exposure: Full sun

  • Water usage: Some watering once established (very low to low)

Thuja orientalis (Biota)

  • Botanical name: Thuja orientalis 

  • English common name: Biota, Oriental Arborvitae 

  • Arabic common name:  ثويا 

  • Group: Evergreen 

  • Size (height x width): 3 - 7 x 2 - 4m 

  • Flowering season: Spring  

  • Flower / fruit: Insignificant flower / brown cone 

  • Growth rate: Slow 

  • Sun exposure: Full-sun or part-shade 

  • Water usage: Hugh 

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ulmus_glabra_horizontalis.jpg

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ulmus_glabra_horizontalis.jpg

Ulmus glabra (Scotch Elm)

  • Botanical name: Ulmus glabra

  • English common name: Scotch Elm

  • Arabic common name: ألموس

  • Group: Deciduous tree

  • Size (height x width): 15m x 8m

  • Flowering season: Insignificant flowers

  • Growth rate: Moderate

  • Sun exposure: Full sun, part shade

  • Water usage: Some watering once established

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Washingtonia_filifera_%E2%80%94_Mary%27s_Grove_%E2%80%94_Florian_Boyd_001.jpg

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Washingtonia_filifera_%E2%80%94_Mary%27s_Grove_%E2%80%94_Florian_Boyd_001.jpg

Washingtonia filifera (Washingtonia)

  • Botanical name: Washingtonia filifera

  • English common name: California Fan Palm

  • Arabic common name: وا شـنتونيا

  • Group: Evergreen tree

  • Size (height x width): 15 - 20 x 3 - 5m

  • Flowering season: Summer

  • Flower / fruit: Pastel white / drupe

  • Growth rate: Moderate

  • Sun exposure: Full sun

  • Water usage: No watering once established (low)

Washingtonia robusta (Mexican Fan)

  • Botanical name: Washingtonia robusta 

  • English common name: Mexican Fan Palm 

  • Arabic common name: واشنطونيا 

  • Group: Evergreen 

  • Size (height x width): 15 - 30 x 1.5 - 3m 

  • Flowering season: Summer 

  • Flower / fruit: Insignificant flower / black drupe   

  • Growth rate: Fast 

  • Sun exposure: Full-sun 

  • Water usage: Low to moderate