Similar to the black honey locust tree, the bark on the New Mexico cultivar is light gray-brown with shallow furrows. The spread of up to 15 ft. means that the locust shrub is suitable for groundcover in sunny gardens. They are most likely to produce fruit at lower elevations in the southern part of the state (Figure 8). Choose a thornless variety of honey locust trees if you want to grow an elegant, tall honey locust in your garden. Also, honey locust tree leaves tend to be a lighter shade of green than the “black” variety. The vast spread of the tree’s foliage, small leaves, and widely-spaced branches make this an excellent shade tree. Trees are relatively long-lived. Most varieties need cross pollination (two different varieties need to be planted).
Pictures, descriptions, and their scientific names will help identify each species of these deciduous trees. They have beautiful flowers, leaves, and fruit; provide much needed cooling shade; serve as habitat and food for birds and other wildlife; and, most importantly, produce healthful and delicious food. Unless planted in a particularly well-protected area, the most popular Oriental persimmon tree varieties, such as 'Hachiyea' (astringent), 'Eureka' (astringent), 'Fuyu' (non-astringent), and 'Jiro' (non-astringent) are limited to the warmest areas of New Mexico, and even there these varieties will be injured by mid-winter freezes or spring frosts in some years.
We have listed them by scientific name because it is a constant and does not vary region to region or person to person. 'Celeste', 'Brown Turkey', 'Hardy Chicago', 'Desert King', 'Kadota', and 'Violette de Bordeaux' are only a few of the fig varieties that can be grown in New Mexico. 'Li' and 'Lang' are the two most popular varieties; 'GA866' and 'Sugarcane' are also available. All State Trees. In the north and at high altitudes, minimum winter temperatures limit the species that can be successfully planted. HortTechnology, 23, 699—709. One soil-borne disease—cotton root rot—rapidly kills pistachio trees and is not necessarily associated with excess moisture.
Her research and Extension work focus on tree fruit and small fruit production, conventional and organic production, and orchard floor and soil fertility management. Commercial production is limited, but there are scattered plantings from Alcalde all the way to Las Cruces. New Mexico is home to a wide variety of trees. There is currently no effective way to prevent or manage cotton root rot, so it is prudent to avoid planting pistachio trees in sites known to be infested with this fungus. 'Rome' is not recommended for warmer areas of the state. You find them all here in every one of New Mexico's six regions. New Mexico State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and educator. 2013. The New Mexico State tree is the Pinyon Pine. 'Blackgold' is a late bloomer. Overall, 'PF-1', 'Surecrop', 'Blazingstar', 'Intrepid', 'Contender', 'Blushingstar', 'China Pearl', and 'Encore' are recommended for central and northern New Mexico. Pears flower after peaches and before apples. Just like the black locust, the species of honey locust grows in many different environments and thrives in full sun. For backyard growers in colder areas of the state, fig trees can be grown in large portable containers and moved indoors during winter. However, 'Burkett' trees are highly susceptible to aphid infestations. 505 Outside – Be sure to also see the Water Authority’s Treebate form.