Ironwood (Olneya tesota) is a beautiful leguminous tree native to the Sonoran desert. It produces a very dense wood, hence its name. Ironwoods are very well-adapted to our desert, and are relatively ...

Removing a tree, whether because of storm damage, disease, pests or decay, is a loss — but it’s also an opportunity. “When you replace a tree, you have a chance to choose a species that will diversify ...