Once established,drought-toleranttrees will make your landscape more resistant to long spells without rain.
These are the best drought-tolerant trees that will thrive even in in driest conditions.
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It is adapted to a wide range of soil conditions and isn’t too picky about temperature or humidity.
The Kentucky coffee tree is very drought-tolerant and should not require extra water during particularly dry periods.
Theseornamental trees produce vibrant flowersin purple, pink, red, and white.
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They require regular watering for the first year, but are generally drought-tolerant once established.
In fact, too much water can cause hawthorn trees to develop root rot.
Jack Pine
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Jack pine is a low-maintenanceevergreen treethat makes a hardy addition to any landscape.
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It is extremely cold hardy and drought tolerant, and prefers dry conditions to being in wet soil.
Eastern Redbud
The eastern redbud isone of the first trees to flowereach spring.
It produces small pink orwhite flowers.
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An easy-care evergreen, the Italian cypress is drought-tolerant, as well as disease- and pest-resistant.
Despite its name, this plant is actually ajuniper, which thrive in dry climates.
It provides beautiful color and shade, making it a great tree for yards.
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They can tolerate dry conditions;some red maple cultivarsare more drought-tolerant than others.
It is drought-tolerant but can grow in moist soils as long as they are well-draining.
Once the tree is mature, it can tolerate some drought.
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Evergreen trees, or conifers, keep their leaves or needles year-round instead of dropping them in the fall.
Drought-tolerant evergreens include juniper, Arizona cypress, yaupon holly, jack pie and more.
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