Plants found in the Common Areas of Camelback Canyon Estates
Feathery Cassia– Feathery Cassia is native to Australia. You will see an abundance of yellow “pea” flowers in winter and spring. The flowers are followed by flat green pods. These plants propagate readily from seed. We have an abundance of these self-propagated shrubs in some of our common areas.
Oleanders– Homeowners have planted Oleander Bushes behind their property walls to enhance privacy and to reduce traffic noise. These plants are maintained by the homeowner. The Oleander Bushes along the HOA southern border along Solano Dr are maintained by the HOA. Oleander can grow up to 20 feet tall and, in its natural form, produces prolific blooms. It is tolerant to both drought and inundation, but not to prolonged frost. It has historically been considered a poisonous plant. However, its bitterness renders it unpalatable to humans and most animals, so poisoning cases are rare and risk is low.
Brittle Bush– The name Brittle Bush comes frm the brittleness of its stems. The Spanish called it incienso because the dried sap was burned by early Spanish missions in the New World as incense. This plant enjoys dry gravelly slopes to open, sandy washes. It loves a sunny position and minimal winter frost.
Mesquite Tree– Our Mesquite trees are a native Sonoran Desert species that provide dark green foliage. They lose all their leaves in the spring followed by releafing a couple of weeks later. They benefit from periodic selective pruning to look their best.
Palo Verde Tree– Our Palo Verde trees include several varieties, but they can all be distinguished by their characteristic green trunk and branches. They have prolific yellow blooms in the spring, especially following a particularly wet winter. They benefit from periodic selective pruning to look their best.