Some ornamental plants will cause you grief and will damage our Sonoran desert ecosystems. Learn which ones to avoid planting and consider removing from your yard.
Dominika Heusinkveld It used to be common practice to import non-native vegetation to fulfill a particular need. However, many of these imports have come back to bite us and are threatening our beautiful Sonoran desert. Some of these plants have taken a few decades to become invasive, which is one good reason to stick with native plants when planning your garden.
African sumac : Besides the fact that it spreads to our native desert areas, this tree is a nightmare to have in your yard. It spreads everywhere, and you will be pulling out seedlings forever. I have one that I inherited with my house, and it drives me nuts. I am working on growing other trees around it so I can cut it down and still have shade. I’ve also noticed that its roots are very invasive and will heave up walls and sidewalks.
Vinca : This plant is very invasive in riparian areas, where it suffocates native plants and spreads along washes. The Sky Island Alliance holds regular field trips to local canyons to remove this pest. It can take several days to remove just one patch. The Chiricahua mountains are just one area in which this plant has damaged our environment.
Tree of heaven : Like the African sumac, the tree of heaven will spread all over your yard. It is also invasive in the wild, particularly at higher elevations and in disturbed areas. It was introduced from China in the late 1700s as a shade tree. It is extremely fast-growing, produces lots of seeds, and sprouts from roots and stumps. It is extremely aggressive and is allelopathic, which means it produces toxins to prevent other plants from growing near it. It can form cloned thickets.
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