2018年1月5日 · Smoke trees in full indigo bloom are a desert paradox. Viewed from a canyon overlook down into a desolate, bone-dry desert wash, the purple hues burst from the trees below, making them sag...

2020年6月21日 · Harvey captures the delicate foliage and flowers, often backlit with the incomparable golden light of this desert, exposing the rarely seen beauty of these unusual trees. As Ralph Cornell pointed...

2018年11月1日 · The Smoketree has a unique and rugged appearance within the harsh desert landscape. Its silvery branches contain pigments of chlorophyll that allow photosynthesis to occur year-round under...

2024年6月1日 · Harvey captures the delicate foliage and flowers, often backlit with the incomparable golden light of this desert, exposing the rarely seen beauty of these unusual trees. As Ralph Cornell pointed...

2023年6月29日 · Swinnerton was known for painting smoke trees, Clyde Forsythe for old mining camps, Gordon Coutts for that distinctive glow over opaque mountains and blue skies.

Smoke Tree is native to the southwestern corner of the U.S. and northwestern Mexico. RECOMMENDED USE: Use as an accent or specimen, in an enhanced desert landscape or xeriscape. Hardiness: Marginally hardy in Tucson. Not for colder areas. Sun tolerance: Full sun, as it tolerates heat well. Watering and feeding: Watering needs are low to moderate.

Smoketree is valued in desert landscaping for its beauty, hardiness, and ability to withstand drought. Its vibrant flowers and unique form make it an eye-catching addition to xeriscape gardens, especially in dry regions where water conservation is important. The plant’s nitrogen-fixing abilities also enhance the fertility of the soil, making ...

2023年6月10日 · There are seven kinds that might be classified as native, six of these dwell in the sandy washes and waste places, the other requires a constant supply of water, hence is confined to the canyons...

2016年5月2日 · Inspired by the strapping San Jacinto Mountains towering nearby, Steve designed a stylized desert in sections using cacti, yuccas, chuparosa, desert spoon, mesquite and paloverde trees, Mexican...

In the video clip, the vast desert expanse stretches out, a desolate and silent landscape that seems to go on endlessly. Dominating the scene are several straight columns of smoke, rising vertically and cutting through the still air, their source unseen beyond the camera's frame.