--- title: Landscape Style Guide Arizona Modern description: Arizona Modern landscape guide. Your one-stop shop for all palms, trees, plants, and more for a modern landscape. --- [Skip to content](https://go.moonvalleynurseries.com/landscape-style-guide-arizona-modern#main-content) Landscape Style Guide Arizona Modern For the best trees on earth, go straight to the Moon! 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[![Download Style Guide](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1546852/2fa97dde-4617-43b0-8877-ee47de40571e.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1546852/2fa97dde-4617-43b0-8877-ee47de40571e) # Create Your Dream Yard Today What if we told you that our designers could help you increase your home's value by over 28%? A landscaped yard is easily attainable with the help of our designers. [![Book Now](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1546852/cf3e4ec9-edcc-41dc-aab5-19938c048d4f.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1546852/cf3e4ec9-edcc-41dc-aab5-19938c048d4f) ## At A Glance 0 Modern Trees and Plants Create the Modern yard of your dreams with these trees and plants. 0 Years Experience Trust the pros at Moon Valley Nurseries. We are the experts. # Trees ![10 Massive Ficus Columns@2x](https://go.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/Final%20Style%20Guides/10%20Massive%20Ficus%20Columns@2x.png) #### [Indian Laurel Column](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/trees/hedge-material/indian-laurel-columns) The Ficus 'Indian Laurel' column is one of the best trees to create the perfect Hollywood Style Hedge™! Ficus Nitida is native to Asia and Hawaii and is an evergreen tree ideal for growing in the Southwest. [Learn More](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/trees/hedge-material/indian-laurel-columns) ![Date Palm Job (After) 9 (1)@2x](https://go.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/Final%20Style%20Guides/Date%20Palm%20Job%20(After)%209%20(1)@2x.png) #### [Date Palm](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/trees/palm-trees/date-palm) Resort Style Date Palms are the ultimate in palms for your landscape design! There are many good reasons why Date Palms are found at most upscale resorts and shopping centers...they look absolutely fantastic! [Learn More](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/trees/palm-trees/date-palm) ![MED FAN IN LANDSCAPE@2x](https://go.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/Final%20Style%20Guides/MED%20FAN%20IN%20LANDSCAPE@2x.png) #### [Mediterranean Fan Palm](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/trees/palm-trees/mediterranean-fan-palm) When it comes to a tropical themed backyard or even a Mediterranean theme, a must have for every homeowner from Southern California to the Arizona deserts is the Mediterranean Fan Palm. [Learn More](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/trees/palm-trees/mediterranean-fan-palm) ![YUCCA GLORIOSA NURSERY@2x](https://go.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/Final%20Style%20Guides/YUCCA%20GLORIOSA%20NURSERY@2x.png) #### [Yucca Gloriosa](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/plants/cacti-agave-and-more/spanish-dagger) Spanish Dagger is a full sun, drought-tolerant plant that grows in many areas of the Southwest. These plants can grow up to 8-10' tall and spread wide or kept narrow depending on the number of trunks they develop. [Learn More](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/plants/cacti-agave-and-more/spanish-dagger) ![sago Giant with person PP@2x](https://go.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/Final%20Style%20Guides/sago%20Giant%20with%20person%20PP@2x.png) #### [Sago Palm](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/trees/palm-trees/sago-palm) The Sago Palm is an extremely interesting type of plant. While most think based on its common name that it is a palm tree, the Sago is actually a Cycad, and is more closely related to a pine tree than it is a palm tree. [Learn More](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/trees/palm-trees/sago-palm) ![hopbush huge row@2x](https://go.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/Final%20Style%20Guides/hopbush%20huge%20row@2x.png) #### [Green Hopseed](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/catalog/product/view/id/442/s/green-hopseed/category/20/) The Green Hopseed Bush can be very drought tolerant if established with deep watering in well-drained soil when planted. Inconspicuous flowers in spring turn to small flying seeds if not pruned out. [Learn More](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/catalog/product/view/id/442/s/green-hopseed/category/20/) # Plants ![lady slipper plants@2x](https://go.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/Final%20Style%20Guides/lady%20slipper%20plants@2x.png) #### [Lady's Slippers](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/plants/cacti-agave-and-more/lady-s-slipper) One of the most attractive features of Lady's Slippers is its colorful flowers. The flowers are orange-red colored and shaped like tiny little slippers, hence the common name of Lady's Slipper. [Learn More](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/plants/cacti-agave-and-more/lady-s-slipper) ![DSC00996@2x](https://go.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/Final%20Style%20Guides/DSC00996@2x.png) #### [Blue Glow Agave](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/plants/cacti-agave-and-more/blue-glow-agave) Blue Glow Agave may very well be a perfect agave for any size landscape. Its compact form and smooth, blue-green leaves edged in burgundy form a single, beautifully symmetrical rosette. [Learn More](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/plants/cacti-agave-and-more/blue-glow-agave) ![DSC01034@2x](https://go.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/Final%20Style%20Guides/DSC01034@2x.png) #### [Golden Barrels](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/plants/cacti-agave-and-more/golden-barrel-cactus) The Golden Barrel Cactus is one of our most sought after and popular varieties of cacti. Named for its unmistakable shape and bright golden tint, the Golden Barrel Cactus grows very slowly. [Learn More](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/plants/cacti-agave-and-more/golden-barrel-cactus) ![myrtle dwarf@2x](https://go.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/Final%20Style%20Guides/myrtle%20dwarf@2x.png) #### [Dwarf Myrtle](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/plants/shrubs/dwarf-myrtle) Dwarf Myrtle is an excellent hardy shrub mostly used for small to medium hedges. Dwarf Myrtle works in many applications and is very cold and heat hardy. They can be planted in tight rows to create a thick privacy screen. [Learn More](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/plants/shrubs/dwarf-myrtle) ![japanese boxwood@2x](https://go.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/Final%20Style%20Guides/japanese%20boxwood@2x.png) #### [Japanese Boxwood](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/plants/shrubs/japanese-boxwood) This hardy evergreen is an excellent choice for low to medium formal hedges along walls or walkways. The Japanese Boxwood has attractive, bright green foliage that looks beautiful against buildings. [Learn More](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/plants/shrubs/japanese-boxwood) ![Tatum Pink Oleander Spec Trees@2x](https://go.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/Final%20Style%20Guides/Tatum%20Pink%20Oleander%20Spec%20Trees@2x.png) #### [Oleanders](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/plants/shrubs/oleander) Oleanders are a small to medium-sized plant that makes an excellent shrub. With blooms of white, red, and pink flowers that appear in late spring and into fall, Oleanders create a dazzling display of color. [Learn More](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/plants/shrubs/oleander) ![Boxwood Beauty-2@2x](https://go.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/Final%20Style%20Guides/Boxwood%20Beauty-2@2x.png) #### [Boxwood Beauty](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/plants/shrubs/boxwood-beauty) This low growing, very dense shrub displays shiny, dark green leaves and fragrant, white, star-shaped flowers from spring through the fall. The Boxwood Beauty is great for a low hedge or small foundation planting. [Learn More](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/plants/shrubs/boxwood-beauty) ![Iceberg Roses](https://go.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/Final%20Style%20Guides/1045556%20(1)@2x.png) #### [Iceberg Roses](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/plants/shrubs/iceberg-rose) The Iceberg rose is extremely low-maintenance and easy to grow for people with little to no experience. It is almost completely resistant to any mildew and disease. It is able to grow up to 4 feet high and 3 feet wide. [Learn More](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/plants/shrubs/iceberg-rose) ![deer grass standard@2x](https://go.moonvalleynurseries.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Final%20Style%20Guides/deer%20grass%20standard@2x.png?width=550&height=458&name=deer%20grass%20standard@2x.png) #### [Deer Grass](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/plants/shrubs/deer-grass) Deer Grass has many uses in the landscape. Accents throughout a desert landscape, soften rock features, borders, and transition areas are suitable situations for this tough grass. [Learn More](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/plants/shrubs/deer-grass) ![rick chavez happy customers thumbs up pic-2](https://go.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/rick%20chavez%20happy%20customers%20thumbs%20up%20pic-2.jpg) "When we were looking to redo our home’s landscape, we shopped every nearby nursery, but in the end, no one even came close to offering the level of professional service and quality that Moon Valley presented. I LOVE that planting is included on all of their specimen trees!! The peace of mind that comes with doing business with a company like this cannot be understated. Thank you so much, Moon Valley!" **Moon Valley Nurseries is the BEST, EVER!** Leslie R. ## Free Landscape Design Have your yard custom-designed to fit your needs with a free in-store landscape design.  [Book Today](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/designer-directory) More Style Guides ## Tuscan Landscape Style Guide Imagine yourself sitting out under the big Tuscan sun, among the vines and trees, enjoying a glass or bottle of wine and escaping to the Italian country side every night in your backyard. Add these plants to amplify your villa’s Tuscan landscape. [Download Now](https://go.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/Final%20Style%20Guides/AZ%20Med%20tuscan%20landscape.pdf?hsLang=en) ![Texas-Tuscan-Landscape](https://go.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/Texas-Tuscan-Landscape.jpg) ![Arizona-Tropical-Landscape](https://go.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/Arizona-Tropical-Landscape.jpg) More Style Guide ## Tropical Landscape Style Guide Rewind and go back to your favorite island vacation. 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