(November 2016) Pogona is a genus of reptiles containing eight lizard species, which are often known by the common name bearded dragons. The name bearded dragon refers to the beard of the lizard, the underside of the throat which turns black if they are stressed or see a potential rival.
Desert willow (Chilopsis linearis), with its delicate, pale green leaves and large, fragrant flowers, loses its leaves in winter. A North American native, desert willow grows wild in the southwestern United States and Mexico. It commonly grows in desert areas that flood seasonally, like stream beds and low canyon areas.
The Original. The standard weeping willow (Salix babylonica) features reddish-brown twigs that add winter interest to your landscape after the leaves fall. It grows to 50 feet tall and 20 to 40 feet wide at a rate of 36 inches per growing season. It prefers a site with full sun to partial shade.