Palo Blanco colorful powdery silver-blue leaves forming a

powdery silver-blue leaves forming a breathtaking rosette that can reach 5–8 feet tall and 6–10 feet wide

The 3/5 gallon and 15-gallon sizes are economical for multiple-tree plantings like driveways or privacy rows

ribbon-like foliage and an elegant weeping form

Keep the trunk 15–20 feet from the pool edge

Avoid planting in summer heat if possible

Palo Blanco colorful powdery silver-blue leaves forming aArizona's Most Striking White Bark Desert Tree Palo Blanco Palo Blanco (Mariosousa willardiana) is one of Arizona's most sought after native ornamental trees and it's easy to see why. Its smooth, white peeling bark glows in the Phoenix sun, creating a sculptural focal point unlike any other desert tree. Fast growing and supremely drought tolerant, Palo Blanco thrives in the brutal heat of Scottsdale, Chandler, and Gilbert with minimal care. Whether