What is a low-maintenance tree to grow on the west side of the house in central phoenix to create shade (how much, new home)

[phxuxdesigner]

I am looking to grow a tree that is low maintenance,
I also have city flooded irrigation runs 2 times a month.
A shade tree that is med size about 20ft tall and 10ft wide,
its root system won't damage the house, it can stand about 10ft from the house,
it will be planted on the south west corner of the house in the back yard.

Thank you!

[Bungle]

Try a bottle tree. I like it because it grows fairly upright. Good for tight spaces next to a house. Roots shouldn't be an issue if they're deep watered properly

https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/...tralian-bottle

[lewdog_5]

DO NOT PLANT A SISSOO TREE.

This is all I have to offer.

[locolife]

We went with a willow acacia and so far it's been great, it grows fast, doesn't lose it's leaves in the winter and sips water. This was a recommendation from a landscape service we called and other then trimming it once in about a year we've had to do nothing.

[DougStark]

Consider a Raywood Ash tree. Not too big and has beautiful fall color too.

[observer53]

Originally Posted by Bungle

Try a bottle tree. I like it because it grows fairly upright. Good for tight spaces next to a house. Roots shouldn't be an issue if they're deep watered properly

https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/...tralian-bottle

Lots of leaves are the drawback here, even though they do not completely lose their leaves in winter. I don't have one in my yard, but did in a past house, and until my current neighbors across the street removed theirs, lots of us got some of the leaves, too.

[Burning Madolf]

OP, look into the Chinese Elm. I have 3 full grown and 2 others that the previous owner's landscaper thought were shrubs and cut them to 1 foot off the ground (they are now 8 and 10 feet tall).

You can grow them big, small even Bonsai!

[Bird Street]

I had two shamel ash trees planted in my front yard a couple of years back. Last year one of them broke loose from its stake and snapped off six inches from the ground. I reciprosawed what remained and intended to replace the tree this year with a new one. There is a tree rapidly growing from the same place. I took a picture of the baby and headed to Whitfill Nursery to order a new tree and they said to let it grow back. Is this the proper action or should I have a new tree planted? I have flood irrigation. Next time I buy a tree (s) I'll buy larger sizes. I paid about $200. each to have these planted. I wish I had put in the 24 inch box. I had a 24 inch Ficus Nitida planted at my last house five years ago. I think it's doing ok with the new homeowner. I watered it well and only had a couple of winter freezes. I don't imagine the new owner appreciates how much expense and care landscaping takes.

[Dewey59]

Originally Posted by locolife

We went with a willow acacia and so far it's been great, it grows fast, doesn't lose it's leaves in the winter and sips water. This was a recommendation from a landscape service we called and other then trimming it once in about a year we've had to do nothing.

Where did you get it? I've been looking all over for one and can't find any except at Moon Valley for $500! NOT!

[Bird Street]

Originally Posted by Dewey59

Where did you get it? I've been looking all over for one and can't find any except at Moon Valley for $500! NOT!

$500. planted may be a low price for a decent size tree. Is it a 24" box?