- Arizona's sole native palm is the California Fan Palm (Washingtonia Filifera), also known as the desert fan palm ... these are found in limited, naturally occurring oases where groundwater is accessible
- Thousands of non-native palm trees line streets and adorn landscapes in southern Arizona ... these are popular due to their ability to adapt to the region's high heat and low humidity, although they generally require supplemental watering
- Common palm tree species in southern Arizona include: Mexican Fan Palm, Date Palm, Queen Palm, Canary Island Palm, Pygmy Data Palm, and the Mediterranean Fan Palm