What are some bark beetle-resistant evergreen trees that can be used in northern Arizona landscapes?
Some suitable evergreen trees are Deodar cedar (Cedrus deodora), Atlas cedar (Cedrus atlantica), and Lebanese cedar (Cedrus libani). These have few, if any, pests and are relatively fast-growing. Evergreens have the advantages of providing year-round privacy screening and pine-like foliage. They do require infrequent irrigation to keep them healthy. These species are not as fire retardant as deciduous trees due to their resin content. For this reason, evergreens are not recommended for use next to structures where they may increase risk of property loss in case of forest fire.
