Looks like I am moving to AZ from WA so I'll have to sell all my Japanese Maples :(

[Desert O'Piñon]

The desert is a huge challenge. I have over 100 piñon seeds waiting to germinate, dozens of RMJ, several Mexican Buckeye and Ginkgo. I'm very interested in researching ideal species for the desert. I don't have a club within 4 hours drive, but maybe the Phoenix club and this thread could give you some ideas.
Thread 'Native to the Northern Chihuahua Desert' https://www.bonsainut.com/threads/native-to-the-northern-chihuahua-desert.65388/

I also want to see if I can propagate any Alligator Juniper. That's one cool species of the desert!