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This LaScala villa in guard-gated Estancia rests upon
LaScala at Estancia
the best lot for Pinnacle Peak views and is conveniently
5 Bed + Den
located within walking distance to the clubhouse. With
4 Bath
AMAZING PINNACLE PEAK VIEWS
more than $300,000 in upgrades and additions, this clean-line, soft-contemporary home has an enviable private backyard oasis. The vine-covered patio, calming centerpiece fountain, cozy fireplace, and built-in barbecue are all accented by paver hardscape and a stone exterior finish to create a European garden
4,279 SQ FT 2-Car Garage
AROUND TOWN ________________ Scottsdale Events to Enjoy in May NEW & NOTEWORTHY ________________ People, Places & Things to Know About FEATURED PROPERTY ________________ Pinnacle Peak Views in LaScala at Estancia
OUR STATELY SAGUARO CACTUS, native to the Sonoran Desert, impresses with its towering height and long lifespan (often exceeding 150 years). Dotting the landscape in and around Scottsdale, these celebrated saguaro cacti are especially beautiful this time of the year.
THE
enchanting SAGUARO CACTUS FLOWER
The month of May is peak blooming season for the saguaro cacti. You’re sure to see a proliferation of these white, waxy flowers prettily adorning the tops of the cacti. A single saguaro can produce up to 100 flowers every season, which is a good thing since the bloom of a saguaro flower only lasts for less than 24 hours.
During the daylight hours, birds such as white-wing doves and hummingbirds fill up with their share of nectar and the diurnal honey bees make quick work of pollination that next day while the flower is still in bloom. Once the saguaro flowers are pollinated, they will mature into bright red fruits and ripen during the month of June, continuing to serve as nourishment for desert-dwelling animals – as well as humans!
The aromatic blooms open only during the night and remain open for just a portion of the following day. In fact, by the afternoon, the flower will begin wilting, never to bloom again. However, that flower typically sees a lot of activity while it’s in bloom for those few short hours.
The saguaro cactus and its bloom are both iconic symbols of the American Southwest. In fact, Arizona confirmed the saguaro cactus bloom as the state’s official wildflower back in 1931. Enjoy this month in the desert as Mother Nature dazzles us with her gifts of these sweet-smelling and picturesque blooms.
The flower relies on a variety of desert animals to pollinate it. During the evening, the most frequent visitor
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to the flower are bats. The flowers’ nocturnal opening, especially rich nectar, and ability to withstand the weight of bats works symbiotically with the bats’ nocturnal schedule and feeding habits. It’s an excellent partnership.
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