What is the best trees for the high desert of California?

Here is a link for you, so much to choose from! 🌲

http://www.avrcd.org/nursery/detailed-plant-list/

Fruitless Mulberry's. They tolerate the heat, the altitude and the cold! Once established don't need as much water. They have a great canopy. I grew them in Lucerne Valley, CA (4500' elevation) and now I'm in Acton (approx. 3,000' elevation) and they grow quite well here, too.

The following information came from http://www.fourdir.com/gardens.htm. ; While I know this is a nursery, it specifically specializes in trees, cacti, perennials, flowers, etc., for the Mojave Desert. Such plants can:

. Plants which flourish in 100 degrees plus temperatures

. Plants which can survive single digit temperatures and humidity while experiencing strong ,cold, dry winter and Santa Ana winds

. Plants which require little or no water once established

. Plants which fit into the regional ecosystem

I love weeping willows cause they look dramatic. But I also love, love, love Laurel trees. Their scent is intoxicating.

http://theodorepayne.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=High_Desert_Plants

You should visit your local nursery since they sell plants native to the area that are selected to thrive where you are and since their sales people are skilled at helping customers like you. You can also call your county agricultural agent for advice.