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Autumn Blaze Maple
Acer x freemanii, commonly called Freeman maple, is a hybrid of red maple (A. rubrum) and silver maple (A. saccharinum). The Freeman maple cultivars commonly sold in commerce today reportedly combine some of the best features of both parents, namely, … Continued
Bald Cypress
Bur Oak
Common Name: Bur Oak (Mossycup Oak) Latin Name: Quercus macrocarpa Tree Size: Large Leaf Type: Deciduous Growth Rate: Slow Water Needs: Moderate Tolerances: Salty soil or sea-spray, drought, alkaline soils (pH > 7.5) Attributes: Texas native, reliable fall color, attractive … Continued
Cedar Eastern Red
Common Name: Eastern Redcedar Latin Name: Juniperus virginiana Tree Size: Medium Leaf Type: Evergreen Growth Rate: Rapid Water Needs: Moderate Tolerances: Salty soil or sea-spray, drought, alkaline soils (pH > 7.5) Attributes: Texas native, seeds or fruit eaten by wildlife … Continued
Cedar Elm
Common Name: Cedar Elm Latin Name: Ulmus crassifolia Tree Size: Large Leaf Type: Deciduous Growth Rate: Moderate Water Needs: Moderate Tolerances: Salty soil or sea-spray, drought, poorly drained sites, alkaline soils (pH > 7.5) Attributes: Texas native, reliable fall color … Continued
Chaste Tree (Vitex)
Chinese Pistache
Native to China, Taiwan and the Philippines, pistachio or Chinese pistache is a small deciduous tree that typically grows to 30-35’ (less frequently to 60’) tall with an oval rounded crown. Foliage consists of compound, even-pinnate, dark green leaves (to … Continued
Chinkapin Oak
Common Name: Chinkapin Oak (Chinquapin Oak) Latin Name: Quercus muehlenbergii Tree Size: Large Leaf Type: Deciduous Growth Rate: Moderate Water Needs: Moderate Tolerances: Drought, alkaline soils (pH > 7.5) Attributes: Texas native, reliable fall color, seeds or fruit eaten by … Continued
Crape Myrtle
Common Name: Common Crapemyrtle Latin Name: Lagerstroemia indica Tree Size: Small Leaf Type: Deciduous Growth Rate: Moderate Water Needs: Dry Tolerances: Salty soil or sea-spray, drought, alkaline soils (pH > 7.5) Attributes: reliable fall color, showy or fragrant flower Features: … Continued
Desert Willow
Common Name: Desert-Willow Latin Name: Chilopsis linearis Tree Size: Small Leaf Type: Deciduous Growth Rate: Rapid Water Needs: Dry Tolerances: Drought, alkaline soils (pH > 7.5) Attributes: Texas native, showy or fragrant flower Features: Showy pink flowers through spring and … Continued
Italian Cypress
Italian cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) is a large columnar shaped tree that is widely used in Texas landscapes. Native to Europe and Asia, Italian cypress usually grows 30 to 40 feet high, but seldom exceeds 10 feet in width. Because of … Continued
Mexican White Oak
Common Name: Mexican White Oak (Monterrey Oak) Latin Name: Quercus polymorpha Tree Size: Medium Leaf Type: Deciduous Growth Rate: Rapid Water Needs: Moderate Tolerances: Drought, alkaline soils (pH > 7.5) Attributes: Texas native, seeds or fruit eaten by wildlife Features: … Continued
Nellie R Stevens Holly
A cross between an English Holly and a Chinese Holly, the Nellie R Stevens is a great choice for hedge screens or alone as an accent. The leaves are glossy with a dark green color. Nellies produce inconspicuous white flowers … Continued
Pine Loblolly
Common Name: Loblolly Pine Latin Name: Pinus taeda Tree Size: Large Leaf Type: Evergreen Growth Rate: Rapid Water Needs: Moderate Tolerances: Attributes: Texas native Features: Medium-length green needles and large, brown cones in the fall. Comments: Tolerates a wide range … Continued
River Birch
Common Name: River Birch Latin Name: Betula nigra Tree Size: Large Leaf Type: Deciduous Growth Rate: Rapid Water Needs: Moist Tolerances: Poorly drained sites Attributes: Texas native Features: Attractive pinkish peeling bark. Comments: Works well as multiple trunk specimen. Prefers … Continued
Savannah Holly
Savannah Holly is a beautifully shaped tree, with a narrow, open pyramidal to columnar form. A 35-foot-tall tree can be eight feet wide in 40 years, indicating a moderate growth rate. The spiny, dull, dark green leaves have wavy margins … Continued
Shumard Oak
Common Name: Shumard Oak Latin Name: Quercus shumardii Tree Size: Large Leaf Type: Deciduous Growth Rate: Rapid Water Needs: Moderate Tolerances: Drought, poorly drained sites, alkaline soils (pH > 7.5) Attributes: Texas native, reliable fall color, seeds or fruit eaten … Continued
Southern Magnolia
Common Name: Southern Magnolia Latin Name: Magnolia grandiflora Tree Size: Large Leaf Type: Evergreen Growth Rate: Moderate Water Needs: Moderate Tolerances: Partial to heavy shade Attributes: Texas native, showy or fragrant flower, attractive seeds or fruit, seeds or fruit eaten … Continued
Wax Myrtle
Common Name: Waxmyrtle (Southern Bayberry) Latin Name: Myrica cerifera Tree Size: Small Leaf Type: Evergreen Growth Rate: Rapid Water Needs: Moderate Tolerances: Partial to heavy shade, salty soil or sea-spray, drought, poorly drained sites, alkaline soils (pH > 7.5) Attributes: … Continued