The wax myrtle tree is a fast growing screen plant with blue berries in winter and foliage that is aromatic when crushed. Attracts wildlife year-round. Mature Height: 12-15 ft. Mature Width: 15 ft. Leaf Type: Evergreen Growth Rate: Rapid Sunlight: Full or partial Soil Conditions: Prefers deeper soils. Drought Tolerance: Fair
The most popular privacy tree in the U.S., Leyland Cypress trees grow 3 to 4 feet per year and thicken to create a solid wall. Feathery foliage is soft to the touch. Easy to prune to your preferred size and shape. Mature Height: 60-70 ft.; 20-30 ft. when planted in rows Mature Width: 15-20 ft.; [...]
This small shade-tolerant tree produces red berries that attract birds. Insect- and disease-free. Choose female plants in the nursery for the berries. Mature Height: 12-20 ft. Mature Width: 10-15 ft. Leaf Type: Evergreen Growth Rate: Moderate Sunlight: Full or partial Soil Conditions: Partial to heavy shade, salty soil or sea-spray, drought, poorly drained sites, alkaline [...]
This striking Texas native provides winter interest with orange or red berries on gray branches. Attracts wildlife. Choose female plants in the nursery for the berries. Mature Height: 12-20 ft. Mature Width: 12 ft. Leaf Type: Deciduous Growth Rate: Slow Sunlight: Full or partial Soil Conditions: Toleratespoorly drained sites and alkaline soils (pH > 7.5) [...]
The American Smoketree is one of the best trees for fall color, with its spikes of purple to pink flowers and distinctive blue-green leaves that change into brilliant fall colors. Mature Height: 15-20 ft. Mature Width: 15-20 ft. Leaf Type: Deciduous Growth Rate: Slow Sunlight: Full or partial Soil Conditions: Partial to dry, alkaline soils [...]
This texas native blooms with 4-6″ pink flower clusters in the spring, follwed by black, bead-shaped fruit. Good nectar plant. Prune for shape or to raise canopy. Mature Height: 15-20 ft. Mature Width: 15-20 ft. Leaf Type: Deciduous Growth Rate: Moderate Sunlight: Full or partial Soil Conditions: Partial to heavy shade and dry, alkaline soils [...]
These popular landscape trees burst with profuse spikes of white, pink, or purple flowers through summer, and smooth, peeling bark. Many sizes and colors available, so be sure to ask about mature size before purchasing. “National Arboretum” cultivars are excellent choices. Dwarf varieties are available. Mature Height: 6-25 ft. Mature Width: 10-20 ft. Leaf Type: [...]
This extremely drought-tolerant Texas native sports showy 3″ trumpet-shaped white, pink, or burgundy flowers through spring and summer. Airy foliage casts a light shade for underplantings. Mature Height: 15-25 ft. Mature Width: 15-20 ft. Leaf Type: Deciduous Growth Rate: Rapid Sunlight: Full or partial Soil Conditions: Tolerates dry, alkaline soils (pH > 7.5) Drought Tolerance: [...]
This Texas native sports outstanding spring blooms with drooping clusters of purple flowers and velvety seed pods. Blooms have strong grape bubble gum fragrance. Excellent drought-tolerant specimen. Seeds are toxic. Mature Height: 10-20 ft. Mature Width: 10-12 ft. Leaf Type: Evergreen Growth Rate: Slow Sunlight: Full or partial Soil Conditions: Tolerates dry, alkaline soils (pH [...]
Great screening plant provides food for wildlife. Does not like hot, dry locations. Mature Height: 15-20 ft. Mature Width: 12-15 ft. Leaf Type: Evergreen Growth Rate: Moderate Sunlight: Full or partial Soil Conditions: Requires deep soil and good drainage. Drought Tolerance: Fair Cautions: Flowers attract bees and fruits can be messy; borers attack trunks.
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