Yellow flowers Height: 6-8′ Spread: 6-8′ Light: Sun Deciduous Seasonal Interest: Summer to fall Drought Tolerance: Low to medium Maintenance: Prune for shape only or to raise canopy if desired Dark green leaves; showy bloomer; susceptible to extremely cold weather
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 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.
Multi-trunk tree has pink flowers in the spring. Without pruning it forms a large multi-stemmed shrub. Makes a good understory tree. Mature Height: 12-20 ft. Mature Width: 12-20 ft. Leaf Type: Deciduous Growth Rate: Moderate Sunlight: Full or partial Soil Conditions: Tolerates dry, alkaline soils (pH > 7.5) Drought Tolerance: Good Cautions: Requires pruning to [...]
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