Xylosma

Published on May 19, 2010 by in Evergreen Ornamental Trees, Ornamental Trees

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xylosma

White flowers; red foliage (new growth) Texas Native: n/a Height: 12-20′ Spread: 8-15′ Seasonal Interest: Spring Drought Tolerance: Medium Maintenance: Can be trained as a tree or a hedge Large, loose and airy shrub; inconspicuous flowers; adaptable to most soils; heat tolerant; occasional scale or red spider mites; hardy to 10 degrees Fahrenheit, but may [...]

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Wax Myrtle

Published on May 14, 2010 by in Evergreen Ornamental Trees, Ornamental Trees

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waxmyrtle

Blue berries Texas Native: Blackland Prairie Height: 12-15′ Spread: 15′ Seasonal Interest: Winter Drought Tolerance: Medium Maintenance: Prune for shape only and/or to raise canopy Fast-growing screen; prefers deeper soils; foliage aromatic when crushed; dwarf variables available at 8-10′ height; great wildlife tree that provides food and year round cover

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sandankwa

White Texas Native: n/a Height: 6-8′ Spread: 6-8′ Seasonal Interest: Spring Drought Tolerance: Medium Maintenance: Prune for shape or to raise canopy right after bloom Requires deep soil and good drainage; fairly fast-growing

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sumac

White blooms; burgundy foliage Texas Native: Edwards Plateau Height: 8-10′ Spread: 6-8′ Seasonal Interest: Late summer; winter Drought Tolerance: Little Maintenance: Prune as needed to maintain natural form Glossy leaves turn burgundy in cool season; fuzzy, orange/red berries provide food for birds and other wildlife; needs good drainage

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pindopalm

Whitish flowers grey-green foliage Texas Native: n/a Height: 15-20′ Spread: 8-10′ Seasonal Interest: Late spring Drought Tolerance: Very little Maintenance: Prune in summer removing only dead fronds; may need iron supplement Feather-shaped foliage; inconspicuous flowers; freeze tolerant except for exceptionally cold winters; plant on southern exposure; slow-growing; avoid planting on limestone; do not plant near [...]

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txmountainlaurel

Purple flowers Texas Native: Edwards Plateau Height: 10-20′ Spread: 8-12′ Seasonal Interest: Spring Drought Tolerance: Very little Maintenance: Prune for shape only or to raise canopy Showy flowers with strong grape bubble gum fragrance; poisonous seeds; needs good drainage; occasional caterpillar problems; slow grower

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yauponholly

Red berries Texas Native: Blackland Prairie Height: 12-20′ Spread: 10-15′ Seasonal Interest: Winter Drought Tolerance: Low to medium Maintenance: Prune for shape only Small shade tolerant tree, females produce red berries in winter that attract birds; free of insects and diseases; poisonous

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nelliestevens

Red berries Texas Native: n/a Height: 8-10′ Spread: 5-6′ Seasonal Interest: Fall/winter Drought Tolerance: Low to medium Maintenance: Prune in mid-winter to shape or to raise canopy Avoid over-pruning; female plant produces red berries if not sheared; inconspicuous blooms in spring; susceptible to iron chlorosis and scale insects

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cherrylaurel

Dark green foliage Texas Native: Texas Height: 15-20′ Spread: 12-15′ Seasonal Interest: n/a Drought Tolerance: Medium Maintenance: Prune for shape only and/or to raise canopy Screening plant; wildlife food; does not like hot, dry locations; requires deep soil and good drainage or is susceptible to chlorosis; ‘Bright and Tight’ can be used as a large [...]

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