Texas Dwarf Palmetto

Published on May 19, 2010 by in Evergreen Trees, Palm, Shrubs

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White flowers Texas Native: Blackland Prairie & Edwards Plateau Height: 3-5′ Spread: 4-6′ Light: Sun/shade Evergreen Seasonal Interest: Spring Drought Tolerance: Medium Maintenance: Prune only to remove damaged fronds Tropical-looking but tough; tolerates poor drainage; drought tolerant after established; 1-6′ flower clusters

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Windmill Palm

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

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Dark green foliage Texas Native: n/a Height: 25′ Spread: 7-10′ Seasonal Interest: n/a Drought Tolerance: Very low Maintenance: Prune in summer removing only dead fronds; are heavy feeders Furry-trunked appearance with dark green fan-shaped leaves; hardiest of palms; painful spines!; often planted in clumps; avoid west sun; hardy to 5 degrees Fahrenheit

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Pindo Palm/Jelly Palm

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

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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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Texas Palmetto (Texas Sabal)

Published on May 4, 2010 by in Ornamental Trees, Palm

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Small white flowers Texas Native: Texas Height: 45′ Spread: 15′ Seasonal Interest: Spring Drought Tolerance: Low Maintenance: Prune in summer removing only dead fronds; heavy feeders Food for migratory bireds; tolerates moist, wet locations and occasional flooding

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