Texas Sage (Cenizo)

Published on May 25, 2010 by in Shrubs, Shrubs

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Lavender, purple, pink or white Texas Native: Texas Height: 4-5′ Spread: 4-5′ Light: Sun Evergreen Seasonal Interest: Spring to summer Drought Tolerance: Little Maintenance: Prune for a natural look; shaping not necessary; don’t shear! Gray leaves contrast with lavender flowers; green-leaved varieties also available; blooms off and on through the growing season; needs good drainage

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Upright Rosemary

Published on May 25, 2010 by in Shrubs, Shrubs

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Pale blue Height: 4′ Spread: 4-6′ Light: Sun Seasonal Interest: On and off all year Drought Tolerance: Medium Maintenance: Prune for natural look, or shape as desired; cut back by 1/2 in winter to prevent leggy look Culinary herb, upright shrub, trailing types also available; good drainage required; prone to disease problems in wet conditions; [...]

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Pineapple Guava

Published on May 19, 2010 by in Shrubs, Shrubs

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pineappleguava

Pink and red blooms Texas Native: n/a Height: 6-10′ Spread: 6-8′ Light: Sun Evergreen Seasonal Interest: Spring to early summer Drought Tolerance: Medium Maintenance: Prune for desired shape Likes well-drained soil; a little cold tender

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Oleander

Published on May 19, 2010 by in Shrubs, Shrubs

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oleander

Pinks, white, purple flowers Texas Native: n/a Height: 5-15′ Spread: 5-15′ Light: Sun Evergreen Seasonal Interest: Summer Drought Tolerance: Very little Maintenance: Pruning not needed; cut back undesired shoots Use carefully! may freeze; poisonous to wildlike, pets and people; susceptible to a bacterial blight; very deer resistant; can be used as an informal hedge

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Mock Orange

Published on May 19, 2010 by in Shrubs, Shrubs

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mockorange

White with yellow flowers Texas Native: n/a Height: 8-12′ Spread: 6-8′ Light: Sun/part shade Deciduous Seasonal Interest: Fall Drought Tolerance: Low to medium Maintenance: Prune non-flowering woody stems immediately after flowering Fragrant flowers; does not like poorly drained soil; medium-fast growth; fruit has no major landscape interest; disease and pest resistant

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White Mistflower

Published on May 19, 2010 by in Shrubs, Shrubs

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whitemistflower

White to pink flowers Texas Native: Edwards Plateau Height: 3-4′ Spread: 2-3′ Light: Sun/part shade Deciduous Seasonal Interest: Fall Drought Tolerance: Low Maintenance: Lightly prune for shape in winter Attracts hummingbirds, moths and butterflies; rounded shape; grows in any soil; fragrant bloom

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Globe Mallow

Published on May 19, 2010 by in Shrubs, Shrubs

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globemallow

Orange, pink, or purple flowers Texas Native: Texas Height: 2-5′ Spread: 2-5′ Light: Sun Deciduous Seasonal Interest: Summer to fall Drought Tolerance: Low Maintenance: Lightly prune for shape in winter Prefers good drainage and fertile soil; flowers attract bees and butterflies; seeds eaten by seed-eating birds and small mammals

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Primrose Jasmine

Published on May 19, 2010 by in Shrubs, Shrubs

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primrosejasmine

Yellow flowers Texas Native: n/a Height: 6-8′ Spread: 8-15′ Light: Sun/part shade Evergreen Seasonal Interest: Early spring to summer Drought Tolerance: Low Maintenance: Prune for a natural look, shaping not necessary; can be hedge Locate plant to accommodate large size; good for hanging over walls or cliffs; good for erosion control; very few blooms after [...]

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White Honeysuckle Bush

Published on May 19, 2010 by in Shrubs, Shrubs

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White blooms; red berries Texas Native: Blackland Prairie & Edwards Plateau Height: 3-6′ Spread: 4-5′ Light: Shade/part sun Deciduous Seasonal Interest: Spring bloom; fall fruit Drought Tolerance: Low Maintenance: Prune for shape after blooming Open and sprawling; fragrant in spring; flowers attract butterflies and bees; berries attract many birds

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Dwarf Yaupon Holly

Published on May 19, 2010 by in Shrubs, Shrubs

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Texas Native: Hybrid native Height: 2-4′ Spread: 2-4′ Light: Sun/shade Evergreen Seasonal Interest: n/a Drought Tolerance: Low Maintenance: Pruning not usually necessary Low, mounding shrub; maintains a formal shape

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