RECOMMENDED LANDSCAPE PLANT MATERIALS Large Shrubs [ Index], [Ground Cover], [Vines], [Dwarf Shrubs], [Small Shrubs], [Medium Shrubs], [Large Shrubs], [Small Trees], [Medium Trees], [Large Trees]

Large Shrubs (9 Feet and Over) - Deciduous
Slide 35		Crepe Myrtle	Sun Powdery mildew can be a problem Many different varieties with mature heights from 2 to 20 feet Large varieties include Natchez (white), Watermelon Red (deep red) and Majestic Orchid (orchid purple) Drought tolerant when established
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Slide 37		Rusty Blackhaw Viburnum - Native	Sun to part sun White flowers in spring Orange/gold fall color can grow to 40' Blue-purple berries in fall New leaves are red
Slide 38		Possumhaw Holly - Native	Sun to shade Berries showy in winter when there are no leaves Only female plants have berries Outstanding native, well adapted throughout state Train as small tree 8 to 15 feet at mature height
Slide 39		Texas Buckeye - Native	Sun to little shade White flowers in spring Different genus and species than Mexican buckeye Usually about 12-15', but can be taller Large brown seeds in June
Large Shrubs (9 Feet and Over) - Evergreen
Slide 40		Eleagnus (Silverberry)	Sun to part sun Fragrant white flowers in fall Drought tolerant Large, spreading shrub Rust colored berries Should be used more
Slide 41		Fraser's Photinia or Redtip Photinia	Full sun best for most vivid color Do not use close to house 10 to 15 feet tall Overused in landscapes Plagued by leaf-spot fungus
Slide 42		Nellie R. Stevens Holly	Sun to shade Vigorous rounded growth Red berries in winter One of the most attractive of all hollies in Texas Will grow to 10-15' Good screening plant
Slide 43		Texas Madrone - Native	Sun, good drainage Can grows on limestone Difficult to find in nurseries because they do not propagate or transplant well Beautiful red-brown bark White flowers in spring Red berries in fall
Slide 44		Texas Mountain Laurel - Native	Sun, good drainage Purple spring flowers with grape scent Red seeds are poisonous Slow-growing May be injured or killed in some winters
Slide 45		Yaupon Holly - Native	Sun to shade Small spineless leaves Easily trained as hedge, shrub or small tree Varieties include Jewel or Pride of Houst Outstanding native, well adapted throughout state Multitudes of small bright red berries 8 to 15 feet at mature height Female plants have berries and are shorter
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[Index], [Ground Cover], [Vines], [Dwarf Shrubs], [Small Shrubs], [Medium Shrubs], [Large Shrubs], [Small Trees], [Medium Trees], [Large Trees]