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Agarita, Texas Botanical Name: Berberis (or Mahonia) trifoliolata Texas native evergreen shrub with a multitude of spines on the leaves. In the late winter to early spring, small yellow blooms appear and persist for weeks, then turn into red fruits in the summer attracting wildlife. Low maintenance and durable, reaching only seven feet high and wide.... [ More Info ]

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Althea, Aphrodite Botanical Name: Hibiscus syriacus 'Aphrodite' Deciduous shrub that can be trimmed into a small tree reaching ten feet tall and wide. Popular choice for the large flowers four inches in diameter that start in the spring and continue to appear till fall. Only several cultivars are available from Mortellaro's; single and double white, purple, or pink.... [ More Info ]

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Althea, Blushing Bride Botanical Name: Hibiscus syriacus 'Blushing Bride' Deciduous shrub that can be trimmed into a small tree reaching ten feet tall and wide. Popular choice for the large flowers four inches in diameter that start in the spring and continue to appear till fall. Only several cultivars are available from Mortellaro's; single and double white, purple, or pink.... [ More Info ]

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Althea, Collie Mullens Botanical Name: Hibiscus syriacus 'Collie Mullens' Deciduous shrub that can be trimmed into a small tree reaching ten feet tall and wide. Popular choice for the large flowers four inches in diameter that start in the spring and continue to appear till fall. Only several cultivars are available from Mortellaro's; single and double white, purple, or pink.... [ More Info ]

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Althea, Diana Botanical Name: Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana' Deciduous shrub that can be trimmed into a small tree reaching ten feet tall and wide. Popular choice for the large flowers four inches in diameter that start in the spring and continue to appear till fall. Only several cultivars are available from Mortellaro's; single and double white, purple, or pink.... [ More Info ]

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Althea, Helene Botanical Name: Hibiscus syriacus 'Helene' Deciduous shrub that can be trimmed into a small tree reaching ten feet tall and wide. Popular choice for the large flowers four inches in diameter that start in the spring and continue to appear till fall. Only several cultivars are available from Mortellaro's; single and double white, purple, or pink.... [ More Info ]

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Anacacho Orchid Tree Botanical Name: Bauhinia congesta The foliage of the Anacacho Orchid is very unique, bi-foliated and looks like the hoof prints of a deer. The Texas native grows only 15 feet tall and 10 feet wide with showy and slightly fragrant flowers in the early spring. Growth habit is open and thin in the shade, but denser if grown in the sun.... [ More Info ]

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Anacua Botanical Name: Ehretia anacua South Texas native semi-deciduous tree; evergreen south of San Antonio. It is also called the Sandpaper tree due to the rough texture of its leaves. Ideal for alkaline soils with good drainage, but can adapt to acidic soils. Desired for its showy and fragrant star shaped flowers that appear in mass in spring through summer. It develops attractive orange fruits thereafter. Attracts wildlife very well, making it ideal for any South Texas landscape. The tree itself often has several wide spreading trunks, growing into a natural gnarled shape.... [ More Info ]

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Bat Faced Cuphea Botanical Name: Cuphea llavea Small mounding perennial native to Mexico that attracts hummingbirds and butterflies easily. Produces a multitude of 1" red tubular flowers with purple throats open at the end with small patterns of a bat (hence the name) Member of Plants for Texas Program ... [ More Info ]

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Begonia Botanical Name: Begonia x semperflorens-cultorum Popular bedding plant that forms a bushy mound with foliage color ranging from green, green & white, red, and bronze. Flowers all season in red, pink, or white. Will not tolerate over-wet conditions.   Bronze and Red Leaf begonias are best in full sun, while the green leafed ones do best in shaded areas. 2010 Spring Cultivars Cocktail Gin Cocktail Vodka Cocktail Whiskey Nightlife Red Nightlife Rose Nightlife White Olympia Super Red  ... [ More Info ]

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Bougainvillea Botanical Name: Bougainvillea x 'Red Barbara Karst' Bougainvillea is one of the most captivating blooming vines used around Texas. Native to South America, these thorny woody vines grow up to 30 feet long in warm climates; semi-evergreens that drop their leaves in colder climates. Popular in hanging baskets or containers so that they can be protected in the colder regions as freezing temperatures can kill them. The flowers themselves are small and white, however they are surrounded by multiple bracts that are papery feeling to the touch available in variety of colors, from white, pink, peach, reds. Relatively pest-free plants, with best flowering occurring when roots are crowded, making them ideal for container planting. Watering less also induces more flowering, but don't starve it. Bougainvillea thrives on regular fertilization and tolerates short periods of droughts. ... [ More Info ]

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Boxwood, Japanese Botanical Name: Buxus microphylla 'Japonica' Popular evergreen shrub used extensively for its natural dense growth habit, attractive yellow-green foliage, and ability to be trimmed into a variety of shapes and forms for topiaries or hedges. Roots are naturally shallow and require good drainage; grows best if mulched moderately. Grows to an average of four feet tall and wide.... [ More Info ]

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Boxwood, Wintergem Botanical Name: Buxus microphylla 'Winter Gem' Popular evergreen shrub used extensively for its natural dense growth habit, attractive yellow-green foliage, and ability to be trimmed into a variety of shapes and forms for topiaries or hedges. Roots are naturally shallow and require good drainage; grows best if mulched moderately. Grows to an average of four feet tall and wide. The Winter Gem cultivar's leaves are darker green when the plant is mature.... [ More Info ]

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Bulbine Botanical Name: Bulbine frutescens South African native herbaceous perennial ideal for hot and dry Texas landscapes.  Displays racemes of orange-yellow flowers throughout the warm months and spreads easily through the rhizome offsets and seeds. Grows best in well-drained soils, pest and maintenance free. Member of Plants for Texas Program ... [ More Info ]

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Bush Daisy Botanical Name: Euryops pectinatus Evergreen shrub-forming perennial that grows up to six feet tall and four feet wide. Gray-green to green foliage is complimented by the yellow daisy-like flowers that persist until winter.... [ More Info ]

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Butterfly Vine Botanical Name: Stigmaphyllon ciliatum A vigorous evergreen vine native to the tropical regions of South America that has adapted well in the southern Texas landscape. The vine easily spreads up to 15 feet, however if the stems touch ground, they sprout roots, allowing them to spread even further. Climbs most surfaces with ease, but does best with trellises or fences. Intense yellow blooms that look like small orchids appear early in the summer and continue to appear till fall. Papery samara fruits form after flowering that resemble large butterfly wings, giving this vine its name. Mulch heavily in the winter as it is vulnerable to freezing temperatures and protects it through the heat of the summer. ... [ More Info ]

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Cherry Laurel, Compact Botanical Name: Prunus caroliniana 'Compacta' Small evergreen tree reaching ten feet tall and eight feet wide. Creamy white flowers in spring are followed by shiny black fruits that attract wildlife. Excellent small tree or large shrub for a small landscape.... [ More Info ]

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Columbine Botanical Name: Aquilegia hinckleyana 'Texas Gold' Fern-like perennial that forms a soft mound, with attractive flowers in spring and sporadically throughout summer. Bright yellow blooms appear on long branches that grow above the plant, with long spurs in the back. Prefers constant moisture, reseeds very easily and becomes unsightly with age – easily removed and make room for the newer plants that germinated. Subject to aphids, leafminers, and spider mites in dry climates, and will go dormant in hot dry summers before it normally does in winter.... [ More Info ]

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Copper Canyon Daisy Botanical Name: Tagetes lemmonii Bushy perennial that heavily covers itself with yellow daisy-like blooms in the spring and fall, and intermittently during the summer. Great tolerance to hot and dry areas. Grows up to six feet tall and four feet wide, but can get weedy-looking and will recover quickly from pruning in the warm seasons. Foliage has a bitter aroma. Member of Plants for Texas Program ... [ More Info ]

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Cotoneaster, Grayleaf Botanical Name: Cotoneaster glaucophyllus Evergreen shrub that reaches five feet in height and width. Has irregular growth habit but is easily pruned into a compacted uniformed shape; an ideal hedge.... [ More Info ]

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Crape Myrtle, Basham Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia indica 'Basham' Crape Myrtles are naturalized plants from China that are easily the most copious summer blooming trees and shrubs for Texas. Crape Myrtles bloom best in full sun and watered only when required, starting in the late spring and can persist till fall. Over watering will end the blooms early and produce an abundance of seeds that weigh down the branches. Trim in the winter before new growth appears, as blooms only appear on new growth. Larger, mature specimens have attractive bark that exfoliates. In the fall, Crape Myrtles naturally have nice fall color, ranging from red, orange and yellow leaves. The Basham cultivar is also knows as Basham's Party Pink and is a powdery mildew resistant hybrid with light pink blooms.... [ More Info ]

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Crape Myrtle, Catawba Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia indica 'Catawba' Crape Myrtles are naturalized plants from China that are easily the most copious summer blooming trees and shrubs for Texas. Crape Myrtles bloom best in full sun and watered only when required, starting in the late spring and can persist till fall. Over watering will end the blooms early and produce an abundance of seeds that weigh down the branches. Trim in the winter before new growth appears, as blooms only appear on new growth. Larger, mature specimens have attractive bark that exfoliates. In the fall, Crape Myrtles naturally have nice fall color, ranging from red, orange and yellow leaves. The Catawba is a powdery mildew resistant hybrid with deep rich purple blooms.... [ More Info ]

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Crape Myrtle, Dynamite Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia indica 'Dynamite' Crape Myrtles are naturalized plants from China that are easily the most copious summer blooming trees and shrubs for Texas. Crape Myrtles bloom best in full sun and watered only when required, starting in the late spring and can persist till fall. Over watering will end the blooms early and produce an abundance of seeds that weigh down the branches. Trim in the winter before new growth appears, as blooms only appear on new growth. Larger, mature specimens have attractive bark that exfoliates. In the fall, Crape Myrtles naturally have nice fall color, ranging from red, orange and yellow leaves. 'Dynamite' is an improved powdery mildew resistance cultivar with dark rich red blooms.... [ More Info ]

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Crape Myrtle, Natchez Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia indica 'Natchez' Crape Myrtles are naturalized plants from China that are easily the most copious summer blooming trees and shrubs for Texas. Crape Myrtles bloom best in full sun and watered only when required, starting in the late spring and can persist till fall. Over watering will end the blooms early and produce an abundance of seeds that weigh down the branches. Trim in the winter before new growth appears, as blooms only appear on new growth. Larger, mature specimens have attractive bark that exfoliates. In the fall, Crape Myrtles naturally have nice fall color, ranging from red, orange and yellow leaves. The Natchez cultivar has bleach white blooms and is powdery mildew resistant.... [ More Info ]

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Crape Myrtle, Pink Velour Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia indica 'Pink Velour' Crape Myrtles are naturalized plants from China that are easily the most copious summer blooming trees and shrubs for Texas. Crape Myrtles bloom best in full sun and watered only when required, starting in the late spring and can persist till fall. Over watering will end the blooms early and produce an abundance of seeds that weigh down the branches. Trim in the winter before new growth appears, as blooms only appear on new growth. Larger, mature specimens have attractive bark that exfoliates. In the fall, Crape Myrtles naturally have nice fall color, ranging from red, orange and yellow leaves. Pink Velour has burgundy-green leaves that get dark red-bronze in the fall, with pink blooms. Powdery Mildew resistant cultivar.... [ More Info ]

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Crape Myrtle, Purple Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia indica Naturalized plants from China that are easily the most copious summer blooming trees for Texas. Powdery Mildew is the most common disease; plant in a well ventilated and sunny area. Crape Myrtles bloom best in full sun and watered only when required, starting in the late spring and can persist till fall. Over watering will end the blooms early and produce an abundance of seeds that weigh down the branches. Trim in the winter before new growth appears, as blooms only appear on new growth. Larger, mature specimens have attractive bark that exfoliates. In the fall, Crape Myrtles naturally have nice fall color, ranging from red, orange and yellow leaves.... [ More Info ]

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Crape Myrtle, Red Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia indica Naturalized plants from China that are easily the most copious summer blooming trees for Texas. Powdery Mildew is the most common disease; plant in a well ventilated and sunny area. Crape Myrtles bloom best in full sun and watered only when required, starting in the late spring and can persist till fall. Over watering will end the blooms early and produce an abundance of seeds that weigh down the branches. Trim in the winter before new growth appears, as blooms only appear on new growth. Larger, mature specimens have attractive bark that exfoliates. In the fall, Crape Myrtles naturally have nice fall color, ranging from red, orange and yellow leaves.... [ More Info ]

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Crape Myrtle, Red Rocket Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia indica 'Red Rocket' Crape Myrtles are naturalized plants from China that are easily the most copious summer blooming trees and shrubs for Texas. Crape Myrtles bloom best in full sun and watered only when required, starting in the late spring and can persist till fall. Over watering will end the blooms early and produce an abundance of seeds that weigh down the branches. Trim in the winter before new growth appears, as blooms only appear on new growth. Larger, mature specimens have attractive bark that exfoliates. In the fall, Crape Myrtles naturally have nice fall color, ranging from red, orange and yellow leaves. The Basham cultivar is also knows as Basham's Party Pink and is a powdery mildew resistant hybrid with light pink blooms.'Red Rocket' is an improved powdery mildew resistance cultivar with rich red blooms.... [ More Info ]

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Crape Myrtle, Tuscarora Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia indica 'Tuscarora' Crape Myrtles are naturalized plants from China that are easily the most copious summer blooming trees and shrubs for Texas. Crape Myrtles bloom best in full sun and watered only when required, starting in the late spring and can persist till fall. Over watering will end the blooms early and produce an abundance of seeds that weigh down the branches. Trim in the winter before new growth appears, as blooms only appear on new growth. Larger, mature specimens have attractive bark that exfoliates. In the fall, Crape Myrtles naturally have nice fall color, ranging from red, orange and yellow leaves. The Basham cultivar is also knows as Basham's Party Pink and is a powdery mildew resistant hybrid with light pink blooms.'Tuscarora' is an improved powdery mildew resistance cultivar with light red blooms, often used in leu of Watermelon Red.... [ More Info ]

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Crape Myrtle, Weeping Red Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia indica 'cv.' Crape Myrtles are naturalized plants from China that are easily the most copious summer blooming trees and shrubs for Texas. Crape Myrtles bloom best in full sun and watered only when required, starting in the late spring and can persist till fall. Over watering will end the blooms early and produce an abundance of seeds that weigh down the branches. Trim in the winter before new growth appears, as blooms only appear on new growth. Larger, mature specimens have attractive bark that exfoliates. In the fall, Crape Myrtles naturally have nice fall color, ranging from red, orange and yellow leaves. 'Delta Blush' - Pink Blooms - pp#4186 'Cordon Bleu' - Purple BLooms - pp#4256 'Baton Rouge' - Red - pp#4183... [ More Info ]

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Crossvine Botanical Name: Bignonia capreolata 'Tangerine Beauty' A Texas native semi-evergreen vine that climbs fences, trellises, and trees easily with its small tendrils. It can reach lengths up to 40 feet, easily attracting hummingbirds and butterflies throughout the blooming season. 'Tangerine Beauty' is a cultivar reintroduced by J.C. Ralston of the University of North Carolina. The flowers are borne in clusters, each being pinkish-red with an orange-yellow throat. The bright green leaves turn an attractive red to purple hue in the winter after the first cold front. . Crossvine is somewhat drought and poor soil tolerant, exhibiting no pest issues. ... [ More Info ]

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Cypress, Italian Botanical Name: Cupressus sempervirens Evergreen conifer tree with distinct upright growth habit, growing straight up to 40 feet tall, but only seven to eight feet wide. Often planted in tight rows to form a screen or windbreak.... [ More Info ]

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Cypress, Montezuma Botanical Name: Taxodium mucronatum Deciduous tree substituted easily for Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum) for it's better mature form and ability to hold leaves through warm winters. Able to reach 90 feet tall and 30 feet wide, this tree can grow in swampy regions to dry landscapes.... [ More Info ]

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Daylily, Mixed Varieties Botanical Name: Hemerocallis x Various cultivars are available in colors ranging from pink, red, and yellow, however, only blooms heavily in the spring then sporadically throughout the summer and fall. The following have been available from Mortellaro's in the past : Fans Hals reaches average height of 24 inches and yellow-orange blooms are 6 inches in diamater. Little Tyke reaches an average 20 inches tall, and orange-red blooms are 4-5 inches wide. Little Wart grows up to 17 inches tall, and pink blooms are three inches wide. Route Sixy Six grows up to 24 inches tall with black-red bloom with yellow throat reaching 4 inches wide. Patio Parade is a new cultivar we're very pleased with; large yellow blooms are up to 6 inches wide and blooms appear throughout the summer. Little Grapette is purple. Ed Murry is Red Strawberry is Pink ... [ More Info ]

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Daylily, Stella De Oro Botanical Name: Hemerocallis X 'Stella De Oro' Perennial that blooms throughout the spring and summer. Excellent for borders or massings. Stella De Oro has yellow flowers that only last one day, but are quickly replaced. Grows up to 12 inches tall and wide and returns in the spring; best grown in full sun. Although capable to tolerant small periods of drought, regular watering will ensure regular blooming. ... [ More Info ]

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Elaeagnus or Silverbery Botanical Name: Elaeagnus pungens A tough and durable evergreen shrub with a very pungent and abrasive foliage utilized often for it's tolerance to adverse conditions instead of its aesthetics. Grows up to 15 feet tall and wide and will require maintenance to keep a pleasant form.... [ More Info ]

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Elm, Cedar Botanical Name: Ulmus crassifolia Texas native tree that requires very little maintenance and care. Deciduous, growing up to 70 feet tall and 40 feet wide, this Elm forms a natural rounded canopy and displays attractive slightly exfoliating bark. Easily distinguishable from other elms by small flowers in late fall and pubescent winged seeds half an inch long.... [ More Info ]

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Esperanza, Dwarf Botanical Name: Tecoma stans Dwarf cultivar of the popular blooming perennial shrub native to Texas and Mexico. Bright green leaves are complimented with the multitude of yellow trumpet shape flowers appearing on the new growth from spring to fall. Esperanza is a tough and hardy plant ideal for any Texas landscape. It appreciates well-drained soils despite the quality it's grown in. Pruning is not necessary till the first frost when the entire plant is killed back to the ground; good mulching will allow the roots to survive and return in the spring with vigor. In north Texas, it is treated as an annual. Member of the Plants for Texas program. ... [ More Info ]

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Eve's Necklace Botanical Name: Sophora affinis Texas native deciduous tree reaching only 15 feet in height and width. It earned it's name for the black seed pods that resemble a necklace appearing in the fall after the pinkish white blooms in the spring. Foliage is very light and airy, giving only filtered shade underneath the tree allowing under planting. Tolerates any soil as long as it has good drainage - otherwise very low maintenance.... [ More Info ]

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Fern, Foxtail Botanical Name: Asparagus sprengeri 'Meyerii' Semi-hardy herbaceous perennial with arching, feather stems that form a dense frond with a open 'fluffy' look that resembles a fox's tail. Ideal for containers to relocate in the winter to protect from freezing temperatures.  Small white flowers start to appear in the late spring and summer, followed by bright red berries with seeds instead of spores which disqualifies this plant as a true fern.  ... [ More Info ]

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Fern, Holly Botanical Name: Cyrtomium falcatum Evergreen fern that performs exceptionally well in acidic soils with good drainage and regular fertilization. Forms a rounded mound of glossy dark green leaves that unfurl and lay down slightly. The name comes from the holy-like leaves on the fronds. It tolerates sun better than other ferns, however the strong Texas heat combined with the sunlight will burn the foliage.  Grows back easily after a heavy trimming when the foliage becomes sunburned or frayed - use caution not to cut into the crown.  ... [ More Info ]

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Fern, River Botanical Name: Dryopteris normalis Fast growing Texas native fern that demands moist, well drained acidic soils throughout the spring and summer. Semi-evergreen in warmer areas, but dies back to the roots completely if temperatures drop below freezing. Leaves are a light green hue, very graceful and delicate. Spreads easily by underground runners.  Although it is drought tolerant, it dies back to the roots and will only return during wet conditions. Will outright die within twelve months if the conditions do not become favorable.    ... [ More Info ]

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Fern, Sprengeri Botanical Name: Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri' Open airy leaves and the light graceful form gave this plant it's name, however it is not a true fern as it self propagates by seeds and root stems. Small white flowers appear in the summer, followed by red berries that are enjoyed by birds. Turns an unsightly shade of yellow in the heat of full sun, however maintains a healthy dark green in shade.  ... [ More Info ]

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Fig Vine Botanical Name: Ficus pumila A vigorous growing vine native to East Asia that has found itself useful in the southern Texas landscapes. Two types of leaves exist for the Fig Vine; the young leaves are small, no larger than one inch and are borne on young stems that do nothing more than climb any surface they touch. This, coupled with the vigorous growth habit allow Fig Vine to cover walls, trees, and even buildings relatively quickly and completely. Once the vine finds it has nothing left to climb, adult stems will emerge with larger, thicker leaves, and will also bear non-edible fig fruits. Fig Vine is very tolerant of poor soil and heat. Harsh winters can kill the vine back; otherwise pruning it constantly to keep under control will be required. Be aware of the surfaces it will come into contact with, as it will damage wood fences and brick walls if forcefully removed. If you wish to remove Fig Vine with minimal damage, destroy the plant or stems at the base and allow the foliage to decompose naturally.  ... [ More Info ]

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Grass, Dwarf Hameln Botanical Name: Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' Small perennial ornamental grass with a mounded growth habit. Growing only three feet tall and two feet wide. Dwarf Hameln grass has green-white flower plumes in fall.... [ More Info ]

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Grass, Gulf Muhly Botanical Name: Muhlenbergia capillaris Dwarf ornamental grass with very attractive pink-red flowers in the fall. Excellent in massings. Will grow back after a freeze and return in the spring.... [ More Info ]

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Grass, Muhly Botanical Name: Muhlenbergia lindheimeri Perennial semi-dwarf grass reaching to four feet tall and wide. Silver-white plumes in the fall are a striking display before receeding in a cold winter just to return in spring.... [ More Info ]

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Grass, Pampas Dwarf Botanical Name: Cortaderia selloana 'Pumila' Dwarf cultivar of Pampas grass that reaches only five feet tall and wide. Large white flower plumes in the fall. Makes an excellent large barrier. Foliage is sharp, and can cut skin.... [ More Info ]

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Grass, Purple Fountain Botanical Name: Pennisetum setaceum 'Atrosanguineum' Clumping perennial grass with outstanding purple foliage throught the warm season, and pinkish-purple flowers in the fall. Will die in a freeze; often treated as an annual.... [ More Info ]

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Hawthorn, Clara Botanical Name: Raphiolepis indica 'Clara' Evergreen shrub with outstanding white blooms late spring to early summer, and naturally good form throughout the rest of the year. Deer absolutely love eating these plants, be sure to avoid planting them where they are a problem. Cold and non-ventilated areas promote leaf spot disease. Although Hawthorns grow in part shade, their blooms will not be as showy unless grown in full sun.... [ More Info ]

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Hawthorn, Dwarf Pink Botanical Name: Raphiolepis indica 'cv.' Evergreen shrub with outstanding pink blooms late spring to early summer, and naturally good form throughout the rest of the year. Deer absolutely love eating these plants, be sure to avoid planting them where they are a problem. Cold and non-ventilated areas promote leaf spot disease. Although Hawthorns grow in part shade, their blooms will not be as showy unless grown in full sun.... [ More Info ]

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Hawthorn, Majestic Beauty Botanical Name: Raphiolepis indica 'Majestic Beauty' Large evergreen shrub with outstanding pink blooms late spring to early summer, and naturally good form throughout the rest of the year. Irregular growth habit can be easily manipulated with regular pruning. Deer absolutely love eating these plants, be sure to avoid planting them where they are a problem. Cold and non-ventilated areas promote leaf spot disease. Although Hawthorns grow in part shade, their blooms will not be as showy unless grown in full sun.... [ More Info ]

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Hawthorn, Pink Lady Botanical Name: Raphiolepis indica 'Pink Lady' Evergreen shrub with outstanding pink blooms late spring to early summer, and naturally good form throughout the rest of the year. Deer absolutely love eating these plants, be sure to avoid planting them where they are a problem. Cold and non-ventilated areas promote leaf spot disease. Although Hawthorns grow in part shade, their blooms will not be as showy unless grown in full sun.... [ More Info ]

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Holly, Burford Dwarf Botanical Name: Ilex cornuta 'Burfordii Nana' A dwarf cultivar of Burford Holly that only reaches six feet tall and five feet wide, making it more popular for the common landscape.... [ More Info ]

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Holly, Dwarf Yaupon Botanical Name: Ilex vomitoria 'Nana' Perhaps the most common landscape shrub, Dwarf Yaupon is a slow growing evergreen shrub that reaches four feet tall and wide, but is often trimmed into tight round forms or hedges.... [ More Info ]

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Holly, Nellie R. Stevens Botanical Name: Ilex x 'Nellie R. Stevens' Growing 25 feet tall and 15 feet wide, Nellie Steven's holly is best trimmed into a small tree form. Female specimens will require a male nearby to set the attractive red fruits in the fall. Tough and durable.... [ More Info ]

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Holly, Possom Haw Yaupon Botanical Name: Ilex decidua 'Warren's Red' Deciduous holly appreciated most for the red berries visible on the leafless tree in the late fall and winter.... [ More Info ]

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Holly, Pride of Houston Yaupon Botanical Name: Ilex vomitoria 'Pride of Houston' A female-only cultivar of the Yaupon Holly, all will set fruit in the fall. Fruits are red and very showy. Yaupon is commonly used as a hedge or speciman in the landscape.... [ More Info ]

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Honeysuckle, Halls Botanical Name: Lonicera japonica 'Halliana' A vigorous semi-evergreen that is not only used as a vine or groundcover, but can be trimmed into a hedge. It should be segregated from other shrubs or small trees as it can rapidly cover them. Hall's Honesuckle grows up to 15 feet in length and bears fragrant yellow-white flowers throughout the warm seasons, attracting butterflies. It will grow in the shade, but will not flower. Tolerant of poor soils and drought, coupled with rapid growth habit make this honeysuckle an ideal choice for mass plantings on banks and slopes for controlling erosion. In the landscape, it tolerates heavy pruning (even mowing) in the fall to keep under control.... [ More Info ]

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Honeysuckle, Purple Botanical Name: Lonicera japonica 'Purpurea' A vigorous semi-evergreen that is used as a vine or groundcover. It should be segregated from other shrubs or small trees as it can rapidly cover them. 'Purpureae' grows up to 15 feet in length and bears fragrant purplish-red and white flowers throughout the warm seasons, attracting butterflies. It will grow in the shade, but will not flower. The leaves are a dark green to purple-green on top, with a purple hue underneath. Tolerant of poor soils and drought, coupled with rapid growth habit make this honeysuckle an ideal choice for mass plantings on banks and slopes for controlling erosion. In the landscape, it tolerates heavy pruning (even mowing) in the fall to keep under control.... [ More Info ]

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Impatiens Botanical Name: Impatiens wallerana One of the best annuals for the shade. Succulent green stems form a bushy mound without pruning. Wilts easily in the hot sun. Red, orange, pink, purle, or white flowers are 1-2" wide. Needs fertile, well-watered soil.   Spring-Summer 2010 Cultivars S.E. Lipstick S.E. XP Coral S.E. XP Deep Pink S.E. XP Red S.E. XP Salmon S.E. XP White ... [ More Info ]

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Iris, Bicolor Botanical Name: Moraea bicolor South Africa native clumping perennial with long, dark green strap leaves. Flower stems grow right above the leaves and produce yellow. Regular watering and fertilization encourage abundant flowers throughout the summer after the spring blooming period is past. Dies back in cold winters to a rhizome; between this and the roots African Iris spreads easily by itself. Appreciates pruning in the winter when the leaves lose their color or outright die back. ... [ More Info ]

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Iris, Butterfly Botanical Name: Moraea iridoides South Africa native clumping perennial with long, dark green strap leaves. Flower stems grow right above the leaves and produce white flowers that have a small purple and yellow center. Regular watering and fertilization encourage abundant flowers throughout the summer after the spring blooming period is past. Dies back in cold winters to a rhizome; between this and the roots African Iris spreads easily by itself. Appreciates pruning in the winter when the leaves lose their color or outright die back. ... [ More Info ]

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Japanese Blueberry Tree Botanical Name: Elaeocarpus decipiens Large evergreen shrub easily trimmed into a a tree form. Able to grow 60 feet tall and 30 feet wide, so be sure to provide plenty of growing room for this excellent screen choice. Somewhat showy blooms in summer, followed by black berries in the fall. Available in Pyrimidal form.... [ More Info ]

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Japanese Blueberry Tree - Tree Form Botanical Name: Elaeocarpus decipiens Large evergreen shrub easily trimmed into a a tree form. Able to grow 60 feet tall and 30 feet wide, so be sure to provide plenty of growing room for this excellent screen choice. Somewhat showy blooms in summer, followed by black berries in the fall. Available in Pyrimidal form.... [ More Info ]

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Jasmine, Asian Botanical Name: Trachelospermum asiaticum Contrary to the name, this is not a true Jasmine. Native to Asia, it has become widespread in the landscape as it is the most common choice when it comes to ground covers. Fast and vigorous growing, this evergreen tolerates heat and adverse conditions with no real pest issues. It will prefer and perform better in rich well-drained soils, but is drought tolerant once established. Spreads easily as the stems sprout roots when coming into contact with the ground, and often gets thick enough to prevent most weeds from growing. Although many other sources claim there are yellow and highly fragrant blooms, it's rare to see in Texas.... [ More Info ]

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Jasmine, Confederate Botanical Name: Trachelospermum jasminoides Popular evergreen vine, also known as Star Jasmine, for the five petaled white flowers that are extremely fragrant, appearing in the spring. Climbs easily if grown near a lattice or trellis, otherwise will become a clumping groundcover spreading up to 20 feet.... [ More Info ]

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Jasmine, Primrose Botanical Name: Jasminum mesnyi Semi-evergreen shrub that grows six feet tall and wide, forming a thick mound with attractive green color. Bright yellow flowers cover the entire shrub in the middle of spring.... [ More Info ]

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Lamb's Ear Botanical Name: Stachys byzantina A mat-forming perennial with grey-white pubescent leaves that reach up to five inches in length, forming a small round mound. Flower stalks reach up to 18 inches, with small purple-pink flowers that are half an inch wide. Grown best in the spring before humidity can adversly affect the foliage; best if planted in full sun and highly ventilated places. ... [ More Info ]

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Lantana, Gold Botanical Name: Lantana sp. Unlike the bush varieties, these only reach heights of twelve inches, but can spread up to three feet in width. Available in gold, purple, or white.... [ More Info ]

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Lantana, Purple Botanical Name: Lantana sp. Unlike the bush varieties, these only reach heights of twelve inches, but can spread up to three feet in width. Available in gold, purple, or white.... [ More Info ]

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Lantana, Radiation Botanical Name: Lantana sp. Texas native plant reaching heights of four feet, with several cultivars and colors to choose from. Highly durable perennial for any Texas landscape.... [ More Info ]

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Lantana, White Botanical Name: Lantana sp. Unlike the bush varieties, these only reach heights of twelve inches, but can spread up to three feet in width. Available in gold, purple, or white.... [ More Info ]

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Lemon, Improved Meyer's Botanical Name: Cirtrus x meyeri 'Improved Meyer' Fragrant white blooms in spring are followed by large ripe lemons in the late summer and fall. This evergreen cultivar reaches up to 12 feet high and eight feet wide, with slight freezing cold tolerance.... [ More Info ]

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Ligustrum, Japanese Botanical Name: Ligustrum lucidum Large evergreen shrub easily trimmed into a small tree form, quickly growing 25 feet high and 15 feet wide making an excellent choice for a barrier or screen. Fragrant white flowers in the spring compliment the dark green leaves, and attract wildlife in the fall with the dark blue berries. Tolerates poor and dry soil.... [ More Info ]

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Ligustrum, Varigated Privit Botanical Name: Ligustrum sinense 'Variegata' Quick growing semi-evergreen shrub that reaches five feet tall and four feet wide; responds well to regular trimming to keep a thick consistant form. Striking dull green foliage with white margins are a visual pleasure, making an excellent speciman or trimmed hedge.... [ More Info ]

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Ligustrum, Waxleaf Botanical Name: Ligustrum indicum Very popular modertly fast growing evergreen shrub used for topiaries, hedges, and screens. Grows up to ten feet tall and wide, with semi-fragrant flowers in the spring that easily attract bees. Gets its name from the dark green foliage that is covered in a light waxy resin.... [ More Info ]

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Lirope, Aztec Grass Botanical Name: Lirope gigantea 'Aztec' Clump forming plant with blue blooms in the summer, followed by black berries in the fall. Maturing at 30 inches tall and 24 inches wide, Aztec Grass is ideal for small hedges or contrasting borders. Leaves are green with white margins.... [ More Info ]

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Lirope, Big Blue Botanical Name: Lirope muscari 'Big Blue' Clump forming plant with blue blooms in the summer, followed by black berries in the fall. Growing only 12 inches tall and wide, Big Blue forms a small dense mass, with leaves that lay down in the cold winters.... [ More Info ]

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Lirope, Giant Botanical Name: Lirope gigantea Clump forming plants that have blue blooms in the summer, with black berries in the fall. Ideal small hedge or border plant, reaching only 30 inches tall and 24 inches wide.... [ More Info ]

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Loquat, Japanese Plum Botanical Name: Eriobotrya japonica Evergreen tree with a natural dense forming growth habit, making an ideal choice for a privacy screen. Yellow-white blooms in the fall and winter are followed by sweet edible plums in the spring, attracting birds and wildlife.... [ More Info ]

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Mahonia, Leather Leaf Botanical Name: Mahonia japonica 'Bealei' Mahonia is also known as the Oregon Grape Holly due to the resemblance of the leaves and the purple fruits in the summer. It's a shade loving evergreen shrub that grows a total of eight feet high and four feet wide. Fragrant yellow blooms in the spring, even in full shade. Although slow growing, Mahonia spreads easily with its underground roots.... [ More Info ]

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Mexican Buckeye Botanical Name: Ungnadia speciosa Deciduous multi-trunked tree with an irregular growth habit. Texas native, demanding very little, but quick growing with regular watering. Grows 25 feet high and wide, putting out pink flowers in the early spring before foliage appears.... [ More Info ]

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Mexican Heather Botanical Name: Cuphea hyssopifolia 'Allyson' Quick growing Mexican native perennial that reaches only twelve inches tall and wide returning in the spring if mulched heavily. Small attractive purple flowers appear in the early summer that stay till winter. Attracts bees and butterflies easily. ... [ More Info ]

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Mexican Oregano Botanical Name: Poliomintha longiflora Semi-evergreen perennial with purple tubular flowers from early summer to fall. Peforms well in hot and dry Texas summers, blooming more profusely with regular pruning and if grown in full sun. Foliage can be used in cooking - a bit more kick than regular Oregano. No serious pest and disease issues, best grown in well draining soils and full sun. ... [ More Info ]

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Monkey Grass Botanical Name: Ophiopogon japonicus Popular evergreen clumping grass with foliage that only reaches twelve inches in length. Monkey Grass spreads by the roots, becoming an ideal groundcover for shady areas. Dwarf cultivar, 'Nana' reaches only 3 inches and spreads slowly.... [ More Info ]

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Monkey Grass, Dwarf Botanical Name: Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nana' Popular evergreen clumping grass with foliage that only reaches twelve inches in length. Monkey Grass spreads by the roots, becoming an ideal ground cover for shady areas. Dwarf cultivar, 'Nana' reaches only 3 inches and spreads slowly.... [ More Info ]

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Moss Rose Botanical Name: Portulaca grandiflora Great annual for hot and dry sits. Blooms early summer to frost, and only when it's a full sunny day. Trailing stems are covered with plump waxy round leaves, flowers are doubled and 1" wide, almost like small roses. Colors range from yellow, orange, red, pink, or white. Tolerates infertile soil and long dry spells. 2008 Fall Cultivars: Margarita Mix... [ More Info ]

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Mountain Laurel Botanical Name: Sophora secundiflora Popular Texas native tree known for its extremely fragrant blue-purple flowers in the spring. Specimans normally grow to 30 feet tall and 20 feet wide; evergreen & responds very well to regular care. Roots are very shallow, and will require adequate drainage. The orange-red seeds have a very hard shell covering a very poisonous seed.... [ More Info ]

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Nandina, Compact Botanical Name: Nandina domestica 'Compacta' This cultivar matures at four feet tall and two feet wide, slowly spreading out with small suckers from the base of the plant. Bright green foliage thoughout the summer is followed by crimson red foliage in the fall and winter.... [ More Info ]

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Nandina, Domestic Botanical Name: Nandina domestica Common landscape shrub from China and Japan with many different cultivars. The Domestic Nandina is also known as Heavenly Bamboo, but is not truly a Bamboo. It is a narrow shrub that gets taller than it gets wide despite the many segmented stems. Tolerant to heat and full sun make it ideal for any Texas landscape. Leaves are compound, with leaflets up to two inches. Bright green foliage in the spring and summer turns crimson red in the fall. White flowers appear in early summer, followed by long-lasting red berries in the fall and winter.... [ More Info ]

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Nandina, Gulfstream Botanical Name: Nandina domestica 'Gulfstream' Gulfstream is always in short supply due to its popularity and the patent which does not allow propogation. The growth habit is tight and uniform, reaching only four feet tall and wide.... [ More Info ]

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Nandina, Harbor Dwarf Botanical Name: Nandina domestica 'Harbor Dwarf' Ideal hardy ground cover nandina, reaching only two feet tall but spreads endlessly by small suckers on branches. Tolerant of heat and full sun with no pest or disease issues. Bright green foliage in the summer will turn crimson red in the fall.... [ More Info ]

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Nandina, Nana Botanical Name: Nandina domestica 'Nana Atropurpurea' Dwarf cultivar forms a small two foot ball, with yellow-green foliage in the spring and summer with crimson red foliage in the fall and winter.... [ More Info ]

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Oak, Burr Botanical Name: Quercus macrocarpa Deciduous white oak tree that can get 60 foot tall and 40 foot wide. Has some of the largest leaves of the oaks (4-10 inches long), making is a good shade tree. Also has the largest acorn, which doesn't make it a good choice in parking lots or driveways (2" diameter is common). Tolerates poor soils and soil compaction.... [ More Info ]

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Oak, Lacey Botanical Name: Quercus laceyi Texas Superstar small to medium tree known by multiple names. Scientifically known as Quercus laceyi or Quercus glaucoides. Common names include Blue Oak, Canyon Oak, Encino Oak, Mountain Oak, Smoky Oak or Rock Oak. Native to central and south Texas. Tough and durable oak with handsome blue-green foliage with brown to yellow fall color. Irregular round crown forms above the plate-like gray bark. Not tolerable of poorly drained soils, but otherwise grows moderately in adverse conditions. Maturing at 35 feet high and wide, Lacey Oak is ideal for residential landscapes with limited room.... [ More Info ]

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Oak, Live Botanical Name: Quercus virginiana Large oak, ranging 40-80 foot wide, depending on how much space they get. An evergreen red oak tree that provides great shade for any lawn. The only problems is the rate that seedlings keep growing up from the ground each year. Even though it's evergreen, it does shed its leaves in the spring as it puts on new ones. Catkins (spent flowers) can be problems if one is placed over a pool or spa.... [ More Info ]

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Oak, Mexican Botanical Name: Quercus polymorpha Large evergreen white oaks that have wonderful forms and leaves. Although an evergreen, it drops half the leaves in the spring when putting out new foliage. Can get up to 50-60 feet. Rising fast in popularity due to it's graceful form.... [ More Info ]

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Oak, Red Botanical Name: Quercus shumardii Deciduous red oak that grows up to 50 feet. Leaves turn a beautiful red in the fall. Great shade and lawn tree.... [ More Info ]

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Oleander, Dwarf Botanical Name: Nerium oleander 'cv.' Fast growing medium sized evergreen shrubs reaching 4 feet in height and width with red, pink, or white blooms in the spring and early summer. An ideal choice for a quick hedge or barrier, however will be damaged by freezing temperatures. Mature plants send several stalks from the base, it will appreciate pruning to keep uniformed shape. Their cold tolerance is lower than regular oleander.... [ More Info ]

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Oleander, Pink Botanical Name: Nerium oleander Fast growing large evergreen shrub reaching 20 feet in height and width with red, pink, or white blooms in the spring and early summer. An ideal choice for a quick hedge or barrier, however will be damaged by freezing temperatures. Mature plants send several stalks from the base, it will appreciate pruning to keep uniformed shape.... [ More Info ]

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Oleander, Red Botanical Name: Nerium oleander Fast growing large evergreen shrub reaching 20 feet in height and width with red, pink, or white blooms in the spring and early summer. An ideal choice for a quick hedge or barrier, however will be damaged by freezing temperatures. Mature plants send several stalks from the base, it will appreciate pruning to keep uniformed shape.... [ More Info ]

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Oleander, White Botanical Name: Nerium oleander Fast growing large evergreen shrub reaching 20 feet in height and width with red, pink, or white blooms in the spring and early summer. An ideal choice for a quick hedge or barrier, however will be damaged by freezing temperatures. Mature plants send several stalks from the base, it will appreciate pruning to keep uniformed shape.... [ More Info ]

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Olive, European Botanical Name: Olea europaea A very slow growing ornamental tree with handsome foliage and bark. Evergreen, and growing to heights of 40 feet with a comparable spread. The Olive tree tolerates hot and dry environments very well, growing in any soil type as long as it's well drained. White flowers in spring followed by olive fruits.... [ More Info ]

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Olive, Mexican Botanical Name: Cordia boissieri A native to northern Mexico and southern Texas, the Mexican Olive (also known as Anacahuita) is evergreen in its native area, but deciduous in northern Texas. White flowers appear in the late spring and early summer on branch growth, measuring up to 2 1/2 inches across. Drought tolerant once established, and relatively few pest problems make it an ideal landscape choice for southern Texas landscapes. The fleshy olive fruits are nonedible, but do attract birds.... [ More Info ]

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Palm, Mediterrarean Fan Botanical Name: Chamaerops humilis Also called the European Fan Palm; Slow growing clump forming palm, growing up to 20 feet tall and eight feet wide. Self-propogates with small pups that emerge around the main trunk, sometimes crowding the main palm. The large thorns on the palm stalks make pruning an adventure.... [ More Info ]

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Palm, Pindo Botanical Name: Butia capitata Slow growing evergreen palm reaching 15 feet high and eight feet wide. An excellent specimen or container plant with pink-purple flowers, and fruits that can be used to make jelly.... [ More Info ]

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Palm, Sago Botanical Name: Cycas revouta Extremely slow growing, evergreen palm that grows well in sun or shade. Normal landscape height is six to seven feet tall and wide, however very old specimens can grow taller. Pups sprout around the main plant which can easily be dug up and removed to keep up aesthetics. Susceptible to freezing damage in colder climates. Dioecous plants that post no trouble in identification when in bloom (Male pictured)... [ More Info ]

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Palm, Washintonia Botanical Name: Washingtonia robusta High growing palm reaching up to 100 feet, with a large trunk at the base sliming down as growing upward; older leaves die and lay down on trunk.... [ More Info ]

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Palm, Windmill Botanical Name: Trachycarpus fortunei The windmills' leaves look like the Med. Fans, but they do not have thorns. An upright growing palm that does not send out suckers; it just grows straight up. Our normal stock inlcludes palms up to 10 foot in trunk height. The most cold hardy of the palms we sell. If you cut off the top, then the palm will die -- it does not sprout from the trunk.... [ More Info ]

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Pear, Bradford Botanical Name: Pyrus calleryana 'Bradford' Deciduous ornamental tree appreciated most for its abundant white flowers in the early spring that last only a couple weeks. Very upright and oval growth habit, reaching 30 feet tall and 25 feet wide. Leaves turn Shades of Red, Orange, and Yellow in Fall.... [ More Info ]

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Pentas, Pink Botanical Name: Pentas lanceolata 'Graffiti Rose' Pentas, originally from Africa, have been a popular summer bloomer in Texas for many years. They do require regular watering, and are not the best choice for xeriscaping. Ideal for flowerbeds with good drainage and container planting. The shiny and deeply veined foliage is a beautiful backdrop for the constant display of star shaped tubular flowers appearing in clusters from late spring to fall. Available in many colors, Graffiti Rose is a cultivar with Pink flowers. No matter the color, pentas easily attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Pentas are often treated as an annual in central to north Texas, however can be perennial in southern Texas.... [ More Info ]

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Pentas, Red Botanical Name: Pentas lanceolata 'Graffiti Bright Red' Pentas, originally from Africa, have been a popular summer bloomer in Texas for many years. They do require regular watering, and are not the best choice for xeriscaping. Ideal for flowerbeds with good drainage and container planting. The shiny and deeply veined foliage is a beautiful backdrop for the constant display of star shaped tubular flowers appearing in clusters from late spring to fall. Available in many colors, Graffiti Bright Red is a cultivar with red flowers. No matter the color, pentas easily attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Pentas are often treated as an annual in central to north Texas, however can be perennial in southern Texas.... [ More Info ]

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Pentas, Violet Botanical Name: Pentas lanceolata 'Graffiti Violet' Pentas, originally from Africa, have been a popular summer bloomer in Texas for many years. They do require regular watering, and are not the best choice for xeriscaping. Ideal for flowerbeds with good drainage and container planting. The shiny and deeply veined foliage is a beautiful backdrop for the constant display of star shaped tubular flowers appearing in clusters from late spring to fall. Available in many colors, Graffiti Violet is a cultivar with violet flowers. No matter the color, pentas easily attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Pentas are often treated as an annual in central to north Texas, however can be perennial in southern Texas.... [ More Info ]

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Pentas, White Botanical Name: Pentas lanceolata 'Graffiti White' Pentas, originally from Africa, have been a popular summer bloomer in Texas for many years. They do require regular watering, and are not the best choice for xeriscaping. Ideal for flowerbeds with good drainage and container planting. The shiny and deeply veined foliage is a beautiful backdrop for the constant display of star shaped tubular flowers appearing in clusters from late spring to fall. Available in many colors, Graffiti White is a cultivar with white flowers. No matter the color, pentas easily attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Pentas are often treated as an annual in central to north Texas, however can be perennial in southern Texas.... [ More Info ]

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Persimmon, Texas Botanical Name: Diospyros texana Texas native semi-evergreen tree reaching only 15 feet tall and wide. Attractive peeling bark on mature trees, however females drop messy staining fruits in the fall - avoid planting near sidewalks and driveways.... [ More Info ]

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Philodendron, Split Leaf Botanical Name: Philodendron selloum Evergreen tropical shrub that can be damaged by freezing temperatures but will easily grow back if mulched well. Fast growing, but gets irregular with age. Grows well in undrained soils, reaching eight feet tall and wide.... [ More Info ]

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Photinia Botanical Name: Photinia x fraseri Red Tip Photinia is a popular, fast growing, evergreen shrub commonly used as a screen or large hedge, reaching 15 feet tall and wide. Fraseri has some tolerance to leaf spot and mildew. Large white blooms in the spring are not appreciated as well as the rich red new foliage.... [ More Info ]

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Pistache, Chinese Botanical Name: Pistacia chinensis Deciduous shade tree with outstanding red and orange fall color. Long lived and very durable, the Chinese Pistachio grows heights of 50 feet tall and 40 feet wide, but does not produce any edible nuts, nor does it tolerate poorly drained areas.... [ More Info ]

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Pittosporum, Dwarf Botanical Name: Pittosporum tobira 'Wheelers Dwarf' Dwarf version of the Pittosporum forming a three foot tall and wide mound. Makes an excellent small border, however, grows slowly and is more susceptible to freezing temperatures. Very brittle foliage, so keep away from any areas where it may be stepped on.... [ More Info ]

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Pittosporum, Green Botanical Name: Pittosporum tobira Evergreen shrub reaching ten feet tall and wide. Dark green oval leaves form a natural dense broad mound, making an idea large shrub that can be trimmed into an irregular small tree. Slightly fragrant yellow flowers in the spring are followed by small green seed pods.... [ More Info ]

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Pittosporum, Variegated Botanical Name: Pittosporum tobira 'Variegata' Variegated pittosporum has the same growth habit and mature size as green pittosporum, however, the foliage is much lighter green with a white outline. Makes an excellent specimen or accent plant due to its color; it is also an excellent large hedge or screen.... [ More Info ]

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Plum, Mexican Botanical Name: Prunus mexicana A Texas native, medium sized tree with pinkish-white flowers in the spring, and foliage that droops to give the impression that the plant is underwatered. Fruits in the fall can become a messy nuisance. Grows 15 feet high and 10 feet wide.... [ More Info ]

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Plumbago Botanical Name: Plumbago auriculata Perennial best known for its large clusters of blue flowers spring to fall. Easily spreads up to five feet wide while reaching three feet tall.... [ More Info ]

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Pride of Barbados Botanical Name: Caesalpinia pulcherrima Also known as the Mexican Bird of Paradise, this fast growing evergreen bush grows up to ten feet tall and wide. Although damaged by cold weather, will regrow in the spring from the roots. Outstanding cluster of red-orange blooms appear at the ends of the branches throught the summer.... [ More Info ]

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Purple Cone Flower Botanical Name: Echinacea purpurea 'Bravado' Herbaceous perennial that grows up to four feet tall and two feet wide with outstanding large purplish-pink flowers throughout the summer. Low maintenance. Attracts wildlife. In 2009, we should have cultivar "Big Sky after Midnight", which is a dark magenta color.... [ More Info ]

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Rattlebox Botanical Name: Sesbania punicea Small deciduous tree native to Southern America. It only reaches eight feet tall and five feet wide. Abundant orange-red flowers appear in the spring and summer, and turn into four-winged seed pods that rattle when shaken.... [ More Info ]

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Redbud, Forest Pansy Botanical Name: Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' Deciduous shade tree with outstanding pink flowers in the spring before the purple foliage. Leaves are uniquely heart-shaped, and will turn dull green when summer temperatures reach the 90's. Can tolerate drought, heat, and poor soils but will thrive with basic fertilization and regular watering.... [ More Info ]

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Redbud, Mexican Botanical Name: Cercis reniformis 'Mexican' Deciduous shade tree with terrific pink flowers in the spring before the foliage. Leaves are uniquely heart-shaped and wavey. Can tolerate drought, heat, and poor soils but will thrive with basic fertilization and regular watering.... [ More Info ]

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Redbud, Oklahoma Botanical Name: Cercis reniformis 'Oklahoma' Deciduous shade tree with terrific red-purple flowers in the spring before the foliage. Leaves are uniquely heart-shaped. Can tolerate drought, heat, and poor soils but will thrive with basic fertilization and regular watering.... [ More Info ]

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Rose, Belinda's Dream Botanical Name: Rosa chinensis 'Belinda's Dream' A Texas Superstar - has passed the rigorous five-year trial evaluation and is super-performing plant for Texas. Very healthy and easy to grow. During a wet spring, can partially defoliate due to black spot, but comes back with little or no spraying.... [ More Info ]

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Rose, Double Knock Out Botanical Name: Rosa chinensis 'Knock Out Double' Designed by Horticultural Experts at Texas A&M University, it has been labeled as a disease free landscape shrub. It received the Texas Superstar designation in 2004. In 2000, three roses won the AARS award for outstanding garden performance -- this was one of them. Bright cherry-red flowers start in the Spring and persist till winter. This cultivar has double red flowers.... [ More Info ]

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Rose, Knock Out Botanical Name: Rosa chinensis 'Knock Out' Designed by Horticultural Experts at Texas A&M University, it has been labeled as a disease free landscape shrub. It received the Texas Superstar designation in 2004. In 2000, three roses won the AARS award for outstanding garden performance -- this was one of them. Bright cherry-red flowers start in the Spring and persist till winter.... [ More Info ]

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Rose, Mutabilis Botanical Name: Rosa chinensis 'Mutabilis' Mutablis Rose earned "EarthKind Rose of the Year" by Texas Cooperative Extension's Earth Kind team in 2005. Single flowers appear throughout spring to fall, starting at yellow, changing to pink, then to red. It is very common to have all three colors at once on an established plant. Mutablis is a multi-branching shrub with very little disease problems, an ideal choice for any landscape that can accommodate full sun and enough room to grow.... [ More Info ]

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Rose, Nacogdoches or Grandma's Yellow Botanical Name: Rosa chinensis 'Nacodgoches or Grandma's Yellow' "Grandma's Yellow" Rose is the 2009 "Yellow Rose of Texas", a new Texas Superstar with a gorgeous yellow blooms. Matures at five feet high and three feet wide.... [ More Info ]

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Rosemary Botanical Name: Rosmarinus officinalis Evergreen shrub that thrives in the summer heat. It tolerates poor dry rocky soils. Moderatly fast growing, Rosemary has highly fragrant foliage and is edible; grows four feet tall and wide with blue flowers in the spring and summer. Rosemaries require adequate drainage, as they are prone to dieback and death if overwatered.... [ More Info ]

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Rosemary, Weeping Botanical Name: Rosmarinus officinalis 'Prostrata' Evergreen trailing shrub that reaches six feet wide, but only two feet high, giving a cascade appearence when grown flowerbed edges -- easily utlized as a groundcover. Light blue flowers appear throughout the summer if given some care; fragrant foliage is edible.... [ More Info ]

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Ruellia, Katie Mexican Petunia Botanical Name: Ruellia x brittoniana 'Katie' Dwarf cultivar of Ruellia that grows very quickly, spreading quickly through reseeding. Delicate looking trumpet flowers are a blue-purple hue, and at the top of the plant borne in clusters up to three. They start to appear in late spring, and continue till fall. Highly drought and heat tolerant, and can become invasive if used in small areas.   ... [ More Info ]

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Salvia, Greggii Coral Botanical Name: Salvia greggii Popular summer blooming perennial available in shades of red, white, pink, coral, and raspberry. Grows three feet tall and wide.... [ More Info ]

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Salvia, Greggii Pink Botanical Name: Salvia greggii Popular summer blooming perennial available in shades of red, white, pink, coral, and raspberry. Grows three feet tall and wide.... [ More Info ]

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Salvia, Greggii Raspberry Botanical Name: Salvia greggii Popular summer blooming perennial available in shades of red, white, pink, coral, and raspberry. Grows three feet tall and wide.... [ More Info ]

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Salvia, Greggii Red Botanical Name: Salvia greggii Popular summer blooming perennial available in shades of red, white, pink, coral, and raspberry. Grows three feet tall and wide.... [ More Info ]

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Salvia, Greggii White Botanical Name: Salvia greggii Popular summer blooming perennial available in shades of red, white, pink, coral, and raspberry. Grows three feet tall and wide.... [ More Info ]

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Salvia, Mealy Blue Sage Botanical Name: Salvia farinacea 'Evolution' Summer blooming perennial that grows three feet tall and two feet wide. Light and dark blue cultivars available.... [ More Info ]

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Salvia, Mexican Bush Sage Botanical Name: Salvia leucantha Tough, low maintenance perennial with stunning purple & white blooms throughout the summer months. Grows four feet tall and wide.... [ More Info ]

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Senisa, Compact Botanical Name: Leucophyllum frutescens 'Compacta' Texas native evergreen shrub that keeps it's compact shape, but will require some trimming to maintain uniformity. Purple blooms appear in the warm months after a good rain. The foliage is silver and slightly pubescent and very striking against the blooms. Matures at four feet tall and wide. Very tough and durable, however, adequate drainage is mandatory. Shallow roots will benefit from mulching.... [ More Info ]

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Senisa, Greencloud Botanical Name: Leucophyllum frutescens 'Greencloud' This cultivar has the same growth requirements as Compact Senisa, however, it matures at heights of seven feet tall and wide. The foliage is green and pubescent, with the same purple blooms after a good rain. Will die with overly moist soil; adquate drainage is mandatory.... [ More Info ]

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Skullcap Botanical Name: Scutellaria suffrutescens Semi-deciduous perennial that blooms spring to fall, establishing a small twelve inch tall and two foot wide ball. Good drainage is a must.... [ More Info ]

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Southern Wax Myrtle Botanical Name: Myrica cerifera Fast growing evergreen shrub easily trimmed into a small tree; otherwise grows unrestrained to 20 feet tall and wide. Foliage has remarkable deer tolerance.... [ More Info ]

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Sumac, Evergreen Botanical Name: Rhus Virens Evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 15 feet tall and wide. After the first spring or summer rain, blooms heavily white clusters, followed by red berries in the fall. Slow growing but pest free.... [ More Info ]

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Sweet Olive Botanical Name: Osmanthus fragrans Relatively pest-free, long lived, evergreen Sweet Olive is an an ideal plant used as a hedge or screen. Reaching 25 feet high and 15 feet wide, with fragrant white flowers in the late fall through winter. Enjoys fertile, well drained soil but can tolerate adverse conditions.... [ More Info ]

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Sycamore, Mexican Botanical Name: Platanus occidentalis 'Mexicana' Fast growing deciduous native tree with distinctive white exfoliating bark and large toothed leaves. The Mexican cultivar has better disease resistance than the regular Sycamore and grows up to 80 feet tall and 50 feet wide. One of the quickest establishing shade trees for any landscape.... [ More Info ]

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Tangerine Botanical Name: Citrus reticulata The Tangerine also goes by the common names of Satsuma and Mandarin. Often thorny and growing up to twenty feet tall, this evergreen tree has white flowers in spring and fruits in the summer and fall.... [ More Info ]

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Turk's Cap Botanical Name: Malvaviscus arboreus var. Drummondii Shade tolerant perennial with an upright growth habit. Fushia-pink flowers appear summer to fall. Reaches four feet in height and two feet width.... [ More Info ]

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Verbena, Purple Botanical Name: Verbena x hybrida Tough, low maintenance perennial with flower colors ranging from red, pink, and burgandy. Very tough plant for the summer, reaching three feet in height.... [ More Info ]

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Verbena, Red Botanical Name: Verbena x hybrida Tough, low maintenance perennial with flower colors ranging from red, pink, and burgandy. Very tough plant for the summer, reaching three feet in height.... [ More Info ]

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Viburnum, Chindo or Awabuki Botanical Name: Viburnum awabuki 'Chindo' Large and fast growing viburnum that reaches twelve feet tall and nine feet wide, great screen for a large area. The white flowers in the spring are followed by red fruits in the fall.... [ More Info ]

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Viburnum, Suspensum (Sandankwa) Botanical Name: Viburnum suspensum Popular shrub that forms a dense round shrub, easily trimmed into a hedge or screen, reaching up to ten feet tall and wide. Small white flowers are not extremelly showy in the spring.... [ More Info ]

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Viburnum, Sweet Botanical Name: Viburnum odoratissimum Medium to fast growing evergreen shrub that makes an ideal barrier or small ornamental tree, reaching 20 feet tall and wide.... [ More Info ]

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Vinca Major Botanical Name: Vinca major Evergreen vine that spreads up to five feet in width, and grows slightly over 12 inches in height. Light blue flowers appear on new growth throughout the spring and summer.... [ More Info ]

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Vinca Periwinkle Botanical Name: Catharanthus roseus Quick growing annual with glossy green foliage and handsome flowers that can be white, pink, red, or purple. Does very well in hot and dry climates. Effective when planted in massings or borders. Cultivars for Spring 2009: First Kiss Blueberry Pacifica Cherry Halo Pacifica Dark Red Pacifica Deep Orchid Pacifica Lilac Pacifica Magenta Halo Pacifica Pink Pacifica Polka Dot Pacifica Punch Pacifica Pure White Pacifica XP Coral Pacifica XP Dark Red Pacifica XP Lilac Pacifica XP Polka Dot Pacifica XP White Santa Fe Coral... [ More Info ]

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Vitex, Chaste Tree Botanical Name: Vitex agnus-castus Vitex, also known as Chaste Tree, is a deciduous ornamental tree that grows quite fast and is tolerant of adverse environments such as heat, drought, high winds, and poor soil types. Although native to Europe and Asia, it has become naturalized in the southern states. Palmately compound leaves have 5 to 7 leaflets, and are dark green on top, grey-green on the bottom. Flower clusters appear on the seasons new growth in the late spring, and stay for the summer; butterflies, bees, and humming birds will visit throughout the blooming period.... [ More Info ]

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Willow, Desert Burgundy Botanical Name: Chilopsis linearis 'Burgundy' A tough and durable Texas native tree with outstanding color throughout the summer. Slightly fragrant burgandy trumpet shaped flowers appearing in spring, up to one inch long that last till fall. Leaves are long and narrow, willow-like, giving the tree its common name. They are alternate and opposite leaves, linear and often slightly curved, 3 to 5 inches long but no more than 3/8 inch wide. Long slightly twisted brown capsule fruits, 6 to 12 inches long appear in the fall containing fluffy winged seeds. The thin foliage allows other plants to grow underneath. Desert Willow is fast growing, and tolerant of hot and dry conditions, but grows vigorously with moderating watering and fertilizer. Relatively pest and disease free.... [ More Info ]

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Wisteria, Chinese Botanical Name: Wisteria sinensis Vigorous deciduous vine that often requires maintenance, growing up to 30 feet in length. Extremely fragrant purple blooms appear in the spring before foliage. Easily climbs almost any material, although quite attractive when trimmed into a small tree form.... [ More Info ]

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Wisteria, Semi-Evergreen Botanical Name: Millettia reticulata Semi-evergreen vine that has little resemblance to the Chinese Wisteria; dark burgundy flowers appear throughout the summer, while the vine grows only 20 feet in length. Will hold leaves in warmer winters.... [ More Info ]

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Xylosma Botanical Name: Xylosma congestum Fast growing evergreen shrub with very few insect and disease problems. Although it can reach 15 feet tall and 10 feet wide, can easily be trimmed into a small tree form. Leaves are a bright green and hold well through moderate winters. White flowers in the early summer are barely fragrant and not very noticeable, but are followed by small black berries in the fall.... [ More Info ]

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Yew, Japanese Botanical Name: Podocarpus macrophyllus A very slow growing evergreen shrub or small tree that naturally forms a conical to dome shape, but responds well to pruning into unformed hedges, screens, or topiaries. Native to Japan and southern China, the Yew has found its use in the southern landscapes with its dark foliage and ability to grow in full shade. The berries in the fall are mildly toxic. Yew will tolerate poor soils and conditions, but will require good drainage; will turn yellow in highly alkaline soils.... [ More Info ]

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Yucca, Red Botanical Name: Hesperaloe parviflora A Texas native succulent plant that is an ideal choice for hot and dry areas that will not receive regular watering. The leaves grow up to four feet long, and are rolled up halfway and have curly threads along their margins. Will form clumps over time, reaching an average width of five feet. Flower stalks first appear in the spring and through the summer bearing many coral-pink flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Red Yucca is tolerant of many adverse soil conditions and blooms best in full sun. It also tolerates salty environments.... [ More Info ]

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Yucca, Weeping Botanical Name: Yucca recurvifolia A naturalized Texas shrub that displays excellent tolerance to heat and drought. The blueish-green flat leaves have a sharp tip, and grow up to two to three feet in length and will bend downward. As the plant matures, the trunk can reach heights up to five to six feet before falling over to the ground where new trunks will sprout. The flower stalk can grow up to five feet above the foliage, and display a large cluster of white to pale yellow bell-shaped flowers in the early spring that last into the summer. Grows best in soil that has excellent drainage.... [ More Info ]

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Zinnia Botanical Name: Zinnia elegans Mortellaro's Nursery stocks only dwarf cultivars of Zinnia elegans. This attractive annual has an upright bushy growth habit, with solitary daisy like flowers in a variety of colors. Zinnias are best planted in well drained soil in full sun, and watered infrequently as they are susceptible to leaf spot and mildew. The best way to inhibit powdery mildew is plant them in an open space with plenty of air circulation. They are an ideal Texas summer annual as it enjoys the hot summers up till the first fall frost. Cultivars for Spring 2009: Magellan Coral Magellan Scarlet Magellan Yellow... [ More Info ]