I. cornuta ’Dwarf Burford’ This shrub may be pruned regularly to keep as a hedge or allowed to grow taller as a small screen. Red berries contrast with shiny foliage in the winter. Height: 8’-10’ Spread: 6’-8’ Light: Sun/Part Sun
HOLLY, NELLIE STEVENS
backbone12022-06-28T08:31:21-05:00Ilex x '’Nellie R. Stevens’ Vigorous grower with a broad pyramidal habit. Red berries in winter contrast with dark green leaves. Height: 15’-25’ Spread: 10’-15’ Light: Sun/Part Sun Evergreen
HOLLY, YAUPON
backbone12022-06-28T08:29:43-05:00Ilex vomitoria ‘Pride of Houston’ is a female variety selected for heavy berry production. Birds are attracted to the berries in the winter. Grown as a multi-trunk tree. Height: 20’ Spread: 12’ Light: Sun/Part Sun Evergreen
JUNIPER, BLUE POINT
backbone12022-06-28T08:25:15-05:00J. chinensis ’Blue Point’ Blue-green foliage on this teardrop-shaped Juniper is useful as a focal point in a small landscape.Maintains its form with little pruning. Height: 12’ Spread: 8’ Light: Sun Evergreen
JUNIPER, HOLLYWOOD
backbone12022-06-28T08:08:33-05:00Juniperus torulosa Interesting twisted form, useful as specimen or screening. Give room to grow! Height: 15’ Spread: 10’ Light: Sun Evergreen
JUNIPER, SPARTAN
backbone12022-06-28T08:23:48-05:00J. chinensis ’Spartan’ Symmetrical pyramidal form seldom needs pruning. Excellent accent or screen. Height: 15’ ]Spread: 4’-5’ Light: Sun Evergreen
LOQUAT, JAPANESE
backbone12022-06-28T08:21:20-05:00Eriobotrya japonica Large-leafed evergreen with fragrant blooms in late Fall to Winter. Edible fruit will form if temperatures do not go below 27°F. Adapts to most well-drained soils. Water regularly. Height: 20’ Spread: 15’-20 Light: Sun/Part Sun
MAGNOLIA, ALTA
backbone12022-06-28T08:18:22-05:00M. grandiflora ’TMGH’ Very slow growing pyramidal form, it remains tight and upright without pruning. Great for smaller spaces. White summer blooms. Height: 20’-50’ Spread: 9’-10’ Light: Sun Evergreen
MAGNOLIA, TEDDY BEAR
backbone12022-06-28T08:19:33-05:00M. grandiflora ’Southern Charm’ Slow growing compact upright grower. Dark green leaves with reddish brown undersides. White fragrant flowers in the summer months. Height: 16’-20’ Spread: 10’-12’ Light: Sun Evergreen
PHOTINIA, RED TIP
backbone12022-06-28T08:33:14-05:00Photinia fraseri Fast-growing tree used for screening. May be pruned as a hedge. Height: 20’ Spread: 8’ Light: Sun Evergreen
WAX MYRTLE, SOUTHERN
backbone12022-06-28T08:16:20-05:00Myrica cerifera Fast growing and easily pruned as hedge or simply shaped to keep full. It is deer resistant but not drought resistant. Requires soil and regular watering. Height: 12’-15’ Spread: 8’-10’ Light: Sun/Part Sun
ANNUAL MORNING GLORY VINE
backbone12022-06-28T08:53:08-05:00Ipomoea sp. Twining vines grow rapidly after sowing in spring. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Readily self-seeds. Annual. Height: 10’-15’ Light: Sun Zone: Z10 Evergreen? No