Viburnum suspensum Grown as a hedge or small specimen, its dark green leaves make a nice backdrop for variegated foliage. Plant in well-drained fertile soil. Requires regular watering. Somewhat deer resistant. Height: 6’-12’ Spread: 6’-8’ Light: Sun/Part Shade

M. grandiflora ’Little Gem’ A dwarf Magnolia with smaller foliage and large white blooms that begin in late spring and repeat through summer and fall. Height: 20’-25’ Spread: 10’-15’ Light: Sun Evergreen

Acca sellowiana Grown as a hedge or small specimen tree. The white and red flowers produce an edible fruit. Does best with good soil and regular irrigation. Deer resistant. Height: 10’-15’ Spread: 10’-15’ Light: Sun Evergreen

Sabal minor Usually trunkless, this smaller Sabal palm often grows as an understory in Central Texas, and will tolerate poor drainage. Needs water during establishment but can be drought resistant once established. Size: 5'-8' x 4'-8'

Butia capitata Also called Jelly Palm for its orange-yellow fruits that are used to make jelly, Pindo Palm is slow growing with a stocky trunk. Foliage is blue-green. Size: 15' x 15' Zone 8b

X Butiagrus nabonnandii This palm is a hybrid between the Pindo Palm and the Queen Palm. Young palms are rapid growers and are winter-hardy to 14°F. Plant in full sun and well drained soil. Size: 30' x 10'-15' Zone 8b