Quercus canbyii Semi-evergreen oak with a pyramidal form when young and an open irregular shape when grown. Leaves turn red in winter. Height: 40’-50’ Spread: 40’-50’ Light: Sun Semi-Evergreen
OAK, CHINQUAPIN
backbone12022-06-11T11:30:08-05:00Quercus muhlenbergii This oak grows in a wide range of soils. Forms a stately tree with branches suitable for climbing! Fall color ranges from yellow to purple to brown. Resistant to Oak Wilt. Height: 50’-70’ Spread: 30’-40’ Light: Sun
OAK, LACEY
backbone12022-06-20T05:46:22-05:00Quercus laceyi Small tree ideal for smaller yards. Adaptable to shallow limestone soils. Blue-green leaves give contrast in the landscape. Resistant to Oak Wilt. Drought-resistant once established. Height: 30’ Spread: 25’ Light: Sun/Part Shade
OAK, MEXICAN WHITE/MONTEREY
backbone12022-06-20T05:50:30-05:00Q. polymorpha Holds leaves most winters, then sheds in spring before new leaves emerge. New leaves are peach color. Adaptable to wide range of well-drained soils. Resistant to Oak Wilt. Height: 45’-60’ Spread: 30’-40’ Light: Sun
OAK, SHUMARD
backbone12025-02-16T13:01:01-06:00Q. shumardii Fast growing tree with rich green leaves and scarlet fall color. Plant in rich, well-drained soil. Suseptible to Oak wilt. "February thru June, do not prune" to avoid spread of Oak wilt Fungus. Height: 60’ Spread: 50’-60' Light: Sun Decidous
OAK, TEXAS RED/SPANISH
backbone12022-06-20T05:52:17-05:00Quercus buckleyi Adapts to rocky soils. Can have brilliant red fall color. Suseptible to Oak Wilt. “February thru June, do not prune” to avoid spread of Oak Wilt Fungus. Height: 60’-75’ Spread: 15’-30’ Light: Sun Deciduous
SYCAMORE, MEXICAN
backbone12025-02-16T13:01:18-06:00Platanus mexicana Requires moist, deep soil conditions. Very fast growing. Large leaves. Does best with regular irrigation. Height: 60’ Spread: 40 Light: Sun/Part-shade Deciduous
PISTACHE, CHINESE
backbone12022-06-20T05:54:37-05:00Pistachia chinensis A shorter growing shade tree for small landscapes. Adapts well to poor soils with good drainage. Fast-growing with red-orange-yellow fall color. Female trees have red berries. Height: 40’ Spread: 30’ Light: Sun
SENNA, COMMON TREE
backbone12022-09-03T13:29:21-05:00Senna corymbosa Yellow summer blooms on this large evergreen large attract bees and butterflies. Requires full sun and good drainage. Somewhat deer resistant. Height: 8’ Spread: 8’ Light: Sun Evergreen
PLUM, MEXICAN
backbone12022-06-20T06:00:02-05:00Prunus mexicana White flowers in spring followed by small red fruit July-Sept. Height: 15’-20’ Spread: 15’-20’ Light: Sun/Part Shade Deciduous
PALO VERDE, DESERT MUSEUM
backbone12022-06-23T07:41:21-05:00Parkinsonia x ’Desert Museum’ A thornless Palo Verde hybrid with lime-green bark and bright yellow blooms in March thru May, and sporadic blooms through the summer. Adapted to a wide range of well-drained soils. Height: 25’ Spread: 25’ Light: Sun