These include height, canopy diameter, root zone and whether it is deciduous or evergreen. Understand the mature parameters of the tree. As a result, they establish quicker in the ground. They have not been in the containers long and tend to be more vigorous than older, larger containerized stock. Younger trees in 3- to 5-gallon pots are recommended.Look for good structure, no signs of stress or disease and examine for a healthy root system. Holladay shared tips for selecting the right tree for the right place: “Good plant selections may not last forever, as discovered with the recent pest impacts from crape myrtle bark scale and emerald ash borer,” Holladay said. Other trees to consider: yaupon holly, magnolia sweetbay, Texas olive (Cordia boissieri), fringe tree, Mexican plum, eastern redbud, Texas paloverde, possumhaw holly Making great selectionsįort Bend County extension horticulture agent Boone Holladay encourages diversity in tree canopy to provide more resilience against new stressors that manifest throughout the year, including cold, heat, drought, disease and pests. Yellow flowers bloom in the spring, while fall foliage varies between yellow and deep red.
As an understory tree, it prefers part shade, tends to be multitrunked unless pruned to one trunk and prefers well-drained soil. If not grown as a multitrunked shrub, it can be pruned to one trunk as a small tree, growing between 15-30 feet tall.Ĭhalk maple, Acer leucoderme, can be difficult to find. It develops an interesting three-valved seedpod. Mexican buckeye, Ungnadia speciosa, has pink blooms that are close to the trunk, resembling the redbud. Other trees to consider: white oak, red oak, Mexican sycamore, chinquapin oak, eastern cottonwood, American beech, tulip poplar Small to medium trees It is tolerant of acidic and mildly alkaline soils. Male flowers on catkins are 5-7 inches long in the spring. The deciduous, glossy foliage is red in the fall. Shumard oak, Quercus shumardii, grows up to 80 feet in height or more. Small, red, spring flowers are not as showy as the red fall foliage that can vary depending on environmental conditions. Drummondii, grows between 30 and 50 feet in height. Large treesĭrummond red maple, Acer rubrum var. Whether you are looking for a small tree to accent the back patio with fragrant flowers or a large behemoth to help cut air conditioning costs, there is a tree right for your situation. To establish new trees, you want to plant in late fall or winter and ensure you are planting the right tree for the space. Texas Arbor Day is situated in the fall, when digits are lower, drought is reduced and roots on newly planted trees flourish. National Arbor Day is celebrated in April each year, but that's the ideal planting time for northern regions of the U.S. Kirk Sides/Staff Photographer Show More Show Less Signs provide instructions as volunteers plant native tree species including oak, maple, pine and cedar along the walking trail at the John Hargrove Environmental Complex Saturday, during Keep Pearland Beautiful Plant a Tree Day. Thomas Nguyen/For the Chronicle Show More Show Less 5 of7 Exposed roots can lead to problems with trees Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M Agrilife Show More Show Less 6 of7 Exposed roots can lead to problems with trees Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M Agrilife Show More Show Less 7 of7 Melissa Phillip/Staff photographer Show More Show Less 4 of7 Katy residents Kathleen Heslep and daughter Grace, 6, inspect Republic of Texas orange trees during Texas AgriLife Extension Service fruit tree sale at Bear Creek Park on 1/10/09. Mexican plum Tracy Hobson Lehmann, Staff / San Antonio Express-News Show More Show Less 3 of7ĪgriLife,experts recommend planting small trees. The flowering Mexican plum is a good choice for Houston.
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