Lubbock Master Gardeners Association has created information-filled listings of water-wise plants we recommend for our area. This list of trees is offered as a starting point for gardeners in the Lubbock area. Click on the tree name to see information about each tree. This list is not all-inclusive, but is a great place to start. Click here to download a …
Name: Lacebark Elm Height: 30-50′ Width/Spread: 30-40′ Light: Sun Evergreen/Deciduous: D Seasonal Interest: Summer, Fall Color/Feature: Green-brown. EarthKindTM Rating: 8 Maintenance: Prune to develop strong branch structure Botanical Name & Comments: Ulmus parvifolia Chinese Elm. Variable fall color; interesting bark texture. Good for urban situations. Highly resistant to many common elm afflictions including Dutch Elm Disease. Learn about other …
Name: Cedar Elm Height: 40-70′ Width/Spread: 40-70′ Light: Sun Evergreen/Deciduous: D Seasonal Interest: Summer, Fall Color/Feature: Red-brown to red-green, inconspicuous. EarthKindTM Rating: 10 Maintenance: Prune for shape or to raise canopy. Botanical Name & Comments: Ulmus crassifolia It is a tough, adaptable shade tree with excellent drought tolerance and beautiful golden yellow fall color. Its leaves are small and rough, …
Name: Bald Cypress Height: 50-70′ Width/Spread: 20-30′ Light: Sun Evergreen/Deciduous: D Seasonal Interest: Spring Color/Feature: Brownish. Wrinkled, rounded cones. EarthKindTM Rating: 9 Maintenance: Prune only to raise the level of bottom branches or to remove rubbing branches. Botanical Name & Comments: Taxodium distichum var. distichum Its layered branches with needle-like leaflets that turn from dark green to bronze or rich …
Name: Chinese Pistache Height: 30-40′ Width/Spread: 40-50′ Light: Sun Evergreen/Deciduous: D Seasonal Interest: Spring Color/Feature: Purple-green to red-green, not particularly ornamental. EarthKindTM Rating: 10 Maintenance: Requires pruning to develop strong branch structure. Botanical Name & Comments: Pistachia chinensis It develops a spreading appletree or white oak-like growth habit. The medium textured dark green foliage turns yellow, orange, red, or maroon …
Lubbock Master Gardeners Association has created information-filled listings of water-wise plants we recommend for our area. This list of water-wise perennials is offered as a starting point for gardeners in the Lubbock area. Click on the plant name to see information about each plant. This list is not all-inclusive, but is a great place to start to fill in the …
Name: Texas Redbud Height: 15-20′ Width/Spread: 15-20′ Light: Sun Evergreen/Deciduous: D Seasonal Interest: Spring Color/Feature: Rose-purple, occasionally white. EarthKindTM: 10 Maintenance: Prune suckers. Botanical Name & Comments: Cercis canadensis var. texensis Texas Redbuds are valued for their attractive dark rose-purple flowers and dark glossy green leaves. Learn about other waterwise large shrubs and small trees for Lubbock County, …
Name: Pomegranate Height: 10′ Width/Spread: 8′ Light: Sun, Partial Sun Evergreen/Deciduous: D Seasonal Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall Color/Feature: Red-orange flowers that turn into red-orange fruit. EarthKindTM: 10 Maintenance: Prune if tree-like shape is desired. Botanical Name & Comments: Punica granatum The dwarf variation nana grows to 2-4′. Some varieties bear edible fruit. Their foliage is shiny and dark green, …
Name: Possumhaw Holly Height: 12-20′ Width/Spread: 12′ Light: Sun, Partial Sun Evergreen/Deciduous: D Seasonal Interest: December to February Color/Feature: Red berries Maintenance: Prune to shape or to raise canopy. Botanical Name & Comments: Ilex decidua Texas native, attractive seeds or fruit. Striking red berries on bare branches in winter. Learn about other waterwise large shrubs and small trees …
Name: Desert Willow Height: 15-20′ Width/Spread: 15-20′ Light: Sun Evergreen/Deciduous: D Seasonal Interest: Summer, Fall Color/Feature: White to lavender-maroon, bicolors EarthKindTM: 10 Maintenance: Prune for shape or to raise canopy; remove suckers. Botanical Name & Comments: Chilopsis linearis Desert Willow is a delicate small deciduous tree native to West Texas. Learn about other waterwise large shrubs and small …
