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Trees for Lubbock County
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…
Read MoreWaterwise Large Shrubs and Small Trees for Lubbock County
Lubbock Master Gardeners Association has created information-filled listings of water-wise plants we recommend for our area. This list of water-wise large shrubs and small trees is offered as a starting point for gardeners in the Lubbock area. Click on the…
Read MorePomegranate
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…
Read MoreChinese Photinia
Name: Chinese Photinia Height: 15-20′ Width/Spread: 10-15′ Light: Sun, Partial Sun Evergreen/Deciduous: E Seasonal Interest: Spring Color/Feature: Creamy white EarthKindTM: 9 Maintenance: Prune just before new growth starts in spring. Botanical Name & Comments: Photinia serratifolia (Photinia serrulata) Dark…
Read MoreYaupon Holly
Name: Yaupon Holly Height: 12-20′ Width/Spread: 10-15′ Light: Sun, Partial Sun Evergreen/Deciduous: E Seasonal Interest: Winter Color/Feature: Red berries Maintenance: Prune for shape only. Botanical Name & Comments: Ilex vomitoria Yaupon is probably the most versatile evergreen holly for…
Read MoreFlowering Crabapple
Name: Flowering Crabapple Height: 6-30′ Width/Spread: 6-30′ Light: Sun/Partial Shade Evergreen/Deciduous: D Seasonal Interest: Spring Color/Feature: Soft-pink to white EarthKindTM: 6 Maintenance: Flowers are borne on last year’s shoots. Requires minimal pruning. When pruning is done it should be…
Read MoreChaste Tree – Vitex
Name: Chaste Tree – Vitex Height: 10-15′ Width/Spread: 10-15′ Light: Sun/Partial Shade Evergreen/Deciduous: D Seasonal Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall Color/Feature: Blue-purple, white, pink-purple, terminal and axillary spikes, late spring or early summer peak and then sporadically until fall. EarthKindTM:…
Read MoreAlthea
Name: Althea Height: 10-12′ Width/Spread: 5-7′ Light: Sun/Partial Shade Evergreen/Deciduous: D Seasonal Interest: Spring Summer Color/Feature: Single mallowlike or double carnation-like white, pink, purple, maroon, or blue-purple flowers. EarthKindTM: 9 Maintenance: Prune in later winter to promote vigorous shoot…
Read MoreMutabilis (Large Shrub Rose)
Name: Mutabilis Height: 4-10′ Width/Spread: 6′ Light: Sun; will tolerate partial shade Evergreen/Deciduous: SE Seasonal Interest: Spring to frost Color/Feature: Single petals open sulfur yellow, changing through orange to a rich pink and finally crimson. Bronze color of new…
Read MoreKnock Out (Medium Shrub Rose)
Name: Knock Out Height: 3-6′ Width/Spread: 3-6′ Light: Sun; will tolerate some light dappled shade. Evergreen/Deciduous: SE Seasonal Interest: Spring to frost Color/Feature: Cherry red, single blossoms. New foliage dark maroon color. Mature foliage is dark green. Orange-red rose hips…
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