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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…
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Category: Plants, Resources
Tags: afghan pine, austrian pine, bald cypress, bur oak, cedar elm, chinese pistache, chinquapin oak, cypress, deciduous, earthkind, elm, evergreen, full sun, japanese black pine, japanese zelkova, lacebark elm, live oak, oak, partial shade, partial sun, pecan, pine, pinyon, pinyon pine, soapberry, spring, summer, sweetgum, texas red oak, trees, waterwise
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 &…
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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…
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