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, …
