Tree Landscaping
Chinese Pistache Trees Southwest
The Chinese Pistache tree (non-bearing) is Probably one of the hardiest trees to plant in and around the Southwest. It is a small to medium-sized ornamental tree and of course, it is native to China.
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Texas Red Oak Tree Information
Texas Red Oak Tree Information (Quercus buckleyi).A handsome, large tree for the southwest and other parts of the West. I love this tree for its hardiness and overall appearance. Many do not realize that Red Oak trees will do well in the American Southwest. Most folks think the extreme heat during mid-summer will make this […]
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Carolina Laurel Tree Care
The Carolina Laurel Tree in the Southwest( ‘Bright ‘N Tight’ Carolina Cherry Laurel ) is an excellent tree for the patio or small backyard. They look great in the Southwest provided they are given lots of water during the first 3-4 years after initial planting. They are considered a water-loving tree around the Southwest and rightly […]
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Types of pecan trees
Western Schley, Burkett, Cheynne, Mahan, and other pecan trees. Pecan trees can live up to three hundred years if they are placed in the right location and are cared for accordingly.
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The Italian Cypress tree
This tree is a conifer meaning evergreen foliage it will grow up to 80 ft. tall and about 3-4 ft. wide. I’ve seen this tree in many landscaping scenes from new homes to state and city landscapes. But oftentimes newly planted ones will die due to improper care.
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The difference between palm trees
What is the difference between palm trees? Palm trees are in the Plantae Arecaceae family and will do great in warm and tropical areas of the U.S. They are drought-tolerant once they become established. But, the cold hardiness varies among the thousands of types of palms. This post will describe the most common Palm trees […]
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The Care of Live Christmas Trees
The Care of Live Christmas Trees. What exactly is a Live Christmas Tree? Well, It is a live evergreen conifer tree that you can use to decorate for the Christmas season. The root system is encased in a burlap sack and sometimes this balled-up sack is reinforced with chicken wire. The majority of these trees […]
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Fall Colors in the Southwest
Fall Colors in the Southwest USA. I know it doesn’t seem like it with the high temps and humidity, but it is a wonderful time of the year. One may envision single leaves zig-zagging down in various shades of yellows, oranges, reds, and all other hues in between. Of course, we may be thinking of […]
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Fruit Fig Trees
Fig Trees for your backyard landscape. Fruit Fig Trees. Did you know fruiting figs in the right conditions can live up to 200 years? The fig fruit will typically ripen from August to late October depending on the cultivar and climate. Most trees come in 5 Ga. containers. They are deciduous and do give […]
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Evergreen shrubs and trees for the Southwest
Shrubs that stay green all year. Evergreen shrubs and trees for the Southwest. Evergreen shrubs and trees that thrive in the Southwest include options like Texas sage, juniper, and live oak. These plants are well-suited to handle the region’s intense sun, heat, and dry conditions. Many also provide year-round greenery, making them a popular choice […]
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