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Plant Adaptability Map .
Adaptablllty
Texas has a wide range of climates and soil condi- Map
tions.For the purposes of plant selection we have IY1
divided the state into eight specific plant adaptability
1 areas.
If you are on or near an area border,check with your
nursery/landscape professional to determine which
j area best represents your growing conditions.
I Many of the cold tender plants that grow outside
year around in south Texas make excellent potted
patio plants in north Texas.The descriptive copy will
indicate if a plant makes a good potted plant.
Key to Sunlight Requirements Laredo
Providing the correct sunlight exposure is extremely 'w;'-' Corpus Christi
important for optimum plant performance.Beside
each plant are symbols indicating the best sunlight
conditions.
Brownsville
0 FULL SUN—Morning and afternoon sun.
PARTIAL SHADE—Full morning sun and partial
protection from mid-day sun.
• SHADE—No direct sunlight,filtered sunlight
through trees or structures.
` 'i' Key to water usage TABLE OF CONTENTS
, Low water use plants are indicated throughout
.. this book with the following symbol: Plant Adaptability Map 1
g" "" Key to Sunlight Requirements 1
Average Landscape Size (ALS) Average Landscape Size 1
The average size a plant will eventually reach in Definition of Deciduous&Evergreen 1
height and width in the landscape is included in the Texas WaterWise Landscaping . . . .2-5
i plant description.This is only an approximate figure;
'As Irrigation 4
many variables contribute to a plant's ultimate size,
V.- 0' including soil,water,climate,light,and pruning,to Planting Instructions 6-7
name just a few.The ALS of a plant can vary by 20% 8-16
.'" r r or more depending upon the variables in your area of Trees
the state.Your nursery/landscape professional can
Palms 17-18
show you how to easily control a plant's size through Shrubs
19-35
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t�,-iih. 36-37
3 a• The average landscape size of each plant is listed in Azaleas 38-41
�.. the description as follows:
Vines and Ground Covers 42-49
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4 Turfgrass 50-52
This example tells you that the plant's average land-
Annuals 53-61
"nF scape size is 20 feet tall by 6 feet wide. Outdoor Tropical Plants 62-63
°` Perennials 64-81
Deciduous & Evergreen Texas Superstar 82-83
h A deciduous plant is any plant that sheds all of its Vegetable Gardening 84-85
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7,44:‘,:z_ leaves at one time each year(usually in the fall). Herbs 86-87
',.-1..;,:f-,,;. Deciduous plants will be noted by the abbreviation 88
. Dec.in the plant description. Flowering Bulbs
Water Gardening 89
An evergreen plant retains its foliage year round. Container Gardening Evergreen plants will be noted by the abbreviation
Houseplants 91-92
Evg.in the plant descrlpt�on P
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93-97
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American Beautyberry Camellia -
Berberis thunbergii Atropurpurea Nana' Callicarpa americana growing three feet tall,five feet wide.Tolerates heat,
Crimson Pygmy American cold and adverse soils. Makes a good specimen or
Barberry 00 A,B,C,D,E,F G Beautyberry 0 o,E,F,G,H shrub border plant.Evg.ALS-8'T x 5'W.
Small growing compact shrub with bronzy blood red A loose,open deciduous shrub with mid-green leaves.
foliage. Perfect for borders,hedges or mass planting. Dense,lavender-pink flowers develop in late spring to Camellia sp.
Needs minimum maintenance.'Kobold'a dwarf green early summer,followed by brilliant violet or white fruit. Camellia O C,G,F,eastern B R
variety and 'Aurea' a d 1.11 • sw foliage variety are This shrub is a spectacular sight to behold when the There are two major categories of Camellias,Camellia
also a •.e •. emi-deciduous.ALS-2'T x fruit are at their best. Bears most prolifically in long, sasanqua and Camellia japonica. Camellia sasanqua
hot summers and if planted in groups.Thrives on neg- have smaller leaves than Camellia japonica.
Buxus microphylla -----_le but prefers fertile,well-drained soil.Dec.ALS-7'T Sasanquas bear clusters of smaller flowers in late fall
Boxwood 0410x_4' . and early winter,while Japonicas feature larger single
Compact growing popular shrub most often commonly blooms. Flowers are 11/2 to 4 inches in diameter and
1, used as clipped low hedges or shaped into globes, Callistemon citrinus . come in single,semi-double and double petal arrange-
pyramids or containers.Bright green leaves change to Bottle Brush 0 E,F, G,H ments.Upright growing shrubs with glossy dark green
bronze in winter.'Green Beauty'and'Winter Gem'van- Spe/ctacular crimson-red bottlebrush-like flowers foliage.Showy flowers in late fall through early spring.
eties hold their deep green color in the coldest weath- b 'om sporadically throughout the year above dark Hundreds of named varieties in range of flower color,
er.'Japanese'.features lighter colored foliage.Evg.ALS en leaves.This large,upright shrub is often trained size, and form. Excellent container plant in northern
with pruning 2'T x 2'W;without pruning 6'T x 4'W. into a standard, making it an attractive small land- areas. Camellias need a rich acid soil. Consult your
scape tree.'Little John'is a dwarf low-growing variety, Certified Professional for complete planting and care
instructions.Evg.ALS-5'T x 3'W.
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