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Plants/Trees

Plants and Trees information Page

Everyone has a different taste in music, food, fashion, etc.. So, it only makes sense that every individual has his/her own personalities and ideas about what beauty is in terms of an extortionary landscape, and what it  should look like to fit their personalities.

On this page we will briefly cover some of the most common/popular bushes, flowers, and trees among the Brazos, Texas area. Note we have separated these items into seasonal and evergreens. The goal of this page is to help contractors or homeowners create their own ideas and/or consider any additional plants.


For more information on how to take care of a certain plant or wish to learn more in depth about a specific plant, or general knowledge about gardens/landscape, please visit this website that we recommend: https://www.gardenguides.com/ 

  • Garden Guides have tons of useful tips and tricks along with great information on about any plant, grass, or tree.


Tulips

Tulips

Flowers/Small Plants

Agave, Splendida

Agave, Splendida

Agave, Splendida

 Mature Size-2–3 ft tall and wide (varies by conditions)  Soil Requirements Well-draining, sandy or rocky soil  Lifespan Several years; may flower once late in life 

Artemesia

Agave, Splendida

Agave, Splendida

 Height/Spread Ranges from 6 inches to 5 feet tall, depending on the variety  Soil Preference Well-draining, sandy or rocky soil  Growth Habit Mounding, spreading, or upright (species-dependent) 

Blue Daze

Agave, Splendida

Bulbine, Oragne

 Height & Spread 6–12 inches tall, spreading up to 2–3 feet wide  Soil Preference Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil  Growth Habit Spreading, trailing ground cover 

Bulbine, Oragne

Day Lilly, Yellow or Red

Bulbine, Oragne

 Height & Spread 12–18 inches tall, 18–24 inches wide  Soil Preference Well-drained sandy or rocky soil  Growth Habit Clumping, spreading by rhizomes 

Butterfly Weed

Day Lilly, Yellow or Red

Day Lilly, Yellow or Red

 Height & Spread 1.5 to 3 feet tall, 1–2 feet wide  Soil Preference Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil  Growth Habit Upright, clumping 

Day Lilly, Yellow or Red

Day Lilly, Yellow or Red

Day Lilly, Yellow or Red

 Height & Spread 1–4 feet tall depending on variety; clump-forming . Soil Preference Well-drained, fertile soil  Growth Habit Clump-forming; spreads slowly via roots 

Fern, Foxtail

Jasmine, Asian

Fern, Foxtail

 Height & Spread 1.5 to 2 feet tall and wide  Soil Preference Well-drained, rich or sandy soil  Growth Habit Upright and arching, with dense clumping form 

Guara

Jasmine, Asian

Fern, Foxtail

 Height & Spread 2–4 feet tall, 2–3 feet wide . Soil Preference Well-drained, sandy or rocky soil  Growth Habit Upright, bushy, and airy 

Jasmine, Asian

Jasmine, Asian

Katie Ruellia, Mex. Petunia

Evergreen shrub or small tree (can grow 4–6 ft or more)
 

Katie Ruellia, Mex. Petunia

Katie Ruellia, Mex. Petunia

Katie Ruellia, Mex. Petunia

  3–4 feet.  Drought-tolerant once established, but appreciates moisture. Well-draining; tolerates a wide range of soils 

Lantana

Katie Ruellia, Mex. Petunia

Lily, Flax

From 12 inches (dwarf types) to 6+ feet tall and wide (shrubs). Low water needs; drought-tolerant once mature

Lily, Flax

Katie Ruellia, Mex. Petunia

Lily, Flax

 2 to 6 feet (60–180 cm), 1 to 2 feet wide per bulb or clump, Low to moderate; drought-tolerant. 

Liriope, Super Blue

Liriope, Super Blue

Liriope, Super Blue

Height: 12–18 inches tall
Spread: 12–18 inches wide.Moderate; drought-tolerant once established  

Mexican Heather

Liriope, Super Blue

Liriope, Super Blue

Height: 12–24 inches tall

Spread: 18–24 inches wide. Moderate; likes consistent moisture but not soggy soil 

Plumbago

Liriope, Super Blue

Purple Heart

Height: 3–6 feet (can reach 10+ feet with support or as a vine) Spread: 4–8 feet wide. Moderate; drought-tolerant once established 

Purple Heart

Rosemary, Trailing

Purple Heart

 Height: 8–12 inches (20–30 cm)
Spread: 18–24 inches or more (can spread wider as a ground cover) Moderate; drought-tolerant once established 

Rosemary, Trailing

Rosemary, Trailing

Rosemary, Trailing

Height: 6–12 inches (15–30 cm) tall

Spread: 3–6 feet (90–180 cm) wide, trailing and spreading habit. Moderate; drought-tolerant once established 

Wedelia

Rosemary, Trailing

Rosemary, Trailing

Height: 4–8 inches (10–20 cm) tall

Spread: Spreads aggressively via trailing stems, can cover large areas quickly. Moderate; tolerates drought once established 



Saliva, Henry Duelberg

Saliva, Henry Duelberg

Saliva, Henry Duelberg

Height: 2 to 3 feet (60–90 cm)

Spread: 2 to 3 feet (60–90 cm) Drought tolerant once established 

Salvia, Red

Saliva, Henry Duelberg

Saliva, Henry Duelberg

Height: 1 to 3 feet (30–90 cm) depending on cultivar                                                              Spread: 1 to 2 feet (30–60 cm) Moderate, keep evenly moist 

Skull Cap

Saliva, Henry Duelberg

Society Garlic

Height: 1 to 3 feet (30–90 cm) depending on species

Spread: 1 to 2 feet.  Moderate; prefers consistent moisture 

Society Garlic

Verberna Purple

Society Garlic

  Height: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)

Spread: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm) Moderate water; drought tolerant once established.

Turks Cap

Verberna Purple

Verberna Purple

  Height: 3 to 6 feet (0.9–1.8 meters)

Spread: 3 to 6 feet wide.  Moderate water; tolerates some drought once established 

Verberna Purple

Verberna Purple

Verberna Purple

Height: 6–18 inches (15–45 cm)

Spread: 12–24 inches (30–60 cm)   avoid overwatering 

Flowers

Vincas

Height: 10–18 inches

Spread: 12–24 inches.  Low to moderate watering (avoid overwatering) 

Bushes / Shrubs

Gardenia

Gigantea, Farfugium

Gigantea, Farfugium

Height: 2 to 6 feet (0.6–1.8 meters), depending on variety

Spread: 2 to 4 feet (0.6–1.2 meters)  Regular watering; keep soil consistently moist but not soggy 

Gigantea, Farfugium

Gigantea, Farfugium

Gigantea, Farfugium

 Height: 1 to 2 feet (30–60 cm)

Spread: 2 to 3 feet (60–90 cm) Moderate water; keep soil moist but not soggy 

Ginger, Varigated

Gigantea, Farfugium

Height: 3 to 6 feet (0.9–1.8 meters)

Spread: 3 to 4 feet (0.9–1.2 meters) Regular watering; prefers consistently moist soil 

Hawthorne, Clara

  Usually 6 to 15 feet tall and wide (can be pruned smaller) Moderate water; drought tolerant once established

Bougainvillea, Juanita Hatten

Bougainvillea, Juanita Hatten

 Can grow as an evergreen shrub or vigorous vine, depending on pruning and support; reaches 6–10 ft as a bush and up to 20–30 ft when trained as a climber  

Boxwood, Japanese/Wintergreen

Bougainvillea, Juanita Hatten

  Height-3–6 ft tall and wide (can be pruned smaller)  Moderate water; keep soil moist but not soggy 

Cactus, Golden Barrel

Cactus, Golden Barrel

Cactus, Golden Barrel

 Size: Typically grows 1.5–3 feet tall and 2–3 feet wide
Low water needs; water sparingly during growing season; keep dry in winter 

Cestrum, Orange Peel

Cactus, Golden Barrel

Cactus, Golden Barrel

Height: 6 to 10 feet (1.8 to 3 meters)

Spread: 4 to 6 feet (1.2 to 1.8 meters)  regular watering but avoid waterlogging 

Eleagnus

Cactus, Golden Barrel

Esperanza

 Growth: Fast-growing; typically reaches 10–15 ft tall and 8–12 ft wide, but can be pruned as needed. 

Esperanza

Fire Brush, Mexican (Hamelia)

Esperanza

 Size: Grows 3–6 ft tall in cooler areas, but can reach up to 10 ft in warmer zones; easily pruned to desired height. Moderate; drought tolerant once established

 

Fern, Holly

Fire Brush, Mexican (Hamelia)

Fire Brush, Mexican (Hamelia)

 Size: Typically grows 1.5 to 2 feet tall and wide, forming neat clumps.
Growth Habit: Upright and arching, with a tropical look despite being cold-tolerant.
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Fire Brush, Mexican (Hamelia)

Fire Brush, Mexican (Hamelia)

Fire Brush, Mexican (Hamelia)

 Size: Typically grows 4–8 feet tall and wide, with a bushy, rounded habit.
Growth Habit: Fast-growing, semi-evergreen to evergreen shrub depending on climate.
 

Bushes / Shrubs

Ligustrum, Wax leaf

 Size: Typically grows 8–12 feet tall and 6–10 feet wide, but can be pruned to maintain shape or size. 

Liriope, Giant

 Size: Typically grows 18–24 inches tall and spreads 24 inches or more.
Growth Habit: Clumping, dense, and arching, providing excellent ground coverage.
 

Nandina, Compacta

Nandina, Firepower

 Size: Grows slowly to a compact size of about 2–3 feet tall and wide, making it ideal for small space 

Nandina, Firepower

Nandina, Firepower

 Size: Compact and slow-growing, typically reaching 2–3 feet tall and wide. 

Philodendron, Split Leaf

 Size: Can grow up to 6–8 feet tall indoors; larger outdoors in tropical climates.
Growth Habit: Climbing vine that can be trained on supports or allowed to trail.
 

Photenia, Red Tip

 Size: Grows to about 8–15 feet tall and 6–10 feet wide 

Pittosporum, Var.

Pittosporum, Wheelers Dwf.

 Size: Size depends on variety — from dwarf types (2–4 ft) to larger shrubs or small trees reaching 15–20 ft. 

Pittosporum, Wheelers Dwf.

Pittosporum, Wheelers Dwf.

Foliage: Small, glossy dark green leaves that maintain their rich color throughout the year.
Size: Grows slowly to a compact size of about 2–3 feet tall and wide, making it perfect for tight spaces.
Growth Habit: Dense and rounded, naturally well-shaped with minimal pruning required.

Rose, Double Knockout

 Size: Typically grows 3–4 feet tall and wide, forming a dense, bushy habit.
Growth Habit: Upright and rounded, suitable for borders or mass plantings.

Drift Rose

Rose , Single Knockout

 Size: Grows about 1–2 feet tall and wide, ideal for borders, containers, and groundcover.
Growth Habit: Low, spreading, and bushy, creating a carpet of color.
 

Rose , Single Knockout

Rose , Single Knockout

Rose , Single Knockout

 Size: Grows to about 3–4 feet tall and wide, forming a dense, bushy shrub.
Growth Habit: Upright and rounded, suitable for borders, beds, or mass plantings.
 

Sage, Greencloud

Rose , Single Knockout

Rose , Single Knockout

 Size: Grows to about 3 feet tall and wide, with a bushy, rounded habit.
Growth Habit: Compact and well-branched, providing excellent garden structure.
 

Bushes / Shrubs

Abelia, Glossy

 Foliage: Glossy, dark green leaves with a smooth texture that stays vibrant year-round.
Flowers: Small, tubular, white to pale pink blooms with a sweet fragrance, appearing from late spring through fall.
Size: Typically grows 3–5 feet tall and wide, with a rounded, bushy form.

Agapanthus

 Size: Typically grows 2–4 feet tall, including flower stalks.
Growth Habit: Clumping perennial with upright flower stems rising above foliage.
 

Agave, Blue

Agave, Marginata

 Size: Mature plants can reach 3–6 feet tall and wide.
Growth Habit: Rosette-forming succulent with symmetrical, bold structure.

Agave, Marginata

Agave, Marginata

 Size: Typically grows to about 3–5 feet tall and wide.
Growth Habit: Forms a symmetrical rosette with dramatic leaf margins.

Holly, Burford Dwf

Holly, Yaupon Dwarf

 Size: Typically grows to 3–5 feet tall and wide, with a neat, rounded form.
Growth Habit: Dense and bushy, naturally compact.
 

Holly, Yaupon Dwarf

Holly, Yaupon Dwarf

 Foliage: Small, glossy dark green leaves with smooth edges.
Size: Grows to about 2–3 feet tall and wide, maintaining a tidy, rounded shape.

Holly, Yaupon Pride of Houston

Holly, Yaupon Pride of Houston

Holly, Yaupon Pride of Houston

 Size: Typically reaches 15–20 feet tall and 8–12 feet wide, but can be pruned to size.
Growth Habit: Upright, bushy, and naturally symmetrical.

Iris, African

Holly, Yaupon Pride of Houston

Holly, Yaupon Pride of Houston

 Size: Grows 2–3 feet tall and wide.
Growth Habit: Clumping and upright, forming attractive mounds.
 

Iris, Bicolor

Holly, Yaupon Pride of Houston

Juniper, Blue Pacific

 Foliage: Upright, narrow, dark green leaves in fan-like clumps.
Size: Reaches 2–3 feet tall and wide.
Growth Habit: Clump-forming and spreading; excellent for massing.

Juniper, Blue Pacific

Juniper, Blue Pacific

 Size: Reaches about 1 foot tall and spreads 4–6 feet wide.
Growth Habit: Low, trailing, and mat-forming — excellent groundcover with a natural, flowing appearance.
 

Juniper, Greenmound

 Size: Typically grows 6–12 inches tall and spreads 4–6 feet wide.
Growth Habit: Low, dense, and spreading; forms soft, graceful mounds.
 

Ligustrum Sunshine

Size: Grows about 3–4 feet tall and wide; easily maintained with pruning.
Growth Habit: Dense, upright, and mounded — excellent for structured plantings.
 

Bushes / Shrubs

Sago, Palm

 Size: Grows 3–5 feet tall and wide; older specimens may grow taller over time.
Growth Habit: Slow-growing with a compact, symmetrical rosette form.

Yew, Japanese

 Size: Can grow 6–10 feet tall as a shrub or up to 20–30 feet if trained as a small tree.
Growth Habit: Upright and dense, with a naturally columnar to pyramidal form.
 

Bottlebrush, Dwarf

Cactus, Spineless Prickley Pear

 Size: Typically grows 2–3 feet tall and wide, depending on variety.
Growth Habit: Compact, bushy, and rounded.
 

Cactus, Spineless Prickley Pear

Cactus, Spineless Prickley Pear

 Size: Grows 3–4 feet tall and 4–6 feet wide.
Growth Habit: Clumping and spreading, with a striking, sculptural form.
 

Hibiscus

Jasmine, Staked

Size: Typically reaches 4–6 feet tall and 3–5 feet wide, depending on variety and pruning.
Growth Habit: Upright, bushy, and fast-growing in warm climates.

Jasmine, Staked

Jasmine, Staked

Size: Typically grows 3–6 feet tall when staked, depending on species and pruning.
Growth Habit: Vining or twining; trained upward with support.
 

Juniper, Sea Green

Foliage: Dense, scale-like foliage in a vibrant sea green color that holds year-round.
Size: Typically grows 4–6 feet tall and 6–8 feet wide

Oleander Red

 Foliage: Narrow, lance-shaped, dark green evergreen leaves.
Size: Grows 6–12 feet tall and wide; can be pruned as a shrub or small tree.

Oleander, Pink Dwarf

Foliage: Narrow, leathery, deep green leaves provide year-round interest.
Size: Grows to about 3–5 feet tall and wide.

Yucca Red

Size: Foliage mound grows 2–3 feet tall, with flower stalks reaching up to 5–6 feet.
Growth Habit: Clumping, fountain-like form with upright flower spikes.
 

Yucca, Soft Leaf

Flowers: Tall flower spikes (up to 6 feet) with bell-shaped white blooms in late spring to early summer.

Size: Grows 4–6 feet tall and 3–5 feet wide, with mature clumps growing larger over time

Agave, Varigated

 Size: Typically grows 3–4 feet tall and 4–6 feet wide.
Growth Habit: Slow-growing, symmetrical rosette with dramatic presence.
 

Trees

Magnolia, Little Gem

 15–25 ft tall,  8–12 ft wide. Moist soil preferred, but tolerates short droughts once established 

Crape Myrtle, Muskogee

Mature height: ~20‑30 ft (some sources say up to 25‑30 ft in warm climates)          Spread: ~10‑15‑20 ft, depending on pruning and growing conditions. 

Crape Myrtle ‘Natchez’

 Mature height somewhere in the 20‑30 ft range, with spread ~15‑25 ft. Some sources say up to about 35 ft under very good conditions.                                                                           Bloom Time is from mid to late summer (June → September) in many regions.  

Crape Myrtle, Tuscarora

 Typically ~20‑25 ft tall  with a spread of ~15‑20 ft or so.  Once established, fairly drought tolerant. Young trees require more regular water until established. 

Holly, Eagleson

 Matures around 18‑20 ft tall with a spread of ~14‑15 ft in many cases. 

Holly, East Palaka TF

 Mature height ~ 30‑45 ft; mature spread about 10‑15 ft. Some sources note heights closer to 30 ft if more shrub‑like or trimmed.  

Holly, Nellie R. Stevens

 Usually ~15‑25 ft tall, sometimes up to 30 ft under ideal conditions. Spread of about 8‑15 f 

Holly Oakland

 Mature height ~ 15‑20 ft .  Relatively low maintenance. Because of its naturally pyramidal, dense form, it doesn’t need heavy pruning; light shaping can be done in early spring. 

Yew, Japanese

Yew, Japanese

 Height-20–40 ft as a tree (usually smaller when pruned) Spread-15–25 ft.  Drought ToleranceModerate once established, but dislikes prolonged dryness 

Trees

Juniper, Blue Point

 Mature height~10‑12 ft (some sources say 12‑14 ft) in many climates.                            Spread (width)~6‑9 ft typically.  


Juniper, Spartan Poodle

 Mature height is about 15‑20 ft, with a relatively narrow spread of ~3‑5 ft .  Foliage stays green year‑round; resistant to deer damage; tolerates heat, cold, and drought once established.

Crape Myrtle ‘Natchez’

 Mature height somewhere in the 20‑30 ft range, with spread ~15‑25 ft. Some sources say up to about 35 ft under very good conditions.                                                                           Bloom Time is from mid to late summer (June → September) in many regions.  

Oak, Live

 Size at maturity-Very large. Usually 40‑80 feet tall, and canopy spread often 60‑100 feet or more under good conditions.

Oak, Shummard Red

Size: Can grow very tall, often 60-80 feet, sometimes taller under ideal conditions .  Prefers well-drained, acidic to neutral soils.
Thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Redbud, Merlot

 Size: Usually grows 15-25 feet tall and wide—compact compared to some other trees.  

Prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.
Drought tolerant once established but does best with occasional watering.

Redbud, Texas

Size-Grows around 10-20 ft 

Highly drought-tolerant once established, perfect for hot, dry climates.
Prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade.

Texas Mt. Laurel

 Size: Typically grows 8-15 feet tall and wide, but can sometimes reach up to 20 feet.  

Prefers well-drained soils, tolerant of rocky, limestone soils common in its native habitat.
Thrives in full sun to light shade and is very drought-tolerant once established.

Vitex

Vitex

 Size: Usually 10–20 feet tall and wide when mature. Can be pruned as a multi-trunked shrub or trained as a small tree.  

Prefers well-drained soils; very tolerant of poor, alkaline, or rocky soils.
Water: Very drought-tolerant once established.

Trees

Wax Myrtle

 Usually grows 10–20 feet tall, sometimes up to 30 feet, depending on conditions.  

Adaptable to a wide range of soils, including wet, sandy, acidic, or alkaline soils.
Moderately drought-tolerant once established but prefers moist conditions.

Palm, Mediterranean Fan

Typically 6-15 feet tall, though clumps can spread wider.
 Adaptable to a variety of soil types, including sandy and rocky soils, as long as they drain well.
 Drought tolerant once established but appreciates occasional watering.

Palm, Mexican Fan B&B

 Can grow very tall—up to 70-100 feet in ideal conditions, but commonly seen at 40-60 feet in landscapes.   Moderate drought tolerance but performs best with occasional deep watering 

Palm, Texas Sable

 It grows to be 20‑48 feet tall with large fan‑shaped leaves.  It tolerates a variety of soil types, salt, wind, and somewhat harsh conditions, making it good for ornamental and landscape use.

Cedar, Red

 30–65 feet tall,   Very drought-tolerant once established 

Cypress, Bald

  50–70 ft (can reach over 100 ft in ideal conditions)  Can tolerate seasonal drought if roots are deep 

Elm, Cedar

 50–70 ft tall (can reach 90 ft)  Moderately drought-tolerant once established.  Golden yellow in fall 

Oak Mexican White

 40–60 feet tall ,  30–40 feet wide.  Drought-tolerant once established.

Pistache, Chinese

 30–50 ft tall, 25–35 ft wide. Highly drought-tolerant once established. Extremely heat-hardy – perfect for hot climates 

Sycamore, Mexican

Sycamore, Mexican

 Height-50–80 feet tall (can grow even taller) Spread-30–60 feet wide.  Drought-tolerant once established, but benefits from deep watering  

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