Category: Tree Species
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Pine Trees in Lewisville and Flower Mound: Tree Care Tips
Slash and Loblolly Pines: Native to East Texas Slash pine and loblolly pine are the large pines that are seen growing in Lewisville and Flower Mound. These trees are native to the Southern Coastal Plain (East Texas eastward to the Atlantic) but can grow in North Texas if the soil conditions are right. Lewisville is…
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Crape Myrtle: The Perfect Tree for Texas Landscapes
The crape myrtle (or crepe myrtle) has been called the perfect Texas landscape plant. It comes in a variety of sizes—from groundcover all the way up to a 35 ft tree. It produces clusters of glorious blooms. It’s disease resistant, drought tolerant, and grows fast in just about any soil type. And even the crape myrtle…
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Texas Live Oak
Texas live oak (Quercus fusiformis), is found in Texas and parts of Oklahoma and Mexico. Texas Mature Texas live oaks provide deep shade and are extremely heat tolerant. The acorns are sweet and sought out by animals and birds. Common names: Plateau live oak, Escarpment live oak, Interior live oak, West Texas live oak Species…
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Post Oak
The Post Oak (Quercus stellata) is the most common tree species in North Texas. It thrives in dry, sandy soils and is particular to rocky high points. In the wild, the Post Oak is often found growing alongside Blackjack Oaks. The wood is known for its decay resistant qualities, making it an excellent choice for…
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Mexican White Oak
The Mexican White Oak is native to Mexico, Guatemala and Texas—just barely. The only known population within the U.S. is found along the Devil’s River in Val Verde County. This species, Quercus polymorpha, is not to be confused with the more well-known White Oak species, Quercus alba. The Mexican White Oak is a fast-growing shade…
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The Five Best Shade Trees for North Texas
Trees add value to any landscape. They offer shade in the hot summer months and can significantly lower your air conditioning bills. And as any homeowner or business owner in North Texas knows, that can mean hundreds of dollars in savings over the summer. Scott Geer, Master Arborist at Tree Shepherds, recommends planting cedar Elms,…
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Cedar Elm- A Great Tree, But Prone to Splitting
The Cedar Elm (Ulmus crassifolia) is a great tree for Denton County. It is native and lives well with the other two common native trees ? Post Oak (Quercus stellata) and Blackjack Oak (Quercus marilandica). It is drought tolerant and tolerates a wide range of soil conditions.
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Live Oak – A Wonderful Tree but Not Always the Best Choice
Why Live Oaks Thrive in North Texas The Live oak is not native to Denton County but thrives exceptionally well in our area. It is native across the southern gulf coastal plain over into central Texas. There is a variety (or a separate species, depending on the expert) that is native up the west side…