by PCMG Admin | Jul 3, 2023 | FAQ, Parker County, Photinias, Shrubs
The Chinese photinia Photinia semulata is an evergreen shrub with glossy green, waxy leaves that reaches about 10-15 feet in height and width and does well in sun or partial shade. It is very hardy and is not disease-prone like the Fraser red tip photinia. It makes a...
by PCMG Admin | Jul 3, 2023 | Projects
Chandor Gardens From a Master Gardner who grew up next door, this is the bigger picture. “I love the sunny skies of Texas but I want to see her open prairies dotted with gardens-streams and flowers. That’s why I worked out this garden in my mind before we built our...
by PCMG Admin | Jul 3, 2023 | Best Trees, FAQ, Small Trees, Trees
Texas Persimmon Texas Persimmon (Chapote) Diospyros texana This a great small Texas native. It is deciduous with a slow growth rate and minimal water needs after established. Great for Parker County as it grows well in alkaline soil and summer heat. The mature tree...
by PCMG Admin | Jul 3, 2023 | Best Trees, FAQ, Small Trees, Trees
Texas Mountain Laurel Texas Mountain Laurel Sophora secundiflora This small evergreen is a great tree for small to medium areas. It will work well in partial shade to full sun. This is a showy Texas native with clusters of fragrant purple flowers in the spring and...
by PCMG Admin | Jul 3, 2023 | Best Trees, FAQ, Small Trees, Trees
Shantung Maple Shantung Maple Acer truncatum Native to China, the Shantung Maple is a small, rounded, deciduous understory tree that typically grows 20-25’ tall with a densely-branched, rounded crown features medium green leaves with triangular lobes. Leaves emerge...
