Best Trees of Parker County
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To help in your decision making for selecting a tree, these entries have been divided three categories:
Medium trees, 30-60 feet in height need an area of less than 180 square feet
Large trees, up to and over 70 feet in height need an area of over 180 square feet
Our Best of Trees for Parker County recommends only drought tolerant specimens. Granted, every tree needs an ample amount of water the first year of growth or during the time the tree is getting established. After that period, the tree should be able to do well with rainfall, and minimal irrigation. When picking a tree for your lawn, take time to do your homework. Decide if you want the tree for aesthetics, privacy, or have a purpose, such as, blocking an unsightly view. Consider the growing rate of the tree. All trees will take some time to mature and accomplish your goal. Some will take much longer than others. Remember, you do not want a tree that will over power the surrounding landscape or be a burden by needing continued attention. The list provided are trees that Parker County Master Gardeners prefer.
Texas Mountain Laurel
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…
Shantung Maple
Shantung Maple Acer truncatum Native to China, the Shantung Maple is a small, rounded, deciduous understory tree that typically grows…
Rusty Blackhaw Viburnum
Virburnum rufidulum Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained loams and even in the soils of Parker…
Red Bud
The Redbud will grow in full sun or dappled shade. A small deciduous tree 20 foot by 10 foot when mature will bloom…
Mexican Plum
Prunus mexicana Mexican plum is a beautiful single-trunk, spring-flowering small tree with bark that eventually gets dark…
Lacey Oak
This is one of the smaller Oak trees, able to grow in sun to partial shade, deciduous. Mature size 30’x30’. Ideal for small yards…
Goldenball Leadtree
Grows in full sun to partial shade, deciduous. Mature size 15’x10’. Blooms periodically in spring in bright yellow puff balls,…
Desert Willow
Chilopsis linearis Small, deciduous fair growth rate. Very drought tolerant and does well in the Parker County…
Crabapple
Crabapple Malus angustifolia Slow growing deciduous tree. Will need irrigation to get established, then drought…
Carolina Buckthorn
A Texas native, that should have been named Texas Buckthorn is actually called Carolina Buckthorn. A small deciduous…