by PCMG Admin | Jul 3, 2023 | Best Trees of Parker County, FAQ, Large Trees, Trees
Arizona Cypress Arizona Cypress Cupressus arizonica ssp. arizonica This is a native Texas evergreen with a height of up to 90 feet. The trunk generally reaches 2 feet in diameter and will have unique blue-gray foliage. The tree can be seen in the natural settings of...
by PCMG Admin | Jul 3, 2023 | Best Trees of Parker County, FAQ, Large Trees, Trees
Bur Oak Bur Oak – Quercus macrocarpa A large deciduous tree being able to reach 80 feet in height; however, the spread is generally less than 30 feet when mature.The leaf of a Bur Oak can be 12 inches long and over 4 inches wide and have different shapes on a...
by PCMG Admin | Jul 3, 2023 | Best Trees of Parker County, FAQ, Large Trees, Trees
Pecan Pecan Carya illinoinensis Who does not love the state tree of Texas. The Pecan can rise 120 feet in height and with a 75 foot canopy. This is quite an impressive tree. It will take a good amount of space to grow, so take that into consideration when planting...
by PCMG Admin | Jul 3, 2023 | Best Trees of Parker County, FAQ, Large Trees, Trees
Shumard Oak Shumard Oak – Quercus shumardii A large forest tree reaching heights of 100 feet or more and a trunk to 3 feet in diameter, with a wide-spreading, symmetrical crown. The Shurmard is drought tolerant after established and does well in alkaline soils....
by PCMG Admin | Jul 3, 2023 | Best Trees of Parker County, FAQ, Medium Trees
Live Oak Live Oak Quercus virginiana A Live Oak is considered a medium size tree because of its height, however; this tree will take a large area to grow because of its canopy. The canopy of a Live Oak can spread to well over 100 feet and its short stout trunk can be...
by PCMG Admin | Jul 3, 2023 | Best Trees of Parker County, FAQ, Medium Trees
Crape Myrtle Crapemyrtle Lagerstroemia indica Yes, Crape Myrtles come in sizes from 2 foot to 25 foot. For a recommendation in the tree section of this website, the discussion will embrace the larger 20 plus feet specimens. As many know, the Crape Myrtle comes in a...
