The flowers only last a few weeks in spring, but the remainder of the year the evergreen tree has pretty glossy leaves. Often referred to as the “Grape Kool-Aid Tree”, this one of the first trees flowering in Central Texas in the spring, and its flowers really do smell like grape Kool-Aid! The small tree has beautiful cone shaped clusters of purple flowers that are 3-7″ long. Texas Mountain Laurel Scientific Name: Sophora secundiflora There are more native flowering trees of Texas than just these five, but these are my favorite ornamental trees around San Antonio where I live. Provide ecological diversity from the monotony of yards planted with the same non-native species (i.e., all those Crepe Myrtles and Ligustrum trees!).Nothing says Texas Hill Country like the Texas Mountain Laurel in bloom!
Have evolved in your local climate and tend to handle harsh weather conditions such as long periods of drought better than non-natives.Learn why host plants are so important to sustaining wildlife. Are some of the best butterfly and moth host plants that we have.Why Plant Native Texas Trees?ĭid you know that native trees (those that have evolved in your local area) can offer a wealth of ecological benefits over non-native trees (those imported from other continents)? Native trees: You can take this handy one-pager with you to the plant nursery.
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If you are looking for a new tree to add to your yard, go native! These five flowering trees of Central Texas are not only native to the Hill Country area, they are absolutely gorgeous when they are in bloom.īe sure to download my free printable PDF of 5 Texas Flowering Trees.
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