Deciduous
Bauhinia lunarioides
Plant Type: Small Tree (D)
Mature Size: 6-12' H x 6-10' W
Toxicity: Non-toxic
Maintenance: Low maintenance, occasional pruning
Freeze Tolerance: Hardy to 20°F, may suffer leaf drop
Interest: Fragrant white flowers, butterfly attractor
Plant Type: Perennial
Mature Size: 1-3’ tall /1-5’ wide
Toxicity: toxic to people/pets
Maintenance: Low. Best grown in full sun/light shade. Prune in Spring to control spreading
Freeze: While these are listed as hardy in lower temperatures, Texas freezes have taught us that the foiliage will turn brown after/during a freeze event. Give the roots a good soak prior and prune back to a few inches off the ground after the last frost of the season.
Read MoreAcer rubrum
Plant Type: Tree (D)
Mature Size:40-60 ft tall, 20-40 ft wide
Toxicity: Non-toxic
Maintenance: Moderate – Prune in late winter to maintain shape and structure. Deep water in extreme drought.
Freeze: Moderate freeze tolerance – Ensure proper watering before freezes.
Interest: Brilliant red fall foliage
Buddleja davidii
Plant Type: Perennial (D)
Mature Size: 3-5 ft tall, 3-5 ft wide
Toxicity: Non-toxic
Maintenance: Moderate – Deadhead flowers regularly to encourage blooming; prune annually. Requires well-draining soil.
Freeze: Cold hardy – Prune in early spring to remove frost-damaged growth.
Interest: Purple flowers, highly attractive to butterflies
