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CHAPTER 4: RECOMMENDATIONS

MEDIUM

Western Soapberry Growth Rate: Moderate

Attributes: Texas native, reliable fall color, showy or fragrant flower, attractive seeds or fruit, seeds or fruit eaten by wildlife Features: Bright yellow fall color Comments: Amber berries in fall through winter Problems: Sucker growth; fleshy fruits can be messy Eve’s-Necklace (Texas Sophora) Growth Rate: Moderate Attributes: Texas native, showy or fragrant flower, attractive seeds or fruit Features: Pink pea-shaped flowers are followed by black, bead-like fruits. Comments: Requires well-drained site; fruits are avoided by wildlife. Problems: Nursery availability may be limited. Possumhaw Growth Rate: Slow Attributes: Texas native, attractive seeds or fruit, seeds or fruit eaten by wildlife Features: Orange or red berries on gray branches give interest through winter. Comments: Striking native plant. Choose female plants in the nursery for the berries. Problems: Thin bark is susceptible to mechanical injury.

SMALL

Anacacho Orchid-tree Growth Rate: Rapid

Attributes: Texas native, showy or fragrant flower Features: Fragrant, white, orchid-like flowers. Comments: Delicate-looking native tree with showy flowers. Problems: Seed pods can be unsightly and create a mess when they drop.

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