tree species available for the neighborhood tree planting program
diversify your neighborhood by participating in the neighborhood tree planting program

Bur Oak
Quercus macrocarpa
Growth Rate: Slow
Height: 50’ +, Spread: 50’ +
Soils: Sand, loam, clay, caliche
Shade Tolerance: Full sun, part sun, part shade
Water Requirements: Drought resistant
Wildlife Value: acorns, important food source for birds & mammals, good canopy substrate for insectivorous birds, larval host for Sleepy & Juvenal’s Duskywing butterflies
Native: North Texas native
Comments: Provides deep shade, has few insect or disease problems, graceful, attractive leaves, long-lived
*Only available for parkways wider than 5 feet.

Carolina Buckthorn
Frangula caroliniana
Growth Rate: Slow
Height: 12’ - 20’, Spread: 8’ - 12’
Soils: Sand, loam, clay, limestone
Shade Tolerance: Full sun, part sun, shade
Water Requirements: Drought resistant
Wildlife Value: Attracts birds & butterflies, larval host for Gray Hairstreak butterfly, fruit for wildlife
Native: North Texas native
Comments: Leaves turn bright yellow in fall, smooth glossy leaves, attractive understory tree, but can grow in the open also

Cedar Elm
Ulmus crassifolia
Growth Rate: Moderate
Height: 25’ - 50’, Spread: 25’ - 35’
Soils: Sand, loam, clay, limestone
Shade Tolerance: Full sun, part sun
Water Requirements: Drought resistant
Wildlife Value: Seeds & buds eaten by many birds, good nesting & cover tree for birds, some mammals browse leaves, larval host for Mourning Cloak & Question Mark butterflies
Native: North Texas native
Comments: Very hardy tree, susceptible to mistletoe, bark has “wings,” unique shape, long-lived

Chinquapin Oak
Quercus muehlenbergii
Growth Rate: Moderate
Height: 50’, Spread: 25’ - 40’
Soils: Loam, clay, limestone, caliche
Shade Tolerance: Full sun, part shade
Water Requirements: Drought resistant
Wildlife Value: acorns are eaten by wildlife, good substrate for insectivorous birds, larval host for Horace’s Duskywing butterfly
Native: North Texas native
Comments: Tall, slender form, bronze fall color, interesting leaf shape

Desert Willow
Chilopsis linearis
Growth Rate: Rapid
Height: 15’ - 25’, Spread: 10’ - 15’
Soils: sand, loam, clay, caliche
Shade Tolerance: Full sun, part shade
Water Requirements: Drought resistant
Wildlife Value: Hummingbirds & insects feed on flower, various birds forage on the seeds & flowers
Native: Southwest Texas native
Comments: Showy pink flowers, will need to be trained to acquire tree form, but can remain in shrub form

Eve’s Necklace
Sophora affinis
Growth Rate: Rapid
Height: 15’ - 25’, Spread: 10’ - 15’
Soils: sand, loam, clay, limestone, caliche
Shade Tolerance: Full sun, part shade
Water Requirements: Drought resistant
Wildlife Value: Flowers attract hummingbirds, butterflies and pollinating insects
Native: North Texas native
Comments: Showy pink-white flower clusters, interesting seed structure like a pearl necklace, will need to be trained to acquire tree form, but can remain in shrub form, understory tree but will do well in open area

Live Oak
Quercus virginiana
Growth Rate: Moderate
Height: 50’, Spread: 50’ +’
Soils: Sand, loam, clay, limestone
Shade Tolerance: Full sun, part shade
Water Requirements: Drought resistant
Wildlife Value: acorns are eaten by variety of wildlife, good cover & nesting tree, good substrate for insectivorous birds, larval host for Horace’s Duskywing & Northern White Hairstreak butterflies
Native: North Texas native
Comments: Beautiful, spreading canopy with mostly evergreen leaves; symbol of the South, susceptible to Oak Wilt

Mexican Buckeye
Ungnadia speciosa
Growth Rate: Rapid
Height: 8’ - 15’, Spread: 10’ - 15’
Soils: sand, loam, clay, limestone, caliche
Shade Tolerance: Full sun, part shade
Water Requirements: Drought resistant
Wildlife Value: Good nectar source for butterflies & other pollinating insects, larval host for Henry’s Elfin butterfly
Native: North Texas native
Comments: Showy fragrant pink flowers, will need to be trained to acquire tree form, but can remain in shrub form, nice yellow fall color, interesting seed structure

Post Oak
Quercus stellata
Growth Rate: Slow
Height: 40’ - 50’, Spread: 40’ - 50’
Soils: sand, sandy loam, neutral clay
Shade Tolerance: Full sun, part shade
Water Requirements: Drought resistant
Wildlife Value: Good nesting & cover, fine substrate for insectivorous birds, acorns are relished by many bird & mammal game species, larval host for Northern Hairstreak, Horace’s & Juvenal’s Duskywing butterflies
Native: North Texas native
Comments: Interesting rugged branching structure, roots are extremely sensitive to disturbance, large Post Oaks could be up to 300-400 years old! Good shade tree

Redbud
Cercis canadensis
Growth Rate: Moderate
Height: 10’ - 20’, Spread: 15’ - 20’
Soils: Sand, loam, clay, limestone
Shade Tolerance: Full sun, part shade
Water Requirements: Drought resistant
Wildlife Value: Good nectar source for butterflies & other pollinating insects, seeds are eaten by many birds, larval host for Henry’s Elfin butterfly
Native: North Texas native
Comments: Beautiful pink flowers in early spring, heart shaped leaves; good tree for planting under power lines, will need to be trained to acquire tree form, but can remain in shrub form, understory tree but will do well in open area

Red Oak
Quercus shumardii
Growth Rate: Rapid
Height: 50’ +, Spread: 25’ - 50’
Soils: Sand, loam, clay, limestone, caliche
Shade Tolerance: Full sun, part shade
Water Requirements: Drought resistant
Wildlife Value: Excellent nesting & cover, good substrate for insectivorous birds, acorns are relished by many mammals, gamebirds & songbirds, larval host for Horace’s Duskywing & Northern White Hairstreak
Native: North Texas native
Comments: Beautiful fall color, upright shape; provides good shade, susceptible to Oak Wilt

For questions, please call Michelle Villafranca at 
817 871-5729.