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Status: Significant Tree

  • Maple, Boxelder

    Acer negundo is a small, usually fast-growing and fairly short-lived tree that grows up to 33–82 ft tall, with a trunk diameter of 12–20 in, rarely greater than 3 ft, in diameter. It often has several trunks and can form impenetrable thickets. This species prefers bright sunlight. It often grows on flood plains and other…

  • Hickory, Black

    The Black Hickory is the more common species found in northern and eastern Texas, growing on hillsides and sandy uplands with post and black jack oaks. It is distinguished by its rusty-brown hairs found on the young leaves and branches. It can form a tree 60 to 75 feet high with a trunk up to…

  • Holly, Yaupon

    When one hears the name Yaupon Holly or holly for that matter a tree dos not usually come to mind. However, most varities of Yaupon left unattended or groomed as such will grow to have large trunks and be quite tall with relatively large crown spans. This woody native is quite the favorite of many…

  • Zelkova, Japanese

    The form of the Japanese Zelkova is a small to medium-sized low branching vase-shaped tree. This appearance is maintained when very young and when very old. The Japanese Zelkova makes a good street tree because of its dense shade, ability to grow in marginal soils and its resistance to pests and pollution. It grows to…

  • Hornbeam, European

    Carpinus betulus is a European transplant found primarily in southern England where entire forests are comprised of this tree. It is a small to medium-size tree reaching heights of 50–80 ft, rarely 100 ft, and often has a fluted and crooked trunk. Carpinus betulus is a shade-loving tree, which prefers moderate soil fertility and moisture.…

  • Elm, Lacebark

    The Lacebark Elm is an excellent tree for urban conditions and should be widely considered for use along urban and suburban streets. It is a very hardy, tough tree that is capable of withstanding the rigors of harsh climates, poor soils and streetscape situations. Often called “Chinese Elm” since it originally was a native of…

  • Elm, Lacebark

    The Lacebark Elm is an excellent tree for urban conditions and should be widely considered for use along urban and suburban streets. It is a very hardy, tough tree that is capable of withstanding the rigors of harsh climates, poor soils and streetscape situations. Often called “Chinese Elm” since it originally was a native of…

  • Dawn redwood

    The Dawn Redwood usually grows to heights between 70 and 100 feet with crown spread around 25’. The tree has an open, pyramidal shaped crown that rarely requires pruning. To achieve best growth, plant the tree in moist, deep, well-drained, slightly acidic soils with full sunlight. Growing into the late summer and early fall, the…

  • Eastern Redcedar

    The Eastern redcedar is a tree of oval, columnar, or pyramidal form and pointed at the apex. The species is the tallest of the junipers, woth individuals sometimes reaching nearly 100 feet, but usually between 30 and 40 feet in height; diameter 1 to 3 feet at breast height. The species usually occurs as isolated…

  • Elm, Cedar

    The Cedar Elm is distributed widely over the state, near streams in deep rich soil, and on dry, limestone hills. It is the most common elm tree of Texas, extending to the Pecos River. It forms a tree up to 75 feet high with a tall straight trunk 2 to 3 feet in diameter, and…