Care Guides

Indian hawthorn, Rhaphiolepis indica, is an evergreen flowering shrub with dense foliage, spring flowers, and dark berries. ‘Clara’ is a white-flowering selection. Quick Care Guide Light: Full sunSoil: Moist, well-drained soilWater: Regular while establishing; moderate afterwardFertilizer: Light annual feedingPruning: After floweringBest Use: Foundation, border, hedge, containerCold Hardiness: Well suited to East Texas Overview Indian hawthorn is a dense, rounded evergreen shrub generally reaching 4 to 6 feet high and wide,…
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Dwarf yaupon holly, Ilex vomitoria ‘Dwarf’, is one of the best native evergreen shrubs for East Texas landscapes. It tolerates heat, drought, a wide range of soils, and substantial pruning. Quick Care Guide Light: Full sun to partial shadeSoil: Well-drained acidic to neutral soilWater: Moderate; drought tolerant once establishedFertilizer: Light feedingPruning: Tolerates heavy pruningBest Use: Foundation, hedge, border, specimenNative Status: Native to the eastern United States and Mexico Overview Dwarf…
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Glaucous cotoneaster is an evergreen to semi-evergreen ornamental shrub valued for its foliage, flowers, and colorful berries. Quick Care Guide Light: Full sun to partial shadeSoil: Well-drained soilWater: ModerateFertilizer: Light annual feedingPruning: After flowering or as neededBest Use: Shrub borders, slopes, specimen plantingsCold Protection: Protect young plants during severe freezes Overview Cotoneaster species vary considerably in size and habit, but glaucous-leaved forms are generally grown for their evergreen foliage, small…
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