2007-02-08 07:58:41 · 4 answers · asked by MANNY 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Sioux Crape Myrtle
They do really well
in Houston.....they
have flowers on them
most of the year.
2007-02-08 08:14:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Two great Texas natives that I would suggest are both in the genus Sophora. Both are small trees, so you could plant them near a patio or deck to enjoy. The first one is the best one, Texas Mountain Laurel, Sophora secundiflora. It has glossy evergreen leaves. The flowers are wisteria-like, but darker purple. Gorgeous. They smell great, too - like grape koolaid. I believe Texas Mountain Laurel will actually be in bloom for Valentine's Day in much of south Texas.
The other one is the Eve's Necklace tree, Sophora affinis. It has fragrant pink-and-white flowers. It is deciduous, but the fruits persist, and hang from the tree like a string of beads, hence the name, Eve's Necklace. It blooms in June.
Don't let pets and kids eat the fruit of these two trees. I believe they are poisonous, like those of many trees and shrubs.
2007-02-08 09:30:47 · answer #2 · answered by Emmaean 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
find out what is the best local tree to plant for this time of year and enjoy it...
2007-02-08 09:11:55 · answer #3 · answered by bluedanube69 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would plan a red bud. They always bloom in February and are beautiful.
2007-02-09 06:51:51 · answer #4 · answered by diturtlelady2004 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋