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Native Texas Trees: True Natives vs Native Cultivars

In this episode of Let’s Grow Together, we explore some of the most iconic trees used in Texas landscapes while discussing the differences between true Texas natives and native cultivars. Through three different perspectives, we examine growth habits, adaptability, shade value, maintenance, wildlife benefits, and long-term performance in North Texas environments.

Featured trees include Shumard Red Oak, Bald Cypress, Bur Oak, Cedar Elm, Brodie Red Cedar, Arizona Cypress, Cherry Laurel, Bubba Desert Willow, Texas Mountain Laurel, and Live Oak.

Whether you’re planting for shade, privacy, drought tolerance, or long-term landscape impact, this episode helps break down which native tree selections work best for different goals while staying connected to Texas ecology.

Filmed at Covington’s Nursery, this episode offers practical insight for homeowners, landscapers, and plant lovers looking to build landscapes that are beautiful, sustainable, and rooted in Texas ecology.

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In This Episode

  • RED CEDAR brodie

    RED CEDAR brodie

  • OAK shumard red

    OAK shumard red

  • OAK live

    OAK live

  • OAK bur

    OAK bur

  • LAUREL texas mountain

    LAUREL texas mountain

  • DESERT WILLOW bubba

    DESERT WILLOW bubba

  • CYPRESS arizona

    CYPRESS arizona

  • CYPRESS bald

    CYPRESS bald

  • CHERRY LAUREL bright & tight

    CHERRY LAUREL bright & tight

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