huisache
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Correcting My Huisache Error

In the spring I planted a Huisache tree, because this native plant is resilient and drought-tolerant. I later discovered that Huisache has some significant disadvantages and I regretted that choice. (Not all native plants are ideal for all situations.) So then I condemned the tree to be removed when I had something more polite with Continue reading
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Planting A Huisache Tree May Have Been A Mistake
I chose to plant a Huisache tree here because is it a very hardy and drought-tolerant native, and a good host plant for birds and insects. However, after I arrived here, I encountered many gardeners and ranchers who do not like this tree AT ALL. Ranchers in particular consider it a weed because it spreads Continue reading
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Huisache Tree
Vachellia farnesiana Height in July 2023: 1.5 ft tall, 3ft spread Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center database entry The Huisache tree was chosen for this garden because of its moderate height (15-25 feet) and extreme drought tolerance. It’s also a very hardy tree, and in fact many ranchers here consider it a weed because it’s Continue reading
About Me
Nature Lover.
Inquisitive Observer.
Student Gardener.
I invite you to join me on my journey to convert my sterile (from a nature point of view) new house lot to a healthy and diverse ecosystem, as I make discoveries, mistakes, and hopefully progress. I am not an expert or professional. The project started in February 2023 and the location is Seguin, Texas, USA.
