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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
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What Is Wrong With My Texas Mountain Laurel Tree?
Sophora secundiflora Height in July 2023: 2.5 ft Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center database entry Texas Mountain Laurel was another easy choice as a tree to plant here. It has low water needs and the blooms are very showy and fragrant. I had not encountered it before, but it was recommended by several local gardeners Continue reading
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Desert Willow Tree
Chilopsis linearis Height in July 2023: 6ft Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center database entry There are only a handful of plants that I have installed here so far and I shouldn’t have a favorite, but I do have a soft spot for this particular tree. I knew early on that I wanted a Desert Willow 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.
Rewilding My Lot 