Re: tree down/ Tx. native trees

drought tolerant is good, and no rain yet but MAYBE tomorrow I hope.
Everything I have planted this year and most of last is all xeriscape
stuff.  No more water hog plants.  Can't afford 'em.

On 10/9/06, Bonnie Holmes <holmesbm@usit.net> wrote:
>
> And, it should be interesting with your Mahonia.  I love hollies.  I have
> one that came from a seedling found at my parent's place before they had
> to
> go into assisted living and several decidious.  Right now, the berries on
> them are bright red although they still have leaves...we haven't had our
> frosts yet...seems late.
>
>
> > [Original Message]
> > From: james singer <islandjim1@verizon.net>
> > To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> > Date: 10/9/2006 7:10:58 AM
> > Subject: Re: [CHAT] tree down/ Tx. native trees
> >
> > Good choice. Nice looking tree. It's included on this county's
> > mandatory tree-planting list for new construction, which means it's
> > drought resistant.
> >
> > On Oct 9, 2006, at 6:45 AM, Pam Evans wrote:
> >
> > > OK - found a nice 5 foot + Yaupon holly.  The birdies will like that
> > > and
> > > they don't need a whole bunch of water.  Was murder trying to dig a 7
> > > gallon
> > > size hole in clay after 20 months of drought though.
> > >
> > > On 10/8/06, Theresa W. <tchessie1@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> > >>
> > >> We have Madrones readily available here.
> > >>
> > >> Theresa
> > >>
> > >> TeichFlora@aol.com wrote:
> > >>> All the trees I mentioned are readily available in the trade, except
> > >> maybe
> > >>> the Madrone.  This is carried only in the areas where it tends to
> > >> do  well.
> > >>> Definitely not available here in our area.
> > >>> Noreen
> > >>> zone 9
> > >>> Texas Gulf Coast
> > >>>
> > >>> In a message dated 10/7/2006 11:02:19 PM Central Standard Time,
> > >>> gardenchat-owner@hort.net writes:
> > >>>
> > >>> Good  suggestions dear.  The trick is finding a nursery that
> > >> carries  them!
> > >>>
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> > > Pam Evans
> > > Kemp TX
> > > zone 8A
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> > Island Jim
> > Southwest Florida
> > 27.0 N, 82.4 W
> > Hardiness Zone 10
> > Heat Zone 10
> > Minimum 30 F [-1 C]
> > Maximum 100 F [38 C]
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Pam Evans
Kemp TX
zone 8A

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