Re: tree down/ Tx. native trees

Pam, here's what Texas Tech says about it--

	 	Full sun
	 	Heat tolerant
	 	Drought  tolerant
	 	Will tolerate soggy, poorly drained soils
	 	One of the toughest of the hollies


On Oct 9, 2006, at 12:53 PM, Pam Evans wrote:

> 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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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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