Re: tree down/ Tx. native trees

gotta like that!  thanks Jim

On 10/9/06, james singer <islandjim1@verizon.net> wrote:
>
> 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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> >>>> 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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Pam Evans
Kemp TX
zone 8A

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