plant search guide

 

Our native landscape is the inspiration for this guide to earth-wise plant choices for Austin area gardens. The Grow Green plant list was created to help you select beautiful native and adapted plants which are naturally drought tolerant and resistant to pests and diseases. The less watering, fertilizing, and chemical control required in your yard, the more you contribute to the conservation and preservation of our precious water resources - our streams, lakes, and aquifers.

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Featured Plants

Title Botanical Name Plant Type Light Plant Images
Sumac Flameleaf Rhus lanceolata Trees (Small)/Large Shrubs Sun/Part Shade Sumac Flameleaf   Rhus lanceolata , Sumac Flameleaf   Rhus lanceolata
Sumac, Fragrant (Aromatic) Rhus aromatica Shrubs Sun/Part Shade Sumac, Fragrant (Aromatic)  Rhus aromatica , Sumac, Fragrant (Aromatic)  Rhus aromatica
Hawthorn, Indian Raphiolepis indica Shrubs Sun/Part Shade Hawthorn, Indian  Raphiolepis indica , Hawthorn, Indian  Raphiolepis indica
Oak, Southern Live Quercus virginiana Trees (Large) Sun/Part Shade Southern Live Oak  Quercus virginiana , Southern Live Oak  Quercus virginiana
Oak, Mexican White Quercus polymorpha Trees (Large) Sun Mexican White Oak  Quercus polymorpha , Mexican White Oak  Quercus polymorpha
Oak, Chinquapin Quercus muhlenbergii Trees (Large) Sun Oak, Chinquapin  -  Quercus muhlenbergii , Oak, Chinquapin  -  Quercus muhlenbergii
Oak, Bur Quercus macrocarpa Trees (Large) Sun Bur Oak
Oak, Lacey Quercus laceyi Trees (Large) Sun/Part Shade Lacey Oak - Quercus laceyi , Lacey Oak - Quercus laceyi
Oak, Texas Red Quercus texana Trees (Large) Sun Quercus  texana    Texas Red Oak
Pomegranate Punica granatum Trees (Small)/Large Shrubs Sun Pomegranate     Punica granatum , Pomegranate     Punica granatum