Plant 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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Title	Botanical Name	Plant Type	Light	Plant Images
Pittosporum	Pittosporum tobira	Shrubs	Sun/Part Shade
Sycamore, Mexican	Platanus mexicana	Trees (Large)	Sun/Part Shade
Plumbago	Plumbago auriculata	Perennials	Sun/Part Shade
Japanese Yew	Podocarpus macrophyllus	Shrubs	Sun/Part Shade
Oregano, Mexican	Poliomintha longiflora	Perennials	Sun/Part Shade
Honey Mesquite	Prosopis glandulosa var. glandulosa	Trees (Large)	Sun
Cherry Laurel	Prunus caroliniana	Trees (Small)/Large Shrubs	Sun/Part Shade
Plum, Mexican	Prunus mexicana	Trees (Small)/Large Shrubs	Sun/Part Shade
Cherry, Black	Prunus serotina var. exima	Trees (Large)	Sun
Pomegranate	Punica granatum	Trees (Small)/Large Shrubs	Sun