{"id":19009,"date":"2020-09-23T14:52:47","date_gmt":"2020-09-23T17:52:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=19009"},"modified":"2024-12-02T22:54:18","modified_gmt":"2024-12-03T01:54:18","slug":"landscape-with-trees-houston","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/texas\/houston-tx\/landscape-with-trees-houston\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Landscape with Trees in Houston"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As the eighth-most expansive city in the country, Houston\u2019s sprawl makes accommodating landscape trees easy \u2014 and mandatory, too.<\/p>    <p>The local <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houstontx.gov\/planning\/DevelopRegs\/docs_pdfs\/tree_shrub.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tree and Shrub Ordinance<\/a> requires the planting of at least one tree, depending on lot size, so let\u2019s explore the many ways you can landscape with trees at your H-Town home.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Cultivate Trees to Increase Property Value<\/h2>    <p>The more your property is worth, the higher your chances are of refinancing, selling, and improving your financial health by building equity. How? Areas with mature trees in their landscape design have been shown to:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Lower crime.<\/li>    <li>Boost curb appeal with focal points in front yard and bursts of color all over.<\/li>    <li>Reduce heating and cooling costs.<\/li>    <li>Enhance overall well-being.<\/li>    <li>Lessen storm water runoff and soil erosion.<\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Plant Trees to Conserve Energy<\/h2>    <p>Consider deciduous trees to help lower your home\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu\/extension\/homelandscape\/energy\/energy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">energy costs<\/a>. While in leaf during the hot, summer months, their canopies can provide shade and lower inside temps up to 10 degrees. In fall and winter, after leaves have dropped, the bare branches will allow sunlight to stream in and add warmth. Deciduous options for Houston include:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Crepe myrtles<\/li>    <li>Redbuds<\/li>    <li>Silver maple trees<\/li>    <li>Sweetgum<\/li>    <li>Willow oak<\/li> <\/ul>    <p>\u201cPlanting evergreen trees on the north side of your home will slow winter winds, which can reduce heating costs by up to 30%,\u201d advises the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houstontx.gov\/parks\/pdfs\/2015\/TreePlantingGuideBooklet_Eng.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Houston Area Urban Forestry Council<\/a>. Evergreen trees, including conifers, that grow well in this metro are:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Shortleaf pine<\/li>    <li>American holly<\/li>    <li>Southern magnolia<\/li>    <li>Loblolly pine<\/li>    <li>Eastern red cedar<\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Grow Trees to Attract Wildlife<\/h2>    <p>Urban development may have led to habitat loss for local animals, but you can help remedy that by planting trees in your large or small yard. Not only do these towering plants provide shelter and food, but they also welcome diverse wildlife species \u2014 think birds, butterflies, deer, rabbits, squirrels, and foxes.<\/p>    <p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houstontx.gov\/parks\/pdfs\/2015\/TreePlantingGuideBooklet_Eng.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">best trees for attracting wildlife<\/a>&nbsp;include:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Hawthorns<\/li>    <li>Southern wax myrtles<\/li>    <li>Cherry laurels<\/li>    <li>A variety of oaks<\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Use Trees to Raise Food<\/h2>    <p>Besides delivering shade, curb appeal, and wildlife, trees can also produce tasty, healthy treats. The Texas state tree, the pecan tree, is a <a href=\"https:\/\/aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu\/newsletters\/hortupdate\/hortupdate_archives\/2002\/jan02\/art10jan.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">popular yard tree<\/a> for this very reason. As long as it\u2019s planted in deep, well-drained soil and given plenty of space to grow, this tree should prosper. Be careful of planting pecan trees in shallow or clay-based soils, though, as they will require much more work to keep up.<\/p>    <p><a href=\"http:\/\/counties.agrilife.org\/harris\/files\/2011\/05\/fruitnut.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fruit trees<\/a> to consider include:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Apple trees<\/li>    <li>Avocado trees<\/li>    <li>Pomegranate trees<\/li>    <li>Grapefruit trees<\/li>    <li>Kumquat trees<\/li>    <li>Lemon and lime trees<\/li>    <li>Mandarin, nectarine, tangerine, and orange trees<\/li>    <li>Plum trees<\/li>    <li>Fig trees<\/li>    <li>Mulberry trees<\/li>    <li>Peach trees<\/li>    <li>Pear trees<\/li>    <li>Persimmon trees<\/li>    <li>Olive trees<\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Plant the Right Tree in the Right Place<\/h2>    <p>Before planting any trees, select a type that fits what you\u2019re looking for, whether it\u2019s beauty, wildlife, shade, curb appeal, environmental reasons, or all of the above.<\/p>    <p>Would you prefer a flowering tree over a fruit tree, a small tree over a large tree, a fast-growing tree over a slow-growing one, or a deciduous tree over an evergreen? Consider spacing, whether a tree needs full sun or partial shade, and the location of underground and above-ground utilities and structures, too.<\/p>    <p>For example, the flowering dogwood tree (<i>cornus florida<\/i>) grows best underneath other shade trees, as the hot sun can scorch it.<\/p>    <p>Plant deciduous trees on the south and west sides of your home to block the hot sun from early spring to late summer. Evergreen trees on the north side of your home will serve as a windbreak.<\/p>    <p>You can plant smaller trees underneath power lines, while large trees should be planted away from all utilities, driveways, sidewalks, and your home \u2014 they need unobstructed space to grow their roots and canopies. You can also incorporate trees as part of your garden design.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ about planting trees in Houston<\/h2>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the best trees to grow in Houston?<\/h3>    <p>This region\u2019s humid, subtropical climate is marked by very hot summers, mild winters, ample rainfall, and a long growing season. <a href=\"http:\/\/counties.agrilife.org\/harris\/files\/2011\/05\/houstonplants.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ideal trees<\/a> to grow in this hardiness zone 9a include:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>American beech<\/li>    <li>Silver maple<\/li>    <li>Oak trees<\/li>    <li>Eastern black walnut<\/li>    <li>Linden<\/li>    <li>Crepe myrtles<\/li>    <li>Sycamores<\/li>    <li>Apple trees<\/li>    <li>Avocado trees<\/li>    <li>Pawpaw trees<\/li>    <li>Southern magnolias<\/li>    <li>American holly and these other &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/texas\/houston-tx\/6-best-trees-plant-houston\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">best trees to plant in Houston<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <p>On the other hand, avoid the following trees, as they do not do well in Houston\u2019s climate:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>American arborvitae<\/li>    <li>Crabapple trees<\/li>    <li>Lilac bushes<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When is the best time of the year to plant trees here?<\/h3>    <p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houstontx.gov\/parks\/pdfs\/2015\/TreePlantingGuideBooklet_Eng.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Houston Area Urban Forestry Council<\/a> recommends planting new trees between mid-November and late-February. This allows a tree\u2019s roots to establish themselves before the summer heat arrives.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the best privacy trees to plant?<\/h3>    <p>For curb appeal with an added privacy\/screening function for your outdoor spaces, select a tree, such as:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Southern wax myrtle<\/li>    <li>Cherry laurel<\/li>    <li>Eastern red cedar<\/li>    <li>Shortleaf pine<\/li>    <li>American holly<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the best trees to plant for fall color?<\/h3>    <p>After spring and summer blooms die off, you can still showcase spectacular color in the autumn months with these options:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Redbuds<\/li>    <li>Crepe myrtle<\/li>    <li>Shantung maple (similar to Japanese maples, but more heat-tolerant)<\/li>    <li>River birch trees<\/li>    <li>Green ash<\/li>    <li>Sweetgum<\/li>    <li>white oak<\/li>    <li>Shumard oak<\/li>    <li>Bald cypress<\/li>    <li>Cedar elm<\/li>    <li>American elm<\/li>    <li>Red maple trees (acer rubrum)<\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to Call a Landscaping Professional<\/h2>    <p>Of course, you could head to the garden center on your own and DIY your tree planting, but if you\u2019re not an expert yourself, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/houston-tx-landscaping\">local Houston landscape expert<\/a> can help. They\u2019ll survey your property, review your plans for tree planting sites, and assist in starting your tree off right for a long, healthy life.<\/p>    <p>The Woodlands may be around the corner, but with a selection of beautiful trees in your own yard, you won\u2019t have to leave home to enjoy a forest-like feel.<\/p>    <p>Main Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/photos\/houston-texas-city-urban-cityscape-1631453\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pixabay<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the eighth-most expansive city in the country, Houston\u2019s sprawl makes accommodating landscape trees easy \u2014 and mandatory, too. 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