Morningside Recommended Tree List

Bradford Pear
The Bradford Pear grows well in all parts of Texas. This deciduous tree has showy bright white flowers in the spring, and brilliant coppery red foliage in the late fall. These trees grow vertically for several years and then gradually broaden to a nice symmetrical shape. This tree has a moderate to fast rate of growth, 30-40 feet tall and 20-25 feet across. This would make a nice tree for front or back yards.

Chinese Pistachio
The Chinese Pistachio grows well in all parts of Texas. This deciduous tree has deep green summer foliage, turning a brilliant red and yellow in the fall. It has a moderate rate of growth, 40-50 feet tall and 30-40 feet across. It is insect and disease-hardy. This would make a nice tree for front or back yards.

Chinquapin Oak
The Chinquapin Oak is native to central Texas, but grows well in most of the state. This deciduous tree has dark green foliage, with oval leaves 3 to 4 inches long, turning yellow or orange in the fall. This tree has a moderate rate of growth, 40-50 feet tall and 30-40 feet wide. This would make a nice tree for a large back yard, but might grow too tall for a front yard.

Crepe Myrtle
The Crepe Myrtle grows well in all parts of Texas. This deciduous tree has showy flower sprays in a multitude of colors, from late spring through late fall. Crepe Mytles can be found in shades of white, pink, red, and lavender. This tree grows best in sunny locations, and can be used to shade small spaces such as patios or decks. It has a moderate rate of growth, 12-20 feet tall and 10-15 feet across. This would make a nice tree as a flowering accent for front or back yards.

Green Ash
The Green Ash is native to the eastern half of Texas, but grows well in all parts of the state. This deciduous tree has dark green foliage in the spring and summer, turning bright yellow in the fall. This tree has a moderate to fast rate of growth, 40-50 feet tall and 20-30 feet across. This would make a nice tree for front or back yards.

Redbud
The Redbud grows well in all parts of Texas. This deciduous, flowering tree has showy sprays varying in color from light pink to dark red. It is somewhat subject to leaf rollers and fungal leaf spots, but both can be easily controlled with sprays. The tree has a moderate rate of growth, 25-35 feet tall and 20-30 feet across. This would make a nice tree for front or back yards.

Shumard Red Oak
The Shumard Red Oak grows nicely in all parts of Texas, and is well suited for alkaline soils. This deciduous tree makes a fine shade tree, and has lustrous dark green foliage in the summer, turning a brilliant red in the fall. This tree has a moderate rate of growth, 50-60 feet tall and 40-60 feet wide. This would make a nice tree for a large back yard, but might grow too tall and wide for a front yard, or a small back yard.

Yaupon Holly
The Yaupon Holly is native to the eastern part of Texas, but grows well in most of the state. This evergreen tree has small green foliage, and grows well in sun or shade. Female trees bear small bright red berries that persist all winter long. This tree is actually a large native shrub, but can be easily trained to be a small rounded tree. This tree has a moderate rate of growth, 15-20 feet tall and 10-15 feet across. It has few, if any, pest problems. This would make a nice smaller tree for front or back yards.

Other Trees Suited for Morningside

• Bur Oak
• Desert Willow
• Eastern Red Cedar
• Japanese Black Pine
• Little Gem Magnolia
• Live Oak
• Mimosa
• Panicled Goldenrain Tree
• Post Oak
• Red Maple
• Western Soapberry

Note: Fruit-bearing trees are to be allowed in backyards only, not in front or side yards.