Texas White Star

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Companion Plants

Common Boxwood

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Common Boxwood

Handsome evergreen shrub is very tolerant of pruning and shaping. Well-suited for topiary, entryways or hedging. Flowers in spring are insignificant but very fragrant. Prune in summer. Prefers fertile, well-drained soil and some shade.

Bald Cypress

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Bald Cypress

Naturally found on lake and river edges, swamps, or flooded sites, this large coniferous tree is unique in that it loses its needles. Will grow in normal garden soil, and even tolerate drought once established.

Yaupon Holly

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Yaupon Holly

Broadleaf evergreen shrub. Dwarf spreading habit with tiny, lustrous leaves. Self-fruiting form. Red fruit ripens in fall.

Details

Common name

Texas White Star

Botanical name

Hibiscus coccineus

Variety

Alba

Zone

USDA 5 - 10

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Bloom time

summer-fall

Light

part sun

Height

4-6' (1-2 m)

Habit

upright

Water

daily

Feed

use all-purpose

Maintenance

apply mulch