Tree Planting

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We are expecting weather to be more mild come October and will resume plantings then. Contact us to schedule your Fall planting.

Texas Tree Surgeons offers turnkey tree planting services for residential, commercial, and municipal clients across North Texas. Our program includes professional tree selection, delivery, and planting. We specialize in installing medium to large shade trees and small ornamental species suited to North Texas.

Current Available Tree Species

The trees listed below are species we know will do well in North Texas based on soil science and more than 20 years of observations from our arborists. We can source a wider variety of trees upon request, just let us know!

Large Trees

American PersimmonNative

American Persimmon

Diospyros virginiana

Tough native fruit tree, very low-maintenance once established, attractive fall color & unique blocky bark pattern. Dioecious, need both a male and female for fruit; suckers from the roots; ripe fruit drop can be messy near patios/walkways.

• Light: Tolerates Partial Shade
• Water: Once established, very drought-tolerant
• Preffered Soil: Adaptable; sandy to clay, tolerates poor soil
• Size: Slow growing; reaching a height of 35-60 ft and 20-35 ft wide.

Texas AshNative

Texas Ash

Fraxinus texensis

Good fall color, tolerant of varied soils; avoid non-Texas ash cultivars. All ash species carry long-term emerald ash borer risk as EAB is in North Texas.

• Light: Tolerates Partial Shade
• Water: Once established drought tolerant
• Preffered Soil: Limestone, alkaline, well-drained
• Size: Reaching 30-45 ft tall, 30-40 ft wide

Eastern Red CedarNative

Eastern Red Cedar

Juniperus virginiana

Native windbreak/screening tree, very drought tolerant. Alternate host for cedar-apple rust (a concern near apple/pear plantings); pollen is a significant allergen source locally.

• Light: Full Sun
• Water: Drought Tolerant
• Preffered Soil: Adaptable; dry, rocky, alkaline
• Size: Reaching 30-50 ft tall, 10-20 ft wide

Southern Sugar MapleNative

Southern Sugar Maple

Acer saccharum 'Caddo'

Drought/heat-adapted sugar maple; Caddo maple variety rare in the trade but well suited to alkaline clay. Limited nursery availability and higher cost; slower to establish than Shantung maple.

• Light: Partial Shade to Shade Tolerant
• Water: Once established drought tolerant
• Preffered Soil: Alkaline clay tolerant, well-drained
• Size: Reaching 40-50 ft tall, 30-40 ft wide

Willow OakNative

Willow Oak

Quercus phellos

Fine willow-like leaf texture and a graceful, more formal shade tree form; fast for an oak. Prefers acidic soil, prone to chlorosis in DFW's alkaline clay without amendment.

• Light: Tolerates partial shade
• Water: Once established drought tolerant
• Preffered Soil: Moist, acidic preferred but adaptable
• Size: Reaching 40-60 ft, 30-40 ft wide

Texas Red Oak (Texas Oak)Native

Texas Red Oak (Texas Oak)

Quercus buckleyi

Smaller-scale native cousin of Shumard oak with good red fall color; fits residential lots that can't take a 60-80 ft oak. In the red oak group, so more vulnerable to oak wilt.

• Light: Tolerates Partial Shade
• Water: Once established drought tolerant
• Preffered Soil: Limestone, alkaline, rocky, well-drained
• Size: Reaching 30-40 ft tall, 25-35 ft wide

Shumard Red OakNative

Shumard Red Oak

Quercus shumardii

Popular for reliable red fall color and fast growth for an oak. In the red oak group, so more vulnerable to oak wilt than white oaks; can show chlorosis in very alkaline soil.

• Light: Tolerates Partial Shade
• Water: Once established drought tolerant
• Preffered Soil: Adaptable; clay tolerant, alkaline tolerant
• Size: Fast growing reaching 40-60 ft tall, 30-40 ft wide

Live OakNative

Live Oak

Quercus virginiana

The default DFW shade tree — evergreen, long-lived (up to 300 yrs), highly requested by homeowners. Susceptible to oak wilt; surface roots can heave sidewalks/foundations; dense shade makes it hard to grow grass underneath.

• Light: Tolerates Partial Shade
• Water: Drought tolerant
• Preffered Soil: Adaptable; sandy to clay
• Size: Reaching 40-60 ft wide, 60-100 ft wide

American ElmNative

American Elm

Ulmus americana

Classic large vase-shaped shade tree; disease-resistant cultivars (e.g. 'Princeton', 'Valley Forge') have renewed its popularity. Straight species is highly susceptible to Dutch elm disease; often requires structural pruning.

• Light: Tolerates Partial Shade
• Water: Drought Tolerant
• Preffered Soil: Adaptable; wet to dry, clay tolerant
• Size: Reaches 60 to 80 ft. tall, 40 to 60 ft. wide.

PecanNative

Pecan

Carya illinoinensis

Texas state tree; large residential lots, needs significant space. Messy nut drop and webworm/aphid honeydew; brittle wood in ice storms; needs more space than most residential lots have.

• Light: Full Sun
• Water: Sensitive to water stress
• Preffered Soil: Deep, moist, well-drained loam
• Size: Reaches 70 to 100 ft. tall, 40 to 75 ft. wide.

Bur OakNative

Bur Oak

Quercus macrocarpa

Known for its massive, acorn-like burrs and large, spreading form, Bur Oak can grow to 70-80 feet tall with an even broader spread. It’s extremely hardy, with a tolerance for drought and poor soil. Slow to establish and slow grower early on; large acorn drop is a cleanup/slip hazard on hardscape.

• Light: Tolerates Partial Shade
• Water: Once established, extremely drought-tolerant.
• Preffered Soil: Adaptable; clay to loam, alkaline tolerant
• Size: Slow growing; reaches 70 to 90 ft. tall, 60 to 90 ft. wide.

Southern MagnoliaAdapted/Cultivar

Southern Magnolia

Magnolia grandiflora

Classic evergreen statement tree for larger front yards. With unique large dark green leaves and rusty brown undersides. It has the ability to maintain a straight central trunk, which allows it to be grown full to the ground or be pruned into tree form with a visible trunk. Open branched pyramidal form makes an excellent shade tree with huge cup-shaped flowers in early summer. The fragrant blossoms can be 8″ in width. Constant leaf drop year-round is a maintenance complaint; large surface roots; needs real space.

• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Water: Once established, moderately drought-tolerant, will do better with consistent watering.
• Preffered Soil: Moist, well-drained; acidic to slightly alkaline
• Size: Slow to moderate growing, reaching 40 to 60 ft. tall, 20 to 40 ft. wide.

Montezuma CypressNative

Montezuma Cypress

Taxodium distichum

A graceful coniferous tree with strong weeping branches. More drought tolerant bald cypress cousin, no knee roots. Pyramidal when young with a dense crown, developing into a broad top, spreading, open tree when mature. Pale green foliage with needle like leaves. Long-lived is the national tree of Mexico. Less cold-hardy than bald cypress — can suffer dieback in severe DFW winter events.

• Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Water: Once established, moderately drought-tolerant. Can tolerate wet sites and occasional flooding.
• Preffered Soil: Moist to wet, adaptable
• Size: Moderate to fast growing; reaches 50 to 80 ft. tall, 30 to 40 ft. wide.

Bald CypressNative

Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum

Although many conifers are evergreen, bald cypress trees are deciduous conifers that shed their needlelike leaves in the fall. In fact, they get the name “bald” cypress because they drop their leaves so early in the season. Their fall colors are tan, cinnamon, and fiery orange. They are known for their “knees.” Roots the protrude above ground- a mowing/hardscape nuisance; needs staking when young. The technical term for the knee is pneumatophore, which means “air-bearing.” Handles both wet and dry sites; common street and park tree.

• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Water: Once established, moderately drought-tolerant. Can tolerate wet sites and occasional flooding.
• Preffered Soil: Wet to moist, adaptable; acidic to alkaline
• Size: Moderate to fast growing; reaches 50 to 70 ft. tall, 20 to 30 ft. wide.

SycamoreAdapted/Cultivar

Sycamore

Platanus occidentalis

Large fast-growing shade tree, common along creeks and parks. Anthracnose leaf disease common in wet springs; heavy leaf/bark litter and aggressive roots make it a poor fit for small lots.

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Once established, extremely drought-tolerant. Water deeply during long periods of no rain.
• Preffered Soil: Moist, deep, well-drained; tolerates clay
• Size: Moderate to fast growing; reaches 70 to 90 ft. tall, 60 to 70 ft. wide

Shantung MapleAdapted/Cultivar

Shantung Maple

Acer truncatum

Maple that actually tolerates DFW full sun, heat, and alkaline soil, with reliable red-orange fall color. Thin bark is prone to sunscald — needs trunk wrap for the first 2-3 seasons; young trees need consistent watering to establish.

• Light: Tolerates Partial Shade
• Water: Once established, moderately drought-tolerant. Tree will do better with more consistent watering.
• Preffered Soil: Adaptable; alkaline clay tolerant, well-drained
• Size: Moderate to fast growing; reaches 25 to 35 ft. tall, 20 to 25 ft. wide.

Lacebark ElmAdapted/Cultivar

Lacebark Elm

Ulmus parvifolia

Lacebark elm stands out from other elms with its unusual, mottled bark, leaves that are smaller than those of other elm species, and good resistance to both Dutch elm disease (DED) and elm leaf beetle.

• Light: Tolerates partial shade
• Water: Once established, moderately drought-tolerant. Tree will do better with more consistent watering.
• Preffered Soil: Adaptable; wide range, drought tolerant once established
• Size: Moderate growing; reaches 40 to 50 ft. tall, 35 to 40 ft. wide.

Cedar ElmNative

Cedar Elm

Ulmus crassifolia

Most planted urban tree in the region; extremely tolerant of clay soil, heat, and drought. They handle drought conditions well, demonstrating resilience in urban settings. Prone to mistletoe infestation over time; elm leaf beetle and aphid activity; brittle wood can drop small limbs in storms.

• Light: Tolerates Partial Shade
• Water: Once established, extremely drought-tolerant. Water deeply during long periods of no rain.
• Preffered Soil: Adaptable; clay, alkaline, drought tolerant
• Size: Moderate growing; reaches 50 to 70 ft. tall, 40 to 60 ft. wide.

Mexican White Oak (Monterrey Oak)Native

Mexican White Oak (Monterrey Oak)

Quercus polymorpha

A fast growing semi-evergreen, increasingly popular alternative to live oak variety with a well branched pyramidal habit ; foliage is leathery, olive green and glossy; valuable in urban and garden settings as a street or landscape tree; disease resistant. Less long-term Texas performance data than live oak; can drop most of its leaves in a hard freeze despite being semi-evergreen. Other names: Monterey Oak, Netleaf White Oak.

• Light: Tolerates Partial Shade
• Water: Once established, extremely drought-tolerant.
• Preffered Soil: Adaptable, alkaline tolerant, well-drained
• Size: Fast growing; reaches 40 to 50 ft. tall, 35 to 45 ft. wide.

Chinquapin OakNative

Chinquapin Oak

Quercus muehlenbergii

Distinct wavy leaves; fast for an oak and less suscetible to oak wilt. Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Although it primarily grows in dry, rocky soils in the wild, it seems to prefer moist fertile loams in cultivation. Relatively good drought tolerance. May take up to 30 years for this tree to bear a first crop of acorns. Still underutilized so harder to source in larger sizes; can develop chlorosis on poorly drained sites

• Light: Tolerates Partial Shade
• Water: Once established, extremely drought-tolerant.
• Preffered Soil: Alkaline, limestone, well-drained
• Size: Slow growing; reaches 40 to 70 ft. tall, 40 to 50 ft. wide.

Medium Trees

Desert WillowNative

Desert Willow

Chilopsis linearis

Drought-tolerant flowering accent tree, popular xeriscape tree. The Desert Willow has long thin, deciduous, lancelet-shaped leaves that it will lose in the Fall. Summer through early Fall, purple trumpet-like flowers bloom and attract a variety of native bees, butterflies and other pollinators. Those pollinators will create seed pods that dry out and crack open into white cotton-like tufts. Relatively short-lived and can look ragged/leggy without regular pruning; messy seed pod drop

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Once established, drought-tolerant.Once established, drought-tolerant.
• Preffered Soil: Well-drained, dry, alkaline tolerant
• Size: Moderate growing, small tree; reaching 15 to 25 ft and 10-15 ft wide.

Hybridized American HollyNative

Hybridized American Holly

Ilex opaca

Hybrid of American holly; more heat and alkaline-soil tolerant than straight American holly, widely used for screening. Dioecious; can get legginess without occasional shaping.

• Light: Shade Tolerant
• Water: Once established, moderately drought-tolerant, will do better with consistent watering.
• Preffered Soil: Well-drained, adaptable; slightly acidic to alkaline
• Size: Fast growing, reaching 20 to 30 ft. tall, 10 to 15 ft. wide.

Dwarf Magnolia (Little Gem)Adapted/Cultivar

Dwarf Magnolia (Little Gem)

Magnolia grandiflora

A dwarf magnolia with smaller dark green foliage and a very compact narrow form for smaller residential lots. The large, glossy, evergreen leaves have rusty-brown undersides. Very attractive, large, white, fragrant blooms. Still drops leaves year-round like the full-size species; slower growth, shorter life cycle. Other names: teddy bear

• Light: Tolerates Partial Shade
• Water: Once established, moderately drought-tolerant, will do better with consistent watering.
• Preffered Soil: Moist, well-drained; acidic to slightly alkaline
• Size: Slow to moderate growing, reaching 15 to 25 ft. tall, 10 to 15 ft. wide.

Eastern RedbudNative

Eastern Redbud

Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy'

Most popular colored-foliage redbud; burgundy-purple leaves hold color spring through fall. Foliage color fades to green in heavy summer heat/sun; same short lifespan and canker susceptibility as other redbuds.

• Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Water: Once established, moderately drought-tolerant, will do better with consistent watering.
• Preffered Soil: Adaptable, well-drained
• Size: Fast growing, small tree; reaching 20 to 30 ft. tall, 20 to 25 ft. wide.

American HollyNative

American Holly

Ilex opaca

Classic native evergreen holly with the traditional spiny, glossy leaf and red winter berries. Slow growing; prefers slightly acidic soil, can become chlorotic in DFW's alkaline clay; dioecious — need male & female plants to berry.

• Light: Shade Tolerant
• Water: Once established, moderately drought-tolerant, will do better with consistent watering.
• Preffered Soil: Acidic, moist, well-drained
• Size: Fast growing, reaching 15 to 30 ft. tall, 10 to 20 ft. wide.

ChitalpaNative

Chitalpa

Chitalpa tashkentensis

Fast-growing hybrid of desert willow and catalpa; showy trumpet-shaped blooms all summer, very heat tolerant. Weak, brittle wood prone to breakage in storms; relatively short-lived; messy seed pod and flower drop

• Light: Full Sun
• Water: Drought tolerant
• Preffered Soil: Well-drained, drought tolerant, adaptable
• Size: Reaching 20-30 ft tall, 15-20 ft wide

Crape MyrtleAdapted/Cultivar

Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia indica

Most widely planted ornamental in Dallas; white, mauve, or pink flowers with long summer bloom season. Crepe myrtle bark scale widespread in DFW; common victims of 'crepe murder' pruning; powdery mildew on older cultivars

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Drought tolerant once established
• Preffered Soil: Well-drained, adaptable
• Size: Reaching 15-25 ft tall, 10-20 ft wide

Small Ornamental Trees

Eves NecklaceNative

Eves Necklace

Sophora affinis

Related to Texas mountain laurel, this is another specimen tree as an accent in sun to part sun. This deciduous small/tree shrub gets to be about 15-20′ tall. In spring, it produces light pink flowers, followed by interesting black seeds that look like they’re strung on beads along a necklace. It’s extremely tough, it’s extremely hardy!

• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Water: Once established, drought-tolerant.
• Preffered Soil: Well-drained, dry, alkaline tolerant
• Size: Slow growing, small tree; reaching a height of 10 to 20 ft and 10-20 ft wide.

Mexican PlumNative

Mexican Plum

Prunus mexicanus

Deciduous tree with beautiful, fragrant spring blooms in February and early March. Its white flowers, similar to other fruit trees in the Prunus family, are highly attractive to bees and other pollinators. Relatively short-lived and prone to borers/suckering; fruit drop can be a cleanup nuisance near patios/walkways.

• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Water: Once established, drought-tolerant.
• Preffered Soil: Adaptable, well-drained, limestone tolerant
• Size: Slow growing, small tree; reaching a height of 15 to 25 ft and 15-25 ft wide.

Roughleaf DogwoodNative

Roughleaf Dogwood

Cornus drummondii

Tough native alternative where flowering dogwood struggles in alkaline soil; white spring blooms, berries for birds. Sprouts and spreads readily, so it can look weedy/thicket-forming if not maintained; less showy bloom than true flowering dogwood.

• Light: Partial shade to shade tolerant
• Water: Once established, drought-tolerant.
• Preffered Soil: Adaptable, alkaline tolerant, moist to dry
• Size: Moderate growing, small tree; reaching 10 to 20 ft and 10-15 ft wide.

Cherry Laurel CompactNative

Cherry Laurel Compact

Prunus caroliniana compacta

Fast-growing tree or hedge with fragrant white late-winter/spring flowers; excellent dense privacy planting and native alternative to glossy privet. All parts of the plant are toxic if ingested; self-seeds aggressively via bird-dropped seed and can become weedy.

• Light: Partial shade
• Water: Once established, drought-tolerant. Will do better with consistent watering.
• Preffered Soil: Well-drained, adaptable
• Size: Moderate growing, small tree; reaching 15 to 30 ft and 15-25 ft wide.

Yaupon HollyNative

Yaupon Holly

Ilex vomitoria

Extremely tough native evergreen for screening or accent; red winter berries on female plants. Berries are toxic if ingested in quantity — a consideration for yards with small children/pets; birds spread seed causing volunteers. The dense, tight form of the young plant opens as it matures, providing excellent vertical interest as a loose screen, accent, or border plant.

• Light: Partial Shade to Shade Tolerant
• Water: Once established, moderately drought-tolerant, will do better with consistent watering.
• Preffered Soil: Adaptable; wet to dry, sandy to clay
• Size: Fast growing, reaching 15 to 25 ft. tall, 10 to 20 ft. wide.

Goldenball LeadtreeNative

Goldenball Leadtree

Leucaena retusa

Planted for its fragrant golden-yellow ball/pompom blooms spring through fall; airy canopy casts light, lacey, dappled shade, very low water needs Branches are prone to snapping in wind or ice; multi-trunk form needs some structural pruning while young. It is also very drought and heat tolerant, requiring minimal supplemental irrigation.

• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Water: Once established, very drought-tolerant.
• Preffered Soil: Dry, chalky soil, alkaline tolerant
• Size: Slow growing, small tree; reaching a height of 12 to 25 ft and 15-20 ft wide.

Mexican BuckeyeNative

Mexican Buckeye

Ungnadia speciosa

Understory tree with bright pink spring flowers, clear yellow fall foliage; is drought and disease resistant. Seeds are poisonous and sometimes mistaken for marbles by children; requires formative pruning to establish tree form.

• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Water: Once established, drought-tolerant
• Preffered Soil: Well-drained, adaptable, tolerates alkaline soil
• Size: Relatively slow growing; reaching a height of 8 to 12 ft and 10-15 ft wide.

Possumhaw (Female)Adapted/Cultivar

Possumhaw (Female)

Ilex decidua

Drops its leaves each winter to reveal branches loaded with bright red berries; popular native accent tree.Needs a nearby male pollinator for the female to fruit reliably; bare winter silhouette isn't for every client's taste.

• Light: Partial Shade to Shade Tolerant
• Water: Once established, drought-tolerant
• Preffered Soil: Adaptable; moist to dry, tolerates clay
• Size: Relatively slow growing; reaching a height of 15-25 ft and 12-15 ft wide.

Sumac, Prairie Flame LeafNative

Sumac, Prairie Flame Leaf

Rhus lanceolata

Extremely durable source of orange-red fall color in North Texas; heat, cold, and drought tolerant. Neat seed blooms that attract wildlife. Spreads into thickets easily if not maintained, requires pruning to train into tree form with single or few trunks.

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Once established, very drought-tolerant
• Preffered Soil: Well-drained, rocky to sandy, tolerates alkaline soil
• Size: Fast growing; reaching a height of 10-20 ft and 10-15 ft wide.

Texas Mountain LaurelNative

Texas Mountain Laurel

Sophora secundiflora

Texas Mountain Laurel is a hardy evergreen shrub or small tree native to Texas and northern Mexico. In spring, it showcases fragrant clusters of purple, wisteria-like flowers against dark green foliage. Heat- and drought-tolerant, it’s an ideal choice for xeriscaping and low-maintenance landscapes. Slow-growing, does not tolerate poorly-drained or overwatered clay sites, freezes can damage flowers

• Light: Full sun, Part Shade
• Water: Once established, very drought-tolerant
• Preffered Soil: Well-drained, rocky to sandy, tolerates alkaline soil
• Size: Slow growing; reaching a height of 15-25 ft and 8-10 ft wide.

Vitex (Chaste Tree)Adapted/Cultivaar

Vitex (Chaste Tree)

Vitex agnus-castus

Popular flowering accent/patio tree, very heat tolerant. Can die back to the ground in a hard freeze and regrow as a multi-stem shrub; relatively short-lived as a tree form.

• Light: Full Sun
• Water: Once established drought tolerant
• Preffered Soil: Well-drained, drought tolerant, alkaline tolerant
• Size: Fast growing 10-20 ft tall, 10-15 ft wide

Wax MyrtleAdapted/Cultivar

Wax Myrtle

Morella cerifera

Fast-growing native evergreen, tolerates wet or dry sites and poor soil; popular for quick screening. Suckers and spreads if not maintained; DFW freezes are challenging since it's borderline-hardy this far north; short-lived.

• Light: Tolerates Partial Shade
• Water: Once established drought tolerant
• Preffered Soil: Adaptable; wet to dry, sandy to clay
• Size: Fast growing reaching 15-20 ft tall, 10-15 ft wide

Japanese MapleAdapted/Cultivar

Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum

Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic; needs shelter from DFW's alkaline/hot conditions. Small understory tree with wide hand-shaped leaves, appreciated for it's variety of leaf shapes and colors. Japanese garden staple. Prone to leaf burn, sunscald, and struggles with hot, dry wind. Requires heavy soil amendment in clay soils.

• Light: Shade Tolerant
• Water: Deep infrequent watering
• Preffered Soil: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic; needs shelter from DFW's alkaline/hot conditions
• Size: Reaching 10-20 ft tall, 10-15 ft wide

Chinese Fringe TreeAdapted/Cultivar

Chinese Fringe Tree

Chionanthus retusus

Fragrant, showy white spring blooms; very few pest or disease issues, tough small ornamental. Slow growing, so it takes longer to reach a sellable size; less commonly stocked, so lead times can be longer.

• Light: Tolerates Partial Shade
• Water: Once established drought tolerant
• Preffered Soil: Well-drained, adaptable
• Size: Reaching 15-25 ft tall, 15-25 ft wide

Fruit Trees

PeachNative

Peach

Prunus persica

Popular residential fruit tree; needs a low-chill-hour variety suited to North Texas's mild winters. Prone to peach tree short life syndrome, bacterial leaf spot, and borers; needs annual pruning and a spray program to fruit reliably.

• Light: Full Sun
• Water: Consistent moisture, deep infrequent watering
• Preffered Soil: Well-drained, sandy loam
• Size: Reaching 12-15 ft tall, and 12-15 ft wide

FigAdapted/Cultivar

Fig

Ficus carica

Very tough, drought tolerant once established, minimal pest pressure for a fruit tree. Can die back to the ground in a hard DFW freeze and regrow as a shrub; fig rust can appear in wet years.

• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Water: Drought tolerant once established
• Preffered Soil: Adaptable, well-drained
• Size: Reaching 10-15 ft tall (often multi-stem), 10-15 ft wide

Meyer LemonAdapted/Cultivar

Meyer Lemon

Citrus x meyeri

The most requested lemon for home citrus growing; sweeter/less acidic than true lemons. Not reliably cold-hardy in DFW's zone 8a winters; needs hard freeze protection if planted in ground.

• Light: Full Sun
• Water: Water deeply and infrequently
• Preffered Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic; container recommended in DFW
• Size: Reaching 8-12 ft in ground tall (smaller in containers), 6-10 ft wide

SatsumaAdapted/Cultivar

Satsuma

Citrus unshiu

The most cold-hardy commonly eaten citrus — some DFW growers keep it in ground with winter protection. Not reliably cold-hardy in DFW's zone 8a winters; needs hard freeze protection if planted in ground.

• Light: Full Sun
• Water: Deep regular watering
• Preffered Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic
• Size: Reaching 8-12 ft tall, 8-10 ft wide

KumquatAdapted/Cultivar

Kumquat

Citrus japonica (Fortunella spp.)

The hardiest citrus commonly planted — naturally semi-dormant going into winter, edible whole (skin and all). Hardier, but still benefits from a protected microclimate (south-facing wall) in DFW; slow to establish and fruit.

• Light: Full Sun
• Water: Water Deeply
• Preffered Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic; container friendly
• Size: Reaching 8-12 ft tall, 6-10 ft wide

Tree Planting Warranty

Texas Tree Surgeons guarantees the health and proper installation of all trees we plant for a period of one (1) year from the date of installation, provided the following conditions are met:

Warranty Coverage Includes:

• Replacement of trees that fail due to planting technique, improper handling, or nursery-related defects.
• Installation performed according to ANSI A300 standards and best practices.

Warranty Excludes:

• Damage caused by drought, flood, freeze, wind, animals, vandalism, or mechanical injury (e.g., lawnmowers, vehicles).
• Failure due to poor or insufficient watering or improper aftercare.
• Trees that are transplanted, relocated, or modified after installation without our knowledge.
• Trees impacted by pests or diseases not present at the time of planting.

Customer Responsibilities:

• Provide adequate watering per the care guidelines provided at installation.
• Contact Texas Tree Surgeons immediately if issues are observed. Early intervention improves outcomes.

Warranty is limited to one (1) replacement per tree. Replacement trees are subject to availability and will be of similar species and size.

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