Trees That Work in Our Area
At Growers Outlet, we offer a carefully selected collection of shade trees and ornamental trees that have proven to thrive in our local climate and soil conditions. From fast-growing shade trees for your yard to specimen trees that create focal points in your landscape.
Our tree selection includes: Native Texas varieties like Live Oak and Shumard Oak, fast-growing shade trees for quick coverage, ornamental trees with seasonal interest, and drought-tolerant species perfect for our climate.
Important note: Most of our trees are deciduous unless noted otherwise, meaning they'll provide seasonal interest as they change through the year.
All trees are locally grown and adapted to Montgomery County's growing conditions, ensuring better survival rates and faster establishment in your landscape.
Note: Flower colors shown in photos may vary from actual plants in stock.
The 'Autauga Purple' Crape Myrtle is a vigorous grower with vibrant, deep purple summer blooms. Reaching 15-20' tall in full sun, this mildew-resistant tree thrives in Houston's heat and humidity, providing year-round architectural interest. 3 Gallon.*
$29.95
The Green Lace Japanese Maple is an elegant weeping variety reaching 8' tall. It excels in Houston’s humidity, featuring delicate, feathery emerald foliage that turns brilliant gold in autumn when protected from harsh afternoon sun in well-drained soil.
$169.00
The Bur Oak 65G is a massive, long-lived Texas native shade tree. Reaching 70-80 feet, it is famous for its huge, lobed leaves and oversized acorns. This rugged tree is exceptionally drought-tolerant and well-suited for large Houston landscapes.
$649.00
The Cedar Elm in a 30-gallon size is a resilient Texas native shade tree. Reaching 50-70 feet, it is prized for its heat tolerance, adaptability to heavy Houston clay, and beautiful golden-yellow fall foliage, making it a rugged landscape staple.
$400.00
The Dura Heat® River Birch Tree in a 30-gallon size is a superior choice for Houston landscapes. Growing 30-40 feet tall, this specimen offers incredible heat tolerance, stunning exfoliating bark, and glossy leaves that provide excellent summer shade.
$339.00
The Live Oak Tree 15G is the iconic evergreen shade tree for Houston. Known for its massive spreading canopy and incredible longevity, this native thrives in heavy clay and provides classic Southern character to any Texas landscape.
$179.00
The Ginkgo Biloba is a living fossil known for its unique fan-shaped leaves and stunning golden fall color. Reaching 40 feet, it is incredibly tough and adapts well to Houston's heat and various soil conditions, including our local clay.*
$79.00
The Chinquapin Oak 30G is a rugged, adaptable Texas native shade tree. Reaching 40-50 feet, it features unique saw-toothed leaves that turn a lovely yellow-bronze in fall. It is exceptionally tolerant of alkaline soils and Houston’s heavy clay.
$339.00
The Green Machine Redbud 15G is a vigorous, heat-tolerant ornamental tree for Houston. Reaching 15-20 feet, it features a dense, rounded canopy of large, glossy heart-shaped leaves and prolific lavender-pink blooms in early spring.
$160.00
Japanese Loquat. Medium evergreen tree, 15-25 ft. No chill hours required. Bears fruit late winter to early spring, February–April. Small orange-yellow fruit, sweet-tart juicy flesh. Excellent fresh or jellied. Ornamental year-round. Zone 8-10.
$49.95
The Bracken's Brown Beauty Southern Magnolia Tree in a 15-gallon size is a stunning evergreen for Houston. Reaching 30-50 feet, it features lustrous green leaves with rusty-brown undersides and iconic, fragrant white blooms that thrive in our heat and cla
$169.00
The 'Ebony Flame' Crape Myrtle is a showstopper with intense, coal-black foliage and fiery red summer blooms. This heat-loving variety is exceptionally mildew resistant and thrives in Houston's high humidity for a dramatic landscape statement. 3 Gallon.*
$39.95
The 'Carolina Sapphire' Arizona Cypress is a fast-growing evergreen with striking silvery-blue, feathery foliage. Reaching 20-30' tall in full sun, it is exceptionally drought-tolerant and heat-hardy for the Houston area. 5 Gallon.*
$39.95
The Fire Master™ Black Gum is a Houston standout, reaching 50' tall with a 25' spread. This native selection thrives in our heavy clay and heat, offering glossy summer foliage and a breathtaking scarlet-red fall display in full sun.
$149.00
The Green Machine Redbud is a vigorous Houston native relative, reaching 20' tall and wide. It is prized for its exceptionally dark green, glossy foliage that resists scorch in our intense summer heat after a stunning display of pink spring blooms.
$129.00
The Oshio-Beni Japanese Maple 7G is a breathtaking ornamental tree for Houston. Known for its cascading habit and vibrant orange-red spring foliage that matures to bronze, it adds elegant texture and color to shaded Texas landscapes.
$169.00
The Mexican Sycamore 45G is a fast-growing, majestic shade tree perfect for Houston. Reaching 50-70 feet, it features large leaves with striking silvery-white undersides and superior resistance to heat and disease compared to other sycamores.
$499.00
The Bald Cypress Tree in a 45-gallon size is a majestic Texas native perfect for Houston landscapes. Reaching 50-70 feet, this deciduous conifer features feathery foliage that turns copper in fall and is legendary for its ability to thrive in heavy clay.
$469.00
The Bracken's Brown Beauty Southern Magnolia Tree in a 30-gallon size is a stunning evergreen for Houston. Reaching 30-50 feet, it features lustrous green leaves with rusty-brown undersides and iconic, fragrant white blooms that thrive in our heat.
$329.00
‘Oak Leaf’™ is a tall, elegant evergreen holly with a distinctive pyramidal shape and unique, oak-like foliage. Reaching 15–20 feet, this cold-hardy and heat-tolerant shrub is a premier choice for Houston privacy screens and formal accent plantings.*
$149.00
The Live Oak Tree in a 65-gallon size is the quintessential evergreen shade tree for the Houston metro area. Known for its massive, spreading canopy and incredible longevity, this majestic native thrives in heavy clay and provides iconic Southern characte
$649.00
The 'Ebony and Ivory' Crape Myrtle is a stunning contrast plant, featuring intense black-purple foliage and snow-white summer blooms. This heat-loving shrub is perfect for Houston landscapes, offering high mildew resistance and a compact habit. 3 Gallon.*
$39.95