Winter-Proof Your Landscape: Hardy Shrubs for Cold Weather in Texas

Written By Jason Mitchell

Winter weather in Texas can be unpredictable, and it's important to choose the right plants for your landscape that can withstand the occasional frost or freeze. Fortunately, there are several hardy shrubs that can handle the colder temperatures. Here are some of the best freeze-tolerant shrubs for Texas gardens, along with some tips on how to care for them during the winter months.

  1. Winter Honeysuckle (Lonicera fragrantissima): This deciduous shrub produces fragrant white flowers in late winter and early spring. It can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°F (-23°C) and prefers full sun to partial shade.

  2. Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana): This native shrub features clusters of bright purple berries that persist through the winter. It can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°F (-23°C) and prefers partial shade to full sun.

  3. Nandina (Nandina domestica): This evergreen shrub is also known as heavenly bamboo and produces bright red berries in the winter. It can tolerate temperatures as low as 0°F (-18°C) and prefers partial shade to full sun.

  4. Texas Sage (Leucophyllum frutescens): This drought-tolerant shrub is a popular choice in Texas landscapes for its silvery gray foliage and purple flowers. It can tolerate temperatures as low as 10°F (-12°C) and prefers full sun.

When caring for freeze-tolerant shrubs during the winter months, it's important to avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot. Mulching around the base of the shrub can help insulate the roots and protect them from the cold. It's also a good idea to avoid pruning the shrubs during the winter, as this can damage the plant and make it more vulnerable to the cold.

These freeze-tolerant shrubs are great options for adding some winter interest to your Texas landscape. With their hardy nature and unique features, they are sure to make a lasting impression in your outdoor space. If you're in need of advice or assistance with your landscape maintenance, contact us today at Lawns and Sprinklers USA.

Jason Mitchell

Being creative is at my core what makes me, me. I started off my career as a national touring artist that played in a country band. We played on average 180 shows a year for five years throughout the United States and Bahamas. In 2006 signed with a label in Nashville, released a few singles, got featured in some magazines (both national print magazines as well as online publications) and in 2013 my single “Stomp” was picked up and featured as The Pittsburgh Steelers game song. On November 17th 2013, one of my dreams came true as I sang The National Anthem and performed my single “Stomp” on the 50 yard line for a crowd of 50,000 plus people at Heinz Field for The Steelers vs Lions game.

While I was on the road touring in 2008 I started a digital marketing business to help other artists out called Nocturnal Music Group. I primarily focused on social campaigns for musicians and bands, driving traffic to their sites but quickly found myself getting into areas that did not involve music and also being contacted for web design as well.

I fell into photography by chance due to a client needing photos and no one being available to do it. After that I was hooked and have been shooting ever since. I’ve shot artists and bands, weddings and engagements, maternity and new borns, models, products and everything in between. I’ve also been featured in magazines both domestic and in 2020 I became an internationally published photographer.

http://jasonrmitchell.com
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