design elements - San Jacinto Texas Historic District

PLANT LISTS
Non-Native*
SHRUBS
Pitt osporum tobira ‘variegata’ Variegated Pitt ospurum
Abelia grandifl ora Dwarf Abelia
Euonymus alatus Burningbush
Cycas revolute Sago Palm
Colocasia esclenta Caladium
Aspidistra elatior Cast Iron Plant
Nerium oleander Dwarf Oleandor
Gardenia grandifl ora Gardenia
Monstera deliciosa Split Leaf Philodendron
Hibiscus spp. Hibiscus
Washingtonia robusta Mexican Fan Palm
*all selected plants shall be non-invasive
The plants in the “Non-Native” theme provide an aesthetic that evokes the landscapes of the Caribbean
and other tropical climes. Their large glossy leaves and profuse fl owers will create an exotic display, but
they will also require supplemental irrigation. Consult your local nursery for other species adapted to the
District. As with all landscaping, consider vegetation that is appropriate to local conditions and standards,
such as allowing planting to occur with pipeline easements, and require long term management plans to
increase the chances of planting success. Prescribed burning is the best vegetation management option
for native or adapted species, but this will not be possible in all areas.
Leucophyllum frutescens Ipomoea pes-caprae
Aspidistra elatior
Washingtonia robusta
Ratibida columnifera
PERENNIALS
Bulbine frutescens African Bulbine
Cuphea ignea Firecracker Plant
Yucca fi lamentosa Yucca
GROUNDCOVERS
Trachelospermum jasminoides Confederate Jasmine
Mitchella repens Patridge-berry
Ophiopogon japonicus Mondo Grass
Trachelospermum asiaticum Asian Jasmine
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