Hill Country Landscaping? Start With These ATX Trees Staff Favorites

ping in the Texas Hill Country comes with unique challenges—rocky soil, scorching summers, and unpredictable droughts. But with the right trees from ATX Trees & Land Development, you can create a stunning, low-maintenance yard that thrives year-round. Here are our team's top-recommended trees available at our Dripping Springs nurseries:

🌳 Premium Shade Trees

1. Live Oak Tree (starts at $275)

   • The ultimate drought-tolerant Texas native

   • Massive shade canopy (60-80 ft tall)

   • Perfect for: Ranch properties, legacy plantings

2. Monterrey Oak Tree (starts at  $275)

   • Fast-growing with beautiful fall color

   • Thrives in rocky soil

   • Excellent urban shade tree

3. Shumard Red Oak Tree (starts at $275)

   • Stunning red fall foliage

   • Grows 40-60 ft tall

   • Great for large landscapes

   
   

🌿 Top Privacy Screens

4. Brodie Cypress (starts at $275)

   • Fast-growing evergreen (30-40 ft)

   • Narrow profile perfect for tight spaces

5. Wax Myrtles (starts at $275)

   • Native evergreen with aromatic leaves

   • Grows 15-20 ft tall

   • Natural pest resistance

6. Carolina Sapphire Cypress (starts at $275)

   • Blue-green foliage year-round

   • Drought-tolerant once established

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🌸 Beautiful Flowering Trees

7. Red Buds (starts at $275)

   • Stunning pink spring blooms

   • Compact size (15-20 ft)

8. Crape Myrtles (starts at $275)

   • Months of summer color

   • Multiple varieties available

9. Mountain Laurels (starts at $275)

   • Fragrant purple spring blooms

   • Evergreen foliage

   
   

🌵 Drought-Tolerant Champions

10. Lacey Oak (starts at $275)

    • Central Texas Super Star (also available in large size for $960)

    • Blue-green leaves, extremely hardy

11. Vitex (starts at $275)

    • Butterfly-attracting purple blooms

    • Heat-loving and low-maintenance

12. Mexican Sycamore (starts at $275)

    • Fast-growing with striking white bark

    • Excellent for xeriscapes

    
    

🎄 Specialty Trees

• Afghan Pine (Living Christmas Tree) (starts at $275)

• Multi Trunk Tree (starts at $275) - Unique focal point

• Bald Cypress Tree (starts at $275) - Beautiful fall color

Why Choose ATX Trees?

✔ Farm-direct pricing - Better quality than big box stores

✔ Healthy, Texas-grown specimens

✔ Two convenient Dripping Springs locations

✔ Expert planting advice included

Ready to transform your landscape?📍

Visit our nurseries:   

24250 Ranch Road 12   

2201 W Hwy 290

📞 Call 512-749-5149

All trees shown start at $275, unless otherwise noted. Professional planting services are also available.