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Simmons Oak Farms

‘Desert Museum’ Paloverde

By Mary Beth / January 17, 2020 /

Paloverde ‘Desert Museum’ gives us all the ease and beauty of a native desert tree without the thorns! We’ve grown them for about five years now and love them every bit as much as we thought we would. When we first planted them in the field, we were amazed at how fast they grew. They…

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Simmons Oak Farms

Texas Mountain Laurel

By Mary Beth / January 4, 2020 /

Native to Southwest and Central Texas, the blooms of the Texas Mountain Laurel are one of the first signs of spring.      The flowers are typically dark purple but occasionally a tree will bloom in pale lavender or white.   No matter the color, the flower clusters have the distinctive aroma of grape soda.   Mountain Laurels are…

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