--- title: Landscape Style Guide Texas Modern description: Texas Modern landscape guide. Your one-stop shop for all palms, trees, plants, and more for a modern landscape. --- [Skip to content](https://go.moonvalleynurseries.com/landscape-style-guide-texas-modern#main-content) Landscape Style Guide Texas Modern For the best trees on earth, go straight to the Moon! 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[![Download Style Guide](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1546852/deae21d2-fddc-4a2d-97e3-e41f31d6b79e.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1546852/deae21d2-fddc-4a2d-97e3-e41f31d6b79e) # Create Your Dream Yard Today What if we told you that our designers could help you increase your home's value by over 28%? A landscaped yard is easily attainable with the help of our designers. [![Book Now](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1546852/cf3e4ec9-edcc-41dc-aab5-19938c048d4f.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1546852/cf3e4ec9-edcc-41dc-aab5-19938c048d4f) ## At A Glance 0 Modern Trees and Plants Create the Modern yard of your dreams with these trees and plants. 0 Years Experience Trust the pros at Moon Valley Nurseries. We are the experts. # Trees ![Japanese Blueberry](https://go.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/BLK%20Japanese%20Blueberry%20Column@2x-1.png) #### [Japanese Blueberry](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/trees/japanese-blueberry) Homeowners are sure to appreciate the low maintenance features associated with this Japanese Blueberry Tree. In fact, it requires very little pruning. It is heat tolerant and cold hardy, so you can expect eye-catching beauty all year long. [Learn More](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/trees/japanese-blueberry) ![Live Oak](https://go.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/glen%20flora%208-10-19%20(26)@2x.png) #### [Live Oak](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/trees/live-oak) It is a large evergreen shade tree noted for its beauty and extreme drought tolerance. In fact, the Southern Live Oak was the lone survivor during the recent great Texas drought! Families are sure to love this Southern Live Oak tree. Create lasting memories around this long lifespan oak. [Learn More](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/trees/live-oak) ![Carolina Cherry](https://go.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/GNT%20Carolina%20Cherry@2x.png) #### [Carolina Cherry](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/trees/carolina-cherry) Native to North Carolina and Texas, it is easy to see why this ornamental tree is so popular with homeowners. It loves the heat and thrives in full sun environments. Moon Valley Nurseries carries the 'Compacta' strain, an incredible topiary tree that is extremely hardy and durable. [Learn More](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/trees/carolina-cherry) ![Sylvester Palm](https://go.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/IMG_2307@2x.png) #### [Sylvester Palm](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/trees/sylvester-date-palm) These are fast-growing palms, with an attractive canopy featuring fronds with gray-green hues that help this tree blend well with many landscape themes. [Learn More](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/trees/sylvester-date-palm) ![Crape Myrtle](https://go.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/DSC01202.png) #### [Crape Myrtle](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/trees/crape-myrtle) The Crape Myrtle trees grown at Moon Valley Nurseries are superior thanks to mildew resistance. They are also drought-tolerant, craves the heat, and may bloom with large clusters of delicate flowers. [Learn More](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/trees/crape-myrtle) ![Mexican Oak](https://go.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/Monterrey%20Oak%20Specimen@2x.png) #### [Mexican Oak](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/monterrey-oak) A native of South Texas, the Mexican Oak is a fast-growing, semi-evergreen that can grow to be a large-sized tree with a spreading canopy featuring exotic green foliage that can also produce plenty of dense shade. [Learn More](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/monterrey-oak) ![Shumard Oak](https://go.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/Red%20Oak%20Specimen@2x.png) #### [Shumard Oak](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/trees/shumard-oak) The classic looking oak tree is one that is prized for it's larger leaves and abundant shade producing abilities. The Shumard Oak is one that grows more pyramidal in its younger stages then it will branch out creating a more vase-like look offering a beautiful structure as well as ample shade. [Learn More](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/trees/shumard-oak) ![piru queen palm](https://go.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/piru%20queen%20palm.jpg) #### [Piru Queen Palm](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/trees/palm-trees/piru-queen-palm) Our majestic Piru Queen Palms bring a tropical look and feel to just about any landscape, whether lining neighborhood streets or grown in your very own backyard tropical paradise. Grown purely from superior Argentine seedlings with better genetic traits, these Moon Valley Nurseries Piru Queen Palms are at the top of the class! [Learn More](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/trees/palm-trees/piru-queen-palm) ![Mediterranean Fan Palm](https://go.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/Final%20Style%20Guides/MED%20FAN%20IN%20LANDSCAPE@2x.png) #### [Mediterranean Fan Palm](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/trees/palm-trees/mediterranean-fan-palm) This striking medium-sized palm is the only palm native to Europe and it is prized for its unique multi-trunk vertical growth, fan-shaped fronds, and aesthetically pleasing growth pattern that looks fantastic around pools and as centerpieces to any landscape. [Learn More](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/trees/palm-trees/mediterranean-fan-palm) ![Sabal Palm](https://go.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/SPECIMEN%20SABAL@2x.png) #### [Sabal Palm](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/trees/sabal-palm) They are tough, versatile, and ready to bring a little slice of paradise into your yard! When first planted, the Sabal Palm looks like tree fronds growing straight up from the ground, and as it matures they can grow with unique curves and character. [Learn More](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/trees/sabal-palm) ![Italian Cypress](https://go.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/ITALIAN%20CYPRESS%20BLK%20EDITED%202%202019.20190308222646085.png) #### [Italian Cypress](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/trees/italian-cypress) Italian Cypress trees are an excellent choice for planting in tight areas. Featuring a narrow, columnar form, these evergreen trees are commonly seen planted in rows, lined up along driveways on properties throughout the Southwest, especially in coastal areas. [Learn More](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/trees/italian-cypress) ![Magnolia](https://go.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/magnolia%20bloom-2@2x.png) #### [Magnolia](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/trees/southern-magnolia) These beautiful specimens are easily identifiable by their large glossy leaves and giant creamy, white, fragrant blooms. Growing more upright than wide makes the Southern Magnolia one that can be planted nearly everywhere with ease. [Learn More](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/trees/southern-magnolia) ![Stone Fruit](https://go.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/peaches%20on%20tree@2x.png) #### [Stone Fruit](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/trees/citrus-fruit-trees) Peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots, and cherries are all closely related members of the Prunus genus. They are commonly referred to as stone fruits because their seeds are enclosed by large and hard (stony) pits (endocarps). [Learn More](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/trees/citrus-fruit-trees) # Plants ![Gardenia](https://go.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/gardenia@2x.png) #### [Gardenia](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/everblooming-gardenia) The Gardenia is a wonderful addition to a landscape or yard. It has many great features to offer no matter where you choose to plant it. You can enjoy the gorgeous silk white flowers as an accent piece in any yard. [Learn More](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/everblooming-gardenia) ![Star Jasmine](https://go.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/IMG_1044@2x.png) #### [Star Jasmine](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/star-jasmine) Star Jasmine is a cold hardy, twining vine that is best loved for the strong, sweet fragrance of its white flowers. Star Jasmine will twine itself up a trellis or fence, quickly covering a wall with thick dark green leaves. [Learn More](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/star-jasmine) ![rick chavez happy customers thumbs up pic-2](https://go.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/rick%20chavez%20happy%20customers%20thumbs%20up%20pic-2.jpg) "When we were looking to redo our home’s landscape, we shopped every nearby nursery, but in the end, no one even came close to offering the level of professional service and quality that Moon Valley presented. I LOVE that planting is included on all of their specimen trees!! The peace of mind that comes with doing business with a company like this cannot be understated. Thank you so much, Moon Valley!" **Moon Valley Nurseries is the BEST, EVER!** Leslie R. ## Free Landscape Design Have your yard custom-designed to fit your needs with a free in-store landscape design.  [Book Today](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/designer-directory) More Style Guides ## Tuscan Landscape Style Guide Imagine yourself sitting out under the big Tuscan sun, among the vines and trees, enjoying a glass or bottle of wine and escaping to the Italian country side every night in your backyard. Add these plants to amplify your villa’s Tuscan landscape. [Download Now](https://www.moonvalleynurseries.com/pub/media/pdf/TX_Med_Tuscan_Landscape.pdf) ![Texas-Tuscan-Landscape](https://go.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/Texas-Tuscan-Landscape.jpg) ![Arizona-Tropical-Landscape](https://go.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/Arizona-Tropical-Landscape.jpg) More Style Guide ## Tropical Landscape Style Guide Rewind and go back to your favorite island vacation. 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