TREE AND SHRUBSLeaf it to me

What kind of shrub would be good to plant at my home in South Texas?

The ground is kind of a hard and the back half of the flower bed is always in the shade. I’m looking for something that will not take a long time to grow but is easy to maintain.

West Texan here. We have found that Hardy hibiscus makes a great looking shrub. You can plant many side by side for a pretty hedge. Make sure they get lots of water. They usually bloom in July so don’t prune them until after they bloom. Pruning even just a few inches will help them to bush out. Check with your local nursery and see if they carry this beauty:

http://springhillnursery.com/product.asp_Q_pn_E_08151

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Have a look at this pretty larger shrub/tree.
Arapaho Crape Myrtle, click this link:

http://www.fast-growing-trees.com/Arapaho.htm

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