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At Hill Country Natives, our mission is to promote the sustainable cultivation of native Texas trees and shrubs and to increase their use in landscaping. We specialize in native trees and perennial edible plants well-adapted to central Texas.

Native plants offer many benefits. They require less water. (A top priority, obviously.) They improve wildlife habitat. They increase genetic diversity. They require less fertilizer and pesticide, thus reducing pollution. And they improve the connection between people and the land.

Over the last few decades we’ve witnessed a degradation of native plant communities in central Texas. We feel that the loss of native plants is having a negative impact on the environment and on all of us. We believe that by increasing the use of native plants we can help restore our unique central Texas environment and quality of life. Our work is informed by the ethics and principles of permaculture design.

Our Learn page contains lots of informational material for you. The Learn page has several sections. To learn how we cultivate healthy plants, and to get some tips, see Cultivation. And check out Articles & Links to read up on Green Living Screens, Fire-wise landscaping, Fungi, and other key topics. Enjoy our Plant Showcase too!

Whatever your situation, we’ve got native plants and edible plants for you. Even if your “Hill Country acreage” is a small backyard or just a balcony. Whether you already know a lot or are just getting started, Hill Country Natives is here to help you cultivate your forest garden. We’ve been in the business of nurturing Texas natives since 2001. We’ve been stewards of our own Hill Country home for over 30 years.

You can get Hill Country Natives plants at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and the Natural Gardener. Or you can order via our SHOP page right here on this website. You can also shop at our nursery in Leander, TX. (Driving directions and map on our Contact/Visit page.)

“Just a quick note to say I was very impressed by the root system on the montezuma cypress … I planted it a few hours after I picked it up from you and it was perfect! The structure was very dense. More importantly the branching from the root flare was perfect and no circling or girdling root on the outside of the root ball! … You definitely have me sold. … Thanks for all your help. I plan to use your nursery as much as I can.” – D.L.