Here are some generally well-behaved plants that do well in a range of climates. All of them dazzle in the fall, and, as a bonus, many also put on a show in other seasons, too, with flowers in the spring or summer, fruit later in the year, and interesting bark in the winter. Shown: A classic white Colonial Revival is the perfect foil for fall's yellow, orange, and red leaves.
Rancho Cortez. Located a quick 60 miles northwest of San Antonio in Bandera, Texas â the âCowboy Capital of the Worldâ. Guests can enjoy a diverse array of wildlife while soaking in the rugged landscape of the Texas hill country. The Ranch borders the scenic Hill Country State Natural Area, which is a 5,500 acre state park which contains 40 miles of hiking and riding trails.
J. Evetts Haley, The XIT Ranch of Texas and the Early Days of the Llano Estacado (Chicago: Lakeside, 1929; rpts., Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, 1953, 1967). Parmer County Historical Commission, Prairie Progress (Dallas: Taylor, 1981).