Native Shade and Ornamental Trees for Comal County

Planting a tree is more than just adding shade or beauty to your yard — it’s an investment in the health of your land, your community, and future generations. But not all trees are created equal, especially when it comes to thriving in the unique climate and soil of Comal County.

Join Deedy Wright for an informative and down-to-earth workshop where you’ll learn how to choose the right native tree for the right place. We’ll explore a variety of trees native to the Texas Hill Country — species that are naturally adapted to our region’s conditions, require less water, support local wildlife, and stand strong through drought and storms.

Deedy Wright is a life-long Texas gardener. Her particular interests are native and invasive plants. She has been an active member of the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) since 1996, active at both local and state level programs such as instructor for the Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP) and chair of the state Invasive Plant Committee. She has completed multiple native plant courses at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center and landscape training at Texas A&M University, along with the Texas Invaders training on invasive plants.

A retired secondary language arts and social studies teacher, Deedy has taught adult continuing education classes on various gardening topics in the San Antonio area.