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Full-sun plants

Plants that thrive in full sun, for hot, open, south-facing sites.

4,470 plants

Full-sun plants in the database

English Elm (Ulmus Procera) — Thrives in full sun with moist, well-drained soil; tree with green and yellow blooms

Tree

English Elm

Ulmus Procera

FullUSDA 5–8
English Hawthorn (Crataegus Laevigata) — Its dense, thorny branches provide excellent privacy and support local wildlife; tree with pink and white, image 86

Tree

English Hawthorn

Crataegus Laevigata

FullUSDA 4–7
English Holly (Ilex Aquifolium) — preferably with a slightly acidic to neutral pH

Broadleaf Evergreen

English Holly

Ilex Aquifolium

FullUSDA 6–10
English Ivy (Hedera Helix) — The vine clings firmly to walls and other surfaces with its aerial rootlets; fast-growing, it reaches up to 50 feet, image 78

Broadleaf Evergreen

English Ivy

Hedera Helix

Deep ShadeUSDA 4–10
English Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus) — is a versatile evergreen shrub known for its glossy

Shrub

English Laurel

Prunus Laurocerasus

FullUSDA 7–10
English Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia) — Its hardiness falls within USDA Zones 5 through 8

Herb

English Lavender

Lavandula Angustifolia

FullUSDA 5–9
English Oak (Quercus Robur) — This oak is drought-resistant once established and requires minimal maintenance

Tree

English Oak

Quercus Robur

FullUSDA 4–8
English Or Singleseed Hawthorn (Crataegus Monogyna) — providing a food source for local bird species and a pop of color that lasts into winter; is a deciduous

Tree

English Or Singleseed Hawthorn

Crataegus Monogyna

FullUSDA 4–7
English Stonecrop (Sedum Anglicum) — English Stonecrop prefers well-drained; ground cover / perennial for full or half

Ground cover

English Stonecrop

Sedum Anglicum

FullUSDA 4–9
English Walnut (Juglans Regia) — thus care should be taken when selecting companion flora.<br><br>Furthermore; preferable in zones 4-9, it requires full sun

Tree

English Walnut

Juglans Regia

FullUSDA 4–10
English Yew (Taxus Baccata) — The English Yew (Taxus baccata) stands as an iconic evergreen

Shrub

English Yew

Taxus Baccata

FullUSDA 6–10
Enkianthus (Enkianthus Cam. 'Albiflorus') — bell-shaped flowers that adorn the plant in spring

Shrub

Enkianthus

Enkianthus Cam. 'Albiflorus'

FullUSDA 4–9
Erfurt Hybrid Tea Rose (Rosa 'Erfurt') — Each flower spans approximately 4 to 5 inches, carried atop long stems, ideal for cutting

Shrub

Erfurt Hybrid Tea Rose

Rosa 'Erfurt'

FullUSDA 4–11
Escallonia (Escallonia X Exoniensis) — which provide a lush backdrop throughout the year; creating a dynamic and attractive landscape

Shrub

Escallonia

Escallonia X Exoniensis

FullUSDA 8–10
Escarpment Live Oak (Quercus Fusiformis) — The Escarpment Live Oak, or Quercus fusiformis, is a hardy, drought-tolerant tree native to Texas

Tree

Escarpment Live Oak

Quercus Fusiformis

FullUSDA 7–10
Espaliered Apple (Malus Pumila Espalier) — it offers spring blossoms and edible fall fruit

Tree

Espaliered Apple

Malus Pumila Espalier

FullUSDA 5–8
Espaliered Edible Pear (Pyrus Communis Espalier) — succulent pears while doubling as a living fence or elegant garden feature

Tree

Espaliered Edible Pear

Pyrus Communis Espalier

FullUSDA 4–8
Eulalia (Miscanthus Transmorrisonensis) — initially displaying a light pink color which matures to a creamy tan as the seasons progress

Grass

Eulalia

Miscanthus Transmorrisonensis

FullUSDA 6–9
Eureka Lemon (Citrus Limon 'Eureka') — with a spread of 10-15 feet

Tree

Eureka Lemon

Citrus Limon 'Eureka'

FullUSDA 9–11
European Beech (Fagus Sylvatica) — year-round elegance for any landscape setting; the European Beech thrives in well-drained, fertile soil and prefers full sun

Tree

European Beech

Fagus Sylvatica

FullUSDA 4–7
European Black Alder (Alnus Glutinosa) — giving rise to its species name "glutinosa," meaning \'sticky\'; the European Black Alder (Alnus, image 52

Tree

European Black Alder

Alnus Glutinosa

FullUSDA 3–7
European Crabapple (Malus Sylvestris) — is a deciduous tree of modest size

Tree

European Crabapple

Malus Sylvestris

FullUSDA 4–9
European Grapevine (Vitis Vinifera) — Vitis vinifera, the European Grapevine, is a deciduous vine cultivated for its fruit in zones 7-10

Vine

European Grapevine

Vitis Vinifera

FullUSDA 7–10
European Hackberry (Celtis Australis) — reaching heights typically between 40 and 60 feet

Tree

European Hackberry

Celtis Australis

FullUSDA 8–9

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