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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

Jacquemontii Birch (Betula Jacquemontii) — is a standout specimen in any landscape design

Tree

Jacquemontii Birch

Betula Jacquemontii

FullUSDA 5–8
Jade Necklace (Crassula Perforata) — is a distinctive succulent with fleshy

Shrub

Jade Necklace

Crassula Perforata

FullUSDA 9–11
Jamaica Hibiscus (Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis 'Jamaica') — the Jamaica Hibiscus is an excellent addition to any warm-climate landscape

Shrub

Jamaica Hibiscus

Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis 'Jamaica'

FullUSDA 10–10
Jane Magnolia (Magnolia 'Jane') — The Jane Magnolia (Magnolia x 'Jane') is a stunning deciduous hybrid known for its late-blooming

Shrub

Jane Magnolia

Magnolia 'Jane'

FullUSDA 6–10
Japanese Anemone (Anemone X Hybrida) — the Japanese Anemone thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8

Perennial

Japanese Anemone

Anemone X Hybrida

FullUSDA 4–8
Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — Blossoms range in color from pure white to deep pink; saucer-shaped flowers that dance atop slender stems, image 153

Perennial

Japanese Anemone

Anemone Japonica

FullUSDA 5–8
Japanese Angelica-Tree (Aralia Elata) — can offer food for various bird species

Shrub

Japanese Angelica-Tree

Aralia Elata

FullUSDA 4–9
Japanese Apricot (Prunus Mume) — The branches display a picturesque form that can be appreciated even in winter's bareness; the deciduous foliage, image 74

Tree

Japanese Apricot

Prunus Mume

FullUSDA 6–9
Japanese Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii 'Aurea') — where its leaves can achieve the brightest hue; commonly referred to as Japanese Barberry, image 58

Shrub

Japanese Barberry

Berberis Thunbergii 'Aurea'

FullUSDA 4–10
Japanese Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii) — oval-shaped green leaves that turn crimson in fall

Shrub

Japanese Barberry

Berberis Thunbergii

FullUSDA 4–10
Japanese Beech Fern (Thelypteris Decursive-Pinnata) — Growing 18-24 inches tall and wide

Fern

Japanese Beech Fern

Thelypteris Decursive-Pinnata

FullUSDA 4–9
Japanese Black Pine (Pinus Thunbergii) — irregular shape and robust branches

Conifer

Japanese Black Pine

Pinus Thunbergii

FullUSDA 5–10
Japanese Black Pine (Pinus Thunbergii 'Thunderhead') — or even as a sea of green in large-scale windbreaks or privacy screens

Conifer

Japanese Black Pine

Pinus Thunbergii 'Thunderhead'

FullUSDA 5–10
Japanese Blood Grass (Imperata Cylindrica 'Rubra') — reaching a height of approximately 16 to 20 inches and a spread of 12 to 18 inches at maturity

Grass

Japanese Blood Grass

Imperata Cylindrica 'Rubra'

FullUSDA 5–10
Japanese Blueberry Tree (Elaeocarpus Decipiens) — with autumn brings a striking dark blue fruit contrasted by fiery orange-red foliage

Tree

Japanese Blueberry Tree

Elaeocarpus Decipiens

FullUSDA 7–10
Japanese Boxwood (Buxus Microphylla Japonica) — is a compact evergreen shrub favored for its dense

Shrub

Japanese Boxwood

Buxus Microphylla Japonica

FullUSDA 8–11
Japanese Bush Clover (Lespedeza Thunbergii 'Gibraltar') — pair it with ornamental grasses; high-impact presence that captivates viewers with its, image 57

Grass

Japanese Bush Clover

Lespedeza Thunbergii 'Gibraltar'

FullUSDA 5–8
Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Elegans') — making it versatile for various landscape designs

Conifer

Japanese Cedar

Cryptomeria Japonica 'Elegans'

FullUSDA 5–11
Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica) — Often used for creating picturesque landscapes; is a majestic evergreen tree that hails from Japan and is renowned for

Conifer

Japanese Cedar

Cryptomeria Japonica

FullUSDA 5–9
Japanese Cedar 'Cristata' (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Cristata') — It prefers full to partial sun exposure and although tolerant of various conditions

Conifer

Japanese Cedar 'Cristata'

Cryptomeria Japonica 'Cristata'

FullUSDA 5–9
Japanese Double Kerria, Kerrybush (Kerria Japonica 'Pleniflora') — commonly known as Japanese Double Kerria or Kerrybush

Shrub

Japanese Double Kerria, Kerrybush

Kerria Japonica 'Pleniflora'

FullUSDA 6–10
Japanese Euonymus (Euonymus Japonicus) — is an evergreen shrub with a robust and compact growth habit

Shrub

Japanese Euonymus

Euonymus Japonicus

FullUSDA 5–10
Japanese Euonymus (Euonymus Japonicus 'Grandifolia') — is an evergreen shrub prized for its lush; it's adaptable to a wide range of well-drained, image 63

Shrub

Japanese Euonymus

Euonymus Japonicus 'Grandifolia'

FullUSDA 5–10
Japanese Flowering Cherry (Prunus Serrulata) — It boasts a round canopy of dark green leaves and prolific cherry blossoms ranging from white to, image 51

Tree

Japanese Flowering Cherry

Prunus Serrulata

FullUSDA 6–9

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