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Shrubs

Shrubs for structure, screening, and seasonal interest.

1,652 plants

Shrubs in the database

Crimson Flare Esperanza (Tecoma Hybrid Crimson Flare) — The Crimson Flare Esperanza (Tecoma Hybrid 'Crimson Flare') is a vibrant shrub featuring trumpet-shaped

Shrub

Crimson Flare Esperanza

Tecoma Hybrid Crimson Flare

FullUSDA 7–11
Crimson Pygmy Japanese Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii 'Crimson Pygmy') — Growing 18-24 inches tall and wide, its thorny branches make it an excellent choice for

Shrub

Crimson Pygmy Japanese Barberry

Berberis Thunbergii 'Crimson Pygmy'

FullUSDA 4–10
Crimson-Spot Rockrose (Cistus Ladanifer) — ideal for Mediterranean or dry garden settings; native to the Mediterranean region

Shrub

Crimson-Spot Rockrose

Cistus Ladanifer

FullUSDA 8–10
Crocus Rose (Rosa David Austin 'Crocus Rose') — This shrub rose reaches a modest height and spread of roughly 3 to 4 feet; blooming from late spring to fall

Shrub

Crocus Rose

Rosa David Austin 'Crocus Rose'

FullUSDA 6–11
Crown Of Thorns (Euphorbia Milii) — this drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil

Shrub

Crown Of Thorns

Euphorbia Milii

FullUSDA 9–11
Crown Of Thorns (Euphorbia Milii Var. Hislopii) — Typically reaching heights of 1 to 2 feet with a similar spread

Shrub

Crown Of Thorns

Euphorbia Milii Var. Hislopii

FullUSDA 9–11
Cunningham's White Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Cunningham's White') — symmetrical appearance.<br><br>Its leaves

Broadleaf Evergreen

Cunningham's White Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Cunningham's White'

FullUSDA 4–8
Cupressina Norway Spruce (Picea Abies 'Cupressina') — It reaches up to 30 feet in height and 5-6 feet in width, with dense, dark green needles

Conifer

Cupressina Norway Spruce

Picea Abies 'Cupressina'

FullUSDA 2–6
Curl-Leaf Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus Ledifolius) — or a natural backdrop for lower-growing perennials and grasses

Shrub

Curl-Leaf Mountain Mahogany

Cercocarpus Ledifolius

FullUSDA 4–11
Cut-Leaf Lilac (Syringa X Laciniata) — The Cut-leaf Lilac (Syringa x laciniata) is a distinct shrub boasting deeply lobed

Shrub

Cut-Leaf Lilac

Syringa X Laciniata

FullUSDA 3–8
Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina 'Laciniata') — Drought-tolerant and adaptable, it thrives in full sun to partial shade in zones 4-8

Shrub

Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac

Rhus Typhina 'Laciniata'

FullUSDA 3–10
Dallas Red Lantana (Lantana X 'Dallas Red') — Lantana x 'Dallas Red' is a vibrant perennial boasting clusters of red

Ground cover

Dallas Red Lantana

Lantana X 'Dallas Red'

FullUSDA 8–11
Damianita Daisy (Chrysactinia Mexicana) — feathery background that contrasts beautifully with the golden-yellow

Ground cover

Damianita Daisy

Chrysactinia Mexicana

FullUSDA 7–11
Daphne (Daphne X Burkwoodii) — Daphne x burkwoodii, an aromatic semi-evergreen shrub, thrives in USDA zones 4-9

Shrub

Daphne

Daphne X Burkwoodii

HalfUSDA 8–10
Dark Star Ceanothus (Ceanothus 'Dark Star') — Its foliage is small and dark green, providing a rich backdrop year-round

Shrub

Dark Star Ceanothus

Ceanothus 'Dark Star'

FullUSDA 10–11
Darley Dale Heath (Erica X Darleyensis 'Darley Dale') — offering year-round foliage interest with its needle-like leaves

Shrub

Darley Dale Heath

Erica X Darleyensis 'Darley Dale'

FullUSDA 6–9
Darwin's Barberry (Berberis Darwinii) — This evergreen shrub originates from Chile and Argentina and is hardy in USDA zones 7 through 9; prized for its foliage

Shrub

Darwin's Barberry

Berberis Darwinii

FullUSDA 7–9
David Verity Cuphea (Cuphea Llavea 'David Verity') — is a perennial shrub with unique tubular orange-red flowers and slender

Shrub

David Verity Cuphea

Cuphea Llavea 'David Verity'

FullUSDA 9–10
David Viburnum (Viburnum Davidii) — leathery leaves and metallic blue berries; leathery leaves with pronounced veining, image 62

Shrub

David Viburnum

Viburnum Davidii

FullUSDA 2–8
Dazzler Flax (Phormium 'Dazzler') — The Phormium 'Dazzler', an eye-catching New Zealand Flax, boasts vibrant pink and burgundy striped leaves

Shrub

Dazzler Flax

Phormium 'Dazzler'

FullUSDA 8–10
Dbl. White Lady Banks' Rose (Rosa Banksiae 'Alba Plena') — Offering low maintenance, it's ideal for adding romantic cascades of white to any garden design

Shrub

Dbl. White Lady Banks' Rose

Rosa Banksiae 'Alba Plena'

FullUSDA 7–10
D.D. Blanchard Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora 'D.D. Blanchard') — Blanchard Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora 'D.D

Shrub

D.D. Blanchard Southern Magnolia

Magnolia Grandiflora 'D.D. Blanchard'

FullUSDA 6–10
Deerbrush (Ceanothus Integerrimus) — This evergreen features glossy

Shrub

Deerbrush

Ceanothus Integerrimus

FullUSDA 8–11
Dee Runk Dwarf Boxwood (Buxus Sempervirens 'Dee Runk') — with a naturally upright and columnar growth habit

Shrub

Dee Runk Dwarf Boxwood

Buxus Sempervirens 'Dee Runk'

FullUSDA 5–8

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