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Shrubs

Shrubs for structure, screening, and seasonal interest.

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Shrubs in the database

Devilwood (Osmanthus Americanus) — It features leathery leaves and fragrant, small white flowers in spring

Shrub

Devilwood

Osmanthus Americanus

FullUSDA 5–9
Diablo Ninebark (Physocarpus Opulifolius 'Diablo') — serving as a vibrant backdrop or privacy screen in landscaping designs

Shrub

Diablo Ninebark

Physocarpus Opulifolius 'Diablo'

FullUSDA 3–8
Diane Witch Hazel (Hamamelis X Intermedia 'Diane') — red to copper flowers that bloom in late winter to early spring

Shrub

Diane Witch Hazel

Hamamelis X Intermedia 'Diane'

FullUSDA 5–9
Diervilla (Diervilla X Splendens) — Drought-tolerant once established, image 59

Shrub

Diervilla

Diervilla X Splendens

FullUSDA 4–8
Disneyland Rose (Rosa 'Disneyland') — Rosa 'Disneyland', a Floribunda rose, enchants with vibrant apricot to pink blooms

Shrub

Disneyland Rose

Rosa 'Disneyland'

FullUSDA 5–9
Dolomite Sage (Salvia Dolomitica) — commonly referred to as Dolomite Sage

Shrub

Dolomite Sage

Salvia Dolomitica

FullUSDA 8–10
Donkey Tail (Sedum Morganianum) — The best temperature range for this succulent is between 65°F to 75°F; the leaves are a rich, blue-green hue and

Ground cover

Donkey Tail

Sedum Morganianum

FullUSDA 9–10
Dora Amateis Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Dora Amateis') — trumpet-shaped flowers with yellow-green markings

Shrub

Dora Amateis Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Dora Amateis'

FullUSDA 5–9
Dorola Garden Rose (Rosa 'Dorola') — reaching up to 3 feet in height and spread

Shrub

Dorola Garden Rose

Rosa 'Dorola'

FullUSDA 5–9
Dorothy Wyckoff Japanese Pieris (Pieris Japonica 'Dorothy Wyckoff') — These fragrant blossoms are roughly 6 inches long and attract butterflies and other

Broadleaf Evergreen

Dorothy Wyckoff Japanese Pieris

Pieris Japonica 'Dorothy Wyckoff'

HalfUSDA 4–8
Double Delight® Hybrid Tea Rose (Rosa 'Double Delight') — spicy aroma that lures both garden visitors and an array of pollinators alike

Shrub

Double Delight® Hybrid Tea Rose

Rosa 'Double Delight'

FullUSDA 5–9
Doublefile Viburnum Tree Form) (Viburnum Plicatum Tomentosum) — offering a striking white display

Shrub

Doublefile Viburnum Tree Form)

Viburnum Plicatum Tomentosum

FullUSDA 4–8
Double-Flowering Crape Jasmine (Tabernaemontana 'Flore Pleno') — Double-Flowering Crape Jasmine (Tabernaemontana 'Flore Pleno') is a lush

Shrub

Double-Flowering Crape Jasmine

Tabernaemontana 'Flore Pleno'

FullUSDA 9–11
Double Play Doozie® Spirea (Spiraea x) — The Spiraea x Double Play Doozie® is a compact deciduous shrub with mounded green foliage

Shrub

Double Play Doozie® Spirea

Spiraea x

FullUSDA 3–8
Double Red Knock Out® Rose (Rosa 'Radtko' Knock Out) — repeat-blooming shrub rose

Shrub

Double Red Knock Out® Rose

Rosa 'Radtko' Knock Out

FullUSDA 6–11
Douglas Spirea (Spiraea Douglasii) — which contrast beautifully with its bloom

Shrub

Douglas Spirea

Spiraea Douglasii

FullUSDA 5–8
Downy Serviceberry (Amelanchier Arborea) — Adaptable to different soils, it features edible June berries and vibrant fall foliage

Shrub

Downy Serviceberry

Amelanchier Arborea

FullUSDA 4–8
Dragon Lady Holly (Ilex X Aquipernyi 'Meschick') — Dragon Lady Holly (Ilex x aquipernyi 'Meschick') is an elegant

Broadleaf Evergreen

Dragon Lady Holly

Ilex X Aquipernyi 'Meschick'

FullUSDA 4–8
Dunedin Hybrid Groundsel (Brachyglottis Dunedin Hybrid 'Sunshine') — Brachyglottis 'Sunshine' is a hardy evergreen shrub

Shrub

Dunedin Hybrid Groundsel

Brachyglottis Dunedin Hybrid 'Sunshine'

FullUSDA 9–10
Dwarf Alberta Spruce (Picea Glauca 'Conica') — With a preference for well-drained

Conifer

Dwarf Alberta Spruce

Picea Glauca 'Conica'

FullUSDA 2–6
Dwarf Angel's Hair (Artemisia Schmidtiana 'Nana') — low-growing perennial that offers a fine-textured

Perennial

Dwarf Angel's Hair

Artemisia Schmidtiana 'Nana'

FullUSDA 4–9
Dwarf Balsam Fir (Abies Balsamea 'Nana') — the Dwarf Balsam Fir 'Nana' is a hardy

Conifer

Dwarf Balsam Fir

Abies Balsamea 'Nana'

FullUSDA 3–6
Dwarf Black Spruce (Picea Mariana 'Nana') — Its slow growth and resilience make it a low-maintenance addition to any landscape

Conifer

Dwarf Black Spruce

Picea Mariana 'Nana'

FullUSDA 2–6
Dwarf Blue Star Juniper (Juniperus Squamata 'Blue Star') — It remains relatively low-maintenance, requiring minimal pruning to keep its shape

Conifer

Dwarf Blue Star Juniper

Juniperus Squamata 'Blue Star'

FullUSDA 5–11

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