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Shrubs

Shrubs for structure, screening, and seasonal interest.

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Shrubs in the database

Hearst's Ceanothus (Ceanothus Hearstiorum) — making it an exceptional choice for xeriscaping

Ground cover

Hearst's Ceanothus

Ceanothus Hearstiorum

FullUSDA 8–11
Heart-Leaf Flame Pea (Chorizema 'Bush Flame') — Perfect for containers or as a low-maintenance, showy border specimen

Shrub

Heart-Leaf Flame Pea

Chorizema 'Bush Flame'

FullUSDA 9–11
Heartleaf Keckiella (Keckiella Cordifolia) — which are particularly attractive to hummingbirds and beneficial pollinators

Shrub

Heartleaf Keckiella

Keckiella Cordifolia

FullUSDA 9–11
Hearts Of Gold Eastern Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Hearts Of Gold') — notable for its striking golden-yellow foliage

Shrub

Hearts Of Gold Eastern Redbud

Cercis Canadensis 'Hearts Of Gold'

FullUSDA 4–9
Heather (Erica Canaliculata) — which can be an advantage in drier climates

Broadleaf Evergreen

Heather

Erica Canaliculata

FullUSDA 6–9
Heath Myrtle (Baeckea Virgata) — The leaves are typically a vibrant green hue and exude a light

Shrub

Heath Myrtle

Baeckea Virgata

FullUSDA 7–10
Heavenly Bamboo, Compact Nandina (Nandina Domestica 'Compacta') — Heavenly Bamboo 'Compacta' (Nandina domestica 'Compacta') is a dense

Shrub

Heavenly Bamboo, Compact Nandina

Nandina Domestica 'Compacta'

FullUSDA 6–10
Heavenly Blue Bluebeard (Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Heavenly Blue') — deep blue flowers that bloom from late summer to fall

Perennial

Heavenly Blue Bluebeard

Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Heavenly Blue'

FullUSDA 5–9
Heaven Scent Magnolia (Magnolia 'Heaven Scent') — The Magnolia 'Heaven Scent' is a deciduous tree prized for its aromatic, pink flowers

Shrub

Heaven Scent Magnolia

Magnolia 'Heaven Scent'

FullUSDA 4–9
Heritage Rose (Rosa 'Heritage') — it thrives in full sunlight but can tolerate partial shade; this repeat bloomer reaches up to 5 ft in height and 3 ft in

Shrub

Heritage Rose

Rosa 'Heritage'

FullUSDA 4–10
Hibiscus (Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis 'Kona') — 'Kona' should be planted in well-drained soil and placed in an area that receives full sun to light shade

Shrub

Hibiscus

Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis 'Kona'

FullUSDA 10–10
Hidcote English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote') — The Hidcote English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote') is a compact evergreen shrub

Herb

Hidcote English Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote'

FullUSDA 9–11
Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Corymbosum) — For successful cultivation; shrub with white blooms, image 82

Shrub

Highbush Blueberry

Vaccinium Corymbosum

HalfUSDA 8–10
Hillside Blueberry (Vaccinium Pallidum) — adapting well to various conditions and requiring minimal upkeep once established

Shrub

Hillside Blueberry

Vaccinium Pallidum

HalfUSDA 8–10
Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — featuring silvery foliage and felted leaves

Shrub

Himalayan Butterfly Bush

Buddleja crispa

FullUSDA 5–10
Himalayan Honeysuckle (Leycesteria formosa) — shrub with red and white blooms

Shrub

Himalayan Honeysuckle

Leycesteria formosa

FullUSDA 7–9
Himalayan Sweet Box (Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis) — It's quite tolerant of urban pollution and can handle a variety of soil types

Ground cover

Himalayan Sweet Box

Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis

Deep ShadeUSDA 6–10
Hino-Crimson Azalea (Rhododendron 'Hino-Crimson') — With a mature size of about 2-4 feet tall and 3-5 feet wide

Shrub

Hino-Crimson Azalea

Rhododendron 'Hino-Crimson'

HalfUSDA 9–11
Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis Obtusa 'Kosteri') — gracefully curving branches

Conifer

Hinoki Cypress

Chamaecyparis Obtusa 'Kosteri'

FullUSDA 4–8
Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis Obtusa 'Nana Gracilis') — The Hinoki Cypress 'Nana Gracilis' is a slow-growing dwarf conifer with a conical shape and dense

Conifer

Hinoki Cypress

Chamaecyparis Obtusa 'Nana Gracilis'

FullUSDA 4–8
Hoaryleaf Ceanothus (Ceanothus Crassifolius) — The Hoaryleaf Ceanothus (Ceanothus crassifolius) is an evergreen shrub native to California's coastal ranges

Ground cover

Hoaryleaf Ceanothus

Ceanothus Crassifolius

FullUSDA 8–10
Holly Grape (Mahonia Lomariifolia) — It thrives in partial shade and well-drained soil, reaching heights of 10-15 feet with a spread of 5-7 feet, image 48

Broadleaf Evergreen

Holly Grape

Mahonia Lomariifolia

HalfUSDA 8–8
Hollyleaf Cherry (Prunus Ilicifolia Ssp. Ilicifolia) — including birds and mammals

Shrub

Hollyleaf Cherry

Prunus Ilicifolia Ssp. Ilicifolia

FullUSDA 8–10
Hollyleaf Redberry (Rhamnus Ilicifolia) — it prefers full to partial sun

Shrub

Hollyleaf Redberry

Rhamnus Ilicifolia

FullUSDA 7–10

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