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Shrubs

Shrubs for structure, screening, and seasonal interest.

1,652 plants

Shrubs in the database

Iodinebush (Allenrolfea Occidentalis) — It thrives in full sun exposure and prefers well-draining soils

Shrub

Iodinebush

Allenrolfea Occidentalis

FullUSDA 10–10
Irene Koster Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Irene Koster') — Its glossy, dark green leaves provide a striking backdrop for the blossoms

Shrub

Irene Koster Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Irene Koster'

HalfUSDA 9–11
Irene Lantana (Lantana 'Irene') — The Lantana 'Irene' is a vibrant, perennial shrub thriving in zones 8-11

Shrub

Irene Lantana

Lantana 'Irene'

FullUSDA 9–10
Irene Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis 'Irene') — commonly named Irene Rosemary

Herb

Irene Rosemary

Rosmarinus Officinalis 'Irene'

FullUSDA 8–10
Irish Yew (Taxus Baccata 'Stricta') — It reaches up to 20 feet in height with a narrow spread of 4 feet

Shrub

Irish Yew

Taxus Baccata 'Stricta'

FullUSDA 6–9
Island Bush Poppy (Dendromecon Harfordii) — the Island Bush Poppy thrives in well-draining soils

Shrub

Island Bush Poppy

Dendromecon Harfordii

FullUSDA 9–9
Island Ceanothus (Ceanothus Arboreus) — The Island Ceanothus (Ceanothus arboreus) is a striking evergreen shrub

Shrub

Island Ceanothus

Ceanothus Arboreus

FullUSDA 8–10
Island Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Insularis) — Remember that this species is fire-resistant

Shrub

Island Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Insularis

FullUSDA 9–11
Island Tree Mallow (Lavatera Assurgentiflora) — scientifically known as Lavatera assurgentiflora

Shrub

Island Tree Mallow

Lavatera Assurgentiflora

FullUSDA 8–8
Issai Purple Beautyberry (Callicarpa Dichotoma 'Issai') — is a compact deciduous shrub reaching up to 4 feet in height and spread

Shrub

Issai Purple Beautyberry

Callicarpa Dichotoma 'Issai'

FullUSDA 5–8
Italian Buckthorn (Rhamnus Alaternus) — inconspicuous green-yellowish flowers; shrub for full or half

Shrub

Italian Buckthorn

Rhamnus Alaternus

FullUSDA 7–10
Italian Jasmine (Jasminum Humile) — yellow flowers in the garden

Shrub

Italian Jasmine

Jasminum Humile

FullUSDA 8–9
Ivanhoe Grevillea (Grevillea Vic. 'Ivanhoe') — The Grevillea 'Ivanhoe' is a hardy, Australian native shrub, reaching 6-9 ft in height and spread

Ground cover

Ivanhoe Grevillea

Grevillea Vic. 'Ivanhoe'

FullUSDA 9–11
Ivory Halo Dogwood (Cornus Alba 'Ivory Halo') — The Ivory Halo Dogwood (Cornus alba 'Ivory Halo') is a compact

Shrub

Ivory Halo Dogwood

Cornus Alba 'Ivory Halo'

FullUSDA 3–8
Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa Reticulata) — though it prefers a well-drained

Shrub

Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac

Syringa Reticulata

FullUSDA 4–7
Jade Necklace (Crassula Perforata) — is a distinctive succulent with fleshy

Shrub

Jade Necklace

Crassula Perforata

FullUSDA 9–11
Jade Plant (Crassula Ovata) — Jade Plant (Crassula ovata) is a succulent heralding from South Africa

Shrub

Jade Plant

Crassula Ovata

HalfUSDA 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 Angelica-Tree (Aralia Elata) — can offer food for various bird species

Shrub

Japanese Angelica-Tree

Aralia Elata

FullUSDA 4–9
Japanese Aralia (Fatsia Japonica) — Its bold texture creates a tropical effect; the Japanese Aralia, or Fatsia japonica, is an evergreen shrub that, image 124

Shrub

Japanese Aralia

Fatsia Japonica

Deep ShadeUSDA 7–11
Japanese Aucuba (Aucuba Japonica) — Its dramatic foliage provides stunning contrast against lighter; followed by bright red berries in the fall if, image 73

Shrub

Japanese Aucuba

Aucuba Japonica

Deep ShadeUSDA 7–10
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

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