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Shrubs

Shrubs for structure, screening, and seasonal interest.

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Shrubs in the database

Livin Easy Rose (Rosa 'Livin Easy') — Plant in full sun to ensure vigorous growth and abundant flowering

Shrub

Livin Easy Rose

Rosa 'Livin Easy'

FullUSDA 6–11
Lobster Claw (Heliconia Schiedeana) — with a spread of 2 to 3 feet

Shrub

Lobster Claw

Heliconia Schiedeana

FullUSDA 9–10
Loebner Magnolia (Magnolia X Loebneri) — starry blossoms in early to mid-spring; the flower buds are tantalizingly tinged pink, image 52

Shrub

Loebner Magnolia

Magnolia X Loebneri

FullUSDA 4–4
Long John Grevillea (Grevillea 'Long John') — botanical name Grevillea 'Long John'

Shrub

Long John Grevillea

Grevillea 'Long John'

FullUSDA 8–10
Long- Leafed Yellowwood (Podocarpus Henkelii) — it is most attractive when allowed to develop naturally.<br><br>The Long-Leafed Yellowwood is, image 40

Conifer

Long- Leafed Yellowwood

Podocarpus Henkelii

FullUSDA 9–10
Looking Glass Plant (Coprosma Repens 'Picturata') — which can create a luminous effect against the plant's dense; it does well in a container or as a hedge

Shrub

Looking Glass Plant

Coprosma Repens 'Picturata'

FullUSDA 8–10
Lord Roberts Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Lord Roberts') — Ideal for specimen planting or as a boundary hedge, it adds a regal touch to any landscape design

Broadleaf Evergreen

Lord Roberts Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Lord Roberts'

FullUSDA 4–8
Louis Edmunds Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Bakeri 'Louis Edmunds') — Arctostaphylos bakeri 'Louis Edmunds' is an evergreen shrub

Shrub

Louis Edmunds Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Bakeri 'Louis Edmunds'

FullUSDA 7–10
Lowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Angustifolium) — making it a delightful choice for native gardens or as an underplanting; featuring dainty white or, image 63

Shrub

Lowbush Blueberry

Vaccinium Angustifolium

HalfUSDA 2–8
Lucky White Lantana (Lantana 'Lucky White') — It thrives in full sun, reaching up to 18 inches in height and spreading 24 inches wide

Ground cover

Lucky White Lantana

Lantana 'Lucky White'

FullUSDA 9–11
Luscious Berry Blend Lantana (Lantana Camara 'Luscious Berry Blend') — perennial shrub known for its clusters of pink

Shrub

Luscious Berry Blend Lantana

Lantana Camara 'Luscious Berry Blend'

FullUSDA 9–11
Luscious Citrus Blend Lantana (Lantana Camara 'Luscious Citrus Blend') — Lantana camara 'Luscious Citrus Blend' is a vibrant perennial shrub, thriving in USDA

Shrub

Luscious Citrus Blend Lantana

Lantana Camara 'Luscious Citrus Blend'

FullUSDA 9–11
Luykens Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken') — Generally reaching 3 to 4 feet in height with a spread of 6 to 8 feet

Shrub

Luykens Laurel

Prunus Laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken'

FullUSDA 8–10
Lynn's Legacy Rio Bravo Bush (Leucophyllum Langmaniae 'Lynn's Legacy') — a compact evergreen shrub

Shrub

Lynn's Legacy Rio Bravo Bush

Leucophyllum Langmaniae 'Lynn's Legacy'

FullUSDA 8–11
Lynwood Gold Forsythia (Forsythia X Intermedia 'Lynwood') — deciduous shrub that heralds spring with a spectacular display of bright yellow blooms

Shrub

Lynwood Gold Forsythia

Forsythia X Intermedia 'Lynwood'

FullUSDA 4–10
Magic Carpet Spirea (Spiraea Japonica 'Magic Carpet') — It matures at 2-3 feet high and wide, with leaves emerging red in spring, turning gold, and then russet

Shrub

Magic Carpet Spirea

Spiraea Japonica 'Magic Carpet'

FullUSDA 4–8
Magnificient Mint Bush (Prostanthera Magnifica) — Ideal for adding color and fragrance to mixed borders and sensory gardens

Shrub

Magnificient Mint Bush

Prostanthera Magnifica

FullUSDA 9–10
Mallet Flower (Schefflera Pueckleri) — Ideal for focal points or privacy screens

Shrub

Mallet Flower

Schefflera Pueckleri

FullUSDA 10–10
Manhattan Euonymus (Euonymus 'Manhattan') — tolerating a variety of soil types and urban conditions

Shrub

Manhattan Euonymus

Euonymus 'Manhattan'

FullUSDA 5–10
Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Spp.) — typically in shades of white to pale pink

Shrub

Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Spp.

FullUSDA 7–10
Maori Maiden Flax (Phormium 'Maori Maiden') — Phormium 'Maori Maiden' is an ornamental perennial

Perennial

Maori Maiden Flax

Phormium 'Maori Maiden'

FullUSDA 8–10
Maori Queen Flax (Phormium 'Maori Queen') — Phormium 'Maori Queen', a striking perennial, features arching leaves with pink margins that mature to cream

Perennial

Maori Queen Flax

Phormium 'Maori Queen'

FullUSDA 8–10
Mapleleaf Viburnum (Viburnum Acerifolium) — which provide a subtle yet elegant appeal; shrub for full or half

Shrub

Mapleleaf Viburnum

Viburnum Acerifolium

FullUSDA 2–8
Margaret Merril Rose (Rosa 'Margaret Merril') — When incorporating this rose into your design

Shrub

Margaret Merril Rose

Rosa 'Margaret Merril'

FullUSDA 6–11

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