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Shrubs

Shrubs for structure, screening, and seasonal interest.

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Shrubs in the database

Mariken Dwarf Ginkgo Tree (Ginkgo Biloba 'Mariken') — is a captivating cultivar acclaimed for its compact growth habit and exceptional foliage

Shrub

Mariken Dwarf Ginkgo Tree

Ginkgo Biloba 'Mariken'

FullUSDA 4–11
Marmalade Bush, Firebush (Streptosolen Jamesonii) — promoting local biodiversity

Shrub

Marmalade Bush, Firebush

Streptosolen Jamesonii

FullUSDA 10–11
Mastic Tree (Pistacia Lentiscus) — Ideal for xeriscaping or as a windbreak; it's drought-tolerant, preferring well-drained soils

Shrub

Mastic Tree

Pistacia Lentiscus

FullUSDA 9–11
Maul Or Goldencup Oak, Canyon Live (Quercus Chrysolepis) — making it suitable for arid and semi-arid regions within USDA hardiness zones 7 to 9

Shrub

Maul Or Goldencup Oak, Canyon Live

Quercus Chrysolepis

FullUSDA 7–7
Mediterranean Pyracantha (Pyracantha Coccinea) — Its dense growth habit and formidable thorns; ensuring that Pyracantha coccinea remains a formidable and

Shrub

Mediterranean Pyracantha

Pyracantha Coccinea

FullUSDA 6–6
Meerlo Lavender (Lavandula 'Meerlo') — This compact shrub reaches up to 24 inches high and spans 36 inches wide

Herb

Meerlo Lavender

Lavandula 'Meerlo'

FullUSDA 9–11
Melaleuca (Melaleuca elliptica) — appearing mainly in spring and sporadically throughout the year

Shrub

Melaleuca

Melaleuca elliptica

FullUSDA 9–11
Mellow Yellow Spirea (Spiraea Thunbergii 'Ogon') — is a vibrant deciduous shrub that captivates with its fine-textured foliage and graceful

Shrub

Mellow Yellow Spirea

Spiraea Thunbergii 'Ogon'

FullUSDA 4–8
Menzies' Goldenbush (Isocoma Menziesii) — commonly known as Menzies' Goldenbush

Shrub

Menzies' Goldenbush

Isocoma Menziesii

FullUSDA 9–10
Merritt's Supreme Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Merritt's Supreme) — The Merritt's Supreme prefers partial to full sun exposure

Shrub

Merritt's Supreme Hydrangea

Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Merritt's Supreme

HalfUSDA 4–9
Mexican Abelia (Abelia Floribunda) — making it an excellent choice for foundation plantings or as a feature in mixed borders

Shrub

Mexican Abelia

Abelia Floribunda

FullUSDA 5–10
Mexican Bamboo Palm (Chamaedorea Microspadix) — is a resilient and graceful palm

Palm

Mexican Bamboo Palm

Chamaedorea Microspadix

HalfUSDA 9–11
Mexican Bird Of Paradise (Caesalpinia Mexicana) — yellow flowers in the garden

Shrub

Mexican Bird Of Paradise

Caesalpinia Mexicana

FullUSDA 8–11
Mexican Buckeye (Ungnadia Speciosa) — it's adorned with compound

Shrub

Mexican Buckeye

Ungnadia Speciosa

FullUSDA 7–11
Mexican Honeysuckle (Justicia Spicigera) — evergreen shrub reaching heights of 2-4 feet with an equal spread

Shrub

Mexican Honeysuckle

Justicia Spicigera

FullUSDA 8–11
Mexican Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Pringlei) — bell-shaped pink to white flowers which bloom profusely from late winter to early spring

Shrub

Mexican Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Pringlei

FullUSDA 9–11
Mexican Mock Orange (Philadelphus Mexicanus) — thrives in USDA zones 8 through 10

Shrub

Mexican Mock Orange

Philadelphus Mexicanus

FullUSDA 4–9
Mexican Orange, Mex. Mock Orange (Philadelphus Mexicanus) — it boasts clusters of star-shaped; prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial, image 53

Shrub

Mexican Orange, Mex. Mock Orange

Philadelphus Mexicanus

FullUSDA 8–11
Mexican Sage (Salvia Leucantha) — and as attractants for pollinators such as bees; with its origin in Mexico and Central America, image 61

Shrub

Mexican Sage

Salvia Leucantha

FullUSDA 9–10
Mexican Tree Ocotillo Or Coach Whip (Fouquieria Macdougalii) — Its unique structure presents whiplike, spiny branches sporting tubular red flowers, image 26

Shrub

Mexican Tree Ocotillo Or Coach Whip

Fouquieria Macdougalii

FullUSDA 9–11
Miami Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica X Fauriei 'Miami') — Notable for its lush clusters of deep pink flowers, it blooms profusely in summer

Shrub

Miami Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia Indica X Fauriei 'Miami'

FullUSDA 7–10
Midwinter Fire Dogwood (Cornus sericea 'Midwinter Fire') — commonly referred to as the Midwinter Fire Dogwood

Shrub

Midwinter Fire Dogwood

Cornus sericea 'Midwinter Fire'

FullUSDA 3–8
Mini Angel's Trumpet (Lochroma Australe) — Its moderate growth rate and manageable size make it ideal for smaller gardens or as a container specimen

Shrub

Mini Angel's Trumpet

Lochroma Australe

HalfUSDA 9–11
Minted Scented Lion's Tail (Leonotis Menthifolia) — is a unique perennial herb standing 2-3 feet tall

Shrub

Minted Scented Lion's Tail

Leonotis Menthifolia

FullUSDA 9–11

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