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Shrubs

Shrubs for structure, screening, and seasonal interest.

1,652 plants

Shrubs in the database

Azalea (Azalea 'Pennsylvania') — A mature plant reaches 4 to 6 feet in height and spread

Shrub

Azalea

Azalea 'Pennsylvania'

FullUSDA 6–7
Azalea Coral Bells (Azalea 'Conversation Piece') — It thrives in partial shade

Shrub

Azalea Coral Bells

Azalea 'Conversation Piece'

HalfUSDA 8–9
Azalea Gibralter (Azalea 'Gibralter') — blooming profusely in mid-spring

Shrub

Azalea Gibralter

Azalea 'Gibralter'

HalfUSDA 5–9
Azalea Red Bird (Azalea 'Red Bird') — Azalea 'Red Bird' is a vibrant semi-evergreen shrub, standing 3-5ft in height with a similar spread

Shrub

Azalea Red Bird

Azalea 'Red Bird'

HalfUSDA 6–10
Aztec Pearl Mock Orange (Choisya Arizonica 'Aztec Pearl') — commonly known as Aztec Pearl Mock Orange

Shrub

Aztec Pearl Mock Orange

Choisya Arizonica 'Aztec Pearl'

FullUSDA 8–11
Azure Bush Germander (Teucrium Fruticans 'Azureum') — is a hardy evergreen shrub flaunting silvery foliage with striking azure blue flowers

Shrub

Azure Bush Germander

Teucrium Fruticans 'Azureum'

FullUSDA 7–11
Azurri Blue Satin® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) — It matures to 8-12 feet tall and 6-10 feet wide, creating a strong flowering accent

Shrub

Azurri Blue Satin® Rose of Sharon

Hibiscus syriacus

FullUSDA 5–8
Baby Sage (Salvia Microphylla 'Berzerkeley') — which extends from late spring through the fall; the lightly textured foliage emits a delightful, image 67

Shrub

Baby Sage

Salvia Microphylla 'Berzerkeley'

FullUSDA 8–10
Bailey's Twisted Dogwood (Cornus Sericea 'Baileyi') — spiral branches that add winter interest

Shrub

Bailey's Twisted Dogwood

Cornus Sericea 'Baileyi'

FullUSDA 3–6
Baja Fairy Duster (Calliandra Californica) — red flowers in the garden

Shrub

Baja Fairy Duster

Calliandra Californica

FullUSDA 9–11
Balearic Island Sage (Phlomis Italica) — is a Mediterranean perennial valued for its woolly

Shrub

Balearic Island Sage

Phlomis Italica

FullUSDA 8–10
Balloon Milkweed (Gomphocarpus Physocarpus) — Balloon Milkweed (Gomphocarpus physocarpus) is a striking perennial, reaching up to 6 ft tall, image 82

Shrub

Balloon Milkweed

Gomphocarpus Physocarpus

FullUSDA 8–10
Banana Shrub (Magnolia Figo) — compact magnolia with a mature height of 6-10 feet and spread of 4-6 feet

Broadleaf Evergreen

Banana Shrub

Magnolia Figo

FullUSDA 8–10
Banksia (Banksia Cvs.) — shrub for full; paired with a need for only occasional pruning to remove spent flower spikes and old growth

Shrub

Banksia

Banksia Cvs.

FullUSDA 9–11
Barbara Karst Red Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea 'Barbara Karst') — A fast-growing vine, it can extend up to 20 feet, needing support structures

Shrub

Barbara Karst Red Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea 'Barbara Karst'

FullUSDA 9–10
Bat Face Cuphea (Cuphea Llavea) — complete with purple "ears" and red "faces." Native to Mexico

Shrub

Bat Face Cuphea

Cuphea Llavea

FullUSDA 9–10
Bauer's Dracaena (Cordyline Baueri) — Drought-resistant once established, it requires well-drained soil

Shrub

Bauer's Dracaena

Cordyline Baueri

FullUSDA 8–11
Bayberry (Myrica Pensylvanica) — plant Myrica pensylvanica in full sun to partial shade; in late spring to early summer, image 112

Shrub

Bayberry

Myrica Pensylvanica

FullUSDA 7–10
Beach Sage (Salvia Africana-Lutea) — Its foliage is striking, with aromatic grey-green leaves that are a delight to the senses; as well as stimulate additional

Shrub

Beach Sage

Salvia Africana-Lutea

FullUSDA 8–10
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — and are typically about 1 to 2 inches long; this plant requires minimal upkeep once established

Ground cover

Beach Vitex

Vitex Rotundifolia

FullUSDA 7–10
Beaked Hazelnut (Corylus Cornuta) — which are roughly 2.5 to 5 inches long; where it can contribute to erosion control due to its propensity for suckering

Shrub

Beaked Hazelnut

Corylus Cornuta

FullUSDA 4–8
Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — Its resilience to pests and diseases; its intricate compound leaves

Broadleaf Evergreen

Beale's Barberry

Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei'

HalfUSDA 7–9
Bearberry Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Dammeri) — it is fairly drought resistant

Ground cover

Bearberry Cotoneaster

Cotoneaster Dammeri

FullUSDA 7–11
Bear Brush (Garrya Fremontii) — Optimal in partial shade to full sun, it is drought-tolerant once established

Shrub

Bear Brush

Garrya Fremontii

FullUSDA 9–10

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