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Shrubs

Shrubs for structure, screening, and seasonal interest.

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Shrubs in the database

Ned Kelly Grevillea (Grevillea 'Ned Kelly') — Grevillea 'Ned Kelly' is an attractive Australian native shrub known for its vibrant orange-red blooms

Ground cover

Ned Kelly Grevillea

Grevillea 'Ned Kelly'

FullUSDA 9–11
Needle-Bush Wattle, Needle Acacia (Acacia Rigens) — The Needle-bush Wattle (Acacia rigens) thrives in arid regions

Shrub

Needle-Bush Wattle, Needle Acacia

Acacia Rigens

FullUSDA 9–11
Nellie Stevens Holly (Ilex X 'Nellie R. Stevens') — pyramidal shape with lustrous

Broadleaf Evergreen

Nellie Stevens Holly

Ilex X 'Nellie R. Stevens'

FullUSDA 7–9
Neon Flash Japanese Spirea (Spiraea Japonica 'Neon Flash') — The Spiraea japonica 'Neon Flash' is a vibrant deciduous shrub with brilliant red-pink blooms in

Shrub

Neon Flash Japanese Spirea

Spiraea Japonica 'Neon Flash'

FullUSDA 3–10
Neurepia Sage (Salvia Microphylla 'Neurepia') — It features small, luscious green leaves and grows to a compact size of 2-3 feet tall and wide

Shrub

Neurepia Sage

Salvia Microphylla 'Neurepia'

FullUSDA 8–11
Nevin's Barberry (Berberis Nevinii) — The Nevin Mahonia (Berberis nevinii) is an evergreen shrub prized for its resilience and ornamental appeal

Shrub

Nevin's Barberry

Berberis Nevinii

FullUSDA 5–5
New Day Garden Rose (Rosa 'New Day') — providing a lush display from late spring to fall frost; enriched with organic matter to ensure optimal growth

Shrub

New Day Garden Rose

Rosa 'New Day'

FullUSDA 5–9
New Gold Trailing Lantana (Lantana 'New Gold') — Thriving in zones 7-11, it spans 3 to 4 feet wide with a height of 1 foot

Ground cover

New Gold Trailing Lantana

Lantana 'New Gold'

FullUSDA 8–11
New Jersey Tea (Ceanothus Americanus) — scientifically known as Ceanothus americanus

Ground cover

New Jersey Tea

Ceanothus Americanus

FullUSDA 8–11
New Mexico Privet (Forestiera Neomexicana) — Its slender branches feature gray-green leaves

Shrub

New Mexico Privet

Forestiera Neomexicana

FullUSDA 4–9
Newport Blue Boxwood (Buxus 'Newport Blue') — The Buxus 'Newport Blue', notable for its striking blue-green foliage, is a compact evergreen shrub

Shrub

Newport Blue Boxwood

Buxus 'Newport Blue'

FullUSDA 6–10
New Zealand Christmas Tree (Metrosideros Excelsa) — the New Zealand Christmas Tree demands ample space to flourish fully; widely known as Metrosideros excelsa

Shrub

New Zealand Christmas Tree

Metrosideros Excelsa

FullUSDA 9–9
New Zealand Flax (Phormium Tenax) — evergreen leaves reaching up to 10 feet long and 5 inches wide

Shrub

New Zealand Flax

Phormium Tenax

FullUSDA 9–10
New Zealand Flax (Phormium 'Apricot Queen') — features striking sword-shaped leaves with a unique blend of green and creamy yellow margins

Perennial

New Zealand Flax

Phormium 'Apricot Queen'

FullUSDA 8–10
New Zealand Flax Cultivars (Phormium Cvs.) — These versatile plants typically range from 2 to 8 feet tall

Shrub

New Zealand Flax Cultivars

Phormium Cvs.

FullUSDA 9–10
New Zealand Laurel (Corynocarpus Laevigatus) — In spring and early summer

Shrub

New Zealand Laurel

Corynocarpus Laevigatus

FullUSDA 8–10
New Zealand Tea Tree, Manuka (Leptospermum Scoparium) — ensuring enough space for mature growth and ample light for a vibrant show of flowers every year

Shrub

New Zealand Tea Tree, Manuka

Leptospermum Scoparium

FullUSDA 9–10
New Zealand Wind Grass (Anemanthele Lessoniana) — This evergreen perennial boasts fine, arching leaves with a striking coppery hue, which intensify in the fall

Grass

New Zealand Wind Grass

Anemanthele Lessoniana

FullUSDA 8–10
Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum Nocturnum) — Night Blooming Jessamine (Cestrum nocturnum) is an aromatic shrub reaching 6-13 ft

Shrub

Night Blooming Jessamine

Cestrum Nocturnum

FullUSDA 10–11
Nikko Blue Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Nikko Blue') — is an ornamental shrub that is a mainstay in many temperate gardens due to its large and vibrant

Shrub

Nikko Blue Hydrangea

Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Nikko Blue'

HalfUSDA 4–9
Ninebark (Physocarpus Capitatus) — Durable and low-maintenance, ninebark is perfect for adding structure to borders or naturescaping projects

Shrub

Ninebark

Physocarpus Capitatus

FullUSDA 3–7
Noala Carpet Rose (Rosa X 'Noala') — lush foliage and profusion of vibrant pink blooms

Shrub

Noala Carpet Rose

Rosa X 'Noala'

FullUSDA 5–9
Nodding Pincushion (Leucospermum 'Scarlet Ribbon') — playing well with succulents and other low-maintenance plants

Shrub

Nodding Pincushion

Leucospermum 'Scarlet Ribbon'

FullUSDA 9–10
Nodding Pincushion (Leucospermum Cordifolium) — Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance

Shrub

Nodding Pincushion

Leucospermum Cordifolium

FullUSDA 9–10

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