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Shrubs

Shrubs for structure, screening, and seasonal interest.

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Shrubs in the database

Rusty Blackhaw, Rusty Nannyberry (Viburnum rufidulum) — scientifically known as Viburnum rufidulum

Shrub

Rusty Blackhaw, Rusty Nannyberry

Viburnum rufidulum

FullUSDA 5–9
Safari Conebush (Leucadendron 'Safari Sunset') — a striking evergreen shrub

Shrub

Safari Conebush

Leucadendron 'Safari Sunset'

FullUSDA 9–11
Safari Goldstrike Conebush (Leucadendron 'Safari Goldstrike') — reaching up to 4-6 feet in height and 3-5 feet in width

Shrub

Safari Goldstrike Conebush

Leucadendron 'Safari Goldstrike'

FullUSDA 9–10
Saffron Buckwheat (Eriogonum crocatum) — Bearing striking sulfur-yellow flower clusters in spring-summer above woolly

Ground cover

Saffron Buckwheat

Eriogonum crocatum

FullUSDA 9–9
Sageleaf Rockrose (Cistus Salviifolius) — Each flower has a delicate yellow center; making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping

Ground cover

Sageleaf Rockrose

Cistus Salviifolius

FullUSDA 8–10
Salal (Gaultheria Shallon) — Salal, or Gaultheria shallon, is an evergreen shrub indigenous to western North America; it prefers partial shade to, image 97

Shrub

Salal

Gaultheria Shallon

Deep ShadeUSDA 5–11
Salmonberry (Rubus Spectabilis) — Native to the Pacific Northwest

Shrub

Salmonberry

Rubus Spectabilis

FullUSDA 3–10
Saltillo Sage, Coahuila Sage (Salvia Coahuilensis) — drawing in pollinators like bees and hummingbirds

Shrub

Saltillo Sage, Coahuila Sage

Salvia Coahuilensis

FullUSDA 8–10
Sandankwa Viburnum (Viburnum Suspensum) — scientifically known as Viburnum suspensum

Shrub

Sandankwa Viburnum

Viburnum Suspensum

FullUSDA 8–10
Sandhill Sage, Coast Sagebrush (Artemisia Pycnocephala) — offering erosion control and year-round interest with its aromatic leaves

Shrub

Sandhill Sage, Coast Sagebrush

Artemisia Pycnocephala

FullUSDA 6–10
San Diego Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus Minutiflorus) — typically reaching up to 6-8 feet tall and 4-6 feet wide

Shrub

San Diego Mountain Mahogany

Cercocarpus Minutiflorus

FullUSDA 7–10
Sandmat Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Pumila) — is an evergreen groundcover native to California's coastal regions

Ground cover

Sandmat Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Pumila

FullUSDA 9–9
Sand Mesa Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Rudis) — providing rich green foliage contrasted by reddish-brown bark

Ground cover

Sand Mesa Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Rudis

FullUSDA 7–10
Sand Sage (Artemisia Filifolia) — commonly known as Sand Sage or Silver Sagebrush; where it receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day

Shrub

Sand Sage

Artemisia Filifolia

FullUSDA 4–8
Sandscrub Ceanothus (Ceanothus Dentatus) — Sandscrub Ceanothus (Ceanothus dentatus) is an evergreen shrub native to coastal California

Ground cover

Sandscrub Ceanothus

Ceanothus Dentatus

FullUSDA 8–10
San Jose Holly (Ilex X Aquipernyi 'San Jose') — reaching 10-15 feet tall with a 7-10 feet spread

Shrub

San Jose Holly

Ilex X Aquipernyi 'San Jose'

FullUSDA 6–10
San Miguel Island Buckwheat (Eriogonum Grande V. Rubescens) — With rounded clusters of rose-red flowers blooming in summer and fall

Ground cover

San Miguel Island Buckwheat

Eriogonum Grande V. Rubescens

FullUSDA 9–9
San Nicholas Chamise (Adenostoma Fasciculatum 'Nicolas') — is a drought-tolerant evergreen shrub

Shrub

San Nicholas Chamise

Adenostoma Fasciculatum 'Nicolas'

FullUSDA 6–10
Santa Barbara Lilac (Ceanothus Impressus) — adding to the plant's visual intrigue.<br><br>Growing to a robust size

Shrub

Santa Barbara Lilac

Ceanothus Impressus

FullUSDA 8–11
Santa Barbara Sage (Salvia Leucantha 'Santa Barbara') — The contrasting flower and calyx colors create a vivid display from late summer through fall

Shrub

Santa Barbara Sage

Salvia Leucantha 'Santa Barbara'

FullUSDA 8–10
Santa Cruz Island Buckwheat (Eriogonum Arborescens) — multi-colored and pink and red and white flowers in the garden

Shrub

Santa Cruz Island Buckwheat

Eriogonum Arborescens

FullUSDA 7–10
Santa Cruz Pyracantha (Pyracantha Koidzumii 'Santa Cruz') — is a low-growing evergreen shrub

Shrub

Santa Cruz Pyracantha

Pyracantha Koidzumii 'Santa Cruz'

FullUSDA 7–10
Sapphire Showers Sky Flower (Duranta Erecta 'Sapphire Showers') — shrub for full

Shrub

Sapphire Showers Sky Flower

Duranta Erecta 'Sapphire Showers'

FullUSDA 9–11
Sapporo Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Sapporo') — a captivating addition to any landscape design

Shrub

Sapporo Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Sapporo'

FullUSDA 4–7

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