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Shrubs

Shrubs for structure, screening, and seasonal interest.

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Sargent's Weeping Hemlock (Tsuga Canadensis 'Pendula') — This hemlock variety boasts a distinctive pendulous habit

Conifer

Sargent's Weeping Hemlock

Tsuga Canadensis 'Pendula'

FullUSDA 3–4
Sargent Viburnum (Viburnum Sargentii) — It's loved for its creamy-white spring blooms, red fruit maturing to black, and fiery red fall foliage; making it an

Shrub

Sargent Viburnum

Viburnum Sargentii

FullUSDA 3–8
Saskatoon Serviceberry (Amelanchier Alnifolia) — each typically measuring 1 to 2 inches in diameter; providing extended seasonal interest.<br><br>Furthermore

Shrub

Saskatoon Serviceberry

Amelanchier Alnifolia

FullUSDA 3–11
Sassafras (Sassafras Albidum) — acidic soils.<br><br>One of the Sassafras's most notable characteristics is its tri-lobed; it can reach heights up, image 67

Shrub

Sassafras

Sassafras Albidum

FullUSDA 8–11
Sawara Cypress (Chamaecyparis Pisifera) — emphasize that the Sawara Cypress is a low-maintenance choice

Conifer

Sawara Cypress

Chamaecyparis Pisifera

FullUSDA 4–8
Sawtooth Goldenbush (Hazardia squarrosa) — Native to California‚Äôs chaparral, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soils

Shrub

Sawtooth Goldenbush

Hazardia squarrosa

FullUSDA 3–8
Sawtooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea Serrata) — which measure between 2 to 6 inches in length; pruning in late winter or early spring encourages vibrant new growth

Shrub

Sawtooth Hydrangea

Hydrangea Serrata

HalfUSDA 7–10
Scarlet Bugler (Penstemon Barbatus) — the Scarlet Bugler thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9

Perennial

Scarlet Bugler

Penstemon Barbatus

FullUSDA 4–11
Scarlet Elderberry (Sambucus Pubens) — Drought-tolerant once established, it requires moderate maintenance

Shrub

Scarlet Elderberry

Sambucus Pubens

FullUSDA 4–6
Scarlet O'Hara Japanese Pieris (Pieris Japonica 'Scarlet O'Hara') — This Japanese Pieris variant features cascading clusters of white bell-shaped flowers in

Broadleaf Evergreen

Scarlet O'Hara Japanese Pieris

Pieris Japonica 'Scarlet O'Hara'

ShadeUSDA 5–8
Scarlet Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Coccineus) — Blooms mid-summer to early fall, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies, while being deer-resistant

Shrub

Scarlet Rose Mallow

Hibiscus Coccineus

FullUSDA 5–8
Schoodic Jack Pine (Pinus Banksiana 'Schoodic') — reaching only 1-2 feet in height while spreading up to 10 feet wide

Conifer

Schoodic Jack Pine

Pinus Banksiana 'Schoodic'

FullUSDA 3–4
Scotch Broom (Cytisus X Praecox) — Thriving in full sun and well-drained soils

Shrub

Scotch Broom

Cytisus X Praecox

FullUSDA 6–11
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — Ideal for adding color to borders and wild garden areas; prune after flowering to maintain shape and control, image 100

Shrub

Scotch Broom

Cytisus Scoparius

FullUSDA 6–11
Scottish Heather (Calluna Vulgaris) — this plant boasts a profusion of tiny

Broadleaf Evergreen

Scottish Heather

Calluna Vulgaris

FullUSDA 4–9
Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae Rhamnoides) — silvery-green leaves that reach up to 3 inches in length; green and yellow flowers in the garden

Shrub

Sea Buckthorn

Hippophae Rhamnoides

FullUSDA 3–8
Sea Lavender (Limonium Perezii) — Its evergreen foliage provides year-round interest

Perennial

Sea Lavender

Limonium Perezii

FullUSDA 9–10
Seashore Artemisia (Artemisia stelleriana 'Silver Brocade') — This drought-tolerant plant prefers well-drained soils and thrives in full sun

Shrub

Seashore Artemisia

Artemisia stelleriana 'Silver Brocade'

FullUSDA 8–9
Seaside Alder (Alnus maritima) — Ideal for naturalized areas and riparian settings

Shrub

Seaside Alder

Alnus maritima

FullUSDA 5–9
Seaside Buckwheat (Eriogonum latifolium) — epitomizing low-maintenance gardening and lending a touch of wild

Ground cover

Seaside Buckwheat

Eriogonum latifolium

FullUSDA 9–10
Sem False Spiraea (Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Sem') — Sem False Spiraea (Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Sem') is a compact, deciduous shrub reaching up to 4 ft tall and wide

Shrub

Sem False Spiraea

Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Sem'

FullUSDA 2–8
Seminole Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Seminole') — Preferring full sun, it thrives in USDA zones 9-11, reaching 4-8 feet tall and 3-6 feet wide

Shrub

Seminole Hibiscus

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Seminole'

FullUSDA 9–9
Sensation Lilac (Syringa Vulgaris 'Sensation') — is a striking cultivar celebrated for its distinctive blooms and delightful fragrance

Shrub

Sensation Lilac

Syringa Vulgaris 'Sensation'

FullUSDA 3–7
Sentinel Manzanita (Arctostaphylos X Den. 'Sentinel') — Thriving in USDA zones 8-10, it reaches 5-6 ft in height and width, requiring well-drained soils and

Shrub

Sentinel Manzanita

Arctostaphylos X Den. 'Sentinel'

FullUSDA 9–10

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