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Shrubs

Shrubs for structure, screening, and seasonal interest.

1,652 plants

Shrubs in the database

Serviceberry (Amelanchier Ssp.) — Reaching 6-25 feet tall with a similar spread; they prove to be quite drought-tolerant, image 48

Shrub

Serviceberry

Amelanchier Ssp.

FullUSDA 4–8
Setsugekka Camellia (Camellia Sasanqua 'Setsugekka') — dark green leaves provide year-round interest

Shrub

Setsugekka Camellia

Camellia Sasanqua 'Setsugekka'

FullUSDA 7–10
Seven Son Flower (Heptacodium Miconiodes) — the Seven Son Flower offers an additional spectacle with its calyces that enlarge and turn a vibrant red

Shrub

Seven Son Flower

Heptacodium Miconiodes

FullUSDA 5–9
Sexy Rexy Rose (Rosa 'Sexy Rexy') — cotton candy hue and possess a light

Shrub

Sexy Rexy Rose

Rosa 'Sexy Rexy'

FullUSDA 4–9
Shadscale (Atriplex Confertifolia) — with silvery-gray foliage that conserves water; scientifically designated as Atriplex confertifolia

Shrub

Shadscale

Atriplex Confertifolia

FullUSDA 8–10
Shantung Maple (Acer Truncatum) — along with a moderate growth rate

Shrub

Shantung Maple

Acer Truncatum

FullUSDA 4–8
Shark Bay Boronia (Boronia Crenata 'Shark Bay') — It boasts vibrant pink flowers in spring and aromatic, fine-textured foliage

Shrub

Shark Bay Boronia

Boronia Crenata 'Shark Bay'

Deep ShadeUSDA 9–10
Sheep Laurel (Kalmia Angustifolia) — shrub for full or half; requiring minimal pruning solely to maintain desired shape or remove damaged growth

Shrub

Sheep Laurel

Kalmia Angustifolia

FullUSDA 5–8
Shining Sumac, Winged Sumac (Rhus Copallina) — Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance

Shrub

Shining Sumac, Winged Sumac

Rhus Copallina

FullUSDA 5–10
Shiny Xylosma (Xylosma Congestum) — adding to the ecological value of your garden

Shrub

Shiny Xylosma

Xylosma Congestum

FullUSDA 8–10
Showy Jasmine (Jasminum Floridum) — Fragrance is subtle compared to other jasmines

Shrub

Showy Jasmine

Jasminum Floridum

FullUSDA 8–9
Shrimp Plant (Justicia Brandegeeana) — is an evergreen perennial that enlivens gardens with its unique; shrimp-like bracts that showcase an, image 134

Shrub

Shrimp Plant

Justicia Brandegeeana

HalfUSDA 9–11
Shrubby Senna (Senna Wislizenii) — making it a practical addition to water-conscious landscapes

Shrub

Shrubby Senna

Senna Wislizenii

FullUSDA 7–11
Shrub Coral Tree (Erythrina X Bidwillii) — and can also be trained as a multi-stemmed shrub

Shrub

Shrub Coral Tree

Erythrina X Bidwillii

FullUSDA 9–11
Shrub Felicia (Felicia Fruticosa) — The Shrub Aster, or Felicia fruticosa, is a hardy, evergreen perennial, thriving in full sun

Shrub

Shrub Felicia

Felicia Fruticosa

FullUSDA 9–10
Shrub Rose Selections (Rosa Shrub Varieties) — pink flowers in the garden; showcasing an array of colors from spring to fall, image 58

Shrub

Shrub Rose Selections

Rosa Shrub Varieties

FullUSDA 6–9
Siberian Burning Bush (Euonymus Planipes) — This remarkable seed display

Shrub

Siberian Burning Bush

Euonymus Planipes

FullUSDA 2–10
Siberian Carpet Cypress (Microbiota Decussata) — commonly known as the Siberian Carpet Cypress; this hardy plant thrives in Zones 2-7, image 39

Conifer

Siberian Carpet Cypress

Microbiota Decussata

FullUSDA 3–10
Siberian Peashrub (Caragana Arborescens) — commonly known as the Siberian Peashrub

Shrub

Siberian Peashrub

Caragana Arborescens

FullUSDA 2–7
Siebold Magnolia (Magnolia Sieboldii) — The Siebold Magnolia (Magnolia sieboldii)

Shrub

Siebold Magnolia

Magnolia Sieboldii

HalfUSDA 6–9
Siebolds Maple (Acer Sieboldianum) — shrub / tree for full or half or shade

Shrub

Siebolds Maple

Acer Sieboldianum

FullUSDA 5–10
Sikes Dwarf Oak Leaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Quercifolia 'Sikes Dwarf') — It showcases oak-like leaves and large, conical white flower panicles in summer, which

Shrub

Sikes Dwarf Oak Leaf Hydrangea

Hydrangea Quercifolia 'Sikes Dwarf'

FullUSDA 5–9
Silky Dogwood (Cornus Amomum) — This hardy plant showcases flat-topped white flower clusters in late spring; well-drained soils and exhibits optimal growth in

Shrub

Silky Dogwood

Cornus Amomum

FullUSDA 5–8
Silky Leaf Woodwaxen (Genista Pilosa) — evergreen shrub reaching up to 2 feet in height with a spread of 3 feet

Ground cover

Silky Leaf Woodwaxen

Genista Pilosa

FullUSDA 5–9

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