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Shrubs

Shrubs for structure, screening, and seasonal interest.

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Shrubs in the database

Small Flower Tamarisk (Tamarix Parviflora) — creating a light and airy canopy.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 7 through 9

Shrub

Small Flower Tamarisk

Tamarix Parviflora

FullUSDA 3–9
Small Leafed Rose (Rosa Minutifolia) — sharp thorns up to 1 inch long

Shrub

Small Leafed Rose

Rosa Minutifolia

FullUSDA 9–10
Small Leafed Westringia (Westringia Brevifolia) — It features dense, gray-green foliage and small, white to light mauve flowers emerging mainly in spring

Shrub

Small Leafed Westringia

Westringia Brevifolia

FullUSDA 9–10
Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — Typically growing to heights of 10 to 15 feet with a similar spread

Shrub

Smoke Bush

Cotinus Coggygria

FullUSDA 3–11
Smooth Sumac (Rhus Glabra) — reaches 10-15 ft in height; requiring both male and female plants for fruit production

Shrub

Smooth Sumac

Rhus Glabra

FullUSDA 3–8
Snowball Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Boule De Neige') — The Chionoides Rhododendron

Shrub

Snowball Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Boule De Neige'

FullUSDA 4–7
Snowbelle Mock Orange (Philadelphus 'Snowbelle') — growing to a manageable 3 to 4 feet in height and spread

Shrub

Snowbelle Mock Orange

Philadelphus 'Snowbelle'

FullUSDA 6–9
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — which can be managed through annual pruning if a more formal shape is desired; a deciduous shrub native to North America

Shrub

Snowberry

Symphoricarpos Albus

FullUSDA 3–7
Snow Bush (Breynia Disticha 'Roseo-Picta') — Regular watering and occasional pruning enhance its dense

Shrub

Snow Bush

Breynia Disticha 'Roseo-Picta'

FullUSDA 4–4
Snowmound Nippon Spiraea (Spiraea Nipponica 'Snowmound') — is a gracefully arching deciduous shrub esteemed for its crisp

Shrub

Snowmound Nippon Spiraea

Spiraea Nipponica 'Snowmound'

FullUSDA 4–8
Snow Queen Oak Leaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Quercifolia 'Snow Queen') — shaped like that of an oak tree

Shrub

Snow Queen Oak Leaf Hydrangea

Hydrangea Quercifolia 'Snow Queen'

HalfUSDA 5–9
Snowy River Wattle (Acacia Boormanii) — ball-shaped flowers that adorn the plant in a profuse bloom

Shrub

Snowy River Wattle

Acacia Boormanii

FullUSDA 8–10
Soaptree Yucca (Yucca Elata) — this resilient species can reach heights between 6 to 20 feet with a spread of roughly 4 to 6 feet at maturity

Shrub

Soaptree Yucca

Yucca Elata

FullUSDA 6–11
Soft Caress' Mahonia (Mahonia 'Soft Caress') — Mahonia 'Soft Caress' delivers a tropical appeal with spine-free, feathery foliage

Shrub

Soft Caress' Mahonia

Mahonia 'Soft Caress'

FullUSDA 7–11
Sombreuil Climbing Rose (Rosa 'Sombreuil') — is a classic and elegant choice for any garden

Shrub

Sombreuil Climbing Rose

Rosa 'Sombreuil'

FullUSDA 6–11
Sonoma Sage, Creeping Sage (Salvia Sonomensis) — In late spring, it blooms with vibrant purple-lavender flowers, attracting various pollinators

Ground cover

Sonoma Sage, Creeping Sage

Salvia Sonomensis

FullUSDA 9–9
Sonoran Tree Bear Grass, Tuya (Nolina Matapensis) — Ideal for xeriscaping, it requires minimal water and well-draining soil, full sun to partial shade

Shrub

Sonoran Tree Bear Grass, Tuya

Nolina Matapensis

FullUSDA 8–11
Southern Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Darrowii) — nutritious blueberries by early summer

Shrub

Southern Highbush Blueberry

Vaccinium Darrowii

HalfUSDA 8–10
Southern Pink Flowering Currant (Ribes Sanguineum Glutinosum) — is a captivating deciduous shrub

Shrub

Southern Pink Flowering Currant

Ribes Sanguineum Glutinosum

HalfUSDA 8–11
Spanish Bayonet (Yucca Aloifolia) — is a striking evergreen accent plant; with mature plants showcasing dramatic white flower spikes up to 2 feet, image 55

Shrub

Spanish Bayonet

Yucca Aloifolia

FullUSDA 7–11
Spanish Broom (Spartium Junceum) — pea-like blooms in late spring to summer

Shrub

Spanish Broom

Spartium Junceum

FullUSDA 6–11
Spanish Dagger (Yucca Treculiana) — In the late spring to early summer

Shrub

Spanish Dagger

Yucca Treculiana

FullUSDA 7–11
Spanish Lavender (Lavandula Stoechas) — deterring deer and acting as a natural pest repellent

Herb

Spanish Lavender

Lavandula Stoechas

FullUSDA 8–11
Spanish Red Rose (Rose 'Spanish Red') — Noted for their velvety texture and exquisite form

Shrub

Spanish Red Rose

Rose 'Spanish Red'

FullUSDA 8–10

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