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Shrubs

Shrubs for structure, screening, and seasonal interest.

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Spartan Columnar Juniper (Juniperus Chinensis 'Spartan') — The Spartan Columnar Juniper, Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan', is a robust evergreen with a dense

Conifer

Spartan Columnar Juniper

Juniperus Chinensis 'Spartan'

FullUSDA 10–10
Spice Bush (Calycanthus Occidentalis) — Its dense foliage lends itself well to creating secluded garden nooks or as a natural, fragrant screen; red, image 143

Shrub

Spice Bush

Calycanthus Occidentalis

HalfUSDA 7–10
Spice Bush (Lindera Angustifolia) — The Spice Bush (Lindera angustifolia) is an ornamental, deciduous shrub, thriving in zones 4-9

Shrub

Spice Bush

Lindera Angustifolia

FullUSDA 4–9
Spice Bush (Lindera Benzoin) — Notable for its aromatic yellow flowers in early spring and vibrant red berries in fall (on female plants)

Shrub

Spice Bush

Lindera Benzoin

FullUSDA 4–9
Spider Net Grevillea (Grevillea Thelemanniana) — Ideal for USDA zones 9-11, it thrives in full sun to part shade and requires well-drained soil

Shrub

Spider Net Grevillea

Grevillea Thelemanniana

FullUSDA 8–10
Spilled Wine® Weigela (Weigela florida) — is a compact deciduous shrub with deep black-purple foliage and bright pink spring flowers

Shrub

Spilled Wine® Weigela

Weigela florida

FullUSDA 4–8
Spineless Yucca (Yucca Recurvifolia) — is an evergreen shrub that brings an eye-catching

Shrub

Spineless Yucca

Yucca Recurvifolia

FullUSDA 7–10
Spiny Grevillea (Grevillea Jun. 'Lava Cascade') — The Grevillea juniperina 'Lava Cascade'

Ground cover

Spiny Grevillea

Grevillea Jun. 'Lava Cascade'

FullUSDA 9–10
Spiny Redberry (Rhamnus Crocea) — It features small, leathery leaves and sharp spines, maturing to heights of 2-12 feet with a similar spread

Shrub

Spiny Redberry

Rhamnus Crocea

FullUSDA 9–10
Spiny Smoke Tree (Psorothamnus Spinosus) — adding to its distinctive texture.<br><br>Adaptable to USDA Hardiness Zones 9 through 11

Shrub

Spiny Smoke Tree

Psorothamnus Spinosus

FullUSDA 9–10
Split Leaf Or Selloum Philodendron (Philodendron Bipinnatifidum) — allowing the soil surface to dry between waterings; glossy leaves that can reach, image 91

Shrub

Split Leaf Or Selloum Philodendron

Philodendron Bipinnatifidum

FullUSDA 9–10
Sprawling Prickly Pear (Opuntia Phaeacantha) — be mindful of its thorny presence and consider its placement away from high-traffic areas

Cactus

Sprawling Prickly Pear

Opuntia Phaeacantha

FullUSDA 9–11
Spreading Acacia (Acacia Redolens) — Acacia redolens is adept at stabilizing slopes and suppressing weeds

Ground cover

Spreading Acacia

Acacia Redolens

FullUSDA 8–11
Spreading Emu Bush (Eremophila Divaricata) — Its silver-green foliage and vibrant yellow to orange flowers

Shrub

Spreading Emu Bush

Eremophila Divaricata

FullUSDA 9–11
Spreading English Yew (Taxus Baccata 'Repandens') — shrub / tree for full or half or shade

Shrub

Spreading English Yew

Taxus Baccata 'Repandens'

FullUSDA 6–10
Spreading Sunset&reg; Lantana (Lantana 'Spreading Sunset') — The Spreading Sunset&reg; Lantana, or Lantana 'Spreading Sunset', is a vibrant perennial ground

Ground cover

Spreading Sunset&reg; Lantana

Lantana 'Spreading Sunset'

FullUSDA 9–11
Spring Bouquet Laurustinus (Viburnum Tinus 'Spring Bouquet') — It reaches a mature size of 4-6 feet in height and spread

Shrub

Spring Bouquet Laurustinus

Viburnum Tinus 'Spring Bouquet'

Deep ShadeUSDA 10–10
Springfire Lehua (Metrosideros Collina 'Springfire') — is a vibrant evergreen shrub

Shrub

Springfire Lehua

Metrosideros Collina 'Springfire'

FullUSDA 9–11
Spring Glory Forsythia (Forsythia X Intermedia 'Spring Glory') — The 'Spring Glory' Forsythia

Shrub

Spring Glory Forsythia

Forsythia X Intermedia 'Spring Glory'

FullUSDA 4–10
Springtime Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis Indica 'Springtime') — Mature size reaches 4-6 feet tall and wide

Ground cover

Springtime Indian Hawthorn

Rhaphiolepis Indica 'Springtime'

FullUSDA 8–9
Spring Torch Heather (Calluna Vulgaris 'Spring Torch') — The 'Spring Torch' Heather

Broadleaf Evergreen

Spring Torch Heather

Calluna Vulgaris 'Spring Torch'

FullUSDA 5–8
Spurge Laurel (Daphne Laureola) — Caution: all parts are toxic if ingested; skin contact may cause irritation

Shrub

Spurge Laurel

Daphne Laureola

HalfUSDA 8–10
Staghorn Sumac (Rhus Typhina) — the foliage transforms into spectacular shades of yellow

Shrub

Staghorn Sumac

Rhus Typhina

FullUSDA 3–8
Stand By Me Bush Clematis (Clematis 'Stand By Me') — reaching up to 34-38 inches in height and spreading up to 24 inches wide

Shrub

Stand By Me Bush Clematis

Clematis 'Stand By Me'

FullUSDA 4–8

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