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Shrubs

Shrubs for structure, screening, and seasonal interest.

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Shrubs in the database

Black Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) — The foliage turns a fiery red and purple in autumn, providing a striking visual display to round out the year

Shrub

Black Chokeberry

Aronia Melanocarpa

FullUSDA 3–8
Blackcurrant (Ribes Nigrum) — setting the stage for the formation of the renowned blackcurrant fruit

Shrub

Blackcurrant

Ribes Nigrum

HalfUSDA 3–8
Black Elderberry (Sambucus Nigra) — shrub for full or half or shade; to create a naturalistic or wildlife-friendly garden aesthetic

Shrub

Black Elderberry

Sambucus Nigra

FullUSDA 5–8
Black Haw (Viburnum Prunifolium) — the Black Haw thrives in a range of soil types

Shrub

Black Haw

Viburnum Prunifolium

FullUSDA 8–10
Black Hawthorn (Crataegus Douglasii) — it's equipped with sharp thorns up to 1.5 inches

Shrub

Black Hawthorn

Crataegus Douglasii

FullUSDA 3–9
Black Huckleberry (Gaylussacia Baccata) — Come autumn, the leaves offer a captivating display, transforming into a vivid array of reds and purples; attracting

Shrub

Black Huckleberry

Gaylussacia Baccata

FullUSDA 6–7
Black Knight Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii 'Black Knight') — plant in a location that receives full sunlight

Shrub

Black Knight Butterfly Bush

Buddleia Davidii 'Black Knight'

FullUSDA 5–10
Black Lace Elder (Sambucus Nigra 'Black Lace') — Ideal for dramatic borders or as a feature plant, it adds texture and contrast to any garden design

Shrub

Black Lace Elder

Sambucus Nigra 'Black Lace'

FullUSDA 5–8
Black Lace‚Ñ¢ Elderberry (Sambucus Nigra 'Eva') — Blossoming in early summer

Shrub

Black Lace‚Ñ¢ Elderberry

Sambucus Nigra 'Eva'

FullUSDA 4–7
Black Magic Taro (Colocasia Esculenta 'Black Magic') — so caution should be exercised if pets or children are present in the garden vicinity

Shrub

Black Magic Taro

Colocasia Esculenta 'Black Magic'

ShadeUSDA 9–11
Black Negligee Snakeroot (Actaea 'Black Negligee') — Recognized for its striking

Perennial

Black Negligee Snakeroot

Actaea 'Black Negligee'

HalfUSDA 3–9
Black Or Honey Sage (Salvia Mellifera) — is a robust evergreen shrub native to the coastal regions of California; this sage bears aromatic gray-green foliage

Shrub

Black Or Honey Sage

Salvia Mellifera

FullUSDA 9–9
Black Snakeroot (Actaea Racemosa) — It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8

Perennial

Black Snakeroot

Actaea Racemosa

HalfUSDA 3–8
Blackstem Pittosporum (Pittosporum Tenuifolium) — The Blackstem Pittosporum (Pittosporum tenuifolium) is an evergreen shrub; tolerant of various soils, it

Shrub

Blackstem Pittosporum

Pittosporum Tenuifolium

FullUSDA 8–10
Black Tower Elder (Sambucus Nigra 'Black Tower') — Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil

Shrub

Black Tower Elder

Sambucus Nigra 'Black Tower'

FullUSDA 5–8
Bladdernut (Staphylea Trifolia) — shrub for full or half or shade

Shrub

Bladdernut

Staphylea Trifolia

FullUSDA 3–8
Bladderpod (Peritoma Arborea) — cloaked in bluish-green foliage; known for its yellow spring flowers and distinctive inflated seed pods, it, image 66

Shrub

Bladderpod

Peritoma Arborea

FullUSDA 7–10
Bladderpod (Isomeris Arborea) — commonly referred to as the Bladderpod

Shrub

Bladderpod

Isomeris Arborea

FullUSDA 7–10
Bloomstruck Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Bloomstruck') — This robust variety reaches 3-4 ft in height and width, with a bloom period from late spring

Shrub

Bloomstruck Hydrangea

Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Bloomstruck'

HalfUSDA 4–9
Blue Bird Rose Of Sharon (Hibiscus Syr. 'Oiseau Bleu') — The Blue Bird Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus 'Oiseau Bleu') is a striking

Shrub

Blue Bird Rose Of Sharon

Hibiscus Syr. 'Oiseau Bleu'

FullUSDA 5–8
Bluebird Sawtooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea Serrata 'Bluebird') — is an ornamental deciduous shrub renowned for its eye-catching summer blooms and striking foliage

Shrub

Bluebird Sawtooth Hydrangea

Hydrangea Serrata 'Bluebird'

HalfUSDA 7–10
Blue Blossom (Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus) — Its dense foliage and quick growth make it ideal for hedges; offering nectar for pollinators

Shrub

Blue Blossom

Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus

FullUSDA 7–10
Blue Bush (Acacia Covenyi) — Acacia covenyi, commonly known as Blue Bush, is an evergreen shrub noted for its striking blue-grey foliage

Shrub

Blue Bush

Acacia Covenyi

FullUSDA 9–10
Blue Carpet Juniper (Juniperus Squamata 'Blue Carpet') — Ideal for rock gardens, slopes, and as a ground cover to prevent erosion

Conifer

Blue Carpet Juniper

Juniperus Squamata 'Blue Carpet'

FullUSDA 5–11

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