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Shrubs

Shrubs for structure, screening, and seasonal interest.

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Shrubs in the database

Sunshine Ligustrum (Ligustrum Sinense 'Sunshine') — The Sunshine Ligustrum (Ligustrum sinense 'Sunshine') is prized for its vibrant golden-yellow

Shrub

Sunshine Ligustrum

Ligustrum Sinense 'Sunshine'

FullUSDA 7–10
Sunsprite Rose (Rosa 'Sunsprite') — It prefers well-drained loamy soil with a pH range between 6.0 and 6.5; displaying a classic rose form with petals that

Shrub

Sunsprite Rose

Rosa 'Sunsprite'

FullUSDA 5–10
Superb Grevillea (Grevillea 'Superb') — finely dissected leaves that are green with a silvery underside

Shrub

Superb Grevillea

Grevillea 'Superb'

FullUSDA 8–10
Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — or depending on conditions; this small to medium-sized evergreen shrub, image 68

Shrub

Surinam Cherry

Eugenia Uniflora

FullUSDA 9–11
Swamp Paperbark (Melaleuca Ericifolia) — Perfect for low-maintenance, water-influenced landscapes

Shrub

Swamp Paperbark

Melaleuca Ericifolia

FullUSDA 9–11
Sweet Acacia (Acacia Farnesiana) — considering safe spacing from walkways and play areas; which are about 1 to 2 inches long.<br><br>Spring through, image 64

Shrub

Sweet Acacia

Acacia Farnesiana

FullUSDA 8–11
Sweet Almond Bush (Aloysia Virgata) — semi-deciduous shrub reaching heights of 10 to 12 feet and spreading up to 6 feet wide

Shrub

Sweet Almond Bush

Aloysia Virgata

FullUSDA 8–10
Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — cranberry-violet blossoms.<br><br>Blooming prolifically from mid-summer to early fall; to ensure optimal

Shrub

Sweet Autumn Clematis

Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love'

FullUSDA 4–8
Sweet Box (Sarcococca Confusa) — preferring well-drained soils rich in organic matter

Shrub

Sweet Box

Sarcococca Confusa

Deep ShadeUSDA 6–10
Sweet Broom (Genista Spachiana) — This sun-loving plant thrives in USDA zones 8-10 and prefers well-drained soil

Shrub

Sweet Broom

Genista Spachiana

FullUSDA 10–11
Sweet Fern (Comptonia Peregrina) — is a North American native shrub

Shrub

Sweet Fern

Comptonia Peregrina

FullUSDA 2–6
Sweet Hakea (Hakea Suaveolens) — reaching up to 3.5 inches long

Shrub

Sweet Hakea

Hakea Suaveolens

FullUSDA 9–11
Sweet Lavender (Lavandula X Heterophylla) — Growing 24 to 36 inches tall and wide, it adds height and texture

Shrub

Sweet Lavender

Lavandula X Heterophylla

FullUSDA 5–9
Sweet Olive (Osmanthus Fragrans) — an evergreen shrub with a height and spread of 6-30 feet; regular pruning maintains size and shape

Shrub

Sweet Olive

Osmanthus Fragrans

FullUSDA 8–10
Sweet-Pea Shrub (Polygala X Dalmaisiana) — often enveloping the shrub from late winter into fall

Shrub

Sweet-Pea Shrub

Polygala X Dalmaisiana

FullUSDA 9–10
Swiss Mountain Mugho Pine (Pinus Mugo Uncinata) — ideal for accentuating rocky or alpine garden designs

Conifer

Swiss Mountain Mugho Pine

Pinus Mugo Uncinata

FullUSDA 3–11
Sylvia Protea (Protea 'Sylvia') — striking blossoms composed of bracts in varying shades of pink surrounding a central cone

Shrub

Sylvia Protea

Protea 'Sylvia'

FullUSDA 9–10
Tall Coreopsis (Coreopsis Tripteris) — It boasts striking yellow daisy-like flowers atop slender, erect stems reaching 4-8 ft in height

Perennial

Tall Coreopsis

Coreopsis Tripteris

FullUSDA 3–8
Tall Sweet-Pea Shrub (Polygala Myrtifolia 'Grandiflora') — is an evergreen boasting vibrant purple-pea-like flowers

Shrub

Tall Sweet-Pea Shrub

Polygala Myrtifolia 'Grandiflora'

FullUSDA 9–11
Tam Juniper (Juniperus Sabina 'Tamariscifolia') — tolerates a range of soils and is drought-resistant once established

Ground cover

Tam Juniper

Juniperus Sabina 'Tamariscifolia'

FullUSDA 3–10
Tan Oak (Notholithocarpus Densiflorus) — it typically reaches heights of 50 to 70 feet

Shrub

Tan Oak

Notholithocarpus Densiflorus

FullUSDA 7–11
Tapien Blue Hybrid Verbena (Verbena 'Tapien Blue') — Blooms from late spring to frost, attracting butterflies

Annual

Tapien Blue Hybrid Verbena

Verbena 'Tapien Blue'

FullUSDA 3–10
Taro (Colocasia Esculenta) — shrub for shade; it is recommended that the soil be rich in organic matter to support its vigorous growth

Shrub

Taro

Colocasia Esculenta

ShadeUSDA 9–11
Tasmanian Tree Fern (Dicksonia Antarctica) — thriving in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11

Fern

Tasmanian Tree Fern

Dicksonia Antarctica

HalfUSDA 5–11

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