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Shrubs

Shrubs for structure, screening, and seasonal interest.

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Shrubs in the database

Bluewitch (Solanum Umbelliferum) — is a charismatic addition to your landscape design

Shrub

Bluewitch

Solanum Umbelliferum

FullUSDA 10–11
Blue Yucca (Yucca Baccata) — This resilient evergreen offers stunning, white bell-shaped blossoms on 2-3 ft spikes in late spring

Shrub

Blue Yucca

Yucca Baccata

FullUSDA 5–11
Blushing Bride Hydrangea (Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Blushing Bride') — The 'Blushing Bride' Hydrangea features abundant white blooms that mature to soft pink

Shrub

Blushing Bride Hydrangea

Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Blushing Bride'

HalfUSDA 4–9
Bobo® Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) — a compact Hydrangea paniculata 'ILVOBO'

Shrub

Bobo® Panicle Hydrangea

Hydrangea paniculata

FullUSDA 5–8
Bombshell Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea Paniculata 'Bombshell') — It boasts prolific white blooms that mature to pink

Shrub

Bombshell Panicle Hydrangea

Hydrangea Paniculata 'Bombshell'

HalfUSDA 4–8
Bon Bon Hybrid Sage (Salvia 'Bon Bon') — Salvia 'Bon Bon' (Bon Bon Hybrid Sage) is a vibrant perennial that boasts deep purple-blue flowers

Shrub

Bon Bon Hybrid Sage

Salvia 'Bon Bon'

FullUSDA 9–10
Book-Leaf Malle (Eucalyptus Kruseana) — Ideal for xeriscapes and low-maintenance designs

Shrub

Book-Leaf Malle

Eucalyptus Kruseana

FullUSDA 9–11
Border Forsythia (Forsythia x intermedia) — These bell-shaped blossoms

Shrub

Border Forsythia

Forsythia x intermedia

FullUSDA 4–10
Botanical Wonder (Fatshedera Lizei) — though it may need protection from harsh winter winds and severe frosts in colder microclimates

Shrub

Botanical Wonder

Fatshedera Lizei

Deep ShadeUSDA 8–11
Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — Large, palmate leaves turn yellow-brown in fall

Shrub

Bottlebrush Buckeye

Aesculus Parviflora

FullUSDA 4–8
Bottlebrush Little John (Callistemon X Viminalis 'Little John') — The Bottlebrush 'Little John' (Callistemon x viminalis) is a dwarf evergreen shrub

Shrub

Bottlebrush Little John

Callistemon X Viminalis 'Little John'

FullUSDA 9–11
Bougainvillea Cultivars (Bougainvillea Cvs.) — Note: blooming cycles can be encouraged by restricting water

Shrub

Bougainvillea Cultivars

Bougainvillea Cvs.

FullUSDA 9–10
Bougainvillea, La Jolla (Bougainvillea 'La Jolla') — low-maintenance choice for warm

Ground cover

Bougainvillea, La Jolla

Bougainvillea 'La Jolla'

FullUSDA 9–10
Bougainvillea Variegated Cultivars (Bougainvillea Spectabilis 'Variegata') — it's perfect for adding a tropical flair and year-round interest to trellises or

Shrub

Bougainvillea Variegated Cultivars

Bougainvillea Spectabilis 'Variegata'

FullUSDA 9–10
Boulevard Cypress (Chamaecyparis P. 'Boulevard') — The Boulevard Cypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Boulevard') is a compact

Conifer

Boulevard Cypress

Chamaecyparis P. 'Boulevard'

FullUSDA 4–8
Bow Bells Shade Azalea (Rhododendron 'Bow Bells') — The Rhododendron 'Bow Bells' is a deciduous azalea featuring delicate pale pink blooms

Shrub

Bow Bells Shade Azalea

Rhododendron 'Bow Bells'

HalfUSDA 7–9
Bowles Mauve Wallflower (Erysimum 'Bowles Mauve') — It's important to provide occasional watering during extended dry periods

Perennial

Bowles Mauve Wallflower

Erysimum 'Bowles Mauve'

FullUSDA 6–10
Box Honeysuckle (Lonicera Nitida) — scientifically known as Lonicera nitida; yet elegant and structured addition to their garden

Broadleaf Evergreen

Box Honeysuckle

Lonicera Nitida

FullUSDA 7–9
Box Huckleberry (Gaylussacia Brachycera) — This groundcover prefers partial shade and well-drained soil

Shrub

Box Huckleberry

Gaylussacia Brachycera

HalfUSDA 5–8
Boxleaf Euonymus (Euonymus Japonicus 'Microphyllus') — it's important to monitor for pests such as scale insects

Shrub

Boxleaf Euonymus

Euonymus Japonicus 'Microphyllus'

FullUSDA 8–10
Boxleaf Hebe (Hebe odora) — Moderate drought tolerance once established

Shrub

Boxleaf Hebe

Hebe odora

FullUSDA 9–10
Box-Leafted Azara (Azara Microphylla) — Noteworthy for its vanilla-scented

Shrub

Box-Leafted Azara

Azara Microphylla

FullUSDA 8–10
Bracelet Honey-Myrtle (Melaleuca Armillaris) — It is tolerant of a variety of soil types, though it prefers well-drained conditions

Shrub

Bracelet Honey-Myrtle

Melaleuca Armillaris

FullUSDA 9–10
Bracted Hydrangea (Hydrangea Involucrata) — it offers a muted palette with pink

Shrub

Bracted Hydrangea

Hydrangea Involucrata

HalfUSDA 5–9

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