Shrubs

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Abelia (Abelia × grandiflora)
A graceful, arching shrub known for its long blooming season and attractive foliage. Semi-evergreen in our region, Abelia produces clusters of small, fragrant, trumpet-shaped flowers from late spring through fall, drawing in pollinators. Foliage ranges from glossy green to golden or burgundy, depending on the variety. Grows 3–6 feet tall and wide. Thrives in full sun to partial shade and tolerates heat and drought once established. 

Andromeda (Pieris japonica)
An elegant evergreen shrub with year-round interest. Andromeda features cascading clusters of fragrant, bell-shaped white or pink flowers in early spring, followed by striking bronze-red new foliage that matures to glossy green. Prefers partial shade and moist, acidic, well-drained soil. Slow-growing, typically reaching 4–6 feet tall and wide, making it perfect for foundation plantings or woodland borders. 

Emerald Green Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd')
A compact, upright evergreen prized for its dense, pyramidal form and rich green foliage that holds color year-round. Excellent for privacy screens, formal hedges, or accent plantings. Grows 10–15 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide. Thrives in full sun and adapts to a range of well-drained soils. Low-maintenance and cold-hardy. 

Green Giant Arborvitae (Thuja standishii × plicata 'Green Giant')
A fast-growing, deer-resistant evergreen ideal for large privacy screens and windbreaks. 'Green Giant' features dense, rich green foliage and a uniform, pyramidal shape. Grows 3–5 feet per year, maturing at 30–40 feet tall and 10–15 feet wide. Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Tolerates heat, humidity, and heavy pruning. 

Hetz Midget Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'Hetz Midget')
A compact, globe-shaped evergreen with finely textured, soft green foliage. Naturally rounded and slow-growing, it stays neat without pruning—ideal for foundation plantings, rock gardens, or low hedges. Reaches just 2–3 feet tall and wide. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Cold-hardy and low-maintenance. 

Rheingold Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'Rheingold')
A dwarf, globe-shaped evergreen with soft, golden-yellow foliage that turns coppery-bronze in winter. New growth emerges bright and vibrant, giving year-round color and texture. Grows slowly to about 3–5 feet tall and wide. Best in full sun with well-drained soil. Great for foundation plantings, borders, or mixed evergreen beds. 

Gold Dust Aucuba (Aucuba japonica 'Variegata')
A striking evergreen shrub with dark green leaves heavily speckled with bright gold. Perfect for shady spots, this variety brings bold color and texture to foundation plantings, shade gardens, or containers. Grows 4–6 feet tall and wide. Tolerates dry shade, air pollution, and poor soils. Female plants may bear red berries if a male is nearby. 

Encore Azalea (Rhododendron × 'Encore' series)
Encores are prized for blooming three seasons a year—spring, summer, and fall. These evergreen shrubs come in a wide range of colors and sizes. Dwarf varieties grow 2–3 feet tall and wide, while intermediate types reach 4–5 feet, making them versatile for both small spaces and larger landscapes. Best in full sun to part shade with acidic, well-drained soil. Ideal for borders, foundation plantings, or mass plantings with extended seasonal color. 

Azalea (Rhododendron spp.)
Classic spring-flowering shrubs prized for their vibrant blooms and lush foliage. Non-reblooming azaleas put on a stunning one-time floral display in mid to late spring, ranging from white and pink to red and purple. Best in partial shade with moist, acidic soil. Most varieties grow 3–6 feet tall and wide, making them ideal for borders, woodland gardens, or foundation plantings. 

Barberry (Berberis thunbergii)
A hardy, deer-resistant shrub known for its colorful foliage and compact, arching form. Available in shades of red, purple, green, and gold, barberry adds bold contrast to the landscape. Many varieties feature small thorns and bright red berries in fall. Grows 2–6 feet tall and wide depending on type. Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Excellent for borders, foundation plantings, and low-maintenance hedges. 

Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi)
A low-growing, evergreen groundcover with small, leathery green leaves, pinkish-white spring flowers, and red berries in fall. Bearberry forms a dense mat, ideal for erosion control on slopes or as a lawn alternative in poor, sandy soils. Grows 6–12 inches tall and spreads 3–6 feet wide. Prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained, acidic soil. Drought-tolerant once established and native to our region. 

Blueberry (Vaccinium spp.)
A versatile shrub offering beauty and bounty—fragrant spring flowers, summer berries, and brilliant fall foliage. Blueberries prefer acidic, well-drained soil and full sun for best fruit production. Depending on the variety (lowbush, highbush, or rabbiteye), plants range from 1.5 to 6 feet tall. Ideal for edible landscapes, borders, or mixed shrub beds. Plant more than one variety for optimal pollination and yield. 

 Boxwood (Buxus spp.)
A classic evergreen shrub with dense, fine-textured foliage and a naturally rounded or easily pruned shape. Ideal for formal hedges, foundation plantings, borders, and topiary. Boxwood thrives in full sun to part shade and well-drained soil. Most varieties grow 2–4 feet tall and wide, though some can reach larger sizes. Cold-hardy and deer-resistant, with options ranging from upright to compact dwarf types. 

Butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii)
A fast-growing, sun-loving shrub known for its long, fragrant flower spikes that attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds all summer into fall. Available in shades of purple, pink, white, and blue. Most varieties reach 5–8 feet tall and wide, though dwarf types stay under 3 feet. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Deadheading encourages continuous bloom. Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance once established. 

 Camellia (Camellia japonica / Camellia sasanqua)
A timeless evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green foliage and showy, rose-like blooms in shades of pink, red, or white. Camellia japonica blooms in late winter to early spring, while Camellia sasanqua flowers in fall. Prefers partial shade and acidic, well-drained soil. Depending on variety, grows 6–12 feet tall and 4–8 feet wide. Excellent for woodland gardens, foundation plantings, or as a blooming hedge. 

Chokeberry (Aronia spp.)
Tough and versatile, chokeberry offers white spring flowers, glossy green foliage, and vibrant red or black berries that persist into winter. Brilliant red or purple fall color adds seasonal interest. Thrives in full sun to part shade and tolerates wet or dry soil. Great for naturalized areas, hedges, or wildlife gardens. Native and low-maintenance.

Clethra (Clethra alnifolia)
Also known as summersweet, Clethra is a fragrant, late-blooming shrub with spikes of white or pink flowers in mid to late summer. Attracts pollinators and thrives in moist, acidic soil. Grows well in sun or part shade. Compact habit and bright yellow fall color make it ideal for borders, foundations, or rain gardens. Native and deer-resistant.

Crippsii (Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Crippsii')
Crippsii is a golden Hinoki cypress prized for its soft, fan-shaped foliage in bright golden-yellow tones. Upright and pyramidal in form, it adds year-round color and texture to the landscape. Best grown in full sun with well-drained soil. A striking accent shrub that’s slow-growing and low-maintenance. Deer-resistant and evergreen.

Cryptomeria japonica (Japanese Cedar) – A graceful evergreen with soft, feathery needles that shift from bright green in summer to bronzy tones in winter. This pyramidal conifer thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, adding year-round texture and height to the landscape. Mature size ranges from medium to tall, depending on variety. 

Cryptomeria japonica ‘Globosa Nana’ (Dwarf Globe Japanese Cedar) – A compact, slow-growing evergreen forming a rounded mound of dense, soft green foliage that turns bronze in winter. Ideal for borders, foundations, or small gardens, it thrives in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. Typically matures to 3–4 feet tall and wide, offering year-round texture in the landscape. 

Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Boulevard’ (Blue Moss Cypress) – An evergreen with soft, silvery-blue, threadlike foliage that forms a feathery, upright habit. Its fine texture and cool color provide contrast in borders or foundation plantings. Best grown in full sun to light shade and well-drained soil. Reaches 6–10 feet tall and 3–5 feet wide, making it a striking yet manageable landscape feature. 

Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Fernspray Gold’ (Fernspray Cypress) – A striking evergreen with graceful, fernlike branches tipped in golden-yellow. Its irregular, pyramidal habit adds texture and color contrast in the landscape. Best in full sun with well-drained soil, it holds its bright color year-round. Grows 6–10 feet tall and 4–6 feet wide, making it a bold accent or specimen plant. 

Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Filifera Aurea’ (Gold Thread Cypress) – A finely textured evergreen with graceful, threadlike golden foliage that cascades softly from its branches. Its bright color provides year-round contrast and works beautifully as an accent, foundation planting, or in mixed borders. Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Typically matures 5–10 feet tall and wide, depending on pruning. 

Deutzia gracilis (Slender Deutzia) – A compact, deciduous shrub covered in clusters of starry white flowers in late spring. Its arching branches and fine green foliage create a graceful form that works well in borders or as a foundation planting. Prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil. Typically matures 2–4 feet tall and wide. 

Cornus sericea (Red Twig Dogwood) – A hardy deciduous shrub valued for its vivid red stems that stand out in the winter landscape. In spring, it bears clusters of creamy white flowers followed by small white berries. Green summer foliage often turns shades of red or purple in fall. Thrives in full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soil. Grows 6–9 feet tall and wide, with a naturally spreading habit. 

Elaeagnus ebbingei (Silverberry / Oleaster) – A tough, evergreen shrub with silvery-green leaves and coppery undersides that add year-round interest. Small, fragrant white flowers bloom in fall, followed by orange-red berries. Excellent as a hedge, screen, or specimen, it tolerates salt, wind, and poor soils. Grows 8–12 feet tall and wide, thriving in full sun to part shade. 

Euonymus fortunei ‘Emerald Gaiety’ – A versatile evergreen shrub with deep green leaves edged in crisp white, often touched with pink in winter. Its dense, mounding to spreading habit makes it excellent for borders, foundation plantings, or as groundcover. Thrives in sun or part shade and adapts well to many soils. Typically matures 2–4 feet tall and wide, with year-round color and interest. 

Euonymus japonicus ‘Aureomarginatus’ (Golden Euonymus) – A bold evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves edged in bright golden-yellow. Its upright, bushy habit and vibrant foliage make it a standout accent in borders, hedges, or foundation plantings. Best color develops in full sun, though it tolerates part shade. Grows 4–6 feet tall and wide, offering year-round structure and color. 

Euonymus japonicus ‘Green Spire’ – A narrow, upright evergreen prized for its dense, columnar form and rich green foliage. Excellent for hedging, screening, or adding vertical accents in the landscape, it stays tidy with minimal pruning. Thrives in full sun to part shade and adapts to a variety of soils. Typically matures 6–8 feet tall and 2–3 feet wide. 

Euonymus fortunei ‘Moonshadow’ – A colorful evergreen with bold, variegated foliage: deep green margins surround bright yellow centers that hold their color year-round. Its low, spreading to mounding habit makes it perfect for borders, foundation plantings, or massing for contrast. Grows well in sun to part shade and tolerates a wide range of soils. Typically matures 2–3 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide. 

Euonymus japonicus ‘Silver King’ – A striking evergreen with bold, upright growth and dark green leaves edged in silvery white. Its strong vertical habit makes it excellent for hedges, borders, or as a stand-alone accent. Adaptable and easy to grow, it thrives in full sun to part shade and tolerates many soils. Typically matures 6–8 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide, offering dependable year-round color. 

Forsythia x intermedia (Forsythia) – A fast-growing deciduous shrub that bursts into brilliant yellow blooms in early spring, often before the leaves emerge. Its arching branches create a fountain-like habit, adding cheerful color to the landscape after winter. Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Reaches 6–10 feet tall and wide, though compact cultivars are available for smaller spaces. 

Fothergilla gardenii (Dwarf Fothergilla) – A charming deciduous shrub with bottlebrush-like white flowers in spring that carry a sweet fragrance before the foliage emerges. Its blue-green summer leaves turn brilliant shades of red, orange, and yellow in fall. Prefers full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained, acidic soil. Compact in size, it typically grows 2–4 feet tall and wide, making it ideal for borders or small gardens. 

Gardenia jasminoides (Gardenia) – A beloved evergreen shrub known for its glossy dark green leaves and intensely fragrant, creamy-white flowers that bloom in summer. Gardenias thrive in full sun to part shade and prefer acidic, well-drained soil. Often used near patios, entrances, or walkways where their perfume can be enjoyed, they typically grow 3–6 feet tall and wide depending on variety. 

Calluna vulgaris (Heather) – A low, evergreen shrub treasured for its fine-textured foliage and vibrant summer blooms in shades of pink, purple, or white. Its compact, mounding habit makes it ideal for borders, rock gardens, or mass plantings. Thrives in full sun and acidic, well-drained soil. Typically matures 1–2 feet tall and wide, adding year-round texture and seasonal color to the landscape. 

Chamaecyparis obtusa (Hinoki Cypress) – An elegant evergreen prized for its rich, dark green fan-shaped sprays and naturally pyramidal form. Slow-growing and dense, it makes a graceful specimen, hedge, or foundation plant. Prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Sizes vary widely by cultivar, from compact dwarfs under 3 feet to stately trees reaching 30–40 feet tall. 

Ilex opaca (American Holly) – A classic evergreen tree with spiny, deep green leaves and bright red berries that provide year-round interest and valuable wildlife food. Naturally pyramidal in form, it thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soil. Grows 15–30 feet tall and 10–20 feet wide, making it an excellent specimen or large-screening plant. 

Ilex × meserveae ‘Blue Girl’ (Blue Girl Holly) – A hardy female holly with glossy, blue-green leaves and bright red berries in fall and winter when pollinated by a male. Naturally dense and pyramidal, it grows 8–10 feet tall and 6–8 feet wide. Thrives in full sun to part shade and well-drained, acidic soil. Excellent as a specimen or hedge with year-round appeal. 

Ilex × meserveae ‘Blue Maid’ (Blue Maid Holly) – A vigorous female holly with deep blue-green foliage and heavy berry production when paired with a male pollinator. Its broad, pyramidal form makes it useful for screens, foundations, or accents. Grows 10–12 feet tall and 6–8 feet wide. Prefers sun to part shade and acidic, moist, well-drained soil. 

Ilex × meserveae ‘Blue Princess’ (Blue Princess Holly) – The most popular female Meserve holly, known for abundant bright red berries and rich, dark blue-green foliage. Dense and upright, it makes a showy specimen or hedge when planted with a pollinator such as ‘Blue Prince.’ Matures 8–12 feet tall and 6–10 feet wide. Best in full sun to part shade and moist, acidic soil. 

Ilex cornuta ‘Burfordii’ (Burford Holly) – A durable evergreen with glossy, dark green leaves and few spines, making it easier to handle. Produces heavy crops of bright red berries without needing a male pollinator. Naturally dense and rounded, it grows 8–12 feet tall and wide, thriving in sun to part shade and well-drained soil. Excellent for hedges or screens. 

Ilex × meserveae ‘Castle Spire’ (Castle Spire Holly) – A female holly with a strikingly narrow, upright habit, deep green foliage, and bright red berries when pollinated. Ideal for vertical accents, hedges, or foundation plantings. Grows 8–10 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide. Best in sun to part shade and acidic, well-drained soil. 

Ilex × meserveae ‘China Girl’ (China Girl Holly) – A compact female holly with dense branching and glossy green leaves. Produces abundant red berries when planted near a male such as ‘China Boy.’ Rounded in habit, it reaches 6–8 feet tall and wide. Excellent for borders, hedges, or foundation plantings. Prefers sun to part shade and well-drained, acidic soil. 

Ilex ‘Christmas Jewel’ (Christmas Jewel Holly) – A female holly with narrow, spiny, dark green leaves and abundant large red berries that ripen in fall and persist through winter. Naturally pyramidal and compact, it grows 8–10 feet tall and 6–8 feet wide. Self-fruitful, it does not require a male pollinator. Best in full sun to part shade and well-drained soil. 

Ilex × aquipernyi ‘Dragon Lady’ (Dragon Lady Holly) – A striking female holly with glossy, spiny dark green leaves and brilliant red berries when paired with a male such as Blue Prince. Its tall, narrow, pyramidal form is ideal for vertical accents or screening. Grows 15–20 feet tall and 6–8 feet wide. Thrives in sun to part shade and acidic soil. 

Ilex aquifolium ‘Variegata’ (English Variegated Holly) – A classic female holly with glossy green leaves edged in creamy white and clusters of red berries when pollinated by a male such as ‘Golden Queen’. Upright and dense, it grows 15–20 feet tall and 8–12 feet wide. Prefers full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soil. 

Ilex aquifolium ‘Festive’ (Festive Holly) – A compact English holly with glossy, dark green leaves and abundant bright red berries when planted near a male such as ‘Blue Prince’. Naturally dense and pyramidal, it grows 8–10 feet tall and 6–8 feet wide. Excellent for hedges, accents, or holiday interest. Thrives in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. 

Ilex × meserveae ‘Honey Maid’ (Honey Maid Holly) – A showy female holly with striking variegated foliage: dark green leaves edged with creamy yellow. Produces bright red berries when pollinated by a male such as ‘Blue Prince’. Upright and dense, it matures 8–10 feet tall and 6–8 feet wide. Best in sun to part shade and acidic, well-drained soil. 

Ilex glabra (Inkberry Holly) – A native evergreen holly with smooth, spineless leaves and a naturally rounded habit. Female plants produce black berries when pollinated by a male such as ‘Nordic’. Excellent for borders, foundations, or naturalized plantings, especially in moist soil. Typically grows 4–6 feet tall and wide, thriving in sun to part shade. 

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