Shrubs

The inkberry shrub is a type of holly plant that is popular in the United States and Canada. Inkberry is a versatile plant, hardy in zones 4 to 10, rarely plagued by pests and suitable for...

Shrubs are usually not damaged by cold itself during a freeze, but by a lack of water or water loss during freezes. Water in plants and the soil is very important, even during winter, as water...

The cutleaf buckthorn is a shrub native to North America featuring glossy drupes that resemble berries and small, shiny leaves. This plant is invasive in many parts of New England and Canada, and...

Rhododendrons are blooming shrubs that are most common in USDA hardiness zones 4 to 8. If you are redesigning your garden or yard, you may need to dig out your rhododendrons. Fortunately, if...

Four types of hydrangeas exist in cultivation. Hydrangea macrophylla (mopheads) are known for their large pink, blue or purple blooms. Hydrangea quercifolia, (oakleaf hydrangea) feature large,...

You may find that your current trees and shrubs are not positioned where you would like them to be. Maybe it is because of lighting conditions, rearrangement and landscaping decisions, or new...

Flowering Quince, a deciduous, multi-stemmed shrub that displays a riot of blossoms in late winter or early spring, is an easy shrub to force into blooming. Both Chaenomeles japonica and...

A barberry, or berberis, is a flowering shrub that produces small flowers and berries. It is not welcome in some regions, as it serves as a host for fungus that can devastate wheat crops. The...

The time to prune evergreen shrubs in Missouri depends on the variety of plant, according to Chris Starbuck, horticulturist with the Division of Plant Sciences at the University of Missouri. In...

Native to China, the Indian hawthorn shrub is a popular landscaping choice for the southern United States, Europe and Asia. Hardy to USDA Zones 7 to 10, the Indian hawthorn develops small pink...

Juniper trees and plants are a variety of lush evergreen. They do not shed leaves nor do they need to be cut back or down for the winter. Junipers can grow upward and tall, or they can spread...

Evergreens add year-round interest and beauty to both country and urban landscapes. Drought tolerant, disease resistant and adaptable to many soil conditions, evergreens flourish in United States...

Container shrubs are an elegant garden solution if you have concrete patios, limited yard access or a shortage of appropriate space. Most shrubs can be planted in containers, in addition to dwarf...

Desert willows are beautiful plants that are native to the desert areas of southern California, southwest Texas and Mexico. The trademark of this plant is the large, white, orchid-like flowers...

Lilac shrubs are famous for their beautiful and fragrant blooms. They are also known to be very hardy and easy to grow and maintain. Unfortunately, lilacs, like many plants, will grow at an angle...

Rhododendrons are shrubs known for their beautiful flowers. They vary in size and shape, and can grow in most locations if cared for properly. Watering them can be tricky, and, if not done...

Easy to grow and maintain, viburnum Autumn Jazz can grow up to 10 feet tall, which means most gardeners will want to prune to maintain a more compact shape. In addition, pruning can help keep the...

American barberry can quickly become an invasive plant because birds eat the berries and disperse the seeds they contain across a wide area. New barberry plants can be easily identified. They are...

Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus Syriacus) is a hardy variety of hibiscus with large exotic blossoms that attract hummingbirds. This deciduous woody shrub can be grown in zones 5 through 9; it thrives in...

Propagating hypericum shrubs is easy and inexpensive. Depending on which variety of hypericum you grow, they can be a pretty and hardy addition to your yard. Hypericum, also known as St. John's...

Viburnum Trilobum, or the American cranberry bush, is very much like the hydrangea. The Viburnum Trilobum has two different types of blossoms, one that is incapable of producing berries and one...

Euonymus plants are available in many varieties, and each variety has its own needs and requirements for growing. Dwarf varieties do not need as much space to grow as regular-sized varieties; and...

Many species of japonica shrubs fill the gardening market, each more beautiful than the last. Distant cousins to holly bushes, with dark, glossy evergreen foliage and showers of winter blossoms,...

A charming shrub dapple in summer with globes of tiny white flowers and dark green foliage, glossy abelia decorates many residential and small landscaping areas. With a maximum height of 12 feet...

The hardy Boxwood shrub is a popular choice for hedges as it tolerates regular clipping better than most slow-growing evergreen shrubs. Propagating a boxwood shrub from a cutting is an affordable...

Lavender, also known as Lavandula (genus), is a type of evergreen shrub that is known for its sweetly scented flowers. Its purple-colored flowers are used in home fragrances such as potpourri, and...

Evergreen trees are wonderful for their year-long lush green appearance as well as the minimal care required to own one. They are most common in Northern states, where the weather is usually...

Oak leaf hydrangeas are called so for their oak-shaped leaves. They are considerably more hardy and easier to grow than other types of hydrangeas. It is important to note that these types of...

Commonly known as summersweet, clethra is a flowering green shrub that performs well in a range of climates. Clethra can grow up to 6 feet tall by 4 feet wide and benefits from annual pruning to...

The crown of thorns is a hardy and showy shrub characterized by lush, broad, elliptical foliage and dainty flowers similar to impatiens. The name of the plant derives from its thorny...

The gardenia shrub is also known as the cape jasmine. It produces waxy white blooms that have a strong perfume and grows best in USDA zones 8 to 10. Gardenia shrubs can grow to a height of 6 to 8...

Bougainvillea is a tropical shrub that grows abundantly in warm regions. Gardeners seeking to add a bougainvillea to an outdoor landscape will have success if the temperature never falls below 45...

Camellias are evergreen shrubs sometimes grown as standards. Camellias thrive in the same conditions as rhododendrons or azaleas and are often planted with them in home landscapes. In mild...

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The Sago Palm is one of Florida's favorite ornamental landscape plantings. Unfortunately, Sago Palm plants are under attack from an imported pest known as Snow Scale, Asian Cycad Scale, or Cycad...

Gardenias are unique shrubs in that their spectacularly scented blooms are accompanied by equally compelling foliage in the form of impossibly glossy deep green leaves. Gardenias have a natural...

Privet hedge is a beautiful ornamental shrub. It can be trained as a living fence, topiary, tree or left to its own devices it will grow into a huge shrub. Though naturally a fast grower, this...

Dwarf holly shrubs are favored landscape additions for foundation planting, edging a garden path or as a backdrop to floral plantings. Dwarf holly shrubs are fast growing, disease resistant and...

Because of their lush leaves and colorful patches of blooming flowerheads, hydrangea plants are some of the most popular garden shrubs in the United States. Hydrangeas have gained popularity...

Privet hedge is a very versatile plant. It can be grown as a shrub, trained as a living fence or grown as a beautiful purple-berry-covered tree. The berries hang down in clusters like tiny grapes....

The spicebush, or Lindera benzoin, is a shrub found in marshes and moist wooded areas across the eastern half of the United States, making it an excellent choice for gardeners with damp, shady...

Lantana is a hardy evergreen shrub with a tropical origin. A good choice in a butterfly garden, lantana produces a profusion of bloom and is non-invasive. In mild climates lantana will bloom all...

The Photinia fraseri shrub, also known as red tip photinia, grows to be 12 to 18 feet tall and 8 to 12 feet wide. This ornamental shrub is often grown as a hedge or screen. In the spring, Photinia...

A red barberry bush is one of the simplest bushes to care for, making it popular among gardeners. The bush's beautiful red ball of flowers serve as an ideal hedge or natural fence. Fairly...

Many shrubs will grow well in darker areas, in either deep or partial shade, adding color and texture throughout the year without necessarily needing much sunlight.

Shrubs often are considered the finishing touch in a garden. Shrubs not only add color and beauty, but they also can be functional. Planted in groups, shrubs can create privacy. Shrubs placed in...

The crown of thorns bush presents a riot of contradictions. The harsh name derives from some very real spikes on its branches, yet its outward appearance, particularly when it has been well-tended...

The burning bush is an ornamental shrub so named for its bright red fall foliage. The small pointed leaves turn a fiery shade of ruby as the temperature begins to drop, leaving a vivid dash of...

The large, round, lacy, white summer flowers of the viburnum Mohican resemble those of lacecap hydrangeas and appear old-fashioned and vaguely Victorian. The flowers are followed in July by...

Dwarf Buford holly (Ilex cornuta 'Burfordii nana) is a glossy, dark green evergreen shrub, perfect for adding dramatic interest to the home landscape. Extremely adaptable to many soil and climate...