glossy abelia
Abelia grandiflora
Trumpet-shaped pale pink flowers bloom during late summer and fall. Lustrous dark green foliage turns … Continued
browsing plants: shrubs
Shrubs are small- to medium-sized woody plants distinguished from trees by their multiple stems and shorter height — usually under 13-16 ft. Plants of some species may grow either into shrubs or trees, depending on their growing conditions. Small, low shrubs are sometimes called subshrubs. Our hardiness zone is 6a or lower for winter survival.
bottlebrush buckeye/dwarf red buckeye
Aesculus parviflora (white)/pavia (red)
Aesculus parviflora is easily grown in average soil in part to full shade and features … Continued
Allegheny serviceberry
Amelanchier laevis
A small, deciduous, usually multi-trunked understory tree or tall shrub which is native to thickets … Continued
Saskatoon serviceberry
Amelanchier alnifolia
Prefers full sun and requires minimal attention. Blue-green foliage, delicate 2” flower clusters and brilliant … Continued
shadblow serviceberry
Amelanchier canadensis
Deciduous, early-flowering, large shrub or small tree typically grows 15-30’ tall. Showy, 5-petaled, slightly fragrant, … Continued
Autumn Brilliance® Apple Serviceberry
Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Autumn Brilliance'
Grown as a shrub or small tree for its brilliant orange-red fall color and disease … Continued
dwarf false indigo
Amorpha nana
Bright green leaves are topped by showy purple flowers with bright red stamen that give … Continued
lead plant
Amorpha canescens
This native shrub grows in woodlands and prairies. 4-8″ spike-like clusters of tiny, bluish-purple flowers … Continued
red/black chokeberry
Aronia arbutifolia ‘Brilliantissima’ /melancarpa var. 'Elata’
Aronia arbutifolia is a deciduous, multi-stemmed shrub native to both wet and dry thickets in Eastern … Continued
arrowwod viburnum
Viburnum dentatum 'Blue Muffin'
This handsome selection of the North American native arrowwood viburnum boasts neat foliage, white spring … Continued
Sunjoy Todo® dwarf barberry
Berberis thunbergii Sunjoy Todo®
Colorful coppery foliage is semi-evergreen, and this cultivar stays small making it perfect for contrast … Continued
Sunjoy® Cinnamon barberry
BERBERIS thunbergii Sunjoy® Cinnamon
A low-maintenance shrub with beautiful dark orange foliage and compact branching. A Proven Winners selection.