false Ural spirea
Sorbaria sorbifolia
A suckering, deciduous shrub which typically grows 5-8′ tall and wide with ferny green foliage … 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 pruning and growing conditions. Small, low shrubs are sometimes called subshrubs. Our hardiness zone is 6a or lower for winter survival.
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old-fashioned spirea
Spiraea × vanhouttei
Old-fashioned spirea is often found in established landscapes around older homes. This handsome arching, loose … Continued
‘Little Princess’ spirea
Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess'
Dainty clusters of rose-pink blooms on low-growing, mint green foliage. Naturally develops a tidy, compact, … Continued
‘Sunset Glow’ bamboo
Fargesia rufa
Orange-red sheaths appear at each node on green stems. Grows in a clumping habit.
magic berry snowberry
Symphoricarpos x doorenbosii 'Magic Berry'
Light pink blooms in summer followed by large, pink fruit on arching stems with dark … Continued
common lilac
Syringa vulgaris
Common lilacs are mid-season spring bloomers typically flowering in mid-May in lavender or white. We … Continued
dwarf Korean lilac
Syringa meyeri 'Palibin'
A smaller-sized lilac with reddish purple buds opening to fragrant, pale lilac flowers. Blooms profusely … Continued
yew
Taxus x media
‘Densiformis’ (dense spreading) Semi-dwarf, dense, spreading, evergreen shrub which typically grows in a mound to … Continued
blackhaw viburnum
Viburnum prunifolium
A large shrub or small tree, 12-15 ft. tall, sometimes larger. Rounded in form, this deciduous shrub bears … Continued
leatherleaf viburnum
Viburnum rhytidophylloides 'Allegheny'
This great shurb adds incredible textured contrast with leathery, dark green foliage that makes a … Continued
chaste tree
Vitex agnus-castus
Grown in as a vase-shaped multi-trunk shrub to 10-15′ tall or trained as a single … Continued
Fine Wine® weigela
Weigela florida 'Bramwell'
With a dense and upright form and dark foliage providing incredible contrast to the deep … Continued