Arborvitae, Emerald Green This is the most popular evergreen because it has the softest look. Commonly used to define property lines or block a view. This type grows great in sun or shade. It reaches 12-15' tall by 3-4' wide. It grows an average of 8-10 inches per year. Added:4/11/2009 | Arborvitae, Forever Goldy A bright yellow accent! This guy keeps his golden color all year round, but the new growth in spring is the most vibrant. Grows to about 10' to 12' tall and 5' wide, and has the best color in full sun. Added:7/13/2019 | Arborvitae, Globe This variety of evergreen can grow up to 5' by 5' but can be kept smaller with pruning. It does well in sun or shade. Added:4/11/2009 |
Arborvitae, Globe Dwarf This small version of a globe arborvitae only grows about 3'x3' with no trimming. It usually keeps its round shape too. Evergreen. Added:4/11/2009 | Arborvitae, Techny This is a great evergreen that grows only about 8' tall by 7' wide. Best in a semi-shaded area. Added:4/11/2009 | Arborvitae, Yellow Ribbon Just like Forever Goldy, this little tree is a bold yellow, but it keeps to a smaller 8' to 10' tall by 3' wide. Nice. Added:7/13/2019 |
Azalea, Exbury This azalea loses it leaves in the winter but has amazing flower colors in the spring. It grows about 5' tall by 3' wide. Can grow in sun or shade. Comes in shades of orange, pink, purple, and red. Added:4/12/2009 | Barberry, Dwarf Red Dwarf barberry that only grows 3' by 3'. The deep burgundy leaves keep their color all season. It makes a great hedge and grows best in sun. Added:4/12/2009 | Barberry, Rosy Glow This variety of barberry has a variegated leaf. With cream to burgundy colors. It grows about 4' by 4'. Added:4/14/2009 |
Boxwood An evergreen used for making a hedge. Added:4/14/2009 | Boxwood Winter Gem Larger, ovate leaves with a glossy finish. This variety grows to about 3' by 3,' and has a naturally rounded shape. Can easily be trimmed for a hedge. Added:4/14/2009 | Boxwood, Green Mountain A taller, narrow boxwood. Make a tall hedge, a pyramidal landscape accent, a spiral, a life sized replica of your dog! Ok, maybe not your dog. Eventually 5' by 3'. Added:7/12/2019 |
Boxwood, Green Velvet This evergreen grows into a 2.5' oval. Can be The leaves hold their color very well through the winter. Makes an awesome hedge. Added:4/14/2009 | Buckthorn, Fine Line This interesting shrub grows about 6' tall by 3' wide. The leaves are very thin, long, and dark green so they look like an evergreen. Added:5/2/2009 | Burning Bush A large, lush, fast growing shrub that is ideal for natural areas, boggy spots, blocking views, or that one spot you have where nothing seems to grow. Tough. Bright red fall color. Added:5/2/2009 |
Butterfly Bush This is the best plant for attracting the butterflies. It comes in pink, purple, white, magenta... It can grow up to 6' by 4'. This bush tends to die back to the ground in our climate, but sprouts from the base again in spring and flowers like crazy every summer. Added:5/2/2009 | Clethra Got deer? Clethra. Got shade? Clethra. Damp soil? Clethra. Really fragrant flowers that bloom in late summer. Added:5/2/2009 | Coral Berry Weird, but wonderful. This little shrub has light green, oval shaped leaves. It flowers in mid summer, followed by little PINK berries! This 4' by 4' bush is great for erosion control. Added:7/12/2019 |
Cypress, Goldmop This evergreen grows well in the shade or sun. It has yellow needles to add great color to the yard. It gets about 3' by 3'. Added:5/2/2009 | Cypress, Hinoki This is an ornamental evergreen that does well in the shade or part sun. It can grow up to 7' tall by 4' wide. But is easily kept smaller. Added:5/3/2009 | Cypress, Russian This evergreen grows well in the shade or sun. It gets about 3' tall by 5' wide. The soft needles are great to look at. Added:5/2/2009 |
Deutzia The flowers on this shrub come in white and light pink. It grows up to 4' tall by 4' wide. It can grow in sun or part shade. It flowers in the late spring. Added:5/3/2009 | Deutzia, Chardonnay Pearls Bright chartreuse leaves cover this little 2' by 2' shrub all season, and in late spring a profusion of little white flowers will bring a smile to your face. Added:7/12/2019 | Elderberry, Black Lace The lacy foliage of this plant is such a dark purple that it appears black. Soft pink clusters of tiny flowers are a dramatic contrast in summer. Grows to 8' by 4' in full sun. Added:7/12/2019 |
Elderberry, Lemony Lace Wow! The leaves on this bush look a bit like a lace leaf Japanese maple, but in a cheerful sunshine yellow. Gets about 4' by 4'. Added:7/12/2019 | Euonymus, Blondy This is shrub has shiny, semi-evergreen, yellow and green leaves. It can grow about 3' by 3'. It is best to keep it trimmed to keep it in shape. If you trim the top you can use this as a ground cover. Added:5/3/2009 | Euonymus, Emerald Gaiety This small, semi-evergreen shrub can be shaped to be either a shrub or groundcover. Best in full to part sun. It generally grows to about 3' by 3'. Added:5/11/2009 |
Forsythia The first flowers to greet you in the spring, they can last up to 6 weeks. The average height is 6' tall by 6' wide, but can easily be trimmed to most any size. It can grow in sun or shade. Added:5/11/2009 | Fothergilla White, bottlebrush flowers in very early spring, followed by deep blue green leaves. This shrub can grow in shade or part sun, and reaches about 3' by 3'. Added:5/11/2009 | Holly This broadleaf evergreen grows best in shade and grows to about 4' by 4'. The male variety only has the beautiful white flowers while the female gets red berries. One male can pollinate up to eight females. Added:5/11/2009 |
Holly, Sky Pencil This very narrow evergreen grows best in part shade, and prefers a sheltered position. It can get up to 5' tall by 2' wide. Added:5/14/2009 | Hydrangea, Annabelle This white flowering hydrangea can grow in sun or part shade. It get about 4' tall by 4' wide. can be trimmed to be smaller. It flowers in mid summer for about 6 weeks. Added:5/11/2009 | Hydrangea, Endless Summer This hydrangea likes to be in part shade. It grows about 4' by 4'. The flowers last all summer and can be changed by using different fertilizers. It can be pink, purple, or blue. Added:5/11/2009 |
Hydrangea, Limelight This shrub can grow up to 7' by 4,' but can easily be trimmed. It can grow in full to part sun. The flowers come in mid to late summer lasting into the fall. Added:5/11/2009 | Hydrangea, Little Lime A dwarf version of Limelight, this prolific bloomer has the same fabulous green flowers in a more manageable 4' by 4' frame. Added:7/12/2019 | Hydrangea, Pee Gee Much like the limelight hydrangea, this shrub gets up to 5' by 5' and can grow in full to part sun. The white flowers fade to pink in the fall. Added:5/11/2009 |
Hydrangea, Quickfire The bloom of this hydrangea is begins white and blushes red, lasting up to 6 weeks. It gets up to 5' by 5'. and grows in full to part sun. Deep red fall color. Added:5/11/2009 | Japanese Pieris This plant does well in shaded areas. In the spring the new leaves come out reddish, then the white drooping flowers appear in late spring. This is a broad leaf evergreen that grows about 5' tall by 4' wide. Added:4/11/2009 | Juniper, Blue Star This bright blue juniper gets about 1' by 1'. Great for edging a bed. Added:5/14/2009 |
Juniper, Dwarf Japanese A dwarf, groundcover juniper that covers the ground under trees and also grows over boulders. It gets about 2' tall by 6' wide. Added:5/14/2009 | Juniper, Moonglow This variety of juniper has a pale, silvery blue color. It can grow up to 10' tall by 4' wide. Added:5/14/2009 | Juniper, Sea Green This juniper is great for marking a property line, or filling a large space. It can get up to 5' tall by 6' wide. the bright green color lasts year round. Added:5/14/2009 |
Juniper, Wichita Blue This variety of juniper keeps its bright blue color all season. It can grow up to 10' tall by 4' wide. Added:5/14/2009 | Lilac, Common Purple The O.G. lilac. This variety of lilac can grow up to 12' tall by 7' wide. It grows fast and does best in full sun, but can handle a bit of shade. Added:5/18/2009 | Lilac, Dwarf Korean Want a lilac, but just don't have the space? This extremely fragrant lilac only reaches about 5' by 5'. Tiny, ovate leaves remain attractive after the blooms are gone. Added:5/18/2009 |
Lilac, Ludwig A big, classic lilac with deep purple blooms. It grows up to 12' by 7'. Added:5/18/2009 | Lilac, Miss Kim This dwarf variety of lilac grows only 5' by 5' and does best in full sun. The light purple flowers last up to 5 weeks. Added:5/18/2009 | Lilac, Sensation My favorite variety of lilac. The dark purple flower is highlighted with white on the edges. This type can grow up to 12' by 7'. Added:5/18/2009 |
Pine, Mugo This evergreen grows about 4' tall by 4' wide. It does well in full sun. The deer seem not to like it. Added:5/18/2009 | Potentilla This small shrub has yellow, orange, pink, or white flowers that last through the whole summer. It does best in full sun. it grows about 3' by 3' Added:5/18/2009 | Pussywillow This "flowering" shrub can grow up to 6' tall by 4' wide. Best in full sun and can tolerate moist soils. Added:5/18/2009 |
Quince This bright red flowering shrub can get up to 6' by 5'. The flowers come out in late may and last up to 4 weeks. Does best in full sun. Added:5/18/2009 | Redtwig Dogwood In the winter the branches are bright red, and are striking in a snowy landscape. This shrub grows in sun or shade, and can tolerate moist conditions. It grows up to 6' tall by 6' wide. Benefits from regular trimming. Added:5/3/2009 | Redtwig Dogwood, Variegated This variety of dogwood has a cream edging on the leaves. It grows well in sun or shade, and gets up to 6' tall b 6' wide. Regular trimming keeps it looking sharp. Added:5/3/2009 |
Rhododendron This broad leaf evergreen shrub needs to be in the shade. It can get about 5' by 5'. The large flowers emerge in late May, and can last up to 8 weeks. This bush is available in a variety of colors. Added:5/18/2009 | Smokebush, Purple A bold, deep purple exclamation point in the garden. It flowers in spring, followed by the seed heads that look like little puffs of purple smoke. This plant can reach 10' tall by 5' wide. Added:7/12/2019 | Smokebush, Winecraft Black Is a regular smokebush too big for your space? This one isn't! Gorgeous dark purple foliage and fun little seed heads on a 4' by 4' shrub. Added:7/12/2019 |
Spirea, Goldmound This small, colorful shrub grows about 2.5 feet by 3 feet wide. The gold leaves remain that color all season. In mid summer it produces clusters of medium pink flowers. Added:6/11/2009 | Spruce, Bird Nest This evergreen is low to the ground only growing about 3' tall by 5' wide, and is shaped like a bird's nest. Added:4/14/2009 | Spruce, Dwarf Alberta A small evergreen with a tree shape that grows up to 7' high and 3-4' wide. This plant makes a great addition to a small landscape area. Added:3/6/2009 |
Viburnum, Brandywine A large viburnum with glossy, green leaves that reaches 7' to 8' tall and 5' to 6' wide. The clusters of white flowers give way to little berries that change from green to pink to blue. Part shade to shade. Added:7/12/2019 | Viburnum, Korean Spice A large shrub with soft, green leaves that has large, extremely fragrant clusters of white flowers emerging from pink buds. A stunning 6' by 6' workhorse for shade. Added:7/12/2019 | Viburnum, Summer Snowflake Dark green foliage on a smaller viburnum, reaching 4' by 4'. Gorgeous white flowers, almost all summer long- in the SHADE, guys! Added:7/12/2019 |
Weigela, Dwarf A diminutive version of Wine and Roses, with the same dark foliage and hot pink flowers, only in a 2' by 2' size. Nice for small areas, or the front of the border. Added:7/12/2019 | Weigela, My Monet Green leaves with white to cream edges that become tinged with pink in full sun. This bush produces a flush of light pink flowers in spring, then throws them out sporadically through the rest of the season. Great little performer at 2' by 2'. Added:7/12/2019 | Weigela, Variegated Green leaves with a cream to yellow edge and light pink flowers make this bush a riot of color. Reaches about 5' by 5'. Added:7/12/2019 |
Weigela, Wine and Roses Dark purple foliage and hot pink flowers make this 4' by 4' shrub great for any spot in full sun. Added:7/12/2019 | Yew, Densi Low growing, dark green foliage on this evergreen bush that makes a great hedge. Reaches about 2.5' by 3.5'. Added:7/12/2019 | Yew, Hicksi Dark green, soft needles on a tall, narrow shrub. Great for a hedge or an accent. If untrimmed, can reach about 7 feet tall and 3 feet wide. Added:7/12/2019 |