2 to 3 feet tall & wide, moderate grower Exposure: Sun or shade This cold hardy American boxwood variety requires little to no pruning and will form a thick, dense hedge. Its dark green foliage will retain good winter color. Photo: DAS Farms ‘Green Velvet’Buxus hybrid Zones: 4-9 Heigh...
Mature size: 2 to 3 feet tall and wide Bloom time: June to August Flower colors: Pink or purple Summer-blooming Japanese spirea are a favorite of many gardeners because of their clusters of long-lasting summer flowers and good fall leaf color. Double Play® Candy Corn® is a popular,...
Plant Size: 2 – 3 feet tall Sun Exposure: Full sun Plant Zone: 5 – 7 The Cotoneaster is a stunner with its herring-bone pattern branches that boast pinkish-white flowers in the late spring. It also has glossy, round leaves that turn brilliant red and orange colors in the fall. And...
Lavender is a small, shrubby plant that can grow quite large, up to three feet tall. Keep your lavender pruned for maximum blooms. One nice thing about this plant is that while it attracts bees, it repels wasps and yellow jackets!
Size: 1-2 feet Good for: Decorative foliage Hardiness zones: 5-10 FAQs What evergreen is best for shade? There are many evergreens that are best for shade. These range from Aucuba japonica and some camellias, to common laurel and English yew, to name but a few. The key is to always...
Andromeda can easily grow 2-4 feet tall and grows well in cool temperatures. It also has tiny pink flowers and is prized for its glossy foliage. It’s closely related to azaleas, rhododendrons, and mountain laurels. 3. Anisodontea
It grows to 3 feet tall and 5 feet wide in sun to full shade. The vibrant, large, dark pink flowers cover the plant for an extended period in summer. It has a compact, globe-shaped form with thick stems that resist falling over. ‘Forever Pink’ is very tolerant of cold temperatures...
Begin shopping with one primary "rule" in mind: Buy woody plants for their mature size.That cute little shrub in a 3-gallon pot may eventually be 20 feet tall. Many shoppers fall in love with a beautiful plant and, when told of its eventual size, ask, "Can't I just prune it to ...
Growth:Devil’s Club grows erect to 3-9 feet (1-3m) tall or sprawling, growing in clumps. Devil’s Club often grows by streams and rivers. Habitat:It is found in moist woods, especially along streams.Wetland designation:FAC+, Facultative, it is equally likely to occur in wetlands or no...
‘Baby Kim’ grows only 2 to 3 feet high (and 3 feet wide) in a nicely rounded shape with purple flowers that attract butterflies. Extended hardiness from Zones 3 to 8. ‘Little Lady’ (Syringa x) is a compact lilac that matures to 4 to 5 feet tall and wide with dark pink buds ...