Shrubs:Our plants are categorized by size to make it easy to search for the right plant for the right application. We provide USDA zone info, watering needs, sun exposure, and other useful information on each plant so you can easily assess what plants will thrive in your space. Choose from...
We are in USDA hardiness zone 7 with an average annual minimum temperature of 0 to 10 degrees F (-17.8 to -12.2 C). In January of 2014, the weather for the suburbs of Philadelphia, where Carolyn’s Shade Gardens is located, repeatedly dipped into this range and below. In spring of ...
for example. You may also look for shrubs based on both scientific or common name and find shrubs that work best for your particular site constraints, such as USDA Hardiness Zone and amount of sunlight. You can also ensure the success of your shrubs with information on growth habit and desig...
sun requirementsFull sun to partial shade height6’-12’ hardiness zones5-11 Buttonbush has an extensive native range in North America, so for gardeners concerned with maintaining a native ecosystem, this is a great plant. It is ahost plant to many species of butterfliesand moths, proving irr...
Border forsythia remains a popular choice as a shrub in warmer climates such as zone 9. It offers a fast-growing option in areas with full sun, but requires considerable care, including frequent pruning to maintain proper shape and healthy growth. Dwarf fothergilla also performs well in full su...
→ Not sure which hardiness zone you’re in?See theUSDAmap. Planting in Cold or Temperate Regions (Zones 3 to 6) Plant in full sun to increase flowers and avoid mildew problems. Shrubs need a minimum of 6 hours of full sun daily. ...
Zones: 3-8 for most, a few hardy to Zone 2 Exposure: Full sun; will tolerate some light shade Mature size: 5 to 15 feet tall and wide, depending on variety Bloom time: Late April to May; again in summer for rebloomers. Flower colors: Purple, pink, white Throw open your windows...
Hi Wanda, I live in New Jerseay and I’ve been wanting to get a magnolia tree but I have a lot of sun and I was under the impression that they needed shade. But this article mentions part to full sun so that’s good news for me! Reply Wanda Simone says: Hi Elizabeth…There ar...
Sun Exposure:Full sun Soil Needs:Well-drained USDA Growing Zone: Loamy The Spruce / David Beaulieu blooms of the hydrangeaare one of those iconic summer sights. In pretty pastels like blue, pink, and purple, these pretty floral shrubs grow quickly, adding two feet or more a year. That mea...
For colored winter twigs, nothing beats the Dogwood Shrubs. Hardy even in zone 3, and yet tough enough to also grow in zone 8, these plants light up the winter garden with their red and yellow branches, looking great against both black earth or white snow, depending on the season, and ...