A unique variety that grows tall and narrow. It's easy to maintain, drought-tolerant, and pest-free, making it an excellent choice for hedging or as a backdrop in borders. and wide, perfect for front of beds or along walkways. Photo by Proven Winners. Spice Girl®— Buy now from...
and several of them make good hedge or screening plants. Yews are needled evergreens with flattened, dark-green needles that are relatively soft to the touch. Some yews grow to be massive trees, while others are low-growing plants more suitable as foundation plantings. Some that are suitable...
Juniper ‘Blue Arrow’ (Juniperus scopulorum) grows tall and narrow - 15 feet high but only 2 feet wide - making a great screen for a small area. Evergreen hedges - tall and small. If you live in deer country avoid those evergreens that they love to eat including yews, arborvitae, and...
The common lilac,Syringa vulgaris, iswell-loved for its toughness, reliability, and fragrance. In fact, lilacs are so tough that they can grow for 100+ years, often outliving the homes they were planted around. The fragrant flowers are good for cutting and are attractive to butterflies. Whil...
A fragrant sun-struck explosion of copious bright yellow pea-shaped flowers bedazzles its graceful narrow frame, which casts little shade and never overwhelms. Well-suited for lean, yet sharply draining soil, easily grown Genista aetnensis can take intense sun and heat, requires very little ...
Lavenders are easy to grow, and including them in your plant collection will turn your home into a fragrant one. And don’t even get us started on the lavender flowers. Lavender shrubs can vary in size depending on the species, but they’re usually 1-3 feet tall and wide. ...
Durable and very low maintenance, spirea are perfect for shrub borders, along walkways and in butterfly gardens. They keep a moderately sized, mounded shape and grow about 3 to 4 feet tall and wide. Most are suitable for Zones 3-8, but some can handle the heat up to Zone 9. Double ...
Here’s an exclusive list ofShrubs that Bloom All Year!Grow theseYear-Round Shrubsaccording to seasons and fill your garden with colors! Plant theseShrubs According to Different Seasons to Get Blooms All Year. These plants are low maintenance, flower beautifully, and look fantastic in pots too!
Sealants can trap moisture that can lead to decay or fungal infection. How Tall Do Flowering Shrubs Grow? Pruning won’t keep a too-large plant under control. It’s best to choose the right-size shrub at the start. Some shrubs, like azaleas, are on the small side, growing 2 to 4...
Both of these small shrubs are great if you’re wanting to plant in an area that receives more than normal amounts of water. Landscape Shrub Ideas With so many types of shrubs to choose from it can be hard to narrow down, so we've categorized a list of shrub ideas based on your ...