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. 35. Lilacs...
A useful part of a deer-resistant garden, as the same alkaloid that makes them toxic also makes them distasteful and can give off a pungent scent, deterring deer. BOXWOOD SHRUB VARIETIESPhoto: DAS Farms ‘Green Gem’Buxus hybrid Zones: 4-9 Height/Spread: 3 to 4 feet tall & wide, slow...
There is a wide range of sizes, from a few dwarf varieties like Viburnum opulus‘Nanum’ at just under 3 feet, to large species like V. seiboldii that may reach 20 feet tall. Most viburnums grow as shrubs and have a full-spreading habit; others can be pruned to medium-sized trees or...
'Blue Arrow' (Juniperus scopulorum 'Blue Arrow') is narrow, columnar shrub that grows to 12 feet tall and 4 feet wide, making it a good screening shrub. Suitable in zones 3-7, this is a very long-living shrub that has excellent tolerance for urban conditions. Junipers ar...
blueberries stay quite compact, typically less than two feet tall, while highbush blueberries cangrow into mighty 12-foot tall shrubs. Both appreciate a sunny location, producing the most abundant fruits in full sun. Blueberries love soil that is acidic, organically rich, moist and well-drained....
Although bigleaf hydrangeas will grow in brighter spots, they need protection from the hot afternoon sun that can burn their leaves. Growing Conditions: Part to full shade in rich, moist, well-drained soil Size: 3-8 feet tall and wide Zones: 6-11 05 of 21 Bottlebrush Buckeye ...
V. setigerum(akatea): small, scentless white flower clusters; abundant bright red berries; 8 to 12 feet tall, 5 to 8 feet wide; green leaves turn purplish in fall; hardy in Zones 5 to 7 Harvesting Viburnum as Cut Flowers Viburnum is one among many woody ornamentals that can be cut ...
Even a leisurely stroll through your own neighborhood will provide you with a great deal of insight into what you like, and what grows well in your area. Trees and shrubs live and grow for many years, so the effort it takes to make an informed choice is well worth the time that it ...
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!
‘Little Lady’ (Syringa x) is a compact lilac that matures to 4 to 5 feet tall and wide with dark pink buds that open to lilac-pink flowers. Hardy in Zones 2 to 7. ‘New Age Lavender’ and ‘New Age White’ (Syringa vulgaris) are super-compact, growing from 4 to 5 feet tall ...