Common Shrub Profiles
Descriptions of commonly used shrubs including scientific and common names, soil, water, and light needs, zone, common varieties, and photos
Witch Hazel - Hamamelis Virginiana
Most people are familiar with witch hazel because of its use in skin care as an astringent. It is a large shrub that is noteworthy for being one of the last species to flower. Witch hazel also adds winter interest with leaves that turn yellow in the fall, and is moderately drought tolerant.
Most people are familiar with witch hazel because of its use in skin care as an astringent. It is a large shrub that is noteworthy for being one of the last species to flower. Witch hazel also adds winter interest with leaves that turn yellow in the fall, and is moderately drought tolerant.
Bearberry - Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi
Bearberry is a small evergreen shrub often used as a groundcover. It is an excellent choice to provide winter interest with the tiny leaves that turn bronze in the fall, and the small red berries that last until spring. It is also useful for drought and salt-tolerant landscapes.
Bearberry is a small evergreen shrub often used as a groundcover. It is an excellent choice to provide winter interest with the tiny leaves that turn bronze in the fall, and the small red berries that last until spring. It is also useful for drought and salt-tolerant landscapes.
Princess Flower - Tibouchina Urvilleana
A native of Brazil, princess flower (Tibouchina urvilleana) is a glorious addition to tropical and sub-tropical gardens. Its large purple flowers and soft hairy leaves add interest and a burst of color to any landscape. Also can be used as an indoor container plant in cooler regions, if full light and warmth is provided.
A native of Brazil, princess flower (Tibouchina urvilleana) is a glorious addition to tropical and sub-tropical gardens. Its large purple flowers and soft hairy leaves add interest and a burst of color to any landscape. Also can be used as an indoor container plant in cooler regions, if full light and warmth is provided.
Sunset Hyssop - A Natural Hummingbird Attractant
Learn the growing requirements and some design tips for using Agastache rupestris, sunset hyssop, in your garden.
Learn the growing requirements and some design tips for using Agastache rupestris, sunset hyssop, in your garden.
Viburnums
These popular shrubs have so many different species that they can grow in almost any condition. Marie Iannotti shows describes their habits and growing requirements.
These popular shrubs have so many different species that they can grow in almost any condition. Marie Iannotti shows describes their habits and growing requirements.
Oakleaf Hydrangea
Oakleaf hydrangeas are a wonderful addition to any garden. David Beaulieu discusses the growing requirements.
Oakleaf hydrangeas are a wonderful addition to any garden. David Beaulieu discusses the growing requirements.
Burning Bush
This shrub is best known for its brilliant autumn foliage. Learn about the growing requirements from David Beaulieu.
This shrub is best known for its brilliant autumn foliage. Learn about the growing requirements from David Beaulieu.
Examples of Drought Tolerant Shrubs
Looking for shrubs that will do well on less water? Examples are given in this article from USU's Extension Service.
Looking for shrubs that will do well on less water? Examples are given in this article from USU's Extension Service.