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Shrubs List

Pyracantha

· Member of the rose family with glossy, green leaves; evergreen to semi-evergreen spiny shrub

· Grows to approximately 10 to 15’ high and 10’ wide, and can grow up to 2’ in a year in ideal conditions

· USDA hardiness zones 6 to 9

· Prefers full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil

· Heat and drought-tolerant once established

· Flowers appear in spring; they are small, white, and have an unpleasant smell. In the fall small, red berries in clusters form and last until late winter. The berries are a popular food source for birds

Climbing Wisteria

· Perennial vine with green leaves

· Prefers full sun and slightly acidic to neutral soil pH

· USDA hardiness zones 4-9

· Spring blooms of clusters of lilac-hued flowers; flowers typically do not appear until 2-3 years after planting

· Fast and aggressive grower often reaching over 30’ long and can be quite heavy

· Blooms are beautifully fragrant and the vines will work their way into any nook or cranny it can reach

· All parts of the wisteria contain substances called lectin and wisterin; which are toxic to pets, livestock and humans causing anything from nausea to diarrhea to death if consumed in large amounts

Rosa, Rugosa Deep Pink

· Incredibly hardy shrub rose that is vigorous, tough, prickly, sprawling and suckering

· Produces a plentiful array of remarkably fragrant, single, small pink flowers with yellow central stamens from early summer through the end of the growing season

· Produces large, edible fruits that resemble cherry tomatoes with a stricking orangish-red rose hips, providing a beautiful contrast against the foliage which turns golden-yellow or bronze in fall

· Foliage is glossy, wrinkled, heavily veined, and rich green

· Foliage turns vibrant shades of yellow and reddish-purple in the fall

· Late-spring to midsummer, domed sprays of deep rosy-pink flowers grace the tips of the branches and contrast well with the unusual bluish foliage

· Full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils

· USDA hardiness zones 2-7

· Height: 4’-6’, Spread: 4’-6’, Spacing: 48-72”

Quince, Jet Trails White

· A compact, spreading, deciduous shrub with abundant clusters of pure white flowers, up to 1.5” across, adorned with prominent golden anthers

· Thorny, tangled leafless branches, blooms in profusion for weeks in early spring before the glossy, oval, green leaves emerge

· Produces small, fragrant, greenish-yellow fruits, 2” across, which ripen in early fall. They are edible, but are considered too bitter to be eaten directly from shrub but may be used for preserves and jellies

·  Full sun or partial sun with moist, well-drained soils

· USDA hardiness zones 5-9

· Height: 3’-4’, Spread: 3’-4’, Spacing: 48”

· Low maintenance, drought tolerant once established

· Deer and rabbit-resistance

Golden Privet

· Upright deciduous is beautifully colored both during the growing season and in the fall when it takes on a fiery tint. Makes a good hedge but may become fully deciduous where winters are cooler

· Bright golden foliage color lasts all season long

· Late spring, produces creamy white tubular flowers and produces a blue-black fruit

· Foliage turns purple-red tone in the fall

· Prefers full sun and tolerates wide range of soils

· USDA hardiness zones 5-8

· Fast grower, Height: 8’-10’, Spread: 8’-10’

· Low maintenance, drought and deer tolerant

Spiraea, Limemound

· A compact, broadly mounded, deciduous shrub with bright lemon yellow foliage matures to a vivid lime green

· Brilliant fall color is provided by the orange-red foliage on red stems

· Produces lovely panicles of soft pink blooms in summer

· Prefers full sun and well-drained soils

· USDA hardiness zones 3-9

· Moderate grower, Height: 2’-3’, Spread: 3’-4’, Spacing: 36-48”

Spiraea, Anthony Waterer

· A compact, broadly mounded, deciduous shrub with delicate, willowy, reddish-purple leaves in spring, maturing to blue-green as summer progresses

· Foliage turns vibrant shades of yellow and reddish-purple in the fall

· Late-spring to midsummer, domed sprays of deep rosy-pink flowers grace the tips of the branches and contrast well with the unusual bluish foliage

· Prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils

· USDA hardiness zones 4-9

· Height: 2’-3’, Spread: 3’-4’, Spacing: 36-48”

· Low maintenance, drought and deer tolerant, and attracts butterflies

Salvia, Hot Lips

· Evergreen to semi evergreen shrub known for its distinctive bicolor flowers and aromatic foliage.

· Prefers full sun and well-drained soils

· USDA hardiness zones 8-10

· Height: 2’-3’, Spread: 2’-3’

· Blooms are a delicate red-and-white tubes, often shift color depending on weather and temperature.

· Foliage is a small, mid-green, lightly serrated leaves that release a herbal, minty fragrance when crushed.

· Pruning: deadhead for continuous bloom and cut back by one-third in late winter or early spring

Salvia, Furman's Red

· Herbaceous perennial, commonly known as autumn sage, Texas sage or red Chihuahuan sage, a small deciduous sub-shrub.

· Prefers full sun and well-drained soils

· USDA hardiness zones 6-10

· Height: 2’-3’, Spread: 2’-2.5’, Spacing: 96”

· Features two-lipped bright pink flowers from June to October that attract butterflies and hummingbirds

Pampas Grass, Pink

· Large, ornamental perennial grass with unmistakable feathery pink plumes

· USDA hardiness zones 7-10

· Height: 5’-10’, Spread: 5’-10’, Spacing: 96”

· Full to partial sun and in well-draining soil

· Prune to the ground once a year, either late winter or early spring, to maintain cleanliness and encourage new growth

· Once established, drought tolerant

· Keep away from structures, outdoor cooking areas or open flames as it can be flammable

Nandina, Heavenly Bamboo

· Small, upright evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub with bamboo-like canes, lacy compound leaves, frothy clusters of white flowers in spring, and showy red berries in fall and winter

· New growth emerges in shades of bronze, copper, or red, matures to medium or dark green in summer and often shifts to burgundy, reddish purple, or scarlet in cooler weather

· Full sun to partial shade. Full sun generally gives the best foliage color and berry production, but plants tolerate light shade and even bright full shade in hot climates

· USDA hardiness zones 6-9, sometimes Zone 10 if grown in shade

· Height: 4’-8’, Spread: 2’-4’

· Tolerates a wide range of soils, generally prefers slightly acidic to neutral conditions

· Once established, moderately drought tolerant

· Berries are ornamental but can be toxic to birds and animals

· Slow to moderate grower, thinning out a few of the oldest canes at ground level in late winter early spring keeps the shrub full, fresh and gracefully layered

Juniper, Sea Green

· Perennial compact, evergreen shrub with graceful, fountain-like habit with arching branches clothed with dark mint green foliage which turns darker in winter

· Prefers full sun and tolerates a wide variety of soil types

· USDA hardiness zones 4-9

· Height: 4’-6’, Spread: 6’-8’, Spacing: 96”

· Soft, thin, scale-like leaves

· Low maintenance, no pruning required, drought tolerant once established, intolerant of wet soils.

Juniper, Old Gold

· Perennial compact, evergreen shrub with ascending branches clothed with deep bronze-gold foliage which retains its great color all year round

· Prefers full sun and tolerates a wide variety of soil types

· USDA hardiness zones 4-9

· Height: 2’-3’, Spread: 4’-5’, Spacing: 60”

· Soft, thin, scale-like leaves are bright golden yellow color on the tips of the new growth

· Low maintenance, no pruning required, drought tolerant once established, intolerant of wet soils.

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