Shrubs are effective shrubs in landscapes as attractive groupings, garden borders and for erosion control. A small bush fills the plant’s need for full sun or varying amounts of shade
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There are many reasons why one might choose a small shrub as part of a landscape. A single bush can be used as a focal point or specimen plant. A bush can fill in a small mass in a bare area or hide some shapeless appearance of a house or building. Shrubs can be used to decorate the surrounding flowers and leaves. Whatever your landscape needs, there is a shrubbery garden to suit your needs.
The following five garden shrubs are popular in the southern US, but can be handled in other microclimate zones.
Azalea
Among the most popular shrubs is the blunt Rhododendron, commonly called Karume Azalea. This spring flowering specimen is hardy in zones 6-9 in the US and does best if planted in filtered light. the shadow Karume reaches a height of 3′-4′ and spreads to a width of 6′. Evergreen shrub is described in evergreen, its habit is dense and small. In the best condition, Karume is covered with 1″ flowers from the end of April through the end of May.
Many growers of this azalea offer a variety of flower colors. Karume is an attractive border or specimen plant and provides a striking display when planted in masses of the same color. Different cultivators offer different colors, such as pink ‘Coral Campanile and Apple Blossom. The roots of azalea plants are deep, as roots are prone to rot if buried deeply. Azaleas prefer slightly moist, richly organic and acidic soil.
Loropetalum
Loropetalum chinensis, commonly called Chinese Finge dwarf form. This Loropetalum has deep burgundy foliage that becomes true green with beautiful, pink, flower-like straps. “Ruby” is stunning beyond borders and boundaries. Reaching 4′ or less, this compact garden plant pleases organic soil and does well in full sun or partial shade.
Loropetalum is hardy in zones 7-9 and does not like the extremes of either dry or wet soil. Mulching can help retain moisture and protect roots if temperatures drop. This small garden shrub needs fertile, well-drained soil and good sun for the best color of leaves and flowers.
Heavenly Bamboo
Nandina cultivars are hardy in zones 6-10. Firepower’ in fall foliage and displays a beautiful red in winter. Nandina Nandina is often used for larger shrubs as an accent, but works well alone or in mass plantings.
Often the brightest color occurs when this small shrub sol is planted in full sun, but will do in partial shade. too. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance. The canes of this cultivar are branchy and do not require pruning. This is a virus-free choice that is non-invasive, as it cannot reproduce. At just 2′-3′ high, ‘firepower’ provides long-lasting beauty with minimal effort.
Juniper
No list of plants for small shrubs landscape is complete without some variety of junipers. Often used for foundation production and erosion control, the evergreen berry can work well in many situations. It is very useful, covering a wall, crawling a berm or a steep slope.
‘Plumosa Compacta’ is a small, widely-used variety of horizontal Juniper. Growing at a 45-degree angle, the dense and spreading hydrangea bush sprouts small green and blue shoots, and is distinguished by purple in winter. Reaching a height of 18″, it is hardy in zones 3-8 and needs full sun and well-drained soil.
Aucuba
Dwarf Aucuba japonica is well-regarded for areas characterized by deep shade. ‘Nana’ is a small garden shrub that is urban-tolerant and has thick green leaves throughout the year. Its erect, rounded form reaches 3′ or less and is a proven performer in dark spots. A plant in a fertile, moist, and serene environment delights in this beauty of plants. Avoid the sun for this ideal, as the sun will burn. Hardy in zones 6-7.
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