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Shrubs & Hedges

Shrubs & Hedges growing guide

About Shrubs & Hedges

Flowering and evergreen shrubs for borders, hedges, and foundation plantings.

40 varietiesZones 2–1129 easy · 10 moderate

All Shrubs & Hedges Varieties

By Zone
Annabelle Hydrangea shrub variety

Annabelle Hydrangea

Easy

N/A - ornamental only

Azalea Encore shrub variety

Azalea Encore

N/A days · Moderate

N/A

Barberry Red Rocket shrub variety

Barberry Red Rocket

Not applicable days · Easy

Not applicable

Beautybush shrub variety

Beautybush

N/A days · Easy

N/A

Blue Muffin Viburnum shrub variety

Blue Muffin Viburnum

Easy

N/A - Ornamental use only

Boxwood Common shrub variety

Boxwood Common

N/A days · Moderate

N/A

Bridal Wreath Spirea shrub variety

Bridal Wreath Spirea

N/A days · Easy

N/A

Burning Bush shrub variety

Burning Bush

N/A days · Easy

N/A

Camellia Japonica shrub variety

Camellia Japonica

N/A days · Moderate

N/A

Coral Honeysuckle shrub variety

Coral Honeysuckle

N/A days · Easy

N/A

Dwarf Burning Bush shrub variety

Dwarf Burning Bush

Easy

N/A - ornamental only

Dwarf English Boxwood shrub variety

Dwarf English Boxwood

N/A days · Easy

N/A

Endless Summer Hydrangea shrub variety

Endless Summer Hydrangea

Moderate

N/A - Ornamental use only

Forsythia shrub variety

Forsythia

N/A days · Easy

N/A

Fragrant Sumac shrub variety

Fragrant Sumac

N/A days · Easy

N/A

French Hydrangea shrub variety

French Hydrangea

N/A days · Moderate

N/A

French Lavender shrub variety

French Lavender

60-90 days · Easy

Aromatic, floral, slightly camphor-like fragrance

French Lilac shrub variety

French Lilac

N/A days · Easy

N/A

Goldmound Spirea shrub variety

Goldmound Spirea

N/A days · Easy

N/A

Japanese Kerria shrub variety

Japanese Kerria

N/A days · Easy

N/A

Japanese Pieris shrub variety

Japanese Pieris

N/A days · Moderate

N/A

Japanese Spirea shrub variety

Japanese Spirea

N/A days · Easy

N/A

Japanese Yew shrub variety

Japanese Yew

N/A days · Easy

N/A

Knock Out Rose shrub variety

Knock Out Rose

Easy

N/A - Ornamental use only

Lilac Common shrub variety

Lilac Common

N/A days · Easy to moderate

N/A

Mock Orange shrub variety

Mock Orange

N/A days · Easy

N/A

Mountain Laurel shrub variety

Mountain Laurel

N/A days · Moderate

N/A

Ninebark Diablo shrub variety

Ninebark Diablo

Not applicable days · Easy

Not applicable

Oakleaf Hydrangea shrub variety

Oakleaf Hydrangea

N/A days · Easy

N/A

PeeGee Hydrangea shrub variety

PeeGee Hydrangea

N/A days · Easy

N/A

Privet Hedge shrub variety

Privet Hedge

N/A days · Easy

N/A

Red Twig Dogwood shrub variety

Red Twig Dogwood

Easy

N/A - ornamental only

Rhododendron Catawbiense shrub variety

Rhododendron Catawbiense

N/A days · Moderate

N/A

Rose of Sharon shrub variety

Rose of Sharon

Not applicable days · Easy

Not applicable

Smokebush Purple shrub variety

Smokebush Purple

N/A days · Easy

N/A

Snowball Viburnum shrub variety

Snowball Viburnum

N/A days · Moderate

N/A

Sunshine Ligustrum shrub variety

Sunshine Ligustrum

N/A days · Easy

N/A

Weigela Wine and Roses shrub variety

Weigela Wine and Roses

Not applicable days · Easy

Not applicable

Winterberry Holly shrub variety

Winterberry Holly

Easy

N/A - Ornamental use only

Witch Hazel shrub variety

Witch Hazel

N/A days · Moderate

N/A

Find the Best Shrubs & Hedges for Your Zone

Not sure which shrubs & hedges grow best in your area? Check our zone-specific growing guides for personalized planting calendars and variety recommendations.

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