Best Shrub

Buxus sempervirens, commonly called common box or European box, is a slow-growing evergreen shrub or small tree native to parts of Europe, western Asia, and North Africa. Its dense branching, small leaves, and tolerance of repeated clipping make it suitable for hedges, edging, and topiary. Gardeners...

Geraldanium uncinatum, commonly known as Geraldton Waxflower, is an evergreen Australian shrub valued for its unique, wax-like flowers. These blossoms naturally display shades of pink and white and are highly sought after in floral arrangements. The plant’s extended vase life makes it a popular choi...

Medinilla magnifica, commonly known as Rose Grape, is a tropical evergreen shrub native to the Philippines. It’s notable for its exceptionally large, pendant clusters of pink flowers supported by striking bracts. The plant thrives in warm, humid conditions and offers a unique display for gardens and...

Daphne odora is a compact evergreen shrub originating from East Asia. It’s valued for its intensely fragrant, pink flowers which emerge reliably during the winter months. The plant offers a unique and long-lasting scent. Daphne odora is typically grown by gardeners and landscape designers seeking to...

Heptacodium miconioides, commonly known as Seven Son Flower, is a deciduous shrub native to Asia. It’s notable for its spectacular late-summer bloom featuring large, white flowers clustered in a fountain-like shape – resembling seven individual blossoms. The plant offers intense fragrance and unique...

Rhododendron ‘PJM’ is a popular evergreen shrub known for its exceptionally early lavender-colored blooms. Developed in the 1940s by Edmund Mezitt, this cultivar thrives in colder climates and is frequently selected for landscapes across North America. It's particularly well-suited for gardeners see...

The Knock Out rose is a shrub known for its remarkable resilience against common rose diseases. Developed in 2000, it consistently produces abundant blooms throughout the growing season without needing pruning or deadheading. It’s ideal for homeowners and gardeners seeking low-maintenance flowering...

Leptospermum scoparium, mānuka or New Zealand tea tree, is an evergreen shrub native to New Zealand and southeastern Australia, source of mānuka honey and mānuka oil, both commercially valuable for their antimicrobial properties.

Vaccinium angustifolium, commonly called lowbush blueberry, is a low, deciduous shrub native to northeastern North America. It spreads through underground rhizomes and forms colonies, producing edible blue fruit on acidic soils in barrens, forests, and rocky ground. Managed wild stands support an im...

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, commonly known as Chinese hibiscus or tropical hibiscus, is an evergreen shrub native to East Asia. It produces large, trumpet-shaped flowers with five petals that bloom in a wide spectrum of colors including red, yellow, pink, and white. The species was designated the nation...

Salvia officinalis, common sage, is an evergreen aromatic subshrub native to the northern Mediterranean coast, used for at least 2,000 years as a culinary herb and medicinal plant across Europe and the Middle East.

Cotinus coggygria, commonly called smoke bush or smoke tree, is a deciduous shrub native across parts of southern Europe and Asia. Its airy clusters of elongated hairs around the developing fruit create the hazy, smoke-like appearance behind its common name. It is grown as a specimen or border plant...

Gardenia jasminoides is an evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical Asia, renowned for its intensely fragrant white flowers and widely used in perfumery and as a ceremonial flower across East Asia.

*Jasminum officinale*, commonly known as common jasmine, is a vigorous, deciduous or semi-evergreen climbing shrub native to the Caucasus, northern Iran, and parts of western China. It features pinnate leaves and produces clusters of small, white, intensely fragrant flowers throughout the summer mon...

Calluna vulgaris, common heather or ling, is the sole species in the genus Calluna and the dominant plant of heathland and moorland across much of northwestern Europe, playing a critical ecological role for upland wildlife.

Leucadendron argenteum, commonly known as the Silver Tree, is an evergreen shrub native to the Cape Peninsula of South Africa. Its distinctive foliage consists of densely packed, silver-colored leaves covered in fine hairs, creating a visually striking architectural form. This plant is notable for i...

Feijoa sellowiana, commonly known as pineapple guava, is an evergreen shrub originating from South America particularly Brazil and Argentina. It’s notable for producing edible fruit with a distinctive sweet and aromatic flavor reminiscent of pineapple and guava. The plant thrives in drought-tolerant...

Sarcococca hookeriana, commonly known as Sweet Box, is an Asian evergreen shrub valued for its strong winter fragrance. These shrubs produce small, white blossoms that offer a welcome scent during colder months. They thrive in shade and are suitable for gardeners seeking a compact, fragrant addition...

Lavandula angustifolia, commonly known as English Lavender, is a semi-evergreen shrub originating in the Mediterranean region. Its intensely fragrant purple flowers are the main source for commercially produced lavender essential oil. This plant is valued by perfumers, aromatherapists and gardeners...

Fothergilla gardenii, commonly known as Dwarf Fothergilla, is a native North American shrub from the witch-hazel family. It’s valued for its intensely fragrant, bottlebrush-shaped white flowers in spring and spectacular fall foliage displaying vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows. This compact deciduo...

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Little Lime’ is a deciduous shrub valued for its consistently bright lime-green flower heads. This compact cultivar, a naturally occurring variation of 'Limelight', provides a smaller alternative for gardeners desiring hydrangea blooms. It's particularly suitable for borders, c...

Middlemist’s Red is a camellia shrub originating from China and introduced to Britain in 1804 by John Middlemist. Its rarity stems from being one of just two remaining living plants globally. The flower exhibits a distinctive pink hue and represents a significant historical botanical specimen. It is...

Kalmia latifolia, commonly called mountain laurel, is a broadleaf evergreen shrub native to eastern North America. It produces clusters of distinctive cup-shaped flowers, commonly white or pink, and grows naturally in wooded areas and on acidic soils. Mountain laurel is the state flower of Connectic...

Clethra alnifolia, commonly called summersweet or sweet pepperbush, is a deciduous shrub native to eastern North America. It produces fragrant spikes of small white or pink flowers in midsummer, when relatively few shade-tolerant shrubs are in bloom. The species grows naturally in moist woodlands, w...

Ilex verticillata, commonly called winterberry, is a deciduous holly native to eastern North America. Female plants can produce dense clusters of red fruit that remain conspicuous after the leaves fall and may persist into winter, provided a compatible male plant is nearby for pollination. The shrub...

Hamamelis mollis, commonly known as Chinese witch hazel, is a deciduous shrub native to central and eastern China. It features broad, oval leaves that turn bright yellow in the autumn, followed by highly fragrant yellow flowers that bloom in mid to late winter. The plant was introduced to Western cu...

Hydrangea arborescens, commonly called smooth hydrangea, is a deciduous flowering shrub native to the eastern United States. It forms rounded clusters of flowers during summer and can grow in woodland settings with partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. The species is the parent of widely culti...

Leptospermum scoparium, known as Manuka, is an evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It’s recognized for its nectar which fuels the production of manuka honey, famed for its potent antibacterial properties. This shrub is particularly important to beekeepers and those interested in the unique flora...

Osmanthus heterophyllus is a dense evergreen shrub originating in Asia. It’s recognized by its distinctive spiny leaves resembling holly and produces strongly scented white flowers in fall. This plant is particularly valued for creating hedges or screens and is suitable for gardeners seeking an orna...

Fothergilla major, commonly known as Large Fothergilla, is a deciduous shrub native to eastern North America. It’s recognized for its intensely fragrant, bottlebrush-shaped white flowers in spring and spectacular orange to scarlet fall foliage. The plant provides vibrant seasonal interest and is par...