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Shrubs

Shrubs for structure, screening, and seasonal interest.

1,652 plants

Canyon Gooseberry (Ribes Menziesii) — particularly within its native arid environments

Canyon Gooseberry

Ribes Menziesii

Half · Zones 8–10

Canyon Sunflower (Venegasia Carpesioides) — The Canyon Sunflower (Venegasia carpesioides) is a perennial native to California's canyons and foothills

Canyon Sunflower

Venegasia Carpesioides

Full · Zones 8–10

Cape Honeysuckle (Tecoma Capensis 'Aurea') — The Yellow Cap Honeysuckle

Cape Honeysuckle

Tecoma Capensis 'Aurea'

Full · Zones 9–11

Cape Honeysuckle (Tecoma Capensis) — Its tubular orange-red flowers bloom profusely, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies

Cape Honeysuckle

Tecoma Capensis

Full · Zones 9–10

Cape Plumbago (Plumbago Auriculata) — Plumbago auriculata, or Cape Plumbago, is a versatile shrub reaching 5-6 feet in height and equally wide

Cape Plumbago

Plumbago Auriculata

Full · Zones 9–10

Cardinal Candy® Viburnum (Viburnum dilatatum) — The Viburnum dilatatum Cardinal Candy® is an upright deciduous shrub with creamy white spring flowers

Cardinal Candy® Viburnum

Viburnum dilatatum

Full · Zones 5–9

Caribbean Copper Plant (Euphorbia Cotinifolia) — it adds vibrant color to landscapes

Caribbean Copper Plant

Euphorbia Cotinifolia

Full · Zones 9–10

Carmine Bells Australian Fuchsia (Correa 'Carmine Bells') — Correa 'Carmine Bells,' an Australian Fuchsia

Carmine Bells Australian Fuchsia

Correa 'Carmine Bells'

Full · Zones 9–10

Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus Floridus) — Reaching up to 6-9 feet in height and spread

Carolina Allspice

Calycanthus Floridus

Full · Zones 4–9

Carolina Buckthorn, Indian Cherry (Rhamnus Caroliniana) — is a deciduous shrub/small tree maturing at 10-20 feet in height with a similar spread

Carolina Buckthorn, Indian Cherry

Rhamnus Caroliniana

Half · Zones 6–9

Cascara (Frangula Purshiana) — thrives in USDA zones 5-9 and matures to 15-30 feet tall with a spread of 10-15 feet

Cascara

Frangula Purshiana

Full · Zones 8–10

Castor Bean, Palma Christi (Ricinus Communis) — scientifically known as Ricinus communis and also commonly referred to as Palma Christi

Castor Bean, Palma Christi

Ricinus Communis

Full · Zones 9–10

Catalina Evergreen Currant (Ribes Viburnifolium) — leathery leaves that are oval-shaped and emit a distinctive aromatic fragrance when crushed

Catalina Evergreen Currant

Ribes Viburnifolium

Half · Zones 8–10

Catalina Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus Traskiae) — The Catalina Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus traskiae) is a rare

Catalina Mountain Mahogany

Cercocarpus Traskiae

Full · Zones 9–10

Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba') — The Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica 'Catawabra') is a deciduous shrub

Catawba Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba'

Full · Zones 7–10

Catawba Rhododendron (Rhododendron Catawbiense 'Boursault') — The Catawba Rhododendron 'Boursault' (Rhododendron catawbiense 'Boursault') is a broadleaf

Catawba Rhododendron

Rhododendron Catawbiense 'Boursault'

Half · Zones 4–8

Catawba Rhododendron (Rhododendron Catawbiense) — commonly known as Catawba Rhododendron

Catawba Rhododendron

Rhododendron Catawbiense

Half · Zones 4–8

Catclaw Acacia (Acacia Greggii) — This hardy native requires minimal water once established

Catclaw Acacia

Acacia Greggii

Full · Zones 6–10

Cayuga Viburnum (Viburnum X Carlcephalum 'Cayuga') — The Cayuga Viburnum, or Viburnum x carlcephalum 'Cayuga', is a breathtaking ornamental shrub

Cayuga Viburnum

Viburnum X Carlcephalum 'Cayuga'

Full · Zones 5–8

Ceanothus Snowball (Ceanothus Rigidus 'Snowball') — Ceanothus rigidus 'Snowball' is an evergreen shrub known for its mass of white blossoms resembling snowballs

Ceanothus Snowball

Ceanothus Rigidus 'Snowball'

Full · Zones 8–10

Cedros Island Snapdragon (Gambelia Juncea) — The Cedros Island Snapdragon (Gambelia juncea) is an evergreen shrub notable for its slender

Cedros Island Snapdragon

Gambelia Juncea

Full · Zones 9–11

Cedros Island Verbena (Verbena Lilacina) — The Cedros Island Verbena (Verbena lilacina) is a perennial shrub

Cedros Island Verbena

Verbena Lilacina

Full · Zones 7–10

Centennial Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata 'Centennial') — The 'Centennial' Star Magnolia (Magnolia stellata 'Centennial') is a standout spring-blooming shrub

Centennial Star Magnolia

Magnolia Stellata 'Centennial'

Full · Zones 5–10

Cha Cha Cordyline (Cordyline 'Cha Cha') — The Cordyline 'Cha Cha' is a vibrant perennial featuring variegated leaves in a blend of yellow

Cha Cha Cordyline

Cordyline 'Cha Cha'

Full · Zones 8–11