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Shrubs

Shrubs for structure, screening, and seasonal interest.

1,652 plants

Dwarf Boxleaf Hebe (Hebe Buxifolia) — Hebe buxifolia, the Dwarf Boxleaf Hebe, is admired for its compact growth habit, reaching 2-3 feet high/wide

Dwarf Boxleaf Hebe

Hebe Buxifolia

Full · Zones 9–10

Dwarf Compact Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina Domestica 'Nana') — typically growing to 18-24 inches tall and wide

Dwarf Compact Heavenly Bamboo

Nandina Domestica 'Nana'

Full · Zones 6–10

Dwarf Coyote Bush (Baccharis Pilularis) — The Dwarf Coyote Bush (Baccharis pilularis) is a compact evergreen shrub, ideal for low-maintenance landscapes

Dwarf Coyote Bush

Baccharis Pilularis

Full · Zones 7–10

Dwarf English Boxwood (Buxus Sempervirens 'Suffruticosa') — The Dwarf English Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa') is a compact evergreen renowned for

Dwarf English Boxwood

Buxus Sempervirens 'Suffruticosa'

Full · Zones 6–10

Dwarf False Arborvitae (Thujopsis Dolobrata 'Nana') — Thujopsis dolabrata 'Nana'

Dwarf False Arborvitae

Thujopsis Dolobrata 'Nana'

Full · Zones 5–7

Dwarf Forthergilla (Fothergilla Gardenii) — Notable for its superb fall foliage showing in hues of orange, red, and yellow

Dwarf Forthergilla

Fothergilla Gardenii

Half · Zones 4–7

Dwarf Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis Obtusa 'Nana') — is a miniature conifer that adds a touch of evergreen elegance to any landscape design

Dwarf Hinoki Cypress

Chamaecyparis Obtusa 'Nana'

Full · Zones 4–9

Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens 'Nana') — The Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus procumbens 'Nana') is a hardy

Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper

Juniperus Procumbens 'Nana'

Full · Zones 5–10

Dwarf Korean Lilac (Syringa Meyeri) — The Dwarf Korean Lilac (Syringa meyeri) is a compact

Dwarf Korean Lilac

Syringa Meyeri

Full · Zones 3–7

Dwarf Mugo Pine (Pinus Mugo Mugo) — It reaches 3-5 feet in height and spreads 4-6 feet, well-suited for small spaces

Dwarf Mugo Pine

Pinus Mugo Mugo

Full · Zones 4–10

Dwarf Myrtle (Myrtus Communis 'Compacta') — Dwarf Myrtle (Myrtus communis 'Compacta') is a fragrant

Dwarf Myrtle

Myrtus Communis 'Compacta'

Full · Zones 9–11

Dwarf Norway Spruce (Picea Abies 'Pumila') — is a compact evergreen conifer with a symmetrical

Dwarf Norway Spruce

Picea Abies 'Pumila'

Full · Zones 2–8

Dwarf Olive (Olea Europaea 'Montra') — is a dwarf evergreen variety of the classic olive tree

Dwarf Olive

Olea Europaea 'Montra'

Full · Zones 8–11

Dwarf Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium 'Compact John Muir') — The Dwarf Oregon Grape 'Compacta John Muir' is an evergreen shrub, reaching 2-3 feet in height

Dwarf Oregon Grape

Mahonia Aquifolium 'Compact John Muir'

Full · Zones 5–10

Dwarf Plecostachys (Plecostachys Serpyllifolia) — Dwarf Plecostachys (Plecostachys serpyllifolia) is a hardy, compact perennial

Dwarf Plecostachys

Plecostachys Serpyllifolia

Full · Zones 9–11

Dwarf Plume Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Elegans Nana') — Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans Nana,' is a compact

Dwarf Plume Cedar

Cryptomeria Japonica 'Elegans Nana'

Full · Zones 5–8

Dwarf Pomegranate (Punica Granatum 'Nana') — The Dwarf Pomegranate (Punica granatum 'Nana') is a compact

Dwarf Pomegranate

Punica Granatum 'Nana'

Full · Zones 8–11

Dwarf Purpleleaf Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii 'Bagatelle') — The Dwarf Purpleleaf Barberry 'Bagatelle' is a compact deciduous shrub

Dwarf Purpleleaf Barberry

Berberis Thunbergii 'Bagatelle'

Full · Zones 7–10

Dwarf Scotch Pine (Pinus Sylvestris 'Nana') — The Dwarf Scotch Pine 'Nana' (Pinus sylvestris 'Nana') is a compact conifer ideal for small spaces

Dwarf Scotch Pine

Pinus Sylvestris 'Nana'

Full · Zones 4–10

Dwarf Spiraea (Spiraea Japonica 'Bullota') — Dwarf Spiraea 'Bullota' is a compact, mounded deciduous shrub reaching 2-3 feet in height and width

Dwarf Spiraea

Spiraea Japonica 'Bullota'

Full · Zones 3–9

Dwarf Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo 'Compacta') — The Dwarf Strawberry Tree (Arbutus unedo 'Compacta') is an evergreen shrub

Dwarf Strawberry Tree

Arbutus Unedo 'Compacta'

Full · Zones 7–11

Dwarf Threadleaf Cypress (Chamaecyparis Pisifera 'Golden Mop') — This slow-growing evergreen reaches 3-5 feet in height and width

Dwarf Threadleaf Cypress

Chamaecyparis Pisifera 'Golden Mop'

Full · Zones 4–8

Dwarf White Pine (Pinus Strobus 'Nana') — The Dwarf White Pine (Pinus strobus 'Nana') is a compact evergreen with soft, fine needles in groups of five

Dwarf White Pine

Pinus Strobus 'Nana'

Full · Zones 3–4

Dwarf Yellow Potentilla (Potentilla Fruticosa) — The Dwarf Yellow Potentilla (Potentilla fruticosa) is a dense

Dwarf Yellow Potentilla

Potentilla Fruticosa

Full · Zones 3–10