Various Shrubs

• Shrubs for Shady Areas
  
• Shrubs for Dry Areas
• Shrubs for Wet Areas
• Shrubs to Attract Birds
• Virginia Native Shrubs
• Our Top Twenty Shrubs

• Shrubs with Nice Fall Color
• Shrubs with Interesting Berries
• Shrubs with Interesting Bark
• Shrubs with Strong Fragrance
• Shrubs for Cutting
• Deer Resistant Shrubs

Shrubs for Shady Areas

Most shrubs will be at their best when in full sun. The shrubs on this list will tolerate more shade than most plants.

Shrubs for Dry Areas

These shrubs are more tolerant than most plants of dry soil conditions. Remember that you must maintain good soil moisture during the initial establishment period, especially the first summer, in order for them to survive.

Shrubs for Wet Soil

These shrubs will tolerate wet soil:

Shrubs for Birds

Birds will most likely visit gardens that provide food, water, cover and nesting areas. These are some plants which provide food and/or cover for birds.

Virginia Native Shrubs

Some of the native shrubs of Virginia make attractive landscape plants. We regret that many of these plants are seasonal and only available in limited quantities for a limited time.

Our Top Twenty Shrubs

Shrubs with Nice Fall Color

Shrubs with Interesting Berries

Here are some of the most popular berries.

*Ask our staff about male hollies for pollination. Japanese and inkberry hollies have black berries.

**For a list of the many viburnum berries, see our viburnum list.

Shrubs with Interesting Bark

These shrubs have some of the best stems:

Shrubs with Strong Fragrance

These shrubs each have highly scented flowers:

Shrubs for Cutting

Every gardener can make beautiful floral arrangements with practice. The best time to cut flowers and foliage is in the early morning. Immediately put the stems into tepid water for an hour or more. The following plants make excellent choices for beautiful arrangements.

Deer Resistant Shrubs

REMEMBER! Although the shrubs listed below are considered to be varieties that deer typically do not prefer, it is important to note that almost any plant can be susceptible to deer damage when natural food sources are limited and/or deer populations are high. To improve the deer resistance of these and other plants, we recommend using deer repellent products. Check the online shopping section of this site for such products or see our staff for more details.