Gardening in the southeastern United States presents challenges like no other region. Boxwood is a drought tolerant, sun loving shrub and a traditional hedgerow plant. Bottlebrush Buckeye has a dense, mounded form and great fall color in bright yellow. Our garden center carries several types of evergreen viburnum shrubs. Vaccinium ashei Rabbiteye Blueberry. Flower colors range from white. Flowers in spring, berries ripen in early summer. The the male flowers are larger and showier than females. A gold centered variegated yucca bearing the same amazing flower stalks of other yuccas, blooms in early summer. Foliage is evergreen and can be large or small leaved. Native Wildflowers. Hydrangea quercifolia Oakleaf Hydrangea large growing varieties. An evergreen holly that may not look much like a holly. has an open, vase shape with arching branches and in spring, soft pink flowers appear. See our Hydrangea Varieties. A small shrub with bottle brush like spring flowers, attractive summer foliage, good fall color and upright habit. The unusual seed pods of St John’s Wort ‘Sunburst’ adds dramatic interest to the winter garden. Abelia can be in green to red or variegated cultivars. Plant yucca ‘Color Guard’ in full sun. See: Loropetalum. Fothergilla ‘Mount Airy’ is a good choice for smaller gardens, open woodland gardens and along creek or pond edges. Ninebark is native to most of the US. Lindera benzoin Spicebush 6- 12′ with a broad, rounded habit. Shade tolerant but will be more dense in sun. Hydrangea quercifolia dwarf variety oakleaf hydrangea has a compact form is well suited for small gardens and landscapes. In early summer showy, star shaped burgundy flowers with white tips appear along the branches. A great choice for dry areas and slopes, ‘Color Guard’ yucca does not like to have ‘wet feet’ or be over watered. Sweetshrub can tolerate full sun but part shade is much better. It is also the host plant for the spicebush swallowtail butterfly, making it a top pick for a wildlife habitat garden. Shown with smooth leaf and sawtooth leave Osmanthus x fortunei, Fortune’s tea olive. Early settlers dried and roasted the leaves to make an herbal tea. They may be effective hedge or foundation plants and all have white to pink summer blooms. It is common along the coastal plain from Florida to Georgia in the Southeastern United States. Height of these can vary depending upon the cultivar but all thrive in shade. Loropetalum comes in dwarf ground cover types to tall, almost small tree height forms. Sun tolerant. Deciduous Shrub. ‘Stoke’s Dwarf’ is a male holly and produces no berries. American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) Callicarpa means beautiful fruit, which is certainly true … Viburnum Nudum ‘Winterhur’. Perfect for those spots in a landscape that need a low maintenance spot of green. Blooms appear in spring after leaves emerge. The brilliant copper color can be incorporated in a landscape as a contrast bush for deeper greens and make any area stand out. This plant is very fragrant and will fill a garden with scent. A hardy, drought tolerant shrub for southern gardens, distylium holds up well in out hot Georgia sun. They have... Anise. Native evergreen broadleaf rhododendrons are found in the northeast and in the western areas, but only the southeastern species are considered here. Landscape Plants for Georgia is an effort to compile a list of good plants organized into various sizes and groups. strong>Cleyera ‘LeAnn’ 10′ – 12′. Rubus provides textural interest in the landscape with its dark green, puckered, 1½" leaves. Give the purple leaf ninebark some sun to maintain its brilliant color. Christmas Fern– 1-2′. Of course, there are plenty of annuals and perennials that do well, but when it comes to shrubs, or more precisely, flowering shrubs, the choices seem to dwindle. Azalea bushes can be low growing bushes or large shrubs. The perfect plant for damp, shady areas where you need erosion control or to hide a drainage ditch. Tubular pink to lavender flowers are borne from August to October. Native to the southeastern... Anise ‘Florida Sunshine’, ‘Pink Frost’ and SPP. Leaves are shiny green and evergreen. A shade loving evergreen shrub with brilliant yellow green foliage. A good choice for wildlife or habitat gardens, attracts butterflies, birds and pollinators. Plant several cultivars to extend the bloom season. Early summer blooms of fragrant, drooping racemes of white flowers which attract pollinators and butterflies to a garden. Bright yellow flowers in summer, and red brown fruit capsules in fall. Low maintenance and drought tolerant, loropetalum blooms in late winter to early spring. Possumhaw viburnum or smooth witherod 5-7′ deciduous shrub. Tall spikes with white flowers appear in early summer and will attract hummingbirds to your yard. Flower color varies greatly so there is sure to be one to suit your garden design plan. ‘Florida Sunshine’ anise is more sun tolerant than the species plant. Clump forming, evergreen shrub with small, non showy flowers in late spring. See: Juniper. Also, check out this photo guide to native plants. Landscape Ideas: Evergreen Shrubs Abelia. See: Distylium. Foliage has a spicy fragrance. First Editions Plants. See Falsecypress, Hinoki Cypress. In spring, this plant is covered in small lavender flowers with purple spotted throats. A deciduous holly with very showy, bright red berries which grow along the branches, Winterberry Holly is a classic Christmas holiday season plant. Rabbiteye Blueberry prefers to be watered often and can tolerate shade but will produce the most berries in a sunny location. A Proven Winners plant. The berries are showy in colors of pink and blue and are attractive to birds. Most screen plants grow fine in full sunshine but it’s tougher to find good plants for a shady site. Foliage is very fragrant and small, blue berries attract birds. See: Arborvitae. Multi stem, rounded upright shrub with clusters of flat topped, white flowers in spring. We carry several cultivar varieties. Native Trees, Shrubs and Vines. The University of Georgia has just published four great compilations of native trees, shrubs, ferns, wildflowers and vines you should consider for your landscape. Callicarpa americana American Beautyberry spp 3-6′. Native Grasses and Sedges. There are variegated, chartreuse yellow and solid green types for sale. See our Blueberry Varieties. Illicium parviflorum ‘Florida Sunshine’ or SPP 5′ Evergreen shrub. Perfect when paired with purple leaf loropetalum for a colorful border or foundation plant. See: Gardenia. A lovely, native flowing shrub for woods and shade gardens. ‘Coppertina’ foliage is a unique copper gold in spring which will change to a rich red during summer. Larger may be tree formed or used as bonsai. Hummingbirds and butterflies will flock to the tall blossoms. Plant caprifoliaceae in full sun or partial shade and a soil that is well-drained and consistently moist (never allowed to go dry or get sopping wet). An evergreen flowering shrub for the south. Perfect in a landscape as a naturalized hedge. Juniper is a sun loving, evergreen shrub or groundcover which is drought tolerant and can handle our heat. The berries are showy in colors of pink and blue and are attractive to birds. The best plants to use for hedges in Georgia are generally native plants or those fully adapted to Georgia's sub-tropical to tropical climate. Leaves may turn burgundy red in the Winter. green or yellow and green needles. Spring flowers resemble tiny bells and have a mild fragrance. Good fall color in yellow and orange. Clethra alnifolia Summersweet is a useful plant for shade gardens. Fragrant Tea Olive can be used as an effective privacy hedge. Foliage is a glossy dark green which displays beautiful fall colors of orange, red and maroon. The bright chartreuse foliage really shows up in a wooded setting and can be valuable as a contrast plant against darker greens in any landscape design. Very fragrant, plant in groups to scent an entire yard. Native to the southeastern United States. Perennials: Green and Gold ( Chrysogonum virginianum) is a lovely yellow-flowering ground cover; partridgeberry ( Mitchella repens) offers bright red berries in winter; the leaves of beetlewand ( Galax urceolata) bronze to a rich mix of green and burgundy; ground orchids like Tipularia discolor and Goodyera pubescens delight … Native to the southeastern US. Native Shade Trees. From the time they lose their leaves in the fall through mid to late spring when the trees leaf out, deciduous trees let light through to the forest floor. Flowers are robust and remain upright into the summer and the autumn foliage is a brilliant mahogany red. A Proven Winners plant. See: Rhododendron. Native Azaleas. Types include groundcover, dwarf, small to mid size shrub and tree forms. Native Shrubs for Georgia American Beautyberry. The perfect answer for a flowing, shade loving bush. Shade tolerant, bright yellow fall color. See: Cryptomeria. Small elliptical green leaves adorn this slow-growing shrub. ‘Cayenne’ Shrub Dogwood has green leaves during the summer which change to red orange in fall. Ninebark Varieties. Native to eastern United States Deciduous Shrub. Fragrant. available in variegated or green leaves. most of this Leyland cypress screen is now dying from canker disease. Deciduous shrub. Leucothoe will attract pollinators to your yard and makes an excellent addition to the wildlife garden. Fall colors are dependable, in tones of yellow, maroon and orange. Like many East Coast states, Georgia has a wide variety of terrains from mountains, to flatland forests, to coastal sandhills, to swamps and beaches..and thus a wide variety of native plants. The design qualities of plants—their form, size, color and texture—are emphasized according to the principles and requirements of good landscape design and plant maintenance. Dwarf and semi dwarf arborvitaes are a useful shrub for our hot Georgia climate. They can look great when planted in multiples or alone as an accent or backdrop bush. 3-5′. Some will berry if you have a second pollinator planted nearby. Prefers moisture so is an idea in a wet area, damp spot or along creek edges. Wax myrtle may also be pruned into a tree or hedge. Evergreen shrub with glossy, deep green leaves. One of your primary concerns in selecting plants for temporary erosion control will be time of year. Itea virginica ‘Merlot’ and ‘Henry’s Garnet’. You want plants that establish quickly in the appropriate season. This native fern forms clumps and is ideal for borders, as woodland path edging or to use on shady banks for erosion control. Dense shrubs with attractive foliage or flowers make a visually pleasing impact, and may be utilized as hedges for privacy, partitions or garden enclosures. Fothergilla is a best pick for attracting pollinators and butterflies. Evergreen shrub. Clusters of red to white flowers in early summer. Myrica cerifera Southern Wax Myrtle Bayberry, Southern Bayberry, Candleberry, Wax Myrtle Semi-evergreen shrub, small tree 20′. Sun or shade tolerant holly adds texture and color wherever it is planted. There are variegated, chartreuse... Arborvitae. It does not list all available plant materials but rather brings together the best possible groupings according to the principles and requirements of … See our Hydrangea Varieties. A low growing evergreen shrub with white flowers in summer. Inkberry Holly is a trouble free plant, prefers sun and moist soil but is shade tolerant. It makes an interesting tree with it’s unique leaf shape. More Information About Georgia native plants. Cleyera is an easy to grow shrub with glossy, dark green leaves with red tips on new growth. A fast growing, shade tolerant, ligustrum may be pruned to use and hedging bushes. Sasanqua camellia (Camellia sasanqua) grows from 4 to 15 feet tall with glossy, evergreen leaves that grow about 1 inch long and 1 inch wide and flowers that grow up to 4 inches in diameter blooming in fall and early winter. You can buy abelia bushes in different heights to use in assorted places in your landscape design. It is one of most cost effective, hardy, and quick to germinate plants for temporary erosion control. May 3, 2013 - Adding beauty and color to the shade garden can be a daunting challenge to many gardeners. They are typically dense and low maintenance plants for a woodland garden or forest edge. Pieris is a good choice for damp areas in your home landscaping as it prefers water. Wintercreeper is a … Use sweetshrub in woodland gardens, along wood edges or in mixed borders. Small, white bell shaped flowers. It is an evergreen conifer shrub with either yellow. They are prolific bloomers which produce exceptionally large clusters of flowers in summer. Calycanthus Carolina Allspice sweetshrub, 8′. Blooms are bell shaped and resemble lily of the valley. Plant one male to every three to five females. Will tolerate poor soils and is great as a hedge in difficult to reach areas. In spring, this plant is covered in small lavender flowers with purple spotted throats. Perfect for xeriscaping landscape design. In June and July, the shrub is covered with long flower stems, 12 inches or more, of individual white blossoms held up like candles. Profuse bloomer. See: Camellias. A dwarf from of Yaupon holly, Stoke’s Dwarf’ is an evergreen shrub with tight branches. Cephalanthus occidentalis ‘Sugar Shack’ Buttonbush, a Proven Winners plant. Weeping Yaupon holly makes an elegant focal point at an entry way or as a specimen in a garden bed. Ideal for hedges, mass plantings, or mixed borders. ‘Winterhur’ is a low maintenance garden plant for specimens, borders, or mass planting. Foliage is a bright medium green and not shiny as other holly leaves can be, Flowers are non-showy but attractive to pollinators, and berries are loved by birds. Aesculus parviflora Bottlebrush Buckeye 8-12′ deciduous shrub. Yucca filamentosa yucca ‘Color Guard’ Adam’s Needle 20–40” Evergreen. In late summer and early autumn it produces upright racemes of highly fragrant, white blooms. Aucuba has wonderful bright green leaves heavily speckled with yellow gold. They have stunning red to purple leaves and provide all season interest in a yard. The leaves are opposite and aromatic. Deciduous shrub. Ilex glabra Inkberry Holly ‘Nigra’, black inkberry 6-10′ evergreen shrub. Buttonbush prefers a little water so is perfect for damp areas but is drought tolerant once established. Redring milkweed (Asclepias variegata) is in the Asclepiadaceae (milkweed) family. Female plants will need a male pollinator in order to set the red fruit. Mountain Laurel has an attractive, a dense rounded form with dark green foliage. Blooms open white when they first emerge then quickly turn to deep pink. Cleyera is a drought tolerant shrub that can tolerate some shade. Carolina Allspice is native to the southeastern United States. Foliage is a glossy dark green which displays wonderful fall colors of orange, red and maroon. See: Boxwood. Kalmia latifolia Mountain Laurel. Drought tolerant and hardy, cryptomeria is available in small glove types for accents to mid size small trees for a large space in a border or for a background. Rabbiteye blueberries benefit from cross pollination to produce more berries, so at least three varieties should be included when planting. The berries of ‘Welch’s Pink’ are more pink than the species. Grow in part shade however Christmas Fern can tolerate more sun and drought than other fern varieties. Leucothoe axillaris 2-5′ low growing’. A classic flowing shrub for southern woodland gardens, rhododendron is shade tolerant. From hydrangea bushes to lilac bushes and every evergreen in between, many attractive, fast-growing shrubs provide privacy, hide eyesores, and offer food and shelter for pollinators, birds, and other wildlife in a matter of a few seasons. Provied the … A distinct, irregular weeping Yaupon holly which has bright scarlet berries in fall and winter just in time to decorate a landscape during the holiday season Foliage is small and oval, this tree can produce several trunks in a clump or be trained as a single trunk. Most holly bushes are evergreen but a few are deciduous. Multi stem, rounded upright shrub with clusters of flat topped, white flowers in spring. Hardiness and disease and insect resistant qualities are also considered. ‘Sugar Shack’ is a smaller size than the species variety and great for southern residential landscapes. Cornus amomum ‘Cayenne’ dogwood shrub. Shade tolerant camellia bushes have either fall or spring flowers and shiny, deep green leaves. Clethra alnifolia Summersweet ‘Sixteen Candles’, ‘Ruby Spice‘, Pepper Bush deciduous shrub. Carolina Allspice sweetshrub fall color is more dependable than the species. Flowers of female plants will produce bright red drupes in fall that attract to birds. Inkberry is a native Georgia shrub, found in the wild along stream banks and flood plains.Bee keepers have long valued the plant as an excellent honey source. You can buy abelia bushes in different heights to use in assorted places in your landscape design. Ilex vomitoria Dwarf Yaupon Holly ‘Stoke’s Dwarf’ 2-3′ evergreen shrub. Yucca is a low growing, unusual shrub for sun. Fragrant. In Georgia, we highly recommend annual ryegrass during the cooler months. Spicebush is a dioecious shrub with male and female flowers on separate plants. Callicarpa americana American Beautyberry spp 3-6′. In South Georgia, the shrub will be evergreen, and semi-evergreen in the rest of the state. Physocarpus opulifolius Ninebark deciduous shrub, large and small growing varieties. American Beautyberry has a loose, open form and outward pointing branches.Tiny pink flowers appear in spring, and in fall the plant is covered in striking violet berries. Small Wintercreeper Shrubs (Euonymus fortunei) – Low-maintenance Evergreen. Fothergilla major Fothergilla ‘Mount Airy’ 3-5′ Deciduous shrub. ‘Tiny Wine’ is another dwarf ninebark we carry, similar to ‘Little Devil’. Possumhaw viburnum or smooth witherod deciduous shrub. ‘Sugar Shack’ has glossy foliage and colorful red fruit. While it is said that there are three species of evergreen rhododendron native to the Southeast, there is some difference of opinion in the designation of one species known as R. minus. See: Pieris. Yucca is fir sale in variegated or blue to reddish foliage colors. Evergreen shrub for shade. Plants that grow under deciduous trees receive more direct and indirect sunlight than plants growing on north facing slopes or under evergreen trees. Georgia Basil is a low, loosely sprawling, freely branched, semi-evergreen shrub. This shrub dogwood multi season interest. https://gardenerspath.com/plants/ornamentals/best-evergreen-shrubs Notorious for getting "bare knees" consider planting one of the evergreen sedges below to help hide naked lower stems as this plant ages. Spicebush leaves are aromatic. See: Abelia. Most are reblooming and will provide flowers well into the fall season. Osmanthus fragrans Fragrant Tea Olive is a mid to large evergreen shrub. Illicium parviflorum ‘Florida Sunshine’ or SPP 5′ Evergreen shrub. Indian Hawthorn can handle a hard pruning and is an idea for formal hedges. About: Conradina is a 1-2’ evergreen woody shrub in the mint family with aromatic, needle-like leaves. Fragrant, white flowers. Entomosporium leaf spot fungus has plagued Indian Hawthorn in the southern United States. St John’s Wort ‘Sunburst’ is a good plant pick for informal hedges and mass plantings, its dusty blue green foliage brings texture and color to a landscape. See: Holly. Mountain laurel needs water so be sure to situate it where it gets some! Rabbiteye Blueberry is native to the southeastern United States and easily grown as a backyard crop or an ornamental plant in Georgia. The flowers showcase beautifully against dark green, dramatically lobed oak like leaves. Bottle brush like flowers appear in summer and the attractive green foliage turns yellow in fall. Fragrant honey scented flowers. To ensure your shrub gets a good start, choose varieties that work in your USDA Hardiness Zone. Can be pruned to form a as a shrub or small tree. Caprifoliaceae is a favorite of butterflies. Evergreen. Viburnum Nudum ‘Brandywine’. Bottlebrush buckeye (Aesculus parviflora) Few, if any, summer-flowering shrubs can rival this beauty. A shade tolerant native with show stopping white cylindrical panicles of tubular flowers and conspicuous red anthers in mid summer. Drought tolerant, yucca works well in rick gardens or dry areas. ‘Pink Frost’ has a variegated appearance with cream edges and a pink tint. In winter ‘Cayenne’ Shrub Dogwood produces porcelain blue berries on bright red stems. great for property borders and woodland edges where unstructured shrubs will work. Non-showy flowers attract pollinators and fruit is eaten by birds, southern wax myrtle is a valuable plant in a habitat garden. Shade loving leucothoe is the perfect, low maintenance choice for wet areas and drainage ditches where erosion control is needed. ‘Brandywine’ is a low maintenance garden plant for specimens, borders, or mass planting. Dr. Will Corley's efforts to breed fungus resistant varieties at the University of Georgia has yielded 'Georgia Petite'. It is derived from R. delacourii, itself a hybrid of R. indica and R. umbellata bred decades ago by M. Delacour at Cannes, France. Shade tolerant, useful in borders, woodland gardens and hedges. A compact Viburnum Nudum. Ilex vomitoria ‘Pendula’ Weeping Yaupon Holly. Tolerant of many conditions. Enthusiasts also use them for topiary and bonsai shaping since they take to pruning so well. Sun-loving evergreen trees ... Landscape Plants for Georgia . Evergreen magnolias – Southern magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) is native to coastal Georgia primarily but is available in nurseries everywhere. fruit is persistent. This is a shrub that prefers a little water so may be used in damp areas as well. This publication includes a list of good plants for Georgia organized into various sizes and groups. See our Native Azaleas page for varieties. Blue flag iris (Iris virginica; aka Virginia iris) - a perennial species of flowering plant, native to eastern North America. They have white flowers in summer which will attract butterflies and hummingbirds. There are colorful variegated forms or deep greens which provide bright red berries in winter season. Highly attractive to butterflies, hummingbirds and pollinators, Clethra alnifolia Summersweet is the perfect plant for a wildlife garden. The larger size of the big oakleafs are a great choice for property borders and foundation plants. Mountain Laurel is evergreen and reaches a height of 6′ so may be used as an effective a privacy screen or for property borders. Native to the southeastern United States. New growth is rusty orange and yellow. Rubus is evergreen in the Southern zones but... View full product details. Deciduous shrub. Hypericum frondosum St John’s Wort ‘Sunburst’, ‘Blue and Gold’ Golden St. John’s Wort 3′ deciduous shrub. Carolina Allspice is a multi stemmed deciduous shrub which prefers a little shade in our southern climate. In cold weather ‘Pink Frost’ anise takes on a lovely, pinkish hue. The cultivar “Hummingbird” matures at 36 inches and is … The one in the pictures is a true native--it somehow escaped the bulldozer when my house was built. Cross pollination often provides for better fruit set in the fall, for best berry crop plant more than one. See: Azalea. Inkberry is a great evergreen plant for perennial borders, hedges or simply for naturalizing in low-maintenance areas. American Beautyberry is a best pick for a wildlife garden as berries are readily eaten by birds. purple, lavender to pink. Anise is shade tolerant and handy for creating a bright spot in a shade garden. A good plant for a wildlife garden, flowers will attract pollinators and birds eat the berries. shade loving, evergreen bushes with cascading white flowers in spring. In late spring, showy large clusters of wonderful deep red buds open to produce light pink flowers. Female plants will produce berry like, black drupes in fall which will persist through the winter months. A versatile, evergreen shrub for sun. It will handle a hard pruning if needed to keep it in shape. Plant in full sun to part shade in moist soils. The fall foliage is a nice yellow. They are a stunning companion with evergreen azaleas and rhododendrons which require the same growing conditions. Botanically speaking, Georgia is a very interesting state for native plants. As an ornamental plant, the Rabbiteye Blueberry bush has exfoliating bark and attractive fall color. They may be used in formal, informal Asian and Japanese gardens. Male and female plants required for pollination and berries. Ilex verticillata Winterberry Holly. While many cultivars are now available, be aware that in the Piedmont region of Georgia, this plant is a bit of a pest. A good pick for wildlife or habitat gardens, attracts butterflies, birds and pollinators. 10 Native Plants for Container Gardening in the Southeast. ‘Florida Sunshine’ anise is a terrific choice for woodland gardens and shady privacy hedges. Beautyberry is a 1-2 ’ evergreen woody shrub in the southeastern United States screen is now dying from canker.! 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