Cold Hardy Shrubs - Popular Shrubs With Winter Interest

Top 10 Hardy Plants For Winter Interest

1. Chimonanthus praecox. Although very much a background shrub in summer, this Chinese native makes a particularly fine display throughout winter. ...
2. Viburnum x bodnantense 'Charles Lamont' ...
3. Sarcococca. ...
4. Clematis cirrhosa. ...
5. Cornus. ...
6. Prunus x subhirtella 'Autumnalis Rosea' ...
7. Holly. ...
8. Yew.

1. What shrubs do well in winter?
2. What shrubs keep their leaves in winter?
3. What shrubs look good all year round?
4. What shrubs do not lose their leaves in winter?
5. Is it OK to plant shrubs in winter?
6. Do evergreen shrubs lose leaves in winter?
7. What shrubs can survive a freeze?
8. What is a good evergreen shrub?
9. What are the fastest growing shrubs?
10. What are the best low maintenance shrubs?
11. What are the best shrubs for front of house?
12. What shrubs love full sun?

What shrubs do well in winter?

10 Colorful Shrubs for a Standout Winter Garden

• Camellia. 1/11. Check Latest Price. ...
• Firethorn. 2/11. Check Latest Price. ...
• Beautyberry. 3/11. Check Latest Price. ...
• Fringe Flower. 4/11. Check Price on Amazon. ...
• Red Twig Dogwood. 5/11. Check Price on Amazon. ...
• Nandina 'Firepower' 6/11. ...
• Winterberry. 7/11. ...
• Viburnum Nudum 'Winterthur' 8/11.

What shrubs keep their leaves in winter?

Evergreen Shrubs Bring Non-Stop Color

• Variegated Winter Daphne. Fill late winter and early spring with the sweet fragrance of daphne. ...
• Bird's Nest Spruce. ...
• October Magic Ruby Camellia. ...
• English Lavender. ...
• Sprinter Boxwood. ...
• Kramer's Red Winter Heath. ...
• Mountain Laurel. ...
• Romeo Cleyera.

What shrubs look good all year round?

31 Flowering Shrubs for Year-Round Color

• Fothergilla. Bottlebrush-like blooms open at branch tips in early spring, before leaves appear. ...
• Azalea. Spring explodes with color when you include azaleas in your yard. ...
• Mountain Laurel. ...
• Rhododendron. ...
• Weigela. ...
• English Lavender. ...
• Lilac. ...
• French Hydrangea.

What shrubs do not lose their leaves in winter?

Shrubs that do not lose their leaves in the winter are called evergreens. Broad-leaved evergreens have broad, thin leaves; narrow-leaved evergreens have needles.

Is it OK to plant shrubs in winter?

How can I plant trees or shrubs in winter the right way? As you've read a few times now, the key to setting a new tree up for success in winter is planting when the ground is cool but not frozen. ... If the soil consistently measures 50° F or higher, it's safe to plant your deciduous tree or shrub.

Do evergreen shrubs lose leaves in winter?

Trees with flat, wide leaves that turn pretty colors in the fall are deciduous. They will drop their leaves when the weather gets cold. Evergreen trees, on the other hand, lose their leaves throughout the year a little bit at a time. ... The days get shorter in fall and winter, so there is less sun energy to use.

What shrubs can survive a freeze?

Freeze-Proof Plants

• Lily-of-the-Valley. Don't let its dainty blooms fool you — lily-of-the-valley (Convallaria majalis) is a tough plant. ...
• Siberian Iris. Hardy to Zone 3, Siberian iris shakes off cold cold winters. ...
• American Mountain Ash. ...
• Coral Bells (Heuchera) ...
• Pansies. ...
• Hosta. ...
• Siberian Cypress. ...
• 'Fastigiata' Spruce (Picea pungens var.

What is a good evergreen shrub?

Evergreen Shrub List

• Arborvitae "Berkman's Gold" - 4-5 ft. ...
• Arborvitae "Fire Chief" - Reaches 2 ft. ...
• Arborvitae "Hetz Midget" - 2-3 ft. ...
• Arborvitae "Mr. ...
• Arborvitae "Rheingold" - This dwarf evergreen shrub has bright golden foliage that turns to coppery gold in winter.

What are the fastest growing shrubs?

7 Fast-Growing Shrubs

• North Privet. Ligustrum x ibolium. This deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub is America's fasting-growing hedge, growing up to 3′ per year. ...
• Forsythia. Forsythia x intermedia. ...
• Crapemyrtle. Lagerstroemia indica. ...
• Beautybush. Kolkwitzia amabilis. ...
• American Hazelnut. Corylus americana. ...
• Pee Gee Hydrangea. Hydrangea paniculata 'Grandiflora'

What are the best low maintenance shrubs?

17 Low-Maintenance Plants and Dwarf Shrubs

• Butterfly Bush. Prune these plants by late August, so plants have time to harden off before freezes arrive. ...
• Fringe Tree. ...
• Coral Bells. ...
• Denver Daisy. ...
• Ninebark. ...
• Contoneaster. ...
• Purple Pixie. ...
• Agapanthus.

What are the best shrubs for front of house?

Upright conical evergreen trees and shrubs such as arborvitae, spruces, boxwood, and yews are excellent choices for planting at house corners. Columnar trees can frame the front of your house and accent your other foundation plants.

What shrubs love full sun?

18 Flowering Shrubs for Sun

• Wine and Roses Weigela (Weigela florida 'Alexandra') ...
• Mock Orange (Philadelphus coronarius) ...
• Midnight Wine Weigela. ...
• Japanese Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles 'Pink Lady') ...
• American Cranberrybush (Viburnum opulus var. ...
• Sunshine Blue Bluebeard (Caryopteris incana 'Jason')