Admin Deutzia is a magnificent genus of flowering shrubs that are native to parts of Asia, America, and Europe. There are about 60 species in the genus, with the largest range of species being found in China. The flower color is primarily white, but certain varieties have clusters of pink-white blooms. There are even hybrids that … Read more
Euonymus alatus (Burning Bush) is an ornamental shrub grown for its spectacular flame-red leaves and vibrant, red berries in fall. Native to Asia, this plant became a very popular addition to US gardens. E. alatus is one of around 170 plants in the Euonymus genus. Also known as a winged spindle tree, the burning bush … Read more
Cotoneaster is a very large genus of flowering shrubs in the rose family. There are cotoneasters that are low-growing, others used for ground cover, as well as some species that will grow as trees up to 10 feet (3.05 m) tall. Although there are many species in the cotoneaster genus of shrubs, all produce dark-colored … Read more
Coral plant is a species of flowering plant in the Jatropha genus of shrubs, which is native to Mexico and the Caribbean. All parts of the plant, including the milky sap, are poisonous if ingested. The fruits are sweet tasting, but again toxic and dangerous. This perennial has been introduced to parts of South America, … Read more
Coprosma is one of the largest genera of flowering shrubs in New Zealand, with about 90 recognized species. The leaves of some species give off a pungent and unpleasant odor when crushed. Coprosma is native to Australia, New Zealand, and countries in the Pacific Ocean. Species of this perennial shrub, also known as the mirror … Read more
Candlestick bush or Senna alata, grows as a small perennial tree or shrub with flowers that are bright yellow, upright racemes, that look like a candlestick. Native to parts of the tropics, this plant commonly grows in diverse habitats. It will thrive at elevations of around 1200 m in its native tropics (e.g. South America, … Read more
Cherry Laurel, or Prunus laurocerasus, is a species of evergreen shrub with many recognized variants of the common name. Native to countries that border the Back Sea, from southwestern Asia to southeastern Europe, this plant grows either as a large, spreading shrub or as a medium-sized tree. This perennial also known as the common or … Read more
Frangula californica, or Coffeeberry is a species of flowering and fruiting shrub in the buckthorn family. Native to southern parts of North America, the coffeeberry has edible fruits. This perennial plant is also known as the Californian coffeeberry or Californian buckthorn. History The name “coffeeberry” arises from the similarity of the plant’s fruit to that … Read more
Boronia is a large genus of shrubs with many recognized species. Mostly these plants, which are in the citrus family, are native to Australia. Some species are sweetly fragrant and are popular garden plants. There are some varieties that have a less pleasant fragrance, such as the pink boronia. This perennial shrub sometimes grows as … Read more
Beautyberry is a genus of small trees and shrubs that is native to Asia, Australia, Madagascar, and the Americas. Callicarpa americana is a perennial plant commonly known as the American beautyberry, gets its name from its fantastic display of fuchsia-colored, autumn berries. This perennial deciduous shrub has an elegant shape, with graceful arching branches, and … Read more