shrubs

  • Itea virginica

    2007 – Virginia Sweetspire The Virginia sweetspire is a deciduous to semi-evergreen, 3 to 5 foot tall shrub commonly found in swamps, wet woodlands and along woodland streams of eastern […]

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  • Fothergilla gardenii

    2006 – Dwarf Fothergilla Dwarf fothergilla, a member of the witch hazel family (Hamamelidaceae), is a hardy plant native to the coastal plains. In the wild, it is often found […]

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  • Ilex verticillata

    2005 – Winterberry Holly One of the few deciduous hollies, winterberry holly produces an abundance of persistent red berries that provide a splash of color throughout winter. Commonly found in […]

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  • Rhododendron periclymenoides

    2004 – Pinxterbloom Azalea The pinxterbloom azalea is a native, deciduous azalea that occurs naturally here at the Arboretum.  These shrubs spread via underground stems and can grow to be […]

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  • Hydrangea quercifolia

    2003 – Oakleaf Hydrangea The oakleaf hydrangea is a deciduous, mound-forming shrub that grows to a height of 4 to 8 feet with a wider spread. This coarse, irregular plant […]

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