Shrubs

Orange Jubilee

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The orange jubilee is very colorful and will grow to 6' to 8' tall when left natural. It attracts hummingbirds and is a fast grower.

Yellow Bell

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The yellow bell is very similar to the orange jubilee in size and shape. The yellow flower attracts hummingbirds and turns into a "string bean" after the bloom is finished. It can be shaped and kept compact, or will grow to 6' to 8' tall if left natural.

Fairy Duster

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The fairy duster is a nice option if you want red blooms on a larger plant. The blooms are very soft and feathery and add a unique texture to your landscape. Once you decide to trim and shape this shrub, you need to keep it up otherwise it will look like it needs a haircut.

Bougainvillea

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Nothing adds striking color better than a Barbara Karst bougainvillea! They are also available in white, purple, orange/peach, and a lighter pink. You can trim them or leave them natural. They are available as bushes or vines. One excellent placement for these is in your skinny side yard, positioned right outside a window, and lit up at night with a quality uplight.

Green cassia

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Green cassia is a fool proof plain green shrub. It withstands heat and drought very well and reliably looks consistent. It's texture is very delicate and pure, and it appears very soft and fuzzy year round. In the spring, this shrub is covered in yellow blooms and will be the highlight of any space.

Mexican bird of paradise

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

This shrub could be considered a very small tree. It looks ideal when trimmed to expose bare branches at the bottom - either a single trunk or several "multi trunks." This plant is an excellent choice wherever you'd like to hide a 6' block wall. Plant some ground covers around the base and you have a lush ensemble with lots of healthy color.

Red bird of paradise

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The red bird of paradise is very heat tolerant. The color is stunning all summer long. This is a great choice for larger spaces where lots of easy color is desired. It's best to cut these all the way back in the winter or early spring to eliminate the dead branches. All new growth will come back and you'll have a brand new plant each year.

Texas sage

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

These are the shrubs you often see manicured into balls or cylinders in commercial spaces. They can look very formal if maintained this way, or you can allow them to grow natural and just shape them twice a year. They bloom a brilliant purple/pink and have silvery foliage.

Desert ruellia

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Desert ruellia provide a nice medium shade of green with a beautiful purple flower all summer long. They can be left natural or shaped formally into cylinders or balls. Be sure to trim off any frost damage in the spring to eliminate the few dead branches that will be left behind after winter.

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Sun, 28 Dec 2008 14:59:20 GMT