by PC Master Gardener | Aug 4, 2023 | Best Shrubs
Myrtle, “Crape” Myrtle, “Crape” Lagerstroemia indica Grows in full sun, deciduous. Mature size & color varies by cultivar. Blooms June to September. Hybrids named after Native American Indians are hardier and resistant to powdery mildew....
by PC Master Gardener | Aug 4, 2023 | Best Shrubs
Myrtle, “Dwarf Wax” Myrtle, “Dwarf Wax” Myrica pusilla Grows in sun or shade, evergreen. Mature size 10’x8′. Cream-colored blooms in spring and winter followed by highly fragrant berries. Deer resistant. Low water...
by PCMG Admin | Aug 4, 2023 | Best Shrubs
Nandina Nandina Nandina domesticaGrows in full sun to partial shade, evergreen. Mature size varies up to 7’x4′. Blooms in summer followed by berries in some varieties. Grown for its colorful foliage. Deer resistant. Many excellent varieties. Low water...
by PCMG Admin | Aug 4, 2023 | Best Shrubs
Spirea, “Blue Mist” Spirea, “Blue Mist” Caryopteris cladonensis x ‘Blue Mist’ Grows in full sun, deciduous. Mature size 2.5’x2′. Long spikes of blue blooms July to August. Deer resistant. Low water...
by PCMG Admin | Aug 4, 2023 | Best Shrubs
Viburnum, “Snowball” Viburnum, “Snowball” Viburnum macrocephalum x ‘Sterile’ Grows in partial shade, deciduous. Mature size 12’x12′. Softball-sized white blooms in spring. Watch for aphids and spider mites. Low water...
by PCMG Admin | Aug 4, 2023 | Best Shrubs
Vitrex – Chase Tree Vitrex – Chase Tree Vitex agnus-castus Grows in full sun, deciduous. Mature size 8’x15’. Tall spikes of purple blooms May to September followed by fragrant seeds. Deer resistant. Low water requirement. Vitex, Texas Lilac, or Chaste...
