Garden Shrubs

Often overlooked by beginner gardeners in favor of herbaceous perennials and annuals, shrub plants are essential for a beautiful garden design, adding structure, texture, and lasting interest to any landscape. Shrubs act as an anchor around which the rest of the garden can be designed, providing a permanent structure and visual backdrop with year-round interest. Aside from design appeal, shrubs also hold the soil in place and prevent water and wind erosion.

Browse our selection of Zone 2-11 shrubs at Garden Crossings.

A cluster of pale cream-colored Puffer Fish® Panicle Hydrangea blooms among green leaves, with several similar flower clusters of this flowering shrub visible in the blurred background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.
The 'Grand Cascade' Butterfly Bush (Buddleia), a lush deer-resistant shrub with purple flower clusters, grows beside a cream house with white trim, amid yellow flowers and a hanging basket of red and pink blooms - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

'Grand Cascade' Butterfly Bush (Buddleia)

$18.99
$18.99
A cluster of vibrant purple blooms and green leaves adorns the 'Miss Molly' Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) flowering outdoors - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.The 'Miss Molly' Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) is a bushy shrub with green leaves and bright magenta flower clusters, ideal for outdoor garden settings with natural, leafy backgrounds - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

'Miss Molly' Butterfly Bush (Buddleia)

$21.99
$21.99

Close-up of a vivid 'Miss Ruby' Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) bloom stands out against lush green leaves and large white hydrangea blossoms, showcasing the striking charm of this flowering shrub - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Three hexagons show a butterfly, hummingbird, and bee. Below, Proven Pollinators is in bold green and gold - -

'Miss Ruby' Butterfly Bush (Buddleia)

$21.99
$21.99

A monarch butterfly with orange and black wings rests on a cluster of vibrant purple blooms from the 'Miss Violet' Butterfly Bush (Buddleia), set against a softly blurred green and purple backdrop - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of the 'Miss Violet' Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) features vibrant, cone-shaped clusters of small purple flowers amid green leaves, set against a blurred green background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

'Miss Violet' Butterfly Bush (Buddleia)

$21.99
$21.99
A round, dense Anna's Magic Ball® Arborvitae (Thuja) with golden foliage sits among reddish-brown volcanic rocks in a landscaped garden, with a tree trunk visible in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Two small Anna's Magic Ball® Arborvitae (Thuja) shrubs with dense, bright green to golden needle-like foliage are planted in mulch. The foreground shrub is highlighted, both arranged neatly in a row - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Anna's Magic Ball® Arborvitae (Thuja)

$22.99
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Two dark red, yellow-centered 'Aphrodite' Sweetshrub (Calycanthus) flowers bloom among green leaves in sunlight, with a white house partially visible in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.‘Aphrodite’ Sweetshrub (Calycanthus) is a fragrant flowering shrub with numerous deep red, cup-shaped blooms and lush green foliage that glows in sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Aphrodite' Sweetshurb (Calycanthus)

$23.99
$23.99

An Aquavita® Juniper (Juniperus), an evergreen shrub with dense blue-green foliage, grows in a mulched garden bed bordered by grass and other shrubs, with colorful flowers nearby - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Close-up of Aquavita® Juniper (Juniperus), showcasing evergreen needle-like leaves and blue berries against a soft green backdrop - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Aquavita® Juniper (Juniperus)

$23.99
$23.99
Arctic Fire® Red Red-Twig Dogwood (Cornus) is a leafless shrub that stands out with many upright, bright red stems in a field of similar plants, set against dry soil and scattered fallen leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A vibrant Arctic Fire® Red Red-Twig Dogwood (Cornus) with lush green leaves grows in a sunlit garden, bordered by grass and other plants, set against a softly blurred natural background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Arctic Fire® Red Red-Twig Dogwood (Cornus)

$21.99
$21.99

Arctic Fire® Yellow Red-Twig Dogwood (Cornus) features clusters of small white blooms amid broad, veined green leaves, creating a lush look and vibrant winter interest with its bold foliage. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA dense cluster of Arctic Fire® Yellow Red-Twig Dogwood (Cornus) branches glows yellow amid melting snow, with leafless trees and blue sky behind, evoking early spring or late winter in a natural setting. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Arctic Fire® Yellow Red-Twig Dogwood (Cornus)

$21.99
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Three large, peach-colored At Last® Rose (Rosa) blooms are surrounded by purple-green foliage and small pink flower clusters, forming a charming floral display. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCTwo blooming At Last® Rose (Rosa) plants with layered petals, green leaves, and a rosebud stand out against translucent panels - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

At Last® Rose (Rosa)

$22.99
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Bright pink blooms of the Austin Pretty Limits® Oleander (Nerium) stand out among slender green leaves. This compact shrub showcases vibrant, slightly ruffled petals and abundant buds for a stunning display. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCBright pink blooms of the Austin Pretty Limits® Oleander (Nerium) shine among slender green leaves, forming a compact shrub with vibrant petals and lush foliage. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Austin Pretty Limits® Oleander (Nerium)

$21.99
$21.99
A close-up of the Azurri Blue Satin® Rose of Sharon shows its light purple bloom with a white and dark red center, surrounded by green leaves and flower buds. This seedless Hibiscus shrub features striking summer flowers. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClose-up of Azurri Blue Satin® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus), featuring light purple petals with a creamy white center and red streaks radiating from the middle, set against a backdrop of green leaves. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Azurri Blue Satin® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

$22.99
$22.99

Close-up of Baby Kim® Lilac (Syringa) showing fragrant, light purple star-shaped blooms with green leaves in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Clusters of small, fragrant lavender blooms are surrounded by green leaves on Baby Kim® Lilac (Syringa), with vibrant flowers densely packed on its compact stems against a blurred grassy background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Baby Kim® Lilac (Syringa)

$22.99
$22.99
Close-up of vibrant green leaves on Bayside Bonito™ Southern Wax Myrtle (Myrica), an evergreen shrub with elongated leaves in varied green shades—new growth stands out among mature foliage, ideal for coastal landscapes. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Close-up of vibrant green, narrow, lance-shaped leaves growing in clusters on a Bayside Bonito™ Southern Wax Myrtle (Myrica) evergreen shrub. Overlapping leaves point in various directions against a softly blurred coastal foliage backdrop. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Bayside Bonito™ Southern Wax Myrtle (Myrica)

$21.99
$21.99
The Berberis Sunjoy Fast Neo® Barberry is a dense shrub with small, oval, bright pinkish-red leaves surrounded by mulch beside fences and greenery - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A vibrant Berberis Sunjoy Fast Neo® Barberry, a red-leaved shrub, grows in a mulched garden bed bordered by a chain-link fence and lush green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Berberis Sunjoy Fast Neo® Barberry (Berberis)

$22.99
$22.99
Berry Box® Pyracomeles is a bushy evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves and dense clusters of bright red berries - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.Berry Box® Pyracomeles is a dense evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves and bright red berry clusters with vibrant branches stand out beautifully - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Berry Box® Pyracomeles

$22.99
$22.99

Close-up of branches covered with clusters of small, golden yellow berries from the Berry Heavy® Gold Winterberry Holly (Ilex), set against a blurred background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCTop-down view of Berry Heavy® Gold Winterberry Holly (Ilex) features dense shrubs with clusters of small, round, golden yellow berries on leafless branches. The blurred background highlights the vibrant berries and striking silhouette in the foreground - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Berry Heavy® Gold Winterberry Holly (Ilex)

$21.99
$21.99
Dense branches of Berry Heavy® Winterberry Holly (Ilex), adorned with clusters of orange-red berries, stand out against brown fallen leaves and tall, dried grasses in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA Berry Heavy® Winterberry Holly (Ilex) shrub with clusters of bright orange-red berries stands in a mulched garden, surrounded by other shrubs and trees beneath a cloudy sky. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Berry Heavy® Winterberry Holly (Ilex)

$21.99
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Clusters of bright red berries line the dark, leafless branches of the Berry Poppins® Winterberry Holly (Ilex), set against a backdrop of berry-laden stems that showcase the compact beauty of this flowering shrub. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClusters of bright red berries pop against a blurred green and gray background, highlighting the dense, vibrant beauty of the compact Berry Poppins® Winterberry Holly (Ilex) shrub. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Berry Poppins® Winterberry Holly (Ilex)

$21.99
$21.99

Berry Scape® Aronia is a drought-tolerant shrub with shiny green to reddish leaves and clusters of small, round, bright red berries on dark brown branches - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Berry Scape® Aronia is a drought-tolerant shrub with green leaves and clusters of small red berries, thriving among wood chip mulch and other landscape greenery in your garden - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Berry Scape® Aronia

$22.99
$22.99

Close-up of a dense cluster of vibrant purple flowers and green leaves appears outdoors in sunlight. Beyond Midnight® Bluebeard (Caryopteris) features closely grouped small blooms - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Beyond Midnight® Bluebeard (Caryopteris) is a dense shrub with vibrant purple flowers, creating showy fall blooms in a mulched garden bed bordered by grass and greenery - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Beyond Midnight® Bluebeard (Caryopteris)

$22.99
$22.99

Clusters of fluffy, pale pink Beyond Pink'D® Bluebeard (Caryopteris) blooms and green leaves field under natural light - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Clusters of small, pale pink flowers bloom atop green stems on Beyond Pink’D® Bluebeard (Caryopteris), creating a pollinator-friendly, deer-resistant shrub that forms a dense, vibrant accent against light backgrounds - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Beyond Pink'D® Bluebeard (Caryopteris)

$22.99
$22.99

Close-up of vibrant pink Black Hat® Rhododendron flowers in full bloom, featuring clusters of delicate petals and glossy dark green leaves typical of this early blooming evergreen shrub - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Close-up of Black Hat® Rhododendron an evergreen flowering shrub with clusters of waxy dark green leaves and several pink flower buds beginning to bloom, each surrounded by small sepals - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Black Hat® Rhododendron

$22.99
$40.99 $22.99

Top-down view of Black Lace® Elderberry (Sambucus) features small pink and white flowers blooming among dark purple, finely divided leaves, creating a striking contrast - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCThe Black Lace® Elderberry (Sambucus) features dark purple, finely cut leaves with bright green new growth at the tips. This shrub creates striking contrast in a garden among other plants and flowers. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Black Lace® Elderberry (Sambucus)

$22.99
$22.99

red azalea shrub plants

Plant Shrubs with Flowers for an Enduring Gardenscape

With so many sizes and styles available at Garden Crossings, there's an option for every outdoor space. 

These woody plants branch near the base and range from compact varieties just 6 inches tall to bold statement plants reaching 6 to 8 feet. That size range makes them useful in almost any planting situation. Browse our selection of deciduous garden shrubs that put on a spectacular seasonal show, or opt for evergreen varieties to keep your landscape looking great year-round.

red azalea shrub plants

Low-Maintenance Permanence

Beyond their good looks, shrub plants are surprisingly low maintenance. Most do well with pruning every one to three years, which encourages fresh new stems and keeps plants looking their best. 

Choose from various varieties at Garden Crossings. Each is personally inspected before shipping for quality, performance, and customer success.

FAQs

Early spring is generally the best time for cooler regions to plant shrubs, providing a longer growing season. Autumn is ideal for warmer climates because the soil remains warm while air stays cool, helping roots grow before winter. When planting in autumn, we recommend doing so at least six weeks before the first frost in your region to give plants a change to establish when planting in the fall.

Every shrub in our collection is labeled with its hardiness zone, so you can quickly narrow down what will thrive where you garden. Not sure of your zone? Use our USDA Zone Map, or read our guide to understanding USDA hardiness zones for tips on choosing the best plants for your climate. Once you know your zone, our online selection makes it easy to find where to buy shrubs suited to your exact growing conditions. Choosing zone-appropriate shrubs is one of the best ways to set your garden up for long-term success.

Your best shrub plants depend on your gardening goals. Evergreen shrubs are great for creating lush, neat borders year-round, while flowering shrubs provide yearly blooms without the need for replanting. Tall shrubs make for great privacy screens, like those in our Thuja collection.