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Below is a listing of colorful shrubs that we
incorporate into the landscape designs developed
for our customers. These shrubs are selected
for zone 7 of the southeast. Many plants will
perform well in other zones as well. Colorful
shrubs are used to provide year round or
seasonal color in the landscape. Many can be
planted in mass or as specimen focal points.
 The Moon Bay Nandina is an excellent landscape
plant that matures at about 2 feet tall.
The winter color is red and the summer
color is a lighter green than other Nandinas.
The leaves are also slightly smaller than
other Nandinas.
 Bright yellow, threadlike new foliage matures
green, with some juvenile foliage remaining. Gold
mops form a dwarf, mounding bun to 5 – 6 feet tall
by 4 to 6 feet wide. Excellent mop-headed accent
plant that makes nice background border or small
hedge. Evergreen. Full sun.
 mall
deciduous shrub grows 2 to 3 feet high and 3 to
5 feet wide. Has soft, small leaves that are
yellow to dark green, depending on the variety.
Small white to deep pink flowers bloom during
the summer months. must be grown in full sun.
Popular Atlanta species include: Anthony Waterer Spirea, Bumald Spirea,
Dolchica, Gold Flame Spirea , and Gold Mound Spirea.
 The smallest of the gold mops is a 3 feet tall and
4 feet wide uniquely textured shrub that resembles
a mop. The yellow color is brightest in full sun
and greener in shadier locations. The gold mop is
a great accent plant. It is an excellent plant
for rock gardens and slope plantings.
The common name is Hinoki False Cypress. This
distinctive oriental style evergreen tree which
comes in many varieties and sizes. This is an
excellent specimen plant. It is great for rock
gardens. The dark green foliage with yellow tips
of The Nana Gracilis is particularly attractive.
Does best in full sun in a moist, well drained
soil and a moderately humid environment. It does
not like drying winds.
One of the smallest forms of Hinoki Cypress. Nana
is very slow growing to about 3 feet in height and
slightly wider.
 Nana
Gracilis is the most popular dwarf Hinoki. It is
irregularly globose developing an upright habit as
it matures to a height of 6 feet. It grows 3 to 6
inches per year. Nana Gracilis has dark green,
compact foliage.
 Verdoni
is a yellow version of Hinoki Cypress. It grows
to five feet tall. Verdoni grows in full sun to
partial shade. It grows 3 to 6 inches per year.
 This
is the best of the mounding cryptomerias with rich
green branches and unique fur-like texture. Never
needs pruning to keep its compact form. It grows
3 to 5 feet tall and wide. Plant in full sun or
partial shade.
 The
Gulf Stream Nandina is similar to the Moon Bay
Nandina with slightly flatter and larger leaves.
Mature height is taller at 2 ½ to 3 ½
feet tall. Summer leaves are
green with orange tints.
Winter leaves are reddish.
 Famous
for its beautiful red fall color. This grows 5-10' high and wide.
It is used for hedging and mass plantings.
 The
most common barberry cultivars have purple leaves. An excellent
summer or fall shrub for purple foliage. For best leaf color,
plant in full sun. It grows 3-6' high.
 Wide pyramidal evergreen with
striking bright silver-blue foliage. This is a good accent or screen. An
excellent hedge which can be sheared. This evergreen grows up to 20'
tall and 8' wide. Plant in full sun.
 Hetzi is a large upright spreading juniper with distinct
bluish green needles. It grows 5-10' high and wide.
Yellow Ribbon Arborvitae
Winter Daphne
Silver Grass
 Narrow, pyramidal evergreen with dense emerald green
foliage. A moderate grower to 15' tall, 3 to 4 feet wide. Plant in full
sun.
A new and improved Arizona cypress.
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