Callicarpa americana Mature Size: 3 to 8 feet in height, 3 to 6 feet in width The American Beautyberry is a deciduous shrub native to the southeastern United States. It produces vivid purple berry clusters along the stems in late summer and fall. Birds and mammals feed on the berries during colder months. Fun Facts: …
Kalmia latifolia Mature Size: 5 to 15 feet in height, 5 to 10 feet in width The Mountain Laurel is a broadleaf evergreen shrub native to eastern forests. It is known for its glossy leaves and showy clusters of pink or white flowers in late spring. It prefers acidic, well-drained soils and partial shade. May …
Ilex vomitoria Mature Size: may grow to 20 feet in height, it looks like an Inkberry The Yaupon Holly is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to the Southeastern United States. It has small, glossy leaves and produces red berries on female plants. Dense branching provides shelter for wildlife. It is very adaptable and …
Morella cerifera Mature Size: 5 to 10 feet in height, 6 to 10 feet in width The Bayberry, sometimes noted as Wax Myrtle, is a semi-evergreen shrub native to coastal regions of the eastern United States. It tolerates sandy soils, salt spray, and wind. The glossy, aromatic leaves release a spicy fragrance when crushed. Waxy gray …
Ilex verticillata Mature Size: 6 to 15 feet in height, 6 to 12 feet in width The Winterberry Shrub is a deciduous holly native to eastern North America, thriving in moist soils and woodland edges. It loses its leaves in fall, revealing bright red berries that remain throughout winter. Male and female plants are separate, …
Rhus glabra Mature Size: up to 25 feet tall, with short trunks and spreading branches. The Native Sumac Shrub is found mostly in dry sandy or rocky forests, roadsize and clearings. Leaves are alternate, pinnately compound, 12-24 inches long. Berry like fruit matures in the fall. The bark is light brown to gray. Fun Facts: …
Pinus palustris Mature Size: 80 to 100 feet in height and 2 to 2 ½ feet in diameter The Longleaf Pine is a long-lived evergreen tree that grows in fields or sandy soils and is found throughout the Southeast coast of the United States. Needles are bright green, and 8 to 15 inches long with …
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Boxwood shrubs are a classic, beautiful choice for home landscapes — but they’re under threat from a serious fungal disease called boxwood blight. First identified in Virginia in 2011, this disease spreads quickly and can cause defoliation and plant decline. If you have boxwood in your yard, here’s a simple guide to help you identify …
