01. 'Limelight' Hydrangea
Name: Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight'
Description: Large shrub with oversized chartreuse flowers that begin creamy white, transition to lemon-lime, and develop a pink or red blush in fall. The flowers are suitable for fresh and dried arrangements.
Growing Conditions: Some afternoon shade and moist, well-drained soil
Size: 6 to 8 feet tall
Zones: 3-8
Pruning: Prune in late winter.
02. Frostproof Gardenia
Name: Gardenia augusta
Description: Compact, rounded shrub with fully double, milk-white, fragrant flowers and dark green, glossy foliage. It requires little to no pruning.
Growing Conditions: Full sun to part sun and moist, well-drained soil
Size: 4 to 5 feet tall
Zones: 8-11
03. Chinese Snowball
Name: Viburnum macrocephalum
Description: Large shrub producing white, pom-pom-like flowers in spring. Its expansive branches and flowers are also suitable for cut-flower arrangements. It may be semi-evergreen or evergreen depending on the region.
Growing Conditions: Full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil
Size: 12 to 15 feet tall and wide
Zones: 6-9
04. 'Krauter Vesuvius' Cherry Plum
Name: Prunus cerasifera 'Krauter Vesuvius'
Description: Petite tree with fragrant, light pink spring blossoms followed by dark red foliage that matures to deep reddish-purple. Makes a striking accent or light screen.
Growing Conditions: Full sun and moist, well-drained soil
Zones: 5-8
05. 'Kathy Ann' Yaupon Holly
Name: Ilex vomitoria 'Kathy Ann'
Description: Upright holly with dark green foliage and bright red berries. Suitable for topiary and hedging because it responds well to pruning. Highly adaptable to both wet and dry locations.
Growing Conditions: Wet to dry locations
Size: 15 to 20 feet tall and about 15 feet wide
Zones: 7-10
06. Snowflake Oakleaf Hydrangea
Name: Hydrangea quercifolia 'Brido'
Description: Produces enormous double flower panicles in midsummer. New white petals continue developing while older petals turn pink, creating a two-tone effect. Fall foliage develops maroon and purple hues.
Size: 5 to 8 feet tall and wide
Zones: 5-9
07. 'Bloodgood' Japanese Red Maple
Name: Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'
Description: Features rich purple-red foliage that remains vibrant through the growing season and turns vivid red in autumn. A strong color accent for landscapes, foundations, pond-side locations, and Asian-style gardens.
Growing Conditions: Dappled shade is preferred in southern areas; regular watering is important while establishing
Zones: 6-8
08. 'Tonto' Crape Myrtle
Name: Lagerstroemia 'Tonto'
Description: Semidwarf tree or multistem shrub with fuchsia-red flower clusters from July to September. Fall foliage turns maroon, while the attractive bark provides winter interest.
Size: About 9 feet tall
Zones: 6-9
09. Autumn Blaze Freeman Maple
Name: Acer × freemanii 'Jeffersred'
Description: Fast-growing maple with a graceful, uniform shape and striking orange-red fall foliage. Adaptable to a variety of soil conditions and climates.
Size: 40 to 55 feet tall
Zones: 3-8
10. 'Burgundy' Fringe Flower
Name: Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Burgundy'
Description: Large shrub with dazzling pink flowers in April and attractive foliage. It works well as a colorful landscape accent.
Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained, acidic soil
Size: 6 to 10 feet tall
Zones: 7-9
11. 'Indian Summer' Black-Eyed Susan
Name: Rudbeckia hirta 'Indian Summer'
Description: Produces large golden-yellow flowers, 6 to 9 inches across, on 2- to 3-foot stems. Blooms from June to September and works well in borders and cut-flower gardens. Heat- and drought-tolerant and can reseed naturally.
Growing Conditions: Full sun and a variety of soil types; avoid overly wet soil
Size: 2 to 3 feet tall
Zones: 3-7
12. Knock Out Rose
Name: Rosa 'Radrazz'
Description: Compact, easy-care shrub with bright cherry-red flowers from spring through fall. Orange-red rose hips provide additional winter interest.
Growing Conditions: Full sun and good air circulation
Size: 5 feet tall and wide
Zones: 5-11
13. 'Shishigashira' Camellia
Name: Camellia sasanqua 'Shishigashira'
Description: Also known as Christmas camellia, this shrub produces abundant rosy-pink double flowers in late fall and early winter. Suitable for foundation plantings and informal hedges.
Growing Conditions: Acidic soil
Size: 6 to 10 feet tall
Zones: 7-9
