Peach Perfection Abelia
Peach Perfection™ Abelia is a vibrant, compact, mounding shrub whose standout feature is its ever-changing foliage—new growth emerges in peachy-orange tones, transitioning to bright golden yellow in summer, and deepening to coppery-orange in fall. Small, fragrant, trumpet-shaped white flowers bloom from late spring through fall, attracting butterflies and pollinators.
- Maintenance: Average
- Form: Mounding, Sprawling
- Size: 3’ x 3’
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Soil: Well-drained
Althea (Rose of Sharon)
Althea is a popular deciduous upright shrub or small tree that features large, showy, hibiscus-like flowers in shades of white, pink, purple, or blue, blooming from summer to fall, attracting hummingbirds, butterflies, and pollinators. Althea is drought and salt-tolerant, making it an excellent choice for coastal or inland Southern landscapes. Its upright growth habit and long-lasting blooms add color, height, and tropical appeal to gardens with minimal maintenance.
- Maintenance: Low
- Form: Upright, Vase-like
- Size: 8’ x 4’
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Soil: Well-drained
American Beautyberry (French Mulberry)
French Mulberry is a native, deciduous shrub that is valued for its striking clusters of bright purple berries, which appear in late summer and persist into winter, attracting birds and other wildlife. French Mulberry grows 4-6 feet tall and wide, forming a loose, natural shape with graceful, arching branches. It produces small, pinkish-lavender flowers in spring and summer, which give way to the showy berries in fall. This shrub is excellent for naturalized plantings and understory gardens.
- Maintenance: Average
- Form: Loose, Free Form
- Size: 5’ x 5’
- Exposure: Part Sun to Shade
- Soil: Well-drained
Amagasa Azalea
'Amagasa' is a stunning Azalea with vibrant red blooms that add a splash of color to any garden or landscape. This variety is one of our favorites because of its compact growth habit, which requires very minimal pruning over time. With its beautiful blooms and easy maintenance, the 'Amagasa' azalea is a must-have for any garden enthusiast.
- Maintenance: Low
- Form: Compact, Mounding
- Size: 2.5’ x 2.5’
- Exposure: Full to Part Sun
- Soil: Well-drained
Chinzan Azalea
Chinzan develops into a low 2.5' high mound of evergreen foliage with Bubble Gum Pink flowers that show up in late spring. While Chinzan grows faster than Amagasa, it is still compact and requires very little maintenance. It also does well with a little more shade. With its small size and extended bloom time, this azalea is a versatile and reliable option for the landscape.
- Maintenance: Low
- Form: Compact, Mounding
- Size: 2.5’ x 2.5’
- Exposure: Morning or Part Sun
- Soil: Well-drained
Formosa Azalea
Formosa Azalea is the prized trophy of Southern Heritage Landscapes. Formosa’s are large evergreen, vigorous, shrubs that grow 6-8 feet tall and wide. Though the bloom time only lasts a few weeks in early-mid spring, mass plantings put on a spectacular show, with the flowers measuring 3–4 inches wide, and coming in an array of colors such as light pink, dark pink, red, and light purple. Formosas thrive in partial shade to filtered sun, preferring acidic, well-drained soil with good organic matter.
- Maintenance: Average
- Form: Large, Mounding
- Size: 6’ x 6’
- Exposure: Morning or Filtered Sun
- Soil: Well-drained
George Tabor & G.G. Gerbing Azalea
George Tabor and G.G. Gerbing are Louisiana Super Plants. Being very similar to Formosas in size and growth habit, but with a lighter green foliage, these shrubs are proven performers in the landscape. The flowers featured on George Tabor are a light pink with darker pink blotches in the throat, whereas G.G. Gerbing possesses pure white blooms with splotches of light yellow to green in the throat.
- Maintenance: Average
- Form: Large, Mounding
- Size: 6’ x 6’
- Exposure: Morning or Filtered Sun
- Soil: Well-drained
Wakebisu Azalea
Wakebisu Azalea (Rhododendron ‘Wakebisu’) is our 3rd option for Dwarf Azalea, and can thrive in more shade than its counterparts. Wakebisu is prized for its abundant, vibrant coral-pink flowers that bloom in early to mid-spring. The blooms create a stunning contrast against its dark green foliage, which turns lighter when planted in sunnier areas.
- Maintenance: Low
- Form: Compact, Mounding
- Size: 2.5’ x 2.5’
- Exposure: Morning or Filtered Sun
- Soil: Well-drained
Banana Magnolia
Banana Magnolia is a small, evergreen tree or large shrub prized for its fragrant, creamy-yellow flowers that emit a sweet banana-like scent. This slow-growing magnolia thrives in warm, humid climates, making it an excellent choice for Southern landscapes, including South Louisiana. We like to use it as an accent on corners or between windows. It is prone to fungus when in clay soils, so needs to be planted in raised beds.
- Maintenance: Average
- Form: Large, Upright
- Size: 8’ x 5’
- Exposure: Full to Part Sun
- Soil: Well-drained
Little John Bottlebrush
Little John Bottlebrush is a dwarf shrub known for its vibrant red, bottlebrush-shaped flowers and compact growth habit. This heat-tolerant and drought-resistant plant is evergreen with a mild winter, but will die back to the ground when temps are below freezing for extended periods of time. Even though it can be susceptible to freeze damage, there is no other plant that matches the texture of foliage or flowers, therefore it is still a worthy consideration for Southern Landscapes.
- Maintenance: Average
- Form: Compact, Mounding
- Size: 2.5’ x 2.5’
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Soil: Well-drained
Wintergreen Boxwood
Wintergreen Boxwood is a versatile shrub with dense, glossy green foliage, perfect for low border hedges and topiaries. It has a naturally rounded shape that can be pruned for formal designs and thrives in full sun to partial shade. While it provides year-round structure, it faces increasing disease issues in the South, leading to the use of substitutes like Pringles Yew and Dwarf Yaupon in some areas.
- Maintenance: Average
- Form: Compact, Formal
- Size: 2’ x 2’
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Soil: Well-drained
Camellia Japonica
Camellia japonica is a stunning, evergreen shrub that thrives in Southern landscapes, and is known for its large, showy blooms in shades of red, pink, white, or variegated. It flowers in late fall through early spring, providing seasonal color when most plants are dormant. Growing 6-12 feet tall, it forms a dense, upright shape with dark green, glossy foliage, making it perfect for accent plantings and to be used on corners. Being that they like an acidic soil, they thrive under Pine Trees.
- Maintenance: Low
- Form: Large, Upright
- Size: 6’ - 12’
- Exposure: Partial Sun
- Soil: Well-drained, acidic
Camellia Sasanqua
Blooming in fall and early winter, Camellia Sasanqua produces delicate, fragrant flowers in shades of white, pink, or red, often with a golden center, attracting pollinators. Smaller and faster-growing than Camellia japonica, it reaches 6-10 feet tall and wide, with glossy, dark green foliage. The leaves are smaller than Camellia Japonica, and some varieties, like Shi-Shi, are extremely compact and can be used as a dwarf shrub. Camellia sasanqua is a classic Southern favorite for adding elegance, color, and structure to the landscape.
- Maintenance: Low
- Form: Large, Upright
- Size: 6’ - 10’
- Exposure: Partial Sun
- Soil: Well-drained, acidic
Distylium
Distylium is an evergreen shrub with glossy, leathery leaves and a compact form. It produces small reddish-pink flowers in early spring and thrives in various soil conditions, tolerating heat and drought once established. Its tidy, rounded shape makes it ideal for hedges, borders, or as a low-maintenance foundation plant. Distylium offers year-round interest with its rich foliage and subtle blooms.
- Maintenance: Low
- Form: Rounded, Dense
- Size: 3' - 6' tall, 3' - 5' wide
- Exposure: Partial to Full Sun
- Soil: Well-drained, adaptable to clay or sandy soils
Holly Shrubs
Holly shrubs are evergreen plants known for their glossy, spiny leaves and vibrant red berries, offering a striking contrast in winter. Their dense, upright growth makes them perfect for privacy hedges, borders, or accent plants. Hollies can be pruned for shape or size, adding flexibility to any landscape. The berries also provide a food source for birds, making them wildlife-friendly.
- Maintenance: Low
- Form: Rounded to Upright
- Size: 3' - 20' tall, depending on variety
- Exposure: Full to Partial Sun
- Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic
Hydrangea
Hydrangeas are known for their impressive, vibrant blooms that change color depending on soil pH, with shades ranging from blue to pink. These plants have a rich cultural history, symbolizing gratitude in Japan. They attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, supporting local ecosystems. The blooms last from summer to fall, providing months of color and beauty. Hydrangeas also have a timeless, classic appeal, making them a favorite in floral arrangements and landscapes alike.
- Maintenance: Moderate
- Form: Rounded, Spreading
- Size: 3' - 10' tall, 3' - 10' wide (varies by species)
- Exposure: Partial Sun to Dappled Shade
- Soil: Well-drained, moist, adaptable to acidic or alkaline conditions
Juniper
Junipers are hardy, evergreen shrubs or small trees with needle-like foliage. They come in various forms, from low-growing ground covers to upright varieties, making them ideal for erosion control, privacy screens, and foundation plantings. Junipers thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, tolerating drought and poor soil conditions once established. Many varieties produce blue berries that attract wildlife. Their minimal maintenance needs and year-round greenery make them popular for low-maintenance landscapes.
- Maintenance: Low
- Form: Ground Cover, Spreading, or Upright (varies by variety)
- Size: 1' - 20' tall, 2' - 15' wide (varies by species)
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Soil: Well-drained, tolerates poor or rocky soils
Sunshine Ligustrum
Sunshine Ligustrum features bright, golden-yellow foliage that stands out in any landscape. It holds its color year-round, even in cooler months, and provides a vibrant contrast to other plants. This compact shrub produces small white flowers in summer, followed by dark berries that attract birds. It's a hardy, low-maintenance plant that's great for adding year-round color and structure to landscapes.
- Maintenance: Low
- Form: Compact, Rounded
- Size: 3' - 6' tall, 3' - 6' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Soil: Well-drained, adaptable
Jack Frost Variegated Ligustrum
Jack Frost Variegated Ligustrum is an evergreen shrub with glossy, variegated leaves in creamy white and green. It has a dense, rounded form, ideal for hedges, borders, or as a specimen plant. Small white flowers appear in late spring or early summer, attracting pollinators like bees. The shrub’s vibrant foliage provides year-round interest, and it is low-maintenance and tolerant of various soil types, making it a versatile addition to many garden settings.
- Maintenance: Low
- Form: Upright, Dense
- Size: 4' - 6' tall, 4' - 6' wide
- Exposure: Full to Partial Sun
- Soil: Well-drained, adaptable
Emerald Snow Loropetalum
Emerald Snow Loropetalum is an evergreen shrub with white, fringe-like flowers that bloom in spring, offering a striking contrast against its dark green foliage. The plant retains a compact, rounded form, with foliage transitioning to a deep burgundy in cooler months. Ideal for borders, low hedges, or as a specimen shrub, it adds texture and color to landscapes. Low-maintenance and versatile, this variety requires minimal care once established, making it a great addition to any garden.
- Maintenance: Low
- Form: Compact, Rounded
- Size: 3' - 5' tall, 3' - 5' wide
- Exposure: Full to Partial Sun
- Soil: Well-drained, adaptable
Purple Loropetalum
Purple Loropetalum is an evergreen shrub with deep purple, ribbon-like flowers that bloom in early spring. Its rich purple foliage provides year-round interest, changing to burgundy in cooler weather. With different varieties ranging from being 18” tall to 8’ tall, Lorapetelum can work in smaller landscapes or as a specimen shrub. Ideal for hedges, borders, or accent planting, it is adaptable to various soil types. Thriving in both full sun and light shade, this plant requires minimal pruning if the right variety is used and is known for its resilience.
- Maintenance: Low/Average
- Form: Rounded, Bushy
- Size: 4' - 6' tall, 4' - 6' wide
- Exposure: Full to Partial Sun
- Soil: Well-drained, Slightly Acidic
Soft Caress Mahonia
Soft Caress Mahonia is a compact, evergreen shrub with fine, feathery foliage that gives it a soft, textured look. In late winter to early spring, it produces clusters of bright yellow flowers. It’s perfect for adding year-round interest to shaded areas and works well in borders or as a focal point. This variety is particularly appreciated for its refined appearance (less spiny than other Mahonias) and its deer resistance.
- Maintenance: Low
- Form: Compact, Bushy
- Size: 2' - 3' tall, 2' - 3' wide
- Exposure: Partial to Full Shade
- Soil: Well-drained, Slightly Acidic
Nandina
Nandina, also known as Heavenly Bamboo, has striking red and green foliage that changes with the seasons, offering vibrant color year-round. Its delicate white flowers bloom in spring, followed by clusters of bright red berries in fall and winter. Nandina is prized for its versatile, compact shape and its ability to thrive in a variety of conditions. It’s also known to attract birds, making it a great addition to any landscape.
- Maintenance: Low
- Form: Upright, Shrubby
- Size: 3' - 8' tall, 3' - 8' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Soil: Well-drained, Adaptable
Pineapple Guava
Pineapple Guava has aromatic, evergreen leaves with a silvery underside and striking, red-tipped flowers that resemble small fireworks. The blooms have a sweet, tropical scent and are followed by green, oval-shaped fruit that ripen to a soft, edible texture. The fruit’s flavor combines hints of pineapple, mint, and guava. This shrub is not only ornamental but also produces fruit that can be used in jams, jellies, and desserts. Its unique flowers and fruit make it a standout in any garden.
- Maintenance: Low
- Form: Bushy, Shrubby
- Size: 6' - 10' tall, 6' - 10' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Soil: Well-drained, Slightly Acidic
Variegated Pittisporum
Variegated Pittisporum features glossy, dark green leaves with creamy white margins, creating a striking contrast that brightens landscapes. This evergreen shrub has a compact, rounded shape and produces small, fragrant white flowers in spring. It's known for its versatility, thriving in a range of conditions, and can be used as a hedge, accent, or privacy screen. Its variegated foliage offers year-round interest and color, making it a favorite for adding texture and visual appeal to gardens.
- Maintenance: Low
- Form: Rounded, Dense
- Size: 3' - 6' tall, 3' - 6' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Soil: Well-drained, Adaptable
Wheeler's Dwarf Pittisporum
Wheeler's Dwarf Pittisporum has dense, glossy, dark green leaves that create a neat, compact appearance. This low-growing evergreen shrub is prized for its tidy, rounded shape and small, fragrant white flowers that bloom in spring. It’s an excellent choice for borders, foundation planting, or as a low hedge. Its attractive foliage remains vibrant year-round, making it a versatile and low-maintenance addition to any landscape.
- Maintenance: Low
- Form: Compact, Rounded
- Size: 2' - 3' tall, 2' - 3' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Soil: Well-drained, Adaptable
Drift Rose
Drift Roses are compact, low-growing shrubs that produce an abundance of colorful blooms throughout the season, ranging from soft pinks to vibrant reds. These hardy roses are known for their disease resistance and ability to thrive in a variety of conditions, offering a low-maintenance option for adding color and texture to landscapes. Their continuous blooming nature makes them perfect for creating borders, ground cover, or accents in garden beds. Drift Roses' petite size and dense foliage also make them ideal for smaller spaces or containers. See the different colors of Drift Rose here.
- Maintenance: Low
- Form: Spreading, Low-growing
- Size: 1' - 2' tall, 2' - 3' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Soil: Well-drained, Adaptable
Knockout Rose
Knockout Rose is a popular, disease-resistant shrub rose known for its vibrant blooms and continuous flowering from spring through fall. It produces large clusters of roses in shades of red, pink, or yellow, depending on the variety. Knockout roses are low-maintenance and compact, typically growing 3 to 4 feet tall and wide, making them ideal for hedges, borders, or as a focal point in garden beds. They thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, and their self-cleaning flowers do not require deadheading. Once established, Knockout Roses are drought-tolerant and highly resistant to common rose diseases. See the different colors of Knockout Rose here.
- Maintenance: Low
- Form: Upright, Bushy
- Size: 3' - 4' tall, 3' - 4' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Soil: Well-drained, Adaptable
Peggy Martin (Katrina) Rose
The Peggy Martin (Katrina) Rose is a resilient climber with fragrant, soft pink blooms that appear in abundance during spring and summer. Known for its hardiness and ability to withstand harsh conditions, it earned its name after surviving Hurricane Katrina. This rose features glossy, dark green foliage that complements its beautiful, cascading flowers. Its vigorous growth and ability to thrive in tough environments make it a great choice for fences, trellises, and arbors, adding a touch of history and elegance to any space.
- Maintenance: Low
- Form: Climbing, Vigorous
- Size: 10' - 15' tall, 4' - 6' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Soil: Well-drained, Adaptable
Bridal Wreath Spiraea
Bridal Wreath Spiraea is a deciduous shrub known for its graceful, arching branches covered in clusters of small, white flowers in spring. Its finely textured, dark green leaves contrast beautifully with the blooms. Ideal for adding a soft, romantic touch, it works well in mass plantings or as a hedge. The plant’s low-maintenance nature ensures it thrives with minimal care, making it a perfect choice for spring gardens.
- Maintenance: Low
- Form: Arching, Rounded
- Size: 4' - 6' tall, 4' - 6' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Soil: Well-drained, Adaptable
Candy Corn Spiraea
Candy Corn Spiraea is a compact shrub with vibrant foliage that transitions from green to yellow, orange, and red, offering stunning color year-round. It produces small clusters of pink flowers in spring and summer, which contrast beautifully with its colorful leaves. Ideal for borders, containers, or as an accent plant, this hardy shrub adds texture and interest to landscapes, especially with its striking fall foliage.
- Maintenance: Low
- Form: Rounded, Compact
- Size: 2' - 3' tall, 2' - 3' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Soil: Well-drained, Adaptable
Sweet Olive
Sweet Olive is an evergreen shrub prized for its fragrant, tiny white flowers that bloom in late winter to early spring, filling the air with a sweet, jasmine-like scent. Its glossy, dark green leaves provide a lush backdrop to the delicate blooms. Known for its versatility, this plant can be used as a hedge, screen, or standalone specimen. Sweet Olive’s ability to tolerate a range of conditions, combined with its fragrant flowers, makes it a popular choice for adding both fragrance and beauty to landscapes.
- Maintenance: Low
- Form: Rounded, Dense
- Size: 6' - 10' tall, 4’ - 6' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Soil: Well-drained, Slightly Acidic
Snowball Viburnum
Snowball Viburnum is known for its large, rounded clusters of white flowers that resemble snowballs, creating a stunning visual display in spring. The plant’s rich green leaves provide a beautiful backdrop to the blooms, which later give way to red or black berries that attract birds. This deciduous shrub is valued for its ability to create a striking focal point in landscapes, with its bold blooms and attractive foliage. Its versatility allows it to be used as a hedge, screen, or accent plant in gardens.
- Maintenance: Low
- Form: Rounded, Spreading
- Size: 6' - 8' tall, 6' - 8' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Soil: Well-drained, Slightly Acidic
Coppertop Viburnum
Coppertop Viburnum is an evergreen shrub known for its striking copper-colored new growth, which gradually transitions to green as it matures. It produces small clusters of white flowers in spring, followed by attractive red to black berries in the fall. Coppertop Viburnum thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Once established, it is low-maintenance and drought-tolerant.
- Maintenance: Low
- Form: Compact, Rounded
- Size: 8’-10' x 5’-6'
- Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Soil: Well-drained, Slightly Acidic
Sweet Viburnum
Sweet Viburnum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub known for its fragrant white flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. The flowers are followed by red berries that mature to black, attracting birds and other wildlife. This shrub typically grows as a dense, rounded form that makes it perfect for hedges, screens, or as a specimen plant. Sweet Viburnum thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It is low-maintenance as long as it’s planted where it has the space to grow to it’s full size.
- Maintenance: Low
- Form: Rounded, Dense
- Size: 8' - 10' tall, 6' - 8' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Soil: Well-drained, Slightly Acidic
Dwarf Yaupon
Dwarf Yaupon is a compact, evergreen shrub known for its dense, glossy green leaves and small, red berries that appear in fall and winter. This variety grows much smaller than the standard Yaupon Holly, and is an excellent choice for low hedges, foundation plantings, or containers. Dwarf Yaupon thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, acidic soil. It is low-maintenance, drought-tolerant once established, and can be shaped with minimal pruning to maintain its tidy, rounded form.
- Maintenance: Low
- Form: Compact, Rounded
- Size: 2' - 3' tall, 2' - 3' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Soil: Well-drained, Acidic
Drupacea Dwarf Yew
Drupacea Dwarf Yew is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub valued for its dense, dark green foliage and compact form. This variety is an ideal choice for a low filler plant, or as a Boxwood replacement for a border. Drupacea Dwarf Yew thrives in morning or partial sun and prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Once established, it is low-maintenance and tolerant of pruning, making it easy to maintain its neat, rounded shape.
- Maintenance: Low
- Form: Compact, Rounded
- Size: 18”-24” tall, 18”-24” wide
- Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Soil: Well-drained, Slightly Acidic
Japanese Yew
Japanese Yew is a versatile evergreen with dark green, needle-like foliage that provides year-round structure and color. It produces small, inconspicuous flowers in spring, followed by bright red berries that add a pop of color in the fall. This shrub is known for its ability to tolerate heavy pruning, making it a great choice for hedges or topiaries. Its compact size and dense growth habit make it perfect for both formal and informal landscapes, offering a timeless, low-maintenance addition to any garden.
- Maintenance: Low
- Form: Bushy, Dense
- Size: 3' - 6' tall, 3' - 6' wide (as shrub)
- Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Soil: Well-drained, Slightly Acidic
Pringles Dwarf Yew
Pringles Dwarf Yew is a compact, slow-growing evergreen with rich, dark green foliage that holds its color year-round. Its dense, bushy form makes it ideal for small spaces, foundation plantings, or low hedges. Unlike many yews, this variety stays relatively small, offering a neat, tidy appearance. It’s a versatile shrub that thrives in both sun and shade, and its dense growth provides excellent coverage and texture in landscapes, making it a popular choice for adding year-round structure.
- Maintenance: Low
- Form: Compact, Rounded
- Size: 2' - 3' tall, 2' - 3' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Soil: Well-drained, Slightly Acidic
