Landscape Shrubs of Arkansas (A

Common Name	Scientific Name	Comments

Althea; Rose-of-Sharon	Hibiscus syriacus	Size: large (9' tall by 9' wide) deciduous shrub Flowers: known for significant summer flowers (white, pink, purple) Fruit: not significant, woody capsule Fall color: none Culture: full sun; tolerates most soils. Drought tolerant once established Disease/insect: none significant Use: specimen, back of mixed shrub border Cultivars: many. Mostly for flower color or type (single/double)
American Beautyberry	Callicarpa americana	Size: medium (5' tall by 6' wide) deciduous shrub; native to Arkansas. Irregular habit Flowers: insignificant, pinkish Fruits: fall, spectacular, violet to magenta Fall color: yellowish Culture: partial sun to shade. Requires moisture to keep from wilting Disease/insect: none significant Use: naturalizing; does well in shade Cultivar: white fruited from ('Lactea')
Amur Honeysuckle *	Lonicera maackii	Size: large (12' tall by 12' wide) deciduous shrub Flowers: showy, white flowers in May Fruit: red fruit spread easily by birds Fall color: none Culture: full to partial sun; very adaptable to soil type Disease/insect: none Use: Invasive; should not be planted in landscapes
Amur Privet *	Ligustrum amurense	Size: large (10' tall by 10' wide) deciduous shrub Flowers: white, terminal panicles Fruit: black fruit (drupe) easily spread by birds Fall color: none Culture: full sun; adaptable to most soils Disease/insect: none significant Uses: weedy; not recommended for cultivated landscapes
Andorra Juniper	Juniperus horizontalis 'Plumosa'	Size: low 12" tall by 8' wide), radially symmetric, needle evergreen Needles: Green summer color; purple winter color Culture: full sun Selected by Andorra Nursery in 1907 Differs from Bar Harbor Juniper (Juniperus horizontalis 'Bar Harbor') in that growth is symmetrical and it is slightly taller
Arizona Cypress	Cupressus arizonica	Size: 45’ tall by 20’ wide Culture: sun to partial shade Use: screen/hedge, specimen
Azalea	Rhododendron sp.	Size: small/medium; deciduous or evergreen Culture: partial shade; best in rich soil with organic matter and provide adequate moisture during summer Disease/insect: lace bug very common (causes gold spotting on leaves) Use: massed, woodland gardens, foundation Large number of species/hybrids/cultivars; vary in flower color, plant size, cold hardiness
Bar Harbor Juniper	Juniperus horizontalis 'Bar Harbor'	Size: low (8" tall by 8' wide) needle evergreen Needles: green summer color; steel blue winter color Culture: full sun; drought tolerant once established; avoid overhead watering Disease/insect: twig blights common due to high humidity and overhead watering Use: very low groundcover; slopes These cultivars are mostly selected from sand dunes along the Eastern seaboard
Bigleaf Hydrangea	Hydrangea macrophylla	Size: medium (4.5' tall by 5' wide) deciduous shrub Flowers: known for spectacular flowers in early/mid summer (pink or blue; mopheads or lacecaps); most flower on old wood so don’t prune severely in early spring Fruit: not significant Fall color: none Culture: best in rich, moist soil; partial sun or shade Disease/insect: none significant Use: specimen, foundation, mixed shrub beds Cultivars: hundreds for flower type and flower color See Hydrangea database for more information
Blue Holly	Ilex x meserveae	Size: medium (7' tall by 8' wide) broadleaf evergreen; open habit Flowers: not significant Fruit: beautiful red berry (drupe) on female plants Fall color: none/broadleaf evergreen; Recognized by dark blue-green leaves Culture: best in partial shade; moist soil Disease/insect: none significant Use: massed, mixed shrub bed Cultivars: Usually sold in pairs: male ('Blue Boy'; Blue Prince') and female ('Blue Girl'; 'Blue Princess') Bred by Mrs. Meserve in the early 1950's for cold hardiness of evergreen hollies
Border Forsythia	Forsythia x intermedia	Size: medium/large (7' tall by 9' wide) deciduous shrub Flowers: known for exceptional, yellow flowers, early spring Fruit: not significant (woody capsule) Fall color: depends on weather, can be deep maroon purple Culture: full sun; tolerant of most soils Disease/insect: none significant Use: massed; mixed shrub bed
Bridalwreath Spirea	Spiraea prunifolia	Size: medium (6' tall by 7' wide) deciduous shrub Flowers: dramatic white flowers in early spring (March) Fruit: not significant Fall color: none Culture: full sun; adaptable to most soils Disease/insect: none Use: deciduous hedge, massed, mixed shrub border Prune after spring flower display
Buckeyes	Aesculus	Size: large shrub or small tree; 15-20’ tall x 15-20’ wide Flowers: true red or white/cream Culture: shady Use: component of woodland garden
Bumald Spirea	Spiraea x bumalda	Size: low (3' tall by 3' wide) deciduous shrub Flowers: showy, pink/purple flowers several months during summer Fruit: not significant Fall color: none Culture: full sun; drought tolerant Disease/insect: none significant Cultivars: 'Anthony Waterer', 'Froebelii', and yellow/green foliage forms 'Goldflame' and 'Limemound'
Burford Holly	Ilex cornuta 'Burfordii'	Size: large (18' tall by 8' wide) broadleaf evergreen Flowers: not significant Fruit: showy, red berry; Unique in that fruit-set does not require pollination (parthenocarpic) Fall color: none/broadleaf evergreen Culture: sun or shade; moist soil best. Avoid poorly drained soils Disease/insect: none serious Use: hedge or screen
Burkwood Viburnum	Viburnum x burkwoodii	Size: medium (7' tall by 7' wide) deciduous shrub (almost semi-evergreen in south Arkansas) Flowers: white flowers just before or as leaves emerge in April; One of several very fragrant Viburnums Fruit: red/black berry (drupe) often little landscape value Fall color: sporadic, often none in Arkansas Culture: sun to partial shade; rich, moist soil best Disease/insect: none serious Use: specimen, medium hedge, mixed shrub bed Cultivars: similar to V. carlesii, V.xjuddii
Butterfly-bush	Buddleia (Buddleja) davidii	Size: medium to large deciduous shrub (10' tall by 10' wide) Flowers: spectacular. Significant summer flower display. Flower colors white, pink, purple, yellow. Attracts butterflies Fruit: not significant Fall color: none Culture: full sun. Soil adaptable. Drought tolerant. Tough Disease/insect: none significant Use: fast growing and large to requires space. Back of mixed shrub border. Low maintenance areas Cultivars: many depending mostly on flower color

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Plant Database Landscape Shrubs A - B by Common Name

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Landscape Shrubs A - B by Common Name