Landscape Shrubs A - B by Common Name

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