Shrubs for Kansas Landscapes, by Gary L. McDaniel

This publication is one of a series of circulars to help you with your landscape planning. Use this bulletin when selecting shrubs for particular locations in your yard. Consider each plant for its intended use, site location, and exposure. Use the plant descriptions listed in the tables while visiting nurseries. This will help you to realize the size and performance you may expect from the plants.

All shrubs that will grow in the various sections of Kansas are not listed. Most of the shrubs mentioned were selected from the various Kansas retail nursery catalogs. A few shrub varieties are not listed in these retail catalogs, but your nurseryman can get them from wholesale nurseries supplying Kansas firms. The varieties listed are the more common shrubs used for landscaping purposes and will provide you with a wide assortment of plant material to solve any landscaping need.

GARY L. McDANIEL
Extension Specialist
Landscaping and Environmental Horticulture

Shrubs are used in landscaping to provide low foliage and flowers that will compliment the house and trees in your yard. Each shrub used in your yard should fulfill a specific purpose for the overall design.

Select shrubs that will provide accent for your entryway or border focal point, soften corners and harsh lines, or provide a low transition from one point to another. Shrubs are also useful for dividing spaces by separating use areas in the yard. Shrubs are used with trees to screen unpleasant views or protect our yards from strong winds.

^{Shrubs as} Accent Plants

Shrubs that create a definite accent must be used with more care in your landscape than shrubs that soften lines. Two primary areas in your landscape should be accented. The most important of these is the front entryway to your home.

If the sidewalk to your front door approaches from the driveway along the front of the house, the accent area is at the end of the walk. This will provide a “visual” as well as a “physical” barrier that will point out the front door. Sidewalks that lead directly from the street to the door present a different situation. Accent may be created on either side of the front door, but never make the plantings completely symmetrical on each side. Create a strong accent to one side and a less dominant accent on the other side of the entryway. Never use accent plants on the corners of your house.

Accents may be created by (1) Height—taller plants catch the eye first; (2) Color—brightly colored foliage always attracts attention; (3) Texture—coarse leaf or stem textures provide strong contrasts; and (4) Form—pyramidal shrubs or clipping shrubs into unnatural shapes will create accent.

ACCENT PLANTS

^{Shrubs that} Soften the Building

Shrubs that will soften the lines of the house or buildings have a round, oval, or irregular shape. These shrubs break the strong vertical lines at the corners of the house, rather than call attention to them.

Never select shrubs that create an accent for corner plantings. Consider a brightly colored foliage on shrubs during the summer or fall as an accent. Do not plant upright-growing pyramidal evergreens, such as Junipers, for planting at the corners of your 5 home. The shape of these plants creates an accent which will detract from the foundation planting. Instead of softening the harsh vertical lines at the corners of the house, pyramidal-shaped shrubs call attention to them.

TRANSITION PLANTINGS

Plants used as a transition are simply those shrubs or ground covers that pull together the plantings at the corners or accented entryways. These shrubs are used to soften the lines of the house, where the walls meet the ground.

Use shrubs that will not call attention to themselves by having bright foliage or coarse leaf texture. These shrubs also help to hide any exposed foundation walls along the house. Transition shrubs should be low-growing or dwarf in size. If the siding of your house extends to the ground without leaving the foundation walls exposed, a groundcover may be all that is required to add depth to the foundation planting.

CONTINUOUS BLOOM FOR YOUR LANDSCAPE

Whether you are selecting shrubs for the foundation plantings around the house or for a shrub border in your yard, choose shrubs that will bloom at different seasons. Most of the flowering shrubs that are available bloom during the spring. Once some shrubs have finished blooming, they have no other ornamental features. The interest in your landscape will be lost, unless you have selected some summer-blooming shrubs. Attempt to design your landscape so you can have continuous shrub bloom from early spring through late summer.

SHRUB ORDER OF BLOOM

EARLY SPRING

LATE SPRING

EARLY SUMMER

LATE SUMMER

SHRUB BLOOM COLOR

DECIDUOUS SHRUBS (Tall)

DECIDUOUS SHRUBS (Medium)

DECIDUOUS SHRUBS (Small)

DECIDUOUS SHRUBS (Dwarf)

BROADLEAF EVERGREEN SHRUBS

^{Shrubs for} Shady Locations

Most of the plants that are adapted for western Kansas will grow on the north side if they are planted 3 to 4 feet from the building and out from the roof overhang. In eastern Kansas it is necessary to consider shade tolerance when planting on the north side of the house.

Most shrubs will bloom more profusely and produce more fruit when planted in the sun, even though they may survive quite well in deep shade. Often shrubs will grow better in shade simply because they are protected from the southwest winds. If you don’t want to plant dwarf shrubs 3 to 4 feet out from the foundation of the house, then plant only shade tolerant shrubs.

What is often thought of as a shade problem is often the result of competition from the roots of adjoining trees. Apply plant food and water and thin the tree branches to correct this problem.

The shrubs listed for shady locations may be expected to perform adequately on the north side of the house or behind fences in deep shade. Many of these same shrubs will do equally well in strong sunlight or shade.

SHRUBS HAVING FRUIT THAT WILL ATTRACT BIRDS

Low Maintenance _{for your shrubs}

HEIGHT AND SPREAD

Consider low maintenance when planning your landscape. When selecting shrubs for your yard, determine the maximum height and spread you want from the planting, and then select only from shrubs with those characteristics.

The shrubs listed in this bulletin have been grouped according to their mature heights. If you are looking for a shrub that will grow under a window that is 4 feet from the ground, select from those listed as dwarf shrubs. You certainly would not select a Tatarian Honeysuckle (10 to 12 feet) for this location.

Never select a shrub that will ultimately grow too high for its location and expect to keep it shorter by constant clipping. This will only add to your time in maintaining your landscape.

MAINTAINING SHRUB SIZE

Shrubs will require periodic pruning to maintain their proper shape and size. Many shrubs will grow tall and spindly if not thinned-out occasionally. Some shrubs will sucker severely at the ground if the older stems or canes are not removed. This causes the shrub to spread beyond its normal limits.

The proper method for maintaining shrub shape is to remove all canes that are larger than one inch in diameter. These should be removed as close to the ground line as possible. This practice will open the center of the plant so that more light can penetrate into it. Also, the size of the shrub will be maintained at the desirable height.

ADAPTABILITY AND HARDINESS

Which plants are best suited for your landscape? This will depend on whether the shrubs will be planted on a farmstead or in a city lot. It will also depend on whether your yard is exposed to direct southwest winds, or whether you have some protection.

Plant adaptability has been considered for each shrub listed in this bulletin. You may plant any shrub that is listed as ‘Hardy’ in an open, fully exposed location and expect it to survive. Those shrubs that have an ‘X’ will most likely not survive if planted where they will receive direct exposure to the hot winds of late summer. If you live in a town or city, you 11 may have enough wind protection to use these shrubs. This is most important for homeowners living in the western counties of Kansas.

Protection from southwest summer winds may be provided by a windbreak, trees in the city, by planting on the east or north side of the house, or behind a screen fence. If you have this protection you might be able to use plants that are not listed for your area. However, if your yard is exposed to hot summer winds, you had better use only the plant listed for your section of Kansas.

You will sometimes find plants growing in your area that are not listed for your particular section of Kansas. It is possible to grow some plants outside their recommended region, provided these plants receive adequate protection and care. These shrubs will usually not grow as large or as tall as they would further south or east. If you are rather certain that your yard will provide enough protection for these plants, you might try growing a few.

VARIETY LISTINGS OF SHRUBS

PROBLEMS TO EXPECT

Every shrub species grown in Kansas can be expected to be afflicted with some problem during its lifetime. The most common problems are insect and disease attacks. These usually can be controlled by routine spraying. Knowledge of the problems make it easier to diagnose and correct before they become severe.

Soil alkalinity or high pH may also limit the use of some plants. Iron chlorosis is a common problem with some shrubs grown in the western half of Kansas. This is easily corrected by applying iron sulfate or iron chelate to the plant or soil.

Your local County Extension Agent can assist you with the diagnosis of any disease, insect, or cultural problem.

All Kansas Extension educational programs and materials are available to all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or religion.

Common Name	Botanical Name	Height	Spread	Adaptability[1]
DECIDUOUS SHRUBS: Tall (10 feet in height or more)
Cotoneaster, Peking	Cotoneaster acutifolia	10-12′	8-10′	Hardy
Cranberrybush, American	Viburnum trilobum	12′	10-12′	Hardy
Cranberrybush, European	Viburnum opulus	8-12′	10-12′	Hardy
Crapemyrtle	Lagerstroemia indica	10-12′	5′	SE
Dogwood, Gray	Cornus racemosa	8-12′	8-12′	Hardy
Elder, Golden	Sambucus canadensis ′Aurea’	12′	10-12′	Hardy
Fringe Tree, Red	Cotonis coggygria ′rubrifolia’	10′	10-12′	X, P
Honeysuckle, Tatarian	Lonicera tatarica	10-12′	8-10′	Hardy
Hydrangea, P. G.	Hydrangea paniculata ′grandiflora’	10-15′	10-15′	X, P
Lilac, Chinese (Rothamagensis)	Syringa chinensis	10-15′	10-15′	Hardy
Lilac, Common	Syringa vulgaris	12-15′	12-15′	Hardy
Lilac, Manchurian	Syringa amurensis	12-15′	12-15′	Hardy
Lilac, Peking	Syringa pekinensis	10-15′	10-15′	Hardy
Maple, Amur	Acer ginneis	15-20′	10-12′	X, P
Mockorange, Big Scentless	Philadelphus grandiflorus	9-12′	5-8′	Hardy
Olive, Autumn	Eleagnus umbellatus	14-16′	15-17′	Hardy
Pea Shrub	Caragana arborescens	15-18′	12-15′	Hardy
Pearlbush	Exochorda racemosa	10-15′	10-15′	SC
Plum, Flowering	Prunus triloba ′plena’	12′	10-12′	X
Privit, Amur River North	Ligustrum amurense	10-12′	5-7′	Hardy
Privit, California	Ligustrum ovalifolium	10-12′	6-8′	X, P
Privit, Common	Ligustrum vulgare	10-12′	6-8′	Hardy
Privit, Golden (Vicary)	Ligustrum X vicari	12′	6-8′	X, P

Redbud, Chinese	Cercis chinensis	10-12′	10-12′	X, P
Rose-of-Sharon (Althea)	Hibiscus syriacus	8-12′	6-10′	Hardy
Smoke Tree (Purple Fringe)	Cotinus coggygria	15′	8′	X, P
Snowball	Viburnum opulus ′sterilis’	8-12′	10-12′	Hardy
Sumac, Smooth	Rhus giabra	10-12′	12′	Hardy
Sumac, Staghorn	Rhus typhina	20′	15-20′	Hardy
Tamarisk, Common	Tamarix hispida	10-12′	8-10′	Hardy
Tamarisk, African	Tamarix africana	10-12	10′	SE
Viburnum, Arrowwood	Viburnum dentatum	8-10′	10-12′	NC, P
Viburnum, Nannyberry	Viburnum lentago	8-12′	10-12′	Hardy
Viburnum, Siebold	Viburnum sieboldi	12-15′	10-12′	NC
Viburnum, Tea	Viburnum setigerum	10′	8-10′	NC
Wahoo	Euonymus atropurpureus	10-15′	15-18′	Hardy
Wayfaring Tree	Viburnum lantana	10-12′	12′	NC
Willow, Corkscrew	Salix matsudana ‘tortuosa’	12-15′	12′	X, P
Willow, Pussy	Salix discolor	10-12′	12′	X, P
DECIDUOUS SHRUBS: Medium (between 7 and 10 feet in height)
Barberry, Mentor	Berberis mentorensis	6-8′	5-7′	Hardy
Barberry, Truehedge	Berberis thunbergi ‘erecta’	6-8′	4-6′	X, P
Bayberry, Northern	Myrica pennsylvanica	6-8′	4-6′	Hardy
Beautybush	Kolkwitzia amabilis	7-10′	8-10′	Hardy
Burning Bush, Winged	Euonymus alatus	8-10′	8-10′	X, P
Butterfly Bush	Buddleia davidi	6-8′	6′	NC
Cherry, Nanking	Prunus tomentosa ‘Orient’	9′	10-12′	Hardy
Cotoneaster, Large Flowering	Cotoneaster multiflora	8′	8-12′	Hardy
Crabapple, Sargent	Malus sargentii	6-8′	8-10′	Hardy
Deutzia, Lemoine	Deutzia X lemoinei	5-7′	5-7′	NC, P
Deutzia, ‘Pride of Rochester’	Deutzia scabra	6-8′	4-6′	NC, P
Dogwood, Coral	Cornus alba ‘Siberica’	9′	8-10′	NC
Dogwood, Redosier	Cornus stolonifera	8′	8-10′	X, P
Dogwood, Silky	Cornus ammomum	8-10′	8-10′	X, P
Dogwood, Yellowtwig	Cornus stolonifera ‘flaviramea’	8′	8-10′	X, P
Forsythia, Beatrix Farrand	Forsythia x intermedia	6-8′	6-8′	X, P
Forsythia, Golden Bell	Forsythia viridissima	6-8′	5-6′	X, P
Forsythia, ‘Karl Sax’	Forsythia X intermedia	6-8′	6-8′	X, P
Forsythia, ‘Lynwood Gold’	Forsythia X intermedia	8-10′	8′	X, P
Forsythia, ‘Showy Border’	Forsythia X intermedia	7-8′	6-8′	X, P
Forsythia, ‘Siebold’	Forsythia suspensa ‘Sieboldii’	8-10′	10-15′	Hardy
Forsythia, ‘Spring Glory’	Forsythia X intermedia	7-8′	6-8′	X, P
Holly, Winterberry	Ilex verticillata	6-8′	3-5′	NC, P

Honeysuckle, Morrow	Lonicera morrowi	6-8′	8-10′	Hardy
Honeysuckle, Zabel	Lonicera tatarica ‘Zabelii’	7-10′	7-10′	Hardy
Jetbead, Black	Rhodotypos scandens	5-7′	6-8′	NC, P
Lilac, Late	Syringa villosa	8-10′	8-10′	Hardy
Lilac, Persian	Syringa X persica	6-8′	7-9′	NC
Magnolia, Star	Magnolia stellata	8-12′	10-12′	SC, P
Mockorange, ‘Enchantment’	Philadelphus X lemoine	8′	6-8′	Hardy
Mockorange, ‘Innocence’	Philadelphus X lemoine	8′	6-8′	Hardy
Mockorange, ‘Minnesota Snowflake’	Philadelphus X virginalis	8′	6-8′	Hardy
Mockorange, Sweet	Philadelphus coronarius	8-10′	6-7′	Hardy
Ninebark, Common	Physocarpus opulifolius	7-9′	8-10′	Hardy
Ninebark, ‘Goldleaf’	Physocarpus opulifolius ‘luteus’	8-10′	8-10′	Hardy
Privit, Border	Ligustrum obtusifolium	8-10′	9′	X, P
Privit, Regel	Ligustrum obtusifolium ‘regelium’	5-7′	6′	Hardy
Sand Cherry, Purpleleaf	Prunus X cistena	7-9′	8-10′	Hardy
Scotch Broom	Cytisus scoparius	6-8′	6-8′	SC
Spirea, Bridalwreath	Spirea prunifolia ‘plena’	7-9′	8-10′	NC, P
Spirea, Vanhoutte	Spirea X vanhouttei	6-8′	8-10′	Hardy
Tamarisk, ‘Summer Glow’	Tamarix hispida	8′	10-12′	Hardy
Viburnum, Doublefile	Viburnum plicatum ‘tomentosum’	8-10′	8-10′	NC, P
Viburnum, Korean Spice	Viburnum carlesii	6-8′	6-8′	Hardy
Viburnum, Linden	Viburnum dilatatum	8-10′	8-12′	NC, P
Weigela, Old Fashioned	Weigela florida	6-8′	8-10′	X, P
DECIDUOUS SHRUBS: Small (between 4 and 6 feet in height)
Abelia, Glossy	Abelia X grandiflora	3-5′	3-5′	SC, P
Almond, Flowering (Cherry)	Prunus glandulosa	4-5′	3-4′	Hardy
Barberry, Japanese (Green)	Berberis thunbergii	4-6′	3-5′	X, P
Barberry, Redleaf	Berberis thunbergii ‘atropurpurea’	4-5′	3-5′	X, P
Barberry, Kobold	Berberis thunbergii ‘Kobold’	4-6′	5-6′	X, P
Beautyberry, Japanese	Callicarpa japonica	4-5′	4-5′	NC, P
Burning Bush, Dwarf Winged	Euonymus alatus ‘compacta’	4-5′	4-5′	X, P
Cotoneaster, Spreading	Cotoneaster divaricata	5-6′	6-8′	X, P
Cranberry, Compact European	Viburnum opulus ‘compactum’	4-6′	4-6′	Hardy
Honeysuckle, Clavey’s Dwarf	Lonicera xylosteum	4-6′	4-6′	Hardy
Honeysuckle, Winter (Fragrant)	Lonicera fragrantissima	5-7′	6′	Hardy
Hydrangea, A. G.	Hydrangea arborescens ‘grandiflora’	3-5′	5-7′	NC, P
Hydrangea, ‘Nikko Blue’	Hydrangea macrophylla	4-5′	5-6′	X, P
Indian-current Coralberry	Symphoricarpos orbiculatus	3-5′	4-5′	Hardy
Kerria	Kerria japonica	4-6′	5-7′	X, P

Lilac, Dwarf Korean	Syringa oblata ‘palibiniana’	4-6′	6-8′	NC, P
Mockorange, ‘Albatre’	Philadelphus X virginalis	4-6′	4-6′	Hardy
Mockorange, ‘Belle Etoille’	Philadelphus X lemoine	6′	6′	Hardy
Mockorange, ‘Bouquet Blanc’	Philadelphus X virginalis	6′	6′	Hardy
Mockorange, ‘Glacier’	Philadelphus X virginalis	4-6′	4-6′	Hardy
Quince, Japanese Flowering	Chaenomeles lagenaria (speciosa)	5-7′	6-8′	X, P
Snowberry	Symphoricarpos albus	4-6′	4-6′	Hardy
Spirea, Garland	Spirea X arguta	5-6′	5-6′	X, P
Spirea, Thunberg	Spirea thunbergi	4-5′	4-5′	Hardy
Viburnum, Wright’s	Viburnum wrighti ‘hessei’	3-5′	4-6′	X, P
Weigela, ‘Bristol Ruby’	Weigela X florida	4-6′	4-6′	X, P
Weigela, ‘Eva Rathke’	Weigela X floribunda	4-6′	6-8′	X, P
Weigela, ‘Java Red’	Weigela purpurea	5-7′	6-8′	X, P
DECIDUOUS SHRUBS: Dwarf (less than 4 feet in height)
Barberry, Crimson Pygmy	Berberis thunbergi ‘nana’	1½-2′	2-3′	X, P
Chenauit Coralberry	Symphoricarpos X chenauiti	3-4′	3-4′	Hardy
Cinquefoil	Potentilla fruticosa	2-4′	2-4′	Hardy
Cotoneaster, Cranberry	Cotoneaster apiculata	2-3′	3-4′	X, P
Deutzia, Rosepanicle	Deutzia X rosea ‘eximia’	3-4′	4-5′	NC
Deutzia, Slender	Deutzia gracilis	2-3′	3-4′	NC
Forsythia, ‘Bronx’	Forsythia viridissima ‘Bronxensis’	1½-2′	3′	X, P
Hydrangea, ‘Annabelle’	Hydrangea X arborescens	3-4′	4-5′	X, P
Mockorange, Silver Showers	Philadelphus X lemoine	3-4′	3-4′	Hardy
Mockorange, ‘Dwarf Minnesota Snowflake’	Philadelphus X virginalis ‘nana’	2-3′	2-3′	Hardy
Mockorange, Dwarf Sweet	Philadelphus coronarius ‘nana’	3-4′	3-4′	Hardy
Ninebark, Dwarf	Physocarpus opulitolius ‘nanus’	3-4′	3-4′	Hardy
Pea Shrub, Pygmy	Caragana arborescens	1½-2′	1½-2′	Hardy
Quince, Dwarf Flowering	Chaenomeles meulei	2-3′	2-3′	X, P
Quince, Japanese Flowering	Chaenomeles japonica	3-4′	4-5′	Hardy
Quince, Red Japanese	Chaenomeles japonica ‘rubra’	3-4′	4-5′	Hardy
St. Johnswort, Hidcote	Hypericum patulum ‘Hidcote’	1½-2′	1½-2′	X
St. Johnswort, Kalm	Hypericum kalmianum	3-4′	3-4′	Hardy
St. Johnswort, Sungold	Hypericum patulum ‘Sungold’	1½-2′	1½-2′	Hardy
Spirea, Anthony Waterer	Spirea X bumalda ‘Anthony Waterer’	2-3′	2-3′	X, P
Spirea, Froebel	Spirea X bumalda ‘Froebeli’	3-4′	3-4′	X, P
Spirea, Redflowering	Spirea japonica ‘coccinea’	3-4′	3-4′	X, P
Spirea, Snowmound	Spirea nipponica ‘Snowmound’	3-4′	3-4′	Hardy
Willow, Dwarf Arctic Blue	Salix purpurea ‘nana’	3-4′	3-4′	NC

Common Name	Botanical Name	Height	Spread	Adaptability[1]
BROADLEAF EVERGREEN SHRUBS: Tall (10 feet or more in height)
Holly, American	Ilex opaca	12-15′	8-10′	SC, P
Holly, Yaupon	Ilex vomitoria	10-15′	8-10′	SC, P
Magnolia, Southern	Magnolia grandiflora	15-20′	10-12′	SC, P
BROADLEAF EVERGREEN SHRUBS: Medium (between 7 and 10 feet in height)
Euonymus, Large-Leaf	Euonymus kiautschovicus (Patens)	6-8′	8-10′	Hardy
Euonymus, ‘Manhattan’	Euonymus kiautschovicus (Patens)	8-10′	8-12′	Hardy
Mahonia, Oregon Grape	Mahonia aquifolium	5-7′	4-5′	Hardy
Pyracantha, ‘Kasan’	Pyracantha coccinea ‘Kasan’	6-8′	6-8′	X, P
Pyracantha, ‘Lalandii’	Pyracantha coccinea ‘Lalandii’	5-10′	8-10′	X, P
Pyracantha, ‘Wyatti’	Pyracantha coccinea ‘Wyatti’	6-8′	6-8′	X, P
Viburnum, Leatherleaf	Viburnum rhytidophylium	8-12′	8-12′	NC, P
BROADLEAF EVERGREEN SHRUBS: Small (between 4 and 6 feet in height)
Barberry, Wintergreen	Berbaris juliana	4-6′	3-5′	NC, P
Euonymus, Dupont	Euonymus kiautschovicus (Patens)	5-6′	4-6′	Hardy
Euonymus, ‘Emerald ’n’ Gold’	Euonymus fortunei ‘vegetus’	4-5′	4′	X, P
Euonymus, ‘Jewel’	Euonymus kiautschovicus (Patens)	5-6′	4-6′	Hardy
Euonymus, Medium Leaf	Euonymus kiautschovicus (Patens)	5-6′	4-6′	Hardy
Euonymus, ‘Sarcoxie’	Euonymus fortunei ‘vegetus’	4-5′	4′	X, P
Holly, Dwarf Japanese	Ilex crenata ‘compacta’	4-5′	4-5′	SC, P
Holly, ‘Hellers’ Japanese	Ilex crenata ‘Helleri’	4′	5′	SC, P
Holly, Hetz Japanese	Ilex crenata ‘Hetzii’	4′	5′	SC, P
Holly, Dwarf Yaupon	Ilex vomitoria ‘nana’	4′	5′	SC, P
Nandina	Nandina domestica	4-5′	4′	SC, P
Pyracantha, ‘Low Boy’	Pyracantha coccinea ‘Low Boy’	4-5′	4-5′	X, P
BROADLEAF EVERGREEN SHRUBS: Dwarf (less than 4 feet in height)
Azalea, Kurume	Rhododendron obtusum	3′	2-3′	SC, P
Azalea, Mollis Hybrid	Rhododendron X kosterianum	3-4′	3-4′	SC, P
Boxwood, Edging	Buxus sempervirens	2-3′	2-3′	NC, P
Boxwood, Wintergreen	Buxus microphylus	4′	5′	NC, P
Euonymus, ‘Emerald Cushion’	Euonymus fortunei ‘vegetus’	3-4′	3-4′	X, P
Euonymus, ‘Emerald Gaiety’	Euonymus fortunei ‘vegetus’	3-4′	2-3′	X, P
Euonymus, Small Leaf	Euonymus kiautschovicus (Patens)	2-3′	2-3′	Hardy
Euonymus, Vinca Leaf	Euonymus kiautschovicus ‘vincafolia’	3-4′	3-4′	X, P
Holly, Dwarf Burford	Ilex cornuta ‘Burfordi nana’	3-4′	2-3′	Hardy
Rhododendron	Rhododendron catawbiense	4′	4′	SC, P

Cooperative Extension Service, Kansas State University, Manhattan
C-469 February 1973

Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with U. S. Department of Agriculture. Robert A. Bohannon, Director of Extension, Kansas State University of Agriculture and Applied Science.

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The Project Gutenberg eBook of Shrubs for Kansas Landscapes

SHRUBS
for Kansas Landscapes

^{Shrubs as} Accent Plants

ACCENT PLANTS

^{Shrubs that} Soften the Building

TRANSITION PLANTINGS

CONTINUOUS BLOOM FOR YOUR LANDSCAPE

SHRUB ORDER OF BLOOM

EARLY SPRING

LATE SPRING

EARLY SUMMER

LATE SUMMER

SHRUB BLOOM COLOR

DECIDUOUS SHRUBS (Tall)

DECIDUOUS SHRUBS (Medium)

DECIDUOUS SHRUBS (Small)

DECIDUOUS SHRUBS (Dwarf)

BROADLEAF EVERGREEN SHRUBS

^{Shrubs for} Shady Locations

SHRUBS HAVING FRUIT THAT WILL ATTRACT BIRDS

Low Maintenance _{for your shrubs}

HEIGHT AND SPREAD

MAINTAINING SHRUB SIZE

ADAPTABILITY AND HARDINESS

VARIETY LISTINGS OF SHRUBS

PROBLEMS TO EXPECT

Transcriber’s Notes

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The Project Gutenberg eBook of Shrubs for Kansas Landscapes

SHRUBS for Kansas Landscapes

Shrubs as Accent Plants

ACCENT PLANTS

Shrubs that Soften the Building

TRANSITION PLANTINGS

CONTINUOUS BLOOM FOR YOUR LANDSCAPE

SHRUB ORDER OF BLOOM

EARLY SPRING

LATE SPRING

EARLY SUMMER

LATE SUMMER

SHRUB BLOOM COLOR

DECIDUOUS SHRUBS (Tall)

DECIDUOUS SHRUBS (Medium)

DECIDUOUS SHRUBS (Small)

DECIDUOUS SHRUBS (Dwarf)

BROADLEAF EVERGREEN SHRUBS

Shrubs for Shady Locations

SHRUBS HAVING FRUIT THAT WILL ATTRACT BIRDS

Low Maintenance for your shrubs

HEIGHT AND SPREAD

MAINTAINING SHRUB SIZE

ADAPTABILITY AND HARDINESS

VARIETY LISTINGS OF SHRUBS

PROBLEMS TO EXPECT

Transcriber’s Notes

THE FULL PROJECT GUTENBERG LICENSE

SHRUBS
for Kansas Landscapes

^{Shrubs as} Accent Plants

^{Shrubs that} Soften the Building

^{Shrubs for} Shady Locations

Low Maintenance _{for your shrubs}