Background Shrubs

Background

Larger anchoring shrubs help define the landscape space and give the garden an established stately look!

Larger anchoring shrubs help define the landscape space and give the garden an established stately look!

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Yesterday Today and Tomorrow - Brunfelsia pauciflora

Yesterday Today and Tomorrow

Brunfelsia pauciflora

From $28.00

Grevillea - Grevillea Moonlight

Grevillea

Grevillea Moonlight

From $45.00

Tree Mallow - Lavatera bicolor

Tree Mallow

Lavatera bicolor

From $32.00

Mock Orange - Pittosporum tobira

Mock Orange

Pittosporum tobira

From $7.00

Round Leaf Tea Tree - Leptospermum rotundifolium

Round Leaf Tea Tree

Leptospermum rotundifolium

From $38.00

Manzanita - Arctostaphylos Sunset

Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Sunset

From $14.00

Variegated Mock Orange - Pittosporum tobira Variegata

Variegated Mock Orange

Pittosporum tobira Variegata

From $6.00

Waxleaf Privet - Bush Form - Ligustrum japonica Texanum

Waxleaf Privet - Bush Form

Ligustrum japonica Texanum

From $19.00

Gold Dust Plant - Aucuba japonica Variegata

Gold Dust Plant

Aucuba japonica Variegata

From $39.00

Tuscan Blue Rosemary - Roemarinus officinalis Tuscan Blue

Tuscan Blue Rosemary

Roemarinus officinalis Tuscan Blue

From $7.25

Waxleaf Privet (On Stake) - Ligustrum japonica Texanum

Waxleaf Privet (On Stake)

Ligustrum japonica Texanum

From $26.00

Oregon Grape Holly - Mahonia Aquifolium

Oregon Grape Holly

Mahonia Aquifolium

From $27.00

Fraser Photinia - Photinia x fraseri

Fraser Photinia

Photinia x fraseri

From $9.00

Bird of Paradise - Strelitzia reginae

Bird of Paradise

Strelitzia reginae

From $17.50

Gold Dust Plant - Aucuba japonica Variegata

Gold Dust Plant

Aucuba japonica Variegata

From $32.00

Silver Sheen Kohuhu - Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen'

Silver Sheen Kohuhu

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen'

From $37.00

Firesprite Grevillea - Grevillea 'Firesprite'

Firesprite Grevillea

Grevillea 'Firesprite'

From $169.00

Coast Rosemary - Westringia fruticosa 'Smokey'

Coast Rosemary

Westringia fruticosa 'Smokey'

From $8.75

Fraser Photinia - Photinia x fraseri - Column Form FORM

Fraser Photinia

Photinia x fraseri - Column Form FORM

From $29.00

Kohuhu - Pittosporum tenuifolium

Kohuhu

Pittosporum tenuifolium

From $29.00

Mexican Bird of Paradise - Caesalpinia pulcherrima

Mexican Bird of Paradise

Caesalpinia pulcherrima

From $35.00

Red Pencil Plant - Euphorbia tirucalli 'Sticks on Fire'

Red Pencil Plant

Euphorbia tirucalli 'Sticks on Fire'

From $12.00

Texas Ranger - Leucophyllum frutescens

Texas Ranger

Leucophyllum frutescens

From $25.00

Indian Laurel Fig - Ficus retusa nitida

Indian Laurel Fig

Ficus retusa nitida

From $27.00

Background: Background plants do just that…create the background to your landscape. They will typically range from 4 to 6+ feet in height. These larger shrubs are meant to be the foundation for the rest of your plants and establish a defined sense of space. This is acquired by placing these adjacent to a wall or structure, then placing medium and smaller shrubs in front to create a ‘layered’ or tiered affect. This height differentiation creates interest in the landscape. Background shrubs may also be used to ‘soften’ a structure by covering a portion of it up. Typically, background shrubs should be evergreen so they do not lose foliage in the cool months. Watch this video for a more in-depth look at planting design. If you need help making the right selections for your landscape project, please contact us !

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Background: Background plants do just that…create the background to your landscape. They will typically range from 4 to 6+ feet in height. These larger shrubs are meant to be the foundation for the rest of your plants and establish a defined sense of space. This is acquired by placing these adjacent to a wall or structure, then placing medium and smaller shrubs in front to create a ‘layered’ or tiered affect. This height differentiation creates interest in the landscape. Background shrubs may also be used to ‘soften’ a structure by covering a portion of it up. Typically, background shrubs should be evergreen so they do not lose foliage in the cool months. Watch this video for a more in-depth look at planting design. If you need help making the right selections for your landscape project, please contact us !