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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Bigleaf Hydrangea (Blue) - Hydrangea Macrophylla

Bigleaf Hydrangea (Blue)

Hydrangea Macrophylla

From $32.00

Tree Aloe - Aloe Arborescens

Tree Aloe

Aloe Arborescens

From $12.00

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

Oregon Grape Holly - Mahonia Aquifolium

Oregon Grape Holly

Mahonia Aquifolium

From $27.00

Anise Scented Sage - Salvia Guaranitica Black and Blue

Anise Scented Sage

Salvia Guaranitica Black and Blue

From $32.00

Pride of Madeira - Echium Fastuosum

Pride of Madeira

Echium Fastuosum

From $32.00

Bird of Paradise - Strelitzia reginae

Bird of Paradise

Strelitzia reginae

From $17.50

Gold Euonymus - Euonymus japonicus 'Ovatus Aureus'

Gold Euonymus

Euonymus japonicus 'Ovatus Aureus'

From $7.25

Bush Germander - Teucrium fruticans 'Azureum'

Bush Germander

Teucrium fruticans 'Azureum'

From $8.85

Princess Flower - Tibouchina urvilleana

Princess Flower

Tibouchina urvilleana

From $49.00

Gold Dust Plant - Aucuba japonica Variegata

Gold Dust Plant

Aucuba japonica Variegata

From $32.00

Variegated Elephant Food - Portulacaria afra 'Variegata'

Variegated Elephant Food

Portulacaria afra 'Variegata'

From $8.95

White Sage - Salvia apiana

White Sage

Salvia apiana

From $11.00

Blue Sage - Salvia clevelandii 'Winifred Gilman'

Blue Sage

Salvia clevelandii 'Winifred Gilman'

From $26.00

Indian Mallow - Abutilon palmeri

Indian Mallow

Abutilon palmeri

From $39.00

Red Pencil Plant - Euphorbia tirucalli 'Sticks on Fire'

Red Pencil Plant

Euphorbia tirucalli 'Sticks on Fire'

From $12.00

Butterfly Bush - Buddleja davidii 'Black Knight'

Butterfly Bush

Buddleja davidii 'Black Knight'

From $28.00

Golden Currant - Ribes aureum

Golden Currant

Ribes aureum

From $12.00

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 !