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

Tree Mallow - Lavatera bicolor

Tree Mallow

Lavatera bicolor

From $32.00

Oregon Grape Holly - Mahonia Aquifolium

Oregon Grape Holly

Mahonia Aquifolium

From $27.00

Midnight Mexican Sage - Salvia leucantha 'Midnight'

Midnight Mexican Sage

Salvia leucantha 'Midnight'

From $8.00

Fraser Photinia - Photinia x fraseri

Fraser Photinia

Photinia x fraseri

From $9.00

Gold Euonymus - Euonymus japonicus 'Ovatus Aureus'

Gold Euonymus

Euonymus japonicus 'Ovatus Aureus'

From $7.25

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

Yellow Bells - Tecoma stans

Yellow Bells

Tecoma stans

From $25.00

Sugar Bush - Rhus ovata

Sugar Bush

Rhus ovata

From $39.00

English Lavender - Lavandula angustifolia

English Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia

From $27.00

Sweet Olive - Osmanthus fragrans

Sweet Olive

Osmanthus fragrans

From $95.00

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 !