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Trees and Shrubs

What trees and shrubs are best for our climate and which ones grow best in sun and shade? Click on these pages to learn all about it, including some tips on which ones give the best color! Or use our customized Plant Finder to give you all the details you need to choose the perfect Tree or Shrub.

Trees and Shrubs for Sun

There are many varieties of trees and shrubs that grow well in full sun in our climate. Try cedars, pines, cherries, azaleas and dogwoods for sunny yards.

Trees and Shrubs for Shade

For shady-yards, plant trees and shrubs that flourish in partial to low light. Try the serviceberry, summersweet or Annabelle hydrangea!

Planting Trees and Shrubs

When planting trees and shrubs, consider the health of the soil, the spacing and placement of plants and the proper watering and transplanting methods for success.

Flowering Trees and Shrubs for Color

Many species of flowering trees and shrubs can be planted to create a colorful, showy garden that produces flowers all season long. Try magnolias, crabapples and roses!

Hydrangeas

Hydrangeas (Hydrangea sp.) are beautiful, ornamental shrubs known for their large flower heads and lush foliage. Each flower head consists of clusters of small flowers, which vary in bloom, depending on the type. There are many species and cultivated varieties of hydrangeas but not all grow well in our climate.