Shrubs for Shade

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Got some shade in your landscape? Don't despair. Some of the most beautiful and handsome shrubs are those that thrive in shade, dappled sunlight or morning sun with afternoon shade. Many, such as azaleas, rhododendrons and camelias produce an abundance of flowers to lighten up those shady areas.

Below you will find a list of shade-loving shrubs as well as those that will tolerate morning sun with afternoon shade conditions. Click on any of the thumbnail photos or links to see a Plant File that contains a full plant description, usage suggestions and instructions for care.
Aucuba 'Gold Dust'
Aucuba 'Gold Dust'

'Gold Dust' Aucuba features large, dark green leaves which look as though they h...
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Boxwood 'Harland Dwarf'
Boxwood 'Harland Dwarf'

Harland Dwarf Boxwood is useful sheared into a dense, f...
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Boxwood 'Wintergreen' (Korean Boxwood)
Boxwood 'Wintergreen' (Korean Boxwood)

Wintergreen Boxwood (Korean Boxwood) is useful sheared ...
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Burning Bush (Dwarf Winged Euonymus)
Burning Bush (Dwarf Winged Euonymus)

Dwarf Burning Bush features intense, fire-red foliage i...
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Calisto Indian Hawthorne - Raphiolepis
Calisto Indian Hawthorne - Raphiolepis

'Calisto' Indian Hawthorne is an evergreen shrub that p...
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Camellia 'Dr. Tinsley' (Winter Blooming)
Camellia 'Dr. Tinsley' (Winter Bloo...

'Dr. Tinsley' Camellia is a profuse Winter bloomer that...
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