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Snippet: Top mountain hardy shrubs. Most popular spring shrubs for yards. Beginners guide to landscape shrubs. Which Shrub is Right for Your Landscape? List of the most famous Arizona mountain shrubs. The trees and shrubs in a landscape are the backbones of any yard. It would not be easy to overestimate the importance of the role they play in our landscapes. Trees are more comfortable to choose because there are far fewer choices, and one tree takes up so much space in the yard. Shrubs have a smaller footprint in a landscape so, if a mistake is made, they can be moved to a different location. With a vast selection to choose from, selecting shrubs can be overwhelming without a plan. Those new to the area often need help choosing between the many varieties of shrubs. This is my ‘Go-To’ plant list when starting a new landscape design. Each grows exceptionally well at all mountain elevations and offers a good starting point for all landscape styles. Some online resources are included, many plants available for purchase directly from the grower. I even negotiated free delivery of some shrubs when added to a larger Watters Garden Center delivery and can be picked up directly from Watters. Barberry is most appreciated for its ability to withstand the worst conditions in garden soils, and brings such a large bright spot for such a little plant. Shades of burgundy, golds, reds, and pinks can often be found on the same bush! Barberries are so hardy that they can be planted right next to the driveway and stand up to summer’s fiercest heat. Plant now for season-long interest in containers, raised beds, or right in the ground. Blue Chiffon Rose of Sharon is packed with summer buds that unfurl into breathtakingly beautiful blue flowers on each strong stem. This vigorous, hardy grower offers summer-through-fall color whether planted as a specimen, or part of a hedge or shrub border. Bluebeard Shrub adds the spice that furnishes a different aspect to your landscaping. Unlike the other bushes on this list, the fluffy flowers give the plant […]

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