From flowering to evergreen, these hardy shrubs deliver seasonal interest and texturewithout demanding constant care.
In fact, these shrubs develop the most pleasing shape without any shearing or shaping.
They’ll grow easily, have refined forms, and generally thrive without pruning.
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Plant several of these easy-care, no-pruning-required shrubs, and you’ll create a lush andwildlife-friendly landscape.
Pay close attention to mature plant size.
Pair your available planting space with a shrub that has a mature size smaller than the planting spot.
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Dont forget that nearby plants will grow and expand too.
It has a soft texture and medium green color.
Boxwood
Slow-growingboxwood(Buxusspp.)
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is a perfect candidate for the no-pruning-needed club of low-maintenance shrubs.
Boxwoodis a low-maintenance choice for borders andhedges, but topiary shapes require more detailed pruning.
In the fall, small black berries form on female plants, attracting birds.
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Plant both male and female plants if you want berries.
The flower clusters fade and seemingly disappear into the clean green foliage.
Though not evergreen, its highly disease-resistantand blooms reliably.
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Viburnums
There are many varieties ofviburnumsto choose from.
Generally, viburnums have an upright, loose habit and grow 6 to 12 feet or more tall.
Viburnums are prized for their spring flowers, summer or fall berries, and colorfulautumn foliage.
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Korean spice (Viburnum carlesii, shown here) and burkwood viburnum (Viburnumxburkwoodii) are delightfully fragrant species.
A Shrub for Every Garden
These low-maintenance shrubs thrive in a variety of growing conditions.
Ilex glabra.North Carolina Plant Toolbox Extension Gardener.
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Syringa meyeri.Ohio State University.
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