Let’s take a look at types of dwarf shrubs to consider.
For Full Shade
Leatherleaf Arrowwood
Suppose you’re looking for one with a high tolerance to deeply shaded areas. You ought to plant the leatherleaf arrowwood in your garden. On cloudy days, their attractive foliage and clustered white flowers are attractive.
Inkberry
While this produces flowers in small amounts and rarely blooms, its evergreen leaves are enough reason to grow them anywhere. The Inkberry also goes by dye leaves and evergreen winterberry. It is a native species of holly of the Eastern and Southern United States.
Japanese Andromeda
As far as having attractive flowers is concerned, the Japanese Andromeda has got it in spades. They’re very easy to maintain as they thrive in fully shaded areas, plus they can survive in droughts too!
Here are some facts about Japanese Andromeda that you probably didn’t know:
- It gros up to 6-8 feet tall.
- Best grown in moist, well-drained soils.
- It is toxic to dogs, cats, horses and humans.
- Native to eastern China, Taiwan and Japan.
Japanese Holly
This variety is usually grown for ornamental purposes due to its dense, evergreen foliage. You may think this plant is unattractive because it’s not producing any flowers. It’s one of those plants that make great landscaping. The Japanese holly is native to eastern China, Korea, Taiwan, and Japan.
Euonymus, Low-Growing Options
Eastern Wahoo
The eastern wahoo resembles the fire tree with its beautiful scarlet-red fruits that overshadow its leaves. Native to North America, this will grow up to 20 feet tall and spread its foliage 25 feet wide.
‘Coloratus’ Wintercreeper
A perfect groundcover option features deep green leaves during spring and summer but changes to a pink/rose color in fall. The Euonymus Fortunei ‘Coloratus’ is a must on the list for your garden.
Burning Bush
It’s safe to say that the person who named this may have thought about the story of Moses in the Bible. During the fall season, this looks like a “burning bush” from some distance away.
It is because its leaves turn bold flame red. It also produces reddish-purple berries that birds love. It’s not a dwarf shrub as it can grow up to 20 feet tall and spread up to 10 feet wide.
