Foliage and bell-shaped flowers that bloom all summer make Abelia popular. This hybrid of two Chinese species is also the hardiest Abelia.

The Iris-like flowers are creamy yellow with maroon-brown blotches.

The deep South is famous for this variety of Azalea. This vigorous, upright grower has 3-in. rose-purple to magenta flowers with a deep blotch.

Gardens of the deep South are famous for this Southern Indica or Sun Azalea, More cold-tolerant than other Southern Indicas.

Lower-growing with a showier flower than the Giant variety.

The most popular of Bottlebrushes, it's cold-hardy, tough, and tolerant of many soils. New growth is coppery-red, and flowers are bright red.

This evergreen shrub forms a broad mound that reaches 3 ft. tall and wide. The small, fine-textured leaves are dark green.

A shrub or small tree growing to 3-6 m, that bears small, edible, citrus fruit.

Sasanqua Camellias have small, attractive green leaves. Numerous cultivars offer a wide range of flower types and colors; several are fragrant; some grow prostrate; others can be trained to espailer up walls and trellises. More sun-tolerant than Japanese

Japanese Camellias are the most popular of all camellias, with over 2000 named cultivars that offer a wide range of spectacular flower types, colors and bloom periods. Leaves are an attractive dark green, thick and leathery.

Through seed companies, buy special selections, such as 'Indian', which has very' sweet seeds and aromatic leaves that are better than commercial coriander.

A fragrant citrus fruit that grows on a shrub or small tree with long, irregular branches covered in thorns. The name comes from the appearance of the fruit, which many say often resembles two hands pressed together as if in prayer.

Long-lasting crinkly, crepelike flowers grace this plant in summer and early fall. Light green summer leaves turn red, orange or purplish in autumn. Prune hard in spring. At home in the South.

The 15- to 20-ft.-long leaves crowning the wide trunk don’t hide the tiny yellowish brown flowers or yellow to red fruits. At 40 to 60 ft. tall and 30 to 50 ft. wide, these aren’t trees for small spaces.

A small, finely textured Palm with graceful arching fronds. An excellent container plant and houseplant. Won't tolerate dark locations.

Long-blooming, it flowers from late May until fall frost. Small, fragrant, slightly ruffled flowers have green throats. Excellent for containers.

Slow-growing and self-cleaning old leaves fall off and eliminate the need for pruning. Trunk swollen at the base. Bright green leaves form a dense crown.

For largest fruit crop, plant males and females of this California favorite together.

The large, double flowers reach 4 to 5 in. across on some varieties. Plant near entrances or windows where their fragrance can be enjoyed. Avoid wetting flowers when watering.

The fruit appears medium to late in season and holds well on the tree. Keeps well after harvest.

Grows slowly to 8 ft. with its delicate leaves spreading horizontally. New growth starts out reddish, turning green with maturity.

This leafy shrub grows vigorously, with glossy green foliage and many bright single or double flowers from spring to fall. Many varieties and flower colors are available.

The small size of this dwarf version of the Burford Holly is an asset in compact gardens. Produces less dark red fruit than the Burford. Leaves usually have only one spine at tip.

Also called "Stokes Dwarf," this Holly forms compact mounds with small dark-green leaves and tiny red berries. No male pollinator is needed for fruit production.

This large, fast-growing Holly can be trained as a tree. Excellent for Southern gardens, this Holly, with shiny dark leaves and large red berries, bears fruit at an early age. Best pollinated by Ilex cornuta or Ilex 'Edward Stevens'.

Its shiny leaves are larger and more vigorous than those of English Ivy, but require more water. Popular in mild winter areas. Protect to zone 8.

Its heart-shaped leaves are speckled and blotched with golden yellow. Like Gold Heart, better for ornamental accent than ground cover.

An excellent ground cover for dry, windy seashore conditions. Its bluish green-needled foliage is bluer and more heat-tolerant than J. conferta.

At 4 to 6 in. tall, this is a very low-growing shrub. Its spreading branches form a 6- to 8-ft.-wide, silver-blue carpet that retains its color all winter.

This ground-hugging shrub has blue-green, aromatic foliage. Reaches 1 to 2 ft. tall and 5 to 8 ft. wide. Fruits are black. Prune or shear to shape.

Grown as a commercial Christmas tree, this blue-green conifer has flat sprays of scalelike leaves. In dry, hot climates, susceptible to spider mites. Prone to canker fungus and bagworm.

More decorative striped green and cream foliage makes this especially nice in containers. Protect from hot sun.

Dark green, grass-like leaves grow 12 to 15 in. tall. Spikes of lilac flowers bloom in late summer, followed by blue-black berries.

One and one-half foot tall flower clusters produce up to 30 trumpet-shaped blue flowers that open gradually. Depending on the climate, can be evergreen or deciduous.

COMPACT, ARCHING BRANCHES HAVE ROUNDED LEAVES AND BRIGHT, RASPBERRY-COLORED BLOOMS THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER. THE BURGUNDY LEAVES ADD IMPACT TO ANY LANDSCAPE, AND ARE AN ESPECIALLY NICE CONTRAST TO GREENERY.

A heavy bloomer, white, 6 in. flowers appear in spring and again in summer. Its narrow, evergreen form is 20 to 25 ft. high by 10 to 15 ft. wide. Green leaves are rusty bronze underneath.

This magnificent 30 to 40-ft.-tall tree has cup-shaped, white flowers in summer to early fall and dark green, leathery leaves year-round. Protect from direct south sun.

These slow-growing deciduous trees are excellent in lawns, entryways, groves and under oaks. Some types are good in containers and for bonsai. Leaf color changes from red to green to yellow, orange or scarlet. Protect from wind and hot sun.

This tree has spectacular fall colors that bring flocks of tourists to New England every year. Red spring flowers. This fast-grower resists storms and wind. Needs moist soil.

Green, red, bronze, purple or variegated foliage creates a lacey effect on this shrub's twisted, arching branches. Leaves are deeply lobed and finely serrated. Red flower clsters bloom in mid spring. Attractive bark in winter.

This is the long-lived Oak of Southern mansions, plantations and parkways, where it's massive trunk and wide-spreading limbs are draped with Spanish moss. Thrives in deep, moist solis. Tolerates salt spray. With water, tolerates desert climates. Prune to

This pyramidal, round-headed tree has narrow, glossy, dark green leaves that are tinged bronze when young. Foliage hangs on late into winter.

White, yellow, red or purple, 2- to 3-in.-wide flowers bloom April through summer on evergreen shrubs, which reach up to 20 ft. tall.

Still one of the most important herbs in Western cooking, its lavender or purple flowers attract bees. Some types have variegated leaves with yellow, pink or white splashes. Others have larger, rounded leaves, or tinv miniature leaves.

In late spring clusters of very fragrant, star-shaped, creamy white flowers cover this dense shrub or small tree. Leaves are glossy, leathery and thick. In cooler climates, plant against a south- or west-facing wall.

Widely planted and fast-growing, its slightly wavy leaves are two-toned green with uneven white edges.

Glossy, smooth-edged, dark green leaves make this dense hedge popular. Fragrant flowers are followed by blue-black berries. Reaches 8 to 10 ft. tall and 5 to 7 ft. wide.

Majestic and fast-growing, its straight erect trunk is topped with a narrow crown of 10- to 15-ft. long, feathery, glossy green fronds.

The airy, lacy leaves that grow from the top of the trunk are less than 4 ft. long. Excellent in containers or as bonsai indoors or out. Leaves look best if plant is in partial shade

This mounding, bushy shrub bears fragrant, star-shaped flowers in 4- to 6-in.-wide clusters. Grow in warmer climates. Prune to shape.

Native to streambanks and wet areas, it tolerates hot, humid climates. Young plants quickly grow into single- or multi-stemmed trees. Pinkish-white bark turns cinnamon-brown or black as the tree ages. Resists birch borer.

Dozens of sizes and types axe available, including a dwarf variety. Not all are good for cooking, so taste a leaf first.

Colorful in all seasons, these deciduous shrubs and trees are especially showy in the early spring. Their plentiful white flowers bloom before or with the unfolding leaves.

Its intense orange-red flowers bloom throughout the year in frost-free climates.

Clusters of clear yellow flowers bloom over a spreading mound of green foliage.

A commonly planted street tree, it’s hardy as far north as Massachusetts. Relatively free from disease.

Plant this small, shrubby, culinary Thyme near the herb garden edge for easy harvesting, or in containers with other herbs, such as chives. Popular in rock gardens and bordering walks.

This popular vine or ground cover has glossy, deep green, leathery leaves and fragrant star-shaped white flowers. Protect from afternoon sun in hot climates. Prune tips to encourage dense growth.

An evergreen shrub with leathery, glossy, green leaves, its fragrant white- and pink-tinted flowers mature into red berries. Use as a screen or hedge. Tolerates heat, wind, and poor soils. Remove winter-damaged leaves.

This evergreen shrub blooms in clusters of small, star-shaped shite flowers in late spring. Egg-shaped red fruits mature to black. Reaches 10 to 20 ft. tall and 15 ft. wide.

Rich green, 3 ft. long leaves form a compact crown atop a trunk that thickens at the top. Fragrant, creamy yellow flowers appear in early summer.

Creamy white clusters of male flowers appear in early summer, followed by edible reddish purple fall fruits. This shrub has a full, lush, pyramidal form created by its leathery leaves with paler undersides.