{"title":"Fall Color Bushes","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFall Splendor Shrubs At Nature Hills\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 80px; margin-left: 80px; float: none;\" alt=\"spirea bush in autumn\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/fall_color_shrubs_1.jpg?v=1764097552\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing lights up a landscape like autumn. Celebrate the season by choosing shrubs that put on a colorful show between the end of summer and the onset of winter. \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-5-shrubs-for-fall-color\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFall color shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e are beloved for many reasons, but their stunning end-of-season hues steal the spotlight every year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile age, weather, climate, and drought can influence how vivid your fall display becomes, these deciduous shrubs offer beauty in spring and summer and follow with a final farewell performance you’ll look forward to each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing Fall Color Shrubs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fall season brings a true menagerie of color, and creating a coordinated display takes a bit of planning. Remember that foliage is only one part of the fall palette. Flowers, berries, and seed pods add additional layers of texture and interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"red twig dogwood in autumn\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/fall_color_shrubs_2.jpg?v=1764097639\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose fall color shrubs that complement one another and offer multi-season appeal. Ornamental fruiting shrubs such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blueberry-chippewa\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBlueberries\u003c\/a\u003e and container-friendly Bushel and Berry® types like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blueberry-peach-sorbet\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePeach Sorbet®\u003c\/a\u003e bring spring blooms, summer berries, and vivid fall foliage without taking up much space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBold combinations come from groups like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/collections\/chokeberry-bushes\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChokeberry\u003c\/a\u003e paired with dramatic red \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/bushes-and-shrubs\/bushes-and-shrubs-varieties\/burning-bushes\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBurning Bush\u003c\/a\u003e. Many such pairings exist, and experimenting for a few seasons helps you discover the exact effect you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/bushes-and-shrubs\/bushes-and-shrubs-varieties\/sumac-shrubs\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSumac shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e add tropical-looking foliage, upright seed clusters, and blazing fall tones that blend beautifully with dried Hydrangea blooms, bright red Winterberry \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/collections\/holly-shrubs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHolly Bushes\u003c\/a\u003e, and mixed-hued \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/bushes-and-shrubs\/bushes-and-shrubs-varieties\/cotoneaster-shrubs\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCotoneaster\u003c\/a\u003e shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAutumn Bushes: More Than Colorful Leaves\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-top: 10px; float: none;\" alt=\"chokeberry bush in autumn\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/fall_color_shrubs_3.jpg?v=1764097552\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven after leaves fall, many shrubs continue adding structure and interest. Red-Twig and Yellow-Twig varieties of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/bushes-and-shrubs\/bushes-and-shrubs-varieties\/dogwood-shrubs\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDogwood\u003c\/a\u003e shine through winter with glowing stems. Hydrangea groups, native \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/bushes-and-shrubs\/bushes-and-shrubs-varieties\/viburnum-shrubs\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eViburnum\u003c\/a\u003e, purple-berried \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/blogs\/garden-blog\/beautyberry-the-jewel-toned-wonder-shrub\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBeautyberry\u003c\/a\u003e, and richly toned \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/bushes-and-shrubs\/bushes-and-shrubs-varieties\/ninebark-shrubs\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNinebark\u003c\/a\u003e families provide year-round beauty and standout autumn color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/collections\/evergreen-shrubs\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEvergreen shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e also play an important role by offering lush greenery through winter. Compact options like Japanese Holly maintain a tidy profile \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/proplanttips-low-maintenance-garden\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewithout much care\u003c\/a\u003e, while golden-accented selections such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/collections\/euonymus-shrubs\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWintercreeper\u003c\/a\u003e brighten beds all year. PJM Rhododendron adds lavender spring blooms and rich, deepening winter foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Nature Hills Advantage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Nature Hills Nursery, we are dedicated to delivering the highest-quality trees, shrubs, and plants to your door. Our first-year \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/product-guarantee\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eguarantee\u003c\/a\u003e and full compliance with local, state, and federal regulations through \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/plant-sentry\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlant Sentry™\u003c\/a\u003e give you peace of mind with every order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisit our #ProPlantTips Garden Blog for practical guidance on everything from planting fruit trees to pruning shrubs and caring for potted plants. Join thousands of gardeners who trust Nature Hills Nursery to help them find the perfect plants for their part of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"privet-golden-vicary","title":"Golden Vicary Privet","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"nhProductHeader\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGolden Vicary Privet Bush | Nature Hills\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGolden Vicary Privet\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003ci\u003eLigustrum x vicaryi\u003c\/i\u003e) brings \u003cstrong\u003ebright, golden-green color\u003c\/strong\u003e and lush texture to any garden! This deciduous shrub can be a hardy \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/shrubs-for-fall-color-how-to-make-the-most-of-a-shady-garden\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebroadleaf evergreen\u003c\/a\u003e in mild climates. It is known for its \u003cstrong\u003eglowing foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003edense branching\u003c\/strong\u003e, perfect for a sheared hedge or natural ornamental form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn late spring, the plant bursts into clusters of \u003cstrong\u003earomatic white blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e that attract \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/5-ways-to-attract-more-pollinators-to-your-garden\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epollinators\u003c\/a\u003e. Later, \u003cstrong\u003esmall dark berries\u003c\/strong\u003e form, feeding \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/blogs\/garden-blog\/best-botanical-for-backyard-birds\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esongbirds\u003c\/a\u003e while adding contrast to the bright foliage. 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Mature plants reach \u003cstrong\u003e8-10 feet tall and wide\u003c\/strong\u003e, making them ideal for hedges, borders, and privacy walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormal or informal hedges \u0026amp; privacy screens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoundation or border plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccent shrub or topiary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProperty division \u0026amp; windbreak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright backdrop for flower beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Vicary Privet is a \u003cstrong\u003edeciduous shrub\u003c\/strong\u003e that’s easy to grow and maintain, but can be semi-evergreen in mild winters. This adaptable beauty is \u003cstrong\u003ecold-hardy\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/drought-tolerant-plants-for-the-landscape\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edrought-tolerant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e once established, and a strong performer in many soil types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring or fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/blogs\/garden-blog\/well-drained-soil-what-does-it-mean\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWell-drained\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e; adapts to most soil types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; use the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=fwbc7SHDHBo\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinger Test\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to check soil; new plants need consistent moisture their first year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a \u003cstrong\u003e3-4 inch layer\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\"\u003earborist mulch\u003c\/a\u003e to retain moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply balanced fertilizer or compost in early spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/blogs\/garden-blog\/a-comprehensive-pruning-guide-for-the-year\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrune\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e after flowering to maintain form; \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/the-importance-of-renewal-pruning\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erenewal prune\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e every 3-5 years to rejuvenate growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Perks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extremely hardy, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/blogs\/garden-blog\/deer-resistant-landscape-design-plans\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edeer-resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, drought-tolerant, and urban-friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon’t forget to add \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/products\/nature-hills-root-booster\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNature Hills Root Booster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e when planting for strong, long-term root support!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGolden Glow, Golden Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re crafting a \u003cstrong\u003eformal hedge\u003c\/strong\u003e or a \u003cstrong\u003ebright privacy screen\u003c\/strong\u003e, Golden Vicary Privet delivers unmatched golden charm. Its \u003cstrong\u003eeasy-care nature\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003edazzling color\u003c\/strong\u003e make it a landscape must-have! \u003cstrong\u003eOrder your Golden Vicary Privet today\u003c\/strong\u003e and let Nature Hills deliver this sunshine shrub right to your door!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nature Hills Nursery","offers":[{"title":"#1 Container","offer_id":61464619843954,"sku":"02099","price":34.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#3 Container","offer_id":43611747811381,"sku":"01292","price":79.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/privet-golden-vicary-ligustrum-x-vicaryi.jpg?v=1775653193"},{"product_id":"viburnum-summer-snowflake","title":"Summer Snowflake Viburnum","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust getting started with a blank slate of a yard? Or placing the finishing touches on your newly redesigned landscape? Make the most of your outdoor space with the right-sized, four-season Summer Snowflake Viburnum (Viburnum plicatum tomentosum 'Summer Snowflake'). You'll have many years to enjoy a showy display of flowers, fruit, and fall color all at the same time!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fantastic Viburnum is a multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub with incredibly eye-catching horizontal stems! Come spring, Summer Snowflake is covered with lacecap clusters of white flowers in a double row above and below each branch. The main flush happens early, but you'll have successive flushes through the season through September in most years. The ultra-dark green foliage is a perfect foil to set them off to perfection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach five-inch leaf has prominent veins symmetrically arranged off the main midrib. You'll be frankly astounded by their midnight blue-green beauty. Who knew leaves could be so pretty? Snip a branch or two for cunning \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/must-haves-for-cutting-gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eflower arrangements\u003c\/a\u003e. Grow several shrubs so you can have plenty of fresh material on hand. Don't be surprised to see flowers and fruit on the same branch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll entice \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/5-ways-to-attract-more-pollinators-to-your-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebutterflies\u003c\/a\u003e with the blooms, and local \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/best-botanical-for-backyard-birds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003esongbirds\u003c\/a\u003e with the berries. Using several shrubs also ensures the best berry production. You'll love how the sweet blossoms develop into bold orange-red berries that coordinate beautifully with the rusty-red foliage fall color. Even in winter, Summer Snowflake Viburnum holds its own as an architectural accent. The tiered branch structure takes its turn to shine after the leaves drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best cross-pollination and resulting fruit display for fall berries, plant shrubs in groups rather than as single specimens. You'll love Summer Snowflake Viburnum, so that's easy advice to follow. Cold and heat tolerant throughout USDA growing zones 5 through 8, this 5-6 foot tall shrub has an impressive spread of 6-10 feet at maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummer Snowflake is a compact Doublefile \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/nature-hills-top-5-amazing-viburnum-shrubs-and-their-care\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eViburnum variety\u003c\/a\u003e that works in small space gardens. It packs a lot of ornamental benefits into a lush footprint. These versatile flowering shrubs are very special hedging plant because the densely held foliage gives privacy to patio planting beds. Cottage gardens, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/an-easy-plan-to-create-your-own-moon-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMoon\u003c\/a\u003e Gardens and Pollinator borders gleam with the inclusion of these fantastic shrubs!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant five feet apart on center to create a solid screen that brings seclusion to your yard! Create outdoor rooms, fence off a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/create-a-destination-spot-in-your-landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eseating area\u003c\/a\u003e, or hide prying eyes. Measure from the center of one to the center of the next. Fill a large area with multiple staggered rows to create a mass planting. This treatment looks amazing on commercial properties, too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummer Snowflake is a great size for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/almost-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-privacy-trees-and-shrubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eprivacy\u003c\/a\u003e. It's large enough to use as a flowering, fruiting and fall color backdrop to a perennial border. Let your shoulders drop, and enjoy a cup of coffee in your pajamas without reprisal. Plant three in a loose triangle in a mulched lawn planting bed where you'll see it from the picture window. Reduce your shoveling task with a snow fence along your driveway set against the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-5-deciduous-trees-for-windbreaks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eprevailing wind\u003c\/a\u003e. Hide your air conditioner, beautify your side yard - you'll find many places to enjoy flowering snowflakes in July!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovered with Airy, White, Lacecap Flower Clusters \u0026amp; Reblooming in Waves!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlooms Perfectly Offset by Dark Green Leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProminent Veins Give Foliage a Textured Look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlorious Red \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-5-shrubs-for-fall-color\"\u003eFall Color\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; Red-Orange Berries for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/9-great-plants-for-feeding-wildlife-in-the-winter\"\u003eSongbirds\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStunning Horizontal Branch Structure- Compact Form Easily Fits Modern Lots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent Ornamental Shrub, Hedge, Specimen \u0026amp; Wide-Spreading Coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummer Snowflake is easily grown in average, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Give it at least four hours of direct sunshine a day. This plant does best in moist loamy soil. However, it tolerates a wide range of soils, as long as they drain well. Pay close attention to watering when your shrub is young. After the roots are established, it displays tolerance to periodic \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/drought-tolerant-plants-for-the-landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003edrought\u003c\/a\u003e. Mulch is a great idea to keep the root system cool. Apply a three-inch layer of mulch, then pull it back from the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/timing-for-pruning-flowering-shrubs\"\u003ePrune\u003c\/a\u003e to shape as needed immediately after flowering. Timing is key, as it will start to develop next year's blooms on this year's wood. Don't wait too long after that first flush of spring blooms or you'll trim off the blooms for next year. You can also skip tip pruning and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/the-importance-of-renewal-pruning\"\u003erenewal\u003c\/a\u003e prune only if you wish to have fruit for birds by removing the largest, thickest stems from the ground every few years. This will rejuvenate your shrub. Leave the young stems in place, which will flower nicely for you next spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun To Part Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate Moisture Needs \u0026amp; Appreciates \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMulched\u003c\/a\u003e Beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlmost Any Well-Drained Soil Type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer Don't Prefer The Taste - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/walnut-toxicity-and-juglone-resistant-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eJuglone Tolerant\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold Hardy Cultivar Native to North America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy-Care in Well-Drained Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMove over Hydrangeas, there's a new lacecap ornamental shrub in town! Hurry and get your own reblooming Summer Snowflake Doublefile Viburnum! This gorgeous specimen deserves a spot even in the most high-profile areas of your garden! Order yours today for a showy display all year-long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nature Hills Nursery","offers":[{"title":"#1 Container","offer_id":43611758198837,"sku":"18929E","price":49.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#3 Container","offer_id":61715492995442,"sku":"20878","price":79.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#5 Container","offer_id":61492978254194,"sku":"11992","price":122.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/viburnum-summer-snowflake.jpg?v=1775655547"},{"product_id":"sunjoy-gold-pillar-barberry","title":"Sunjoy® Gold Pillar Barberry","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sunjoy Gold Pillar® Barberry (Berberis thunbergii 'Maria') by Proven Winners® ColorChoice® is a deciduous shrub with brilliant foliage. Growing in a wide columnar fashion, it would look great as a short hedge or border along a walkway! Particularly prized for its bright, yellow foliage that maintains its brilliance all summer long. The one-inch leaves emerge in scarlet raiment when spring arrives then quickly adopt their golden glory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight-yellow flowers appear in the spring, but you may not notice them. They will however be useful in drawing \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/what-color-flowers-do-bees-like\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epollinators\u003c\/a\u003e to your yard! Big fat bumblebees will be dangling from them all spring! When fall approaches Gold Pillar® briefly returns to its red origins again, but this time with a decidedly brighter, orange hue as well, which is quite spectacular to behold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarberry has a long history of medicinal uses dating back over 2,000 years. It's also sometimes used cosmetically and even in some crafts. These are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/proplanttips-low-maintenance-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elow-maintenance\u003c\/a\u003e and easy-to-care-for columnar shrubs for a wide range of growing zones! Hardy throughout USDA planting zones 4 to 8, these upright golden bushes will shine spring through fall!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStronger growing than other variegated cultivars, Sunjoy® Barberry is certified wheat-rust resistant. Highly deer-resistant, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/best-botanical-for-backyard-birds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebirds will adore\u003c\/a\u003e the tiny berries that form in the fall. But this is part of the reason, that in some areas Barberry performs \"too well\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile it is true that while some Barberry cultivars are invasive in some areas, they may not be invasive in all areas. Nature Hills has taken the initiative to develop our own compliance company called \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/plant-sentry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15); letter-spacing: 0.1px;\"\u003ePlant Sentry™\u003c\/a\u003e so that you will not be able to even purchase a plant that your state has prohibited because of invasiveness, insects, or disease. Plants may be available on our website, but if your state prohibits that plant from being shipped to you, the sale will not go through. Find out if you can safely grow these delightfully colorful shrubs in your community. Type in your zip code in our Hardiness Zone Finder, located above the Plant Highlights to find out, or contact your local \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/nature-hills-resource-find-your-local-ag-extension\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCounty Extension Office\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese narrower plants make perfect hedges and property definition \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/small-space-gardening-tips-and-tricks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewithout taking up any room\u003c\/a\u003e! Staying small and narrow, they are great screening and low privacy that also adds phenomenal color! Those thorns make anyone, or anything, think twice before crossing your hedge. Narrow enough to add a pop of color among existing mixed-shrub borders and to really highlight your home's front foundation!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe size also makes this deciduous shrub perfect for unique planter additions! Add colorful vertical thrillers to stylish \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/365-gorgeous-days-with-hardy-container-gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eurns and porch pots\u003c\/a\u003e to add dramatic elements throughout a garden bed, landscaped gravel bed or formally lining a narrow pathway. Pot up in large containers or plant in the ground to accent either side of your front steps, or mark the entrance into your backyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/hedge-vs-fence-blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLiving fences\u003c\/a\u003e are less expensive than hardscaped, so add Gold Pillar® as a colorful hedge to jazz up the visual impact of mature evergreen hedges, mixed shrub borders, or windbreaks. Create a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/almost-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-privacy-trees-and-shrubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003esolid screen\u003c\/a\u003e by planting them two feet apart on center. Measure from the center of one to the center of the next. You'll have an instant garden \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/flowering-shrubs-to-punch-up-your-landscape\"\u003efocal point\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix in the other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/search\/?q=sunjoy%C2%AE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSunjoy® Barberries\u003c\/a\u003e for a rainbow of color without worrying about upsetting the neighborhood with your new front yard property-defining hedge!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrnamental Shrub with Brilliant Foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutstanding Fall Color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTiny Blossoms for Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpright Space-Saving Columnar Habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat Thorny Barrier Plant, Colorful Accents, Backdrops \u0026amp; Borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold Pillar® is very adaptable and tolerant of many conditions, so won't require a lot of care from you. Another useful feature of this particular cultivar is that it won't suffer leaf scorch like some other yellow Barberry will, making it a superior selection among Barberry choices. Any type of well-drained, slightly acidic soil with average moisture access is perfect for these shrubs!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/a-comprehensive-pruning-guide-for-the-year\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePruning after flowering\u003c\/a\u003e, or shear into a more formal shape. But little pruning is required unless you wish to change its shape or overall size. Wear thick, leather gloves before working with Barberry! In early spring, use a fertilizer formula for acid-loving plants according to label directions. Add a thick 3-4 inch layer of arborist \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003emulch\u003c\/a\u003e, pine bark, or pine straw mulch over the root system, which will also help keep the soil slightly acidic and retain soil moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun - No Leaf Burn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate Moisture \u0026amp; Mulch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrought Tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow Maintenance \u0026amp; Prune Early Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo matter what the Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Sunjoy® Gold Pillar Barberry bush is used for, none will compare to its use as an uncommonly beautiful addition to your landscape. Order enough for your next landscaping project from NatureHills.com today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":43611760558133,"sku":"23031E","price":26.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/sunjoy-gold-pillar-barberry-berberis-thunbergii.jpg?v=1775618271"},{"product_id":"st-johnswort-gemo","title":"Gemo St. Johns Wort","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"nhProductHeader\"\u003eFantastic Flowers Gemo St. John's Wort Yellow\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul class=\"nhProductBullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall, Bright Yellow Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfuse Bloomer All Summer and Well Into Fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlooms All Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefined Foliage Resembles Willow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStays Compact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautifully Bushy Low Hedges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFun Cut Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounding, Flowering Groundcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidely Adaptable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows in Full Sun or Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan Be Grown in Containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad Salt-Tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a cheerful plant to use throughout your garden? The ever-popular St. John's Wort Gemo (Hypericum kalmianum 'Gemo') is a top seller in Europe and would do very well in your landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis compact, rounded shrub is covered in bright-yellow flowers at the end of the branches. Each bloom features five, wide-open petals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook closely in the center, and you'll see many erect, bushy stamens that add a fun dimensional effect to each flower. \u003cstrong\u003eThese buttercup-shaped blooms look like a glowing yellow star around showy pom-poms!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGemo St. John's Wort is a wonderfully profuse variety that blooms from July until September. They will keep you smiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't you just love it when a plant delivers so much interest, over such a long period of time? \u003cstrong\u003eYou get your money's worth with Gemo St. John's Wort\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the growing season, the shiny foliage looks just like willow leaves. It's very attractive in its own right, even before the blooms start their show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a bushy,multi-stemmed branch structure, Gemo looks great all year-long. The leaves are held densely from top to bottom of the shrub and look lush and full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis easy-care flower factory can be grown across much of the United states. It performs beautifully in full sun, but can also handle a bit of shade through the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's also a versatile plant that stays nice and small. You'll find many places to use it, including in seasonal outdoor containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWherever you plant it, Gemo St. John will have people stopping and staring. Those unique blooms are a real standout in the garden. Order yours today!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use Gemo St.John's Wort in the Landscape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoost your curb appeal with a pair of outdoor containers flanking either side of your front door. Even if you are renting, \u003cstrong\u003ethese long-blooming plants can decorate your deck, balcony, patio or porch when grown in pots\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese tidy, little yellow-blooming shrubs can be used as a backdrop in a perennial garden. Partner behind Daylilies for a very low-maintenance, modern planting that looks incredible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate a small hedge by planting them 18 inches apart on center. You'll measure from the center of one to the center of the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd them to the edge of your planting beds. It can also become a helpful \"facer\" plant for leggy shrubs, or perennials with bare lower stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThey are especially useful when used on the east or south side of a shrub border\u003c\/strong\u003e. Try this with mature evergreen trees that frankly, need a little perk-me-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoney bees, butterflies and beneficial pollinators love the fun and funky blooms. Gemo St. John's Wort makes a wonderful contrast in terms of growth habit, color and flower shape to Butterfly Garden host plants like Swamp Milkweed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a row to your Herb Garden, or plant in large containers at the corners of your Victory Garden. You'll help pollination during the coveted \"Second Summer\" planting in your veggie patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful shrub can brighten up partially shaded areas in your landscape. Create long, irregular drifts along the sunny side of a woodland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLine your walkways with a straight row of these happy bushes. Or, \u003cstrong\u003euse in urban street plantings to lift the spirits of all who see it\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis personable shrub grows best in moist, well-drained soil. In other words, keep it watered on a regular basis, but make sure the roots don't sit for long in standing water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep container plants well watered through the growing season. Apply a good drink before you turn off your sprinkler system for the winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightly prune to shape in early spring after you start seeing new growth. You can tip-prune during bloom time, but only if you bring the flowers inside for beautiful cut flower arrangements!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a good choice in areas with heavy deer pressure, as they don't prefer the taste. However, no plant will stand up to a hungry deer. Use deer repellent and reapply according to directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt easily tolerates urban conditions and road salt\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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The Honey Maid Holly, (Ilex x meserveae 'Honey Maid')' is a broadleaf evergreen with a \u003cstrong\u003enaturally\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003esturdy pyramidal shape \u003c\/strong\u003eand really punches up the curbside appeal of any home or landscape!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith branching that is horizontal and a bit irregular, just to keep things interesting, Honey Maid generally grows \u003cstrong\u003every dense and shrubby\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Persisting all winter, the fruit is very showy, glossy and irresistible to birds!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll this, and combined with that fantastic natural pyramid form, make Honey Maid a truly outstanding selection for your landscape!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use Honey Maid Holly In The Landscape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe natural triangular form of Honey Maid makes her the perfect exclamation point to highlight your home's foundation planting, to add high-style curb appeal!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreating \u003cstrong\u003euniquely shaped hedges, both formal or informal,\u003c\/strong\u003e the upright zig-zag these create when planted in a row is high impact privacy, screening, and visual barrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso lovely as the perfect specimen plant to draw the eye in your garden beds or become a unique backdrop to smaller shrubs and perennials. \u003cstrong\u003eHoney Maid also works amazingly in containers\u003c\/strong\u003e! 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Water regularly to establish young plants, then top off with supplemental watering in drought and times of need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing to an impressive 7' - 8' tall, and 4-5' wide, you can prune these smaller right after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Honey Maid is female, you'll need to plant with a \u003cstrong\u003emale Holly such as Blue Prince or Castle Wall™\u003c\/strong\u003e nearby for the fall berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor persistent color all year, Honey Maid Holly's shape, toughness and tolerance make her a unique and high-style choice for all landscapes! \u003cstrong\u003eOrder yours from Nature Hills Nursery and punch up your home's curb appeal today!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nature Hills Nursery","offers":[{"title":"#3 Container","offer_id":43611773894709,"sku":"12595","price":64.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/Honey_Maid_Holly_Variegated_Holiday_Holly_with_Golden-Edged_Leaves.jpg?v=1767800037"},{"product_id":"sweetspire-little-henry-dwarf","title":"Little Henry® Virginia Sweetspire","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"nhProductHeader\"\u003ePerfect Solution Little Henry® Virginia Sweetspire\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul class=\"nhProductBullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse in Sun to Full Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrant, Showy Blooms in Early Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottlebrush White Flowers Cover these Compact Shrubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmazing Fall Color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for Containers or Shrub Borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTough Little Plant Handles Both Drought and Works in Wet Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTolerates Sun or Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer Tend to Leave it Alone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed a hard-working, beautiful native deciduous shrub to polish your landscape? Rely on Little Henry® Virginia Sweetspire (Itea virginica 'Sprich' PP10,988) to really boost the visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis dwarf ornamental shrub features fabulous early summer flowers and leaves that turn vivid oranges and reds in the fall\u003c\/strong\u003e. You'll also love it's easy-care nature!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis improved Proven Winners® cultivar stays smaller and more compact than the native species and other varieties. It is also truly adaptive to a variety of growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDurable, cute Little Henry Sweetspire \u003cstrong\u003egrows beautifully in full sun, partial sun or full shade\u003c\/strong\u003e. It can grow in both boggy ground, but can also handle periodic drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet it delight you and your guests with its fireworks profusion of whimsical blooms in early summer. Your local butterflies and hummingbirds will also adore the 6-inch long, sweetly drooping racemes of fragrant flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll summer, the mounded, tidy form of Little Henry will work hard as a pretty edging plant. You'll want to give them a prime spot front and center, so you can enjoy watching the vibrant green foliage put on their \u003cstrong\u003eflaming fall color display\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese native plants deliver as impactful a fall display as Burning Bush! You'll be rewarded with a riotous harvest color mix in the fall to close out your season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, it's generally a trouble-free, ornamental shrub. Little Henry Sweetspire will live 40 years or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlace your order for Little Henry® Virginia Sweetspire\u003c\/strong\u003e. Our growers love it, and it's sure to become one of your special favorites, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use Little Henry® Virginia Sweetspire in the Landscape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis versatile charmer can be used in just about any sun or soil condition\u003c\/strong\u003e. Why not take advantage of this rare trait?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse this as a long-running low edging hedge through sunny and shade conditions in many parts of your yard. Or, tie your landscape together by repeating its use throughout your garden beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLittle Henry is great for grouping and for massing on large banks to control erosion. Plant two feet apart on center in staggered, zigzagging rows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey'll grow together to create a solid planting. Measure from the center of one to the center of the next, and be sure to keep new mass plantings weeded while they fill in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrighten up a side yard, include in a Butterfly Garden or try them as a \"Thriller\" in containers placed on either side of your front door. They look wonderful running along the path of woodland gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt prefers moist soils and will tolerate wet conditions. They make great additions to Rain Gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is also a wonderful plant for the front of the mixed shrub border\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its small size makes it perfect for smaller borders and beds. They'll also be helpful as facer plants at the base of \"leggy\" larger shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInclude several Little Henry's near your vegetable garden or fruit trees. They will perform beautifully to entice pollinators for a plentiful harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive them a planting spot in full sun to full shade. The more sun they receive, the more blooms they'll produce. As well, more sun delivers a better fall color display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey grow in both moist, wet areas and in well-drained soil conditions. Once established, can tolerate dry conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do recommend that you give it a moderate amount of water for best results. Be sure to water your Sweetspire well in late fall, as you head into winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like, prune them after they bloom. If you notice any winter damage after a harsh winter, prune it out soon after new growth has begun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFertilize in early spring with a good, organic, slow-release fertilizer. Use the application rate listed on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLittle Henry is a useful native plant with lots of potential for the home landscape. Order now!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":61334459285874,"sku":"23195E","price":26.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#1 Container","offer_id":61342820860274,"sku":"22455","price":42.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#3 Container","offer_id":43611792638005,"sku":"10998","price":82.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/sweetspire-little-henry-dwarf-itea-virginica.jpg?v=1775652981"},{"product_id":"viburnum-brandywine","title":"Brandywine™ Viburnum","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEveryone wants a special place to call home. Use the gorgeous, rounded, upright Brandywine™ Viburnum (Viburnum nudum 'Bulk') to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/create-a-meditation-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ecreate a restful\u003c\/a\u003e, vibrant landscape for yourself, your family and friends. Even butterflies and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/9-great-plants-for-feeding-wildlife-in-the-winter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebirds\u003c\/a\u003e will want to come visit! It's true that Brandywine is a lovely Viburnum variety with some of the prettiest fall berries of any flowering shrub. But those amazing berries start out first as spring blossoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the spring bloom time, you'll be thrilled to see and smell the cute rounded clusters of tiny, fragrant white blooms. Each blossom is punctuated with fragile yellow stamens that stand tall above the petals. They'll capture light and twinkle in the sun and even \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/an-easy-plan-to-create-your-own-moon-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ethe moonlight\u003c\/a\u003e! They smell like heaven! Then, showy, lustrous 4-inch oblong summer leaves grace the shrub from top to bottom all season long. Like many Viburnum, this deciduous shrub will grow with a rounded habit and upright nature. It works so hard for you without asking much in return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful clusters of berries develop in fall. They start off a vibrant green, then transition to eye-catching candy apple pink and age to rich dark blue. The berries are spectacular in autumn when both colors mix together in the same clusters. The Brandywine is noted for these most intense colored berries. It's a truly remarkable show!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough edible, the berries are highly acidic and not very palatable. For wildlife, on the other hand, the birds love them in the fall and winter when food sources are lean. Although your local songbirds will love eating them, you may have a few clusters persist, giving you some welcome \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-to-make-winter-decor-with-whats-available\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewinter interest and décor\u003c\/a\u003e. Even if those little birdies are extra hungry, the well-balanced, bare, branching structure itself will catch and sculpt the snow to give you something nice to study during the dormant season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd just wait until the incredible \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-5-shrubs-for-fall-color\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003efall color show\u003c\/a\u003e! When the green leaves deepen into a luscious mix of red, burgundy and purple! They'll help showcase the outstanding display of berries to perfection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll love the handsome good looks of Brandywine™ shrubs all year long! \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/flower-gardens-bring-butterflies-and-beneficial-insects\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eButterflies\u003c\/a\u003e and honeybees find the flowers irresistible, too. You'll feel great about sharing the bounty with these important partners in our shared ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse this colorful shrub to create the most amazing modern foundation plantings. You'll get year-long eye candy and feed the birds at the same time. Brandywine™ is an excellent backdrop for mixed shrub borders or perennial gardens. Multiple seasons of interest and incredible fall color make this a standout selection to repeat throughout your landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis compact shrub is pretty enough to use as a single specimen in a place of honor. Place it where you'll see it from inside the house if you can. Pair it with other Viburnums for a Nature Garden. It works with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/create-a-destination-spot-in-your-landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003emany styles\u003c\/a\u003e, including cottage, modern, rustic, Zen and even contemporary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant several for a lovely hedge anywhere you want a pop of fall color. It is dense enough to provide pretty screening. To create a solid screen, plant 4 feet apart on center. You'll measure from the center of one to the center of the next. Use a short hedge behind your patio seating for a pleasant, friendly amount of privacy. Plant one at the corner of your garage to soften the transition from the front to the side yard. Use one or more in the lawn or included them on a berm planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the ideal plant for creekside plantings or on the side of a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/install-a-rain-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRain Garden\u003c\/a\u003e. After all, this plant is native to the swamps and bogs from the East Coast to the South.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is also an ideal \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/365-gorgeous-days-with-hardy-container-gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtainer plant\u003c\/a\u003e because of its year-round appeal. Plant a few in containers to decorate the patio or poolside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreathtaking Fall Berry Display Bright Blue \u0026amp; Vivid Pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrant White Flower Clusters \u0026amp; Showy, Glossy Leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncredible Dark Maroon Red Fall Color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative Shrub With Winter Interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts Birds \u0026amp; Bees \u0026amp; Butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHedge, Naturalizing, Specimen, Wildlife \u0026amp; Winter Interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrandywine™ is a hardy plant that shouldn't give you any trouble. Self-pollinating, it has good berry production all on its own. We do recommend you plant more than one Brandywine for the best results. However, it makes a wonderful pollinator for 'Winterthur' or another Viburnum nudum for more berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Viburnum variety requires a moist, well-drained location. Plant in full sun to part sun in almost any soil type but does best in soil that is high in organic matter. Give it evenly moist, well-drained soil. If you see puddles forming long after a rain, create a mound 18-inches high and plant directly in that mound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't shear them, or you'll lose the flowers and fruit for next year. Instead, prune any crossing, diseased or dead branches back as needed after the flowers are passed. Wait to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/a-comprehensive-pruning-guide-for-the-year\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePrune\u003c\/a\u003e after flowering, as the shrub blooms on old wood. You can also skip tip pruning and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/the-importance-of-renewal-pruning\" target=\"_blank\"\u003erenewal\u003c\/a\u003e prune only if you wish to have fruit for birds. Renewal pruning removes the largest, thickest stems from the ground every few years. This will rejuvenate your shrub. Leave the young stems in place, which will flower nicely for you next spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun \u0026amp; Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptable to Most Well-Drained Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/proplanttips-low-maintenance-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEasy Care!\u003c\/a\u003e Prefers Moist Soil Types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer Tend to Leave This Plant Alone - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/walnut-toxicity-and-juglone-resistant-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eJuglone Tolerant\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-Pollinating, But Plant More Than One for Best Berry Production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a magnificent choice for almost any landscape and another truly remarkable selection from Proven Winners®! One of the showiest Viburnum shrub, Brandywine™ Viburnum flowering shrubs has a lot to offer. This compact shrub is a must-have, from its fragrant flowers, nice form, colorful, shiny foliage, support for wildlife, and hardy nature to its phenomenal fall interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace your order now, as Nature Hills will run out of this year's crop!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":60724559118706,"sku":"23308E","price":26.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/viburnum-brandywine.jpg?v=1775655472"},{"product_id":"heavenly-bamboo-firepower","title":"Firepower Heavenly Bamboo","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd some power to your landscape with the Firepower Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina domestica 'Firepower') and its incredible year-round color! Your Firepower Nandina packs a lot of color into a small package. New growth emerges light green in spring, slowly transitioning to darker tones. By late summer, red tints grace the leaves as a preview of what's to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Chinese Sacred Bamboo, Firepower is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with outstanding fall and winter intensity! Plant one for an incredible display, or scatter a few around your yard. The dwarf Firepower is an easy shrub to find space for, and its amazing scarlet tones make it ideal as a way to bring a smattering of color to your yard for fall or winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen autumn arrives, the true splendor of this Heavenly Bamboo variety is revealed when all the \"firepower\" of this remarkable shrub is unleashed in an explosion of scarlet color that will set your yard ablaze. Perhaps most impressive is the way Firepower maintains its vibrant, red fall appearance into the barren winter months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemaining evergreen in warmer USDA planting zones 6 to 11, in cooler zones Nandina are semi-evergreen or act as deciduous shrubs, growing 2-3 feet tall and wide. Urban pollution-tolerant, disease, and pest-resistant plants, Nandina has an upright, compact nature, far smaller than that of other varieties. Firepower won't require any special care from you, and it's even drought-tolerant once established!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll this adaptability means in some locations, unfortunately, Nandina pops up where it should not. Enter your Zip Code in the Plant Highlights section to find your Hardiness Zone on this page and you'll see if Nature Hills can ship Nandina safely into your area. While Firepower doesn't bloom much and is mostly fruitless, birds can still spread the seeds that do form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNature Hills Nursery is at the forefront of environmental regulatory compliance with all agricultural laws. We use an online tool called Plant Sentry™, which blocks shipments of plants that can behave invasively in your locale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirepower transforms color beginning in spring and lasting until fall! Always tidy and showing off its compact leafy cane-like stems, this lovely foliage plant sets your landscape ablaze! This tidy broadleaf evergreen shrub will be perfect for your foundation plantings, as low hedges, and as property division with carefree maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDwarf Heavenly Bamboo shrubs like Firepower radiate brilliantly as a container planting, adding lacy texture and color to your mixed planters as filler and thrillers, or as the specimen planting in a concrete pot or half whiskey barrel! Create conversation and screening around your seating areas, add a touch of tropical beauty around the pool, or dress up your balcony!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lacy texture and space-saving size pop as a border row or edging! Try adding color to the weary row of conifers you have along your foundation hedge, both hiding their bare leggy lower stems as a facer plant, dwarf Nandia will also bring in that year-round color! Long low, winding hedges or en masse plantings will surround your landscape or your business in low-maintenance curb appeal that will turn heads each season!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight Green Foliage In Spring Ages Darker Green \u0026amp; Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4-Season Interest Broadleaf Evergreen With Fall \u0026amp; Winter Color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFew Tiny White Flowers \u0026amp; Rarely Produces The Red Berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDwarf Low-Growing Shrub With Lacy Foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow Hedges, Edging, Foundation Plantings, En Masse \u0026amp; Container Thrillers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese rugged evergreen plants are easy to care for and grow in full sun or shaded conditions. In very hot areas, give them shade in the afternoon. Nandina needs well-drained soil, and water carefully to establish, and provide supplemental water only during long periods of drought from then on. Add 3-4 inches of arborist mulch over the root system to keep it cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNandina is a beautiful plant on many 'firescaping or firewise' plant lists. Their drought tolerance makes Nandina ideal for Rock Gardens and Xeric plantings! Prune to shape once a year after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest Color In Full Sun \u0026amp; Some Afternoon Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny Well-Drained Soil Type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate to Low Moisture - Drought Tolerant Once Established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune If Needed After Flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-Maintenance \u0026amp; Disease, Pest, Heat \u0026amp; Drought Resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love Nandina but want something with more 'oomph', then Firepower Nandina may be the variety for you. This incredible little shrub will not only fit in just about anywhere but impress you with how its small shape can hold such a huge amount of vibrant color. Order one for your garden today from NatureHills.com!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nature Hills Nursery","offers":[{"title":"#1 Container","offer_id":60737415971186,"sku":"23555E","price":39.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/heavenly-bamboo-firepower-nandina.jpg?v=1775653560"},{"product_id":"boxwood-north-star","title":"North Star® Boxwood","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNorth Star™ Boxwood: The Perfect Year-Round Evergreen\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a low-maintenance shrub that stays lush and green all year long? The Proven Winners® ColorChoice® North Star™ Boxwood PP#15998 (Buxus sempervirens 'Katerberg') is a compact, slow-growing \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/broadleaf-evergreens-are-all-the-rage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebroadleaf evergreen\u003c\/a\u003e with a naturally round shape, making it a versatile choice for gardens, landscapes, and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts dense, glossy foliage provides structure and beauty to your outdoor spaces in every season! While many plants lose their luster in colder months, North Star™ Boxwood shines with its dense greenery, adding life and structure to your winter landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Choose North Star™ Boxwood?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen Foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy green leaves retain their vibrant color throughout the year, even in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturally rounded, this shrub requires minimal pruning to maintain its neat, symmetrical form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Small Spaces:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reaching only 2–3 feet in height and width, it fits beautifully in tight spots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple Uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it for hedges, borders, container plantings, or as a standalone specimen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resistant to deer and adaptable to various light and soil conditions, North Star™ Boxwood thrives with little effort.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat \u0026amp; Cold Hardy\u003c\/strong\u003e: Thriving in colder growing zones of USDA growing zones 5 to 9.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer \u0026amp; Rabbit Resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to Grow!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use North Star™ Boxwood in Your Landscape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome plants are so much a part of a garden culture that it's hard to imagine a landscape without them. Boxwood are shrubs like that! From the palace gardens of Versailles to the Victorian Painted Ladies in San Francisco, Boxwoods have been in the picture!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormal Hedges:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in rows to create a tidy, evergreen border or define walkways. North Star® is perfect for the classic \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/proplanttips-creating-a-formal-boxwood-hedge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBoxwood hedge\u003c\/a\u003e of English garden fame that so many gardeners crave!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoundation Plantings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add year-round greenery around the base of your home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Gardening:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect for patios, porches, or entryways when planted in pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccent Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use as a focal point in garden beds or mixed borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Landscaping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair with festive decor for seasonal charm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Have some fun and pot up your North Star® in a fancy planter or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/365-gorgeous-days-with-hardy-container-gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtainer\u003c\/a\u003e and train it into a topiary!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProven Winners® ColorChoice® is a fine-textured shrub that keeps its \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/best-natural-informal-flowering-hedges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003enaturally\u003c\/a\u003e tidy, rounded appearance with or without pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"jump-to-care\"\u003eBoxwood Care \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eChoose a location with full sun to partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eEnsure soil is well-drained; amend with organic matter if needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eWell-drained average to alkaline soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eSpace plants 2–3 feet apart for hedges or group plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCare:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eWater regularly during establishment, then only during dry spells. Boxwood only needs supplemental moisture during drought and water \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/proplanttips-for-care-the-importance-of-winter-watering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebefore the winter\u003c\/a\u003e sets in, as they need this moisture in their leaves to protect them against the drying winter winds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eApply a balanced fertilizer in early spring to encourage healthy growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/a-comprehensive-pruning-guide-for-the-year\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePrune or shear\u003c\/a\u003e lightly in late winter or early spring to maintain shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eMulch around the base to retain moisture and regulate temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorth Star™ Boxwood is the go-to choice for gardeners seeking elegance and ease. Whether you're looking to frame your landscape with lush hedges or add \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/best-trees-and-shrubs-that-keep-their-leaves-all-year\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eyear-long\u003c\/a\u003e greenery to a small space, this dependable shrub has you covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder your Proven Winners® ColorChoice® evergreen shrubs like North Star® Boxwood from Nature Hills Nursery today and enjoy its timeless beauty for years to come!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":60724339048818,"sku":"23060E","price":26.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/north-star-boxwood-buxus-shrub-habit-2.jpg?v=1779311735"},{"product_id":"holly-blue-prince","title":"Blue Prince Holly","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fantastic bushy \u003cstrong\u003eBlue Prince Holly\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eIlex x meserveae 'Blue Prince'\u003c\/em\u003e) is a gorgeous, glossy \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/broadleaf-evergreens-are-all-the-rage\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebroadleaf evergreen\u003c\/a\u003e shrub with a host of wonderfully ornamental features! Your Blue Prince \u003cspan\u003eMeserve \u003c\/span\u003eHolly features \u003cstrong\u003elustrous leaves with a bluish tint\u003c\/strong\u003e - thus contributing to the name. Your lighter-colored plants will really pop out of the landscape when framed by Blue Prince's shiny, bright foliage!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe toothy edges lend an elegant appearance to the foliage supported by \u003cstrong\u003edark, purple-hued stems\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you look closely, you'll note \u003cstrong\u003edelicate, white flowers \u003c\/strong\u003escattered among the purple-tinged stems in spring, an added bonus to this plant's commendable attributes! You may not outright see these little blooms, but the hungry \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/best-trees-and-shrubs-that-keep-their-leaves-all-year\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebees and butterflies\u003c\/a\u003e will seek them out in droves!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA suitable pollinator for other Blue Hollies,\u003c\/strong\u003e like the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blue-princess-holly\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBlue Princess\u003c\/a\u003e Holly, you need about one Blue Prince to pollinate up to 3-5 female shrubs. Hardy throughout \u003cstrong\u003eUSDA growing zones 5 to 9\u003c\/strong\u003e, these grow into a shrubby, rounded 6-8 feet in height and a space-saving 3-4 feet in width for an impressive \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/best-trees-and-shrubs-that-keep-their-leaves-all-year\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eyear-round\u003c\/a\u003e display, but can easily be pruned to your specifications!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate \u003cstrong\u003eprivacy hedges\u003c\/strong\u003e of Blue Hollies for vivid swaths of blue-greenery that add screening and \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/best-botanical-for-backyard-birds\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebird-friendly\u003c\/a\u003e shelter. If you have female shrubs planted in your hedge, you’ll \u003cstrong\u003eenjoy red berries in the fall on the female shrubs\u003c\/strong\u003e! The evergreen boughs can be used in \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/proplanttips-low-maintenance-garden\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewinter décor\u003c\/a\u003e and floral arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything you plant before these \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/almost-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-privacy-trees-and-shrubs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehedges\u003c\/a\u003e becomes enhanced - so use these Holly bushes as \u003cstrong\u003ebackdrops and foundation plantings\u003c\/strong\u003e, either trimmed formally or allowed to grow informally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cstrong\u003ebroadleaved evergreens \u003c\/strong\u003ehave elegant glossy green foliage year-round, providing \u003cstrong\u003ewind-blocking, drifting-snow-stopping, and prying-eyes-blocking\u003c\/strong\u003e foliage all year long!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative Foliage \u0026amp; Pointed Margins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvergreen Blue-Green Foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDarling White Blossoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContrasting Purplish Stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHedges \u0026amp; Backdrops, Privacy \u0026amp; Year-Round Interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Blue Prince in a well-drained soil location in\u003cstrong\u003e full sun or partial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e. Water new plants regularly, but mature and established plants only need a bit of supplemental moisture during drought. Holly are relatively \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/proplanttips-low-maintenance-garden\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eeasy to grow\u003c\/a\u003e, with no significant disease or pest issues. All plants appreciate regular fertilizer and a 3-4 inch layer of arborist \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emulch\u003c\/a\u003e over the soil surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn areas of high pH, alkaline soil - fertilize with \u003cstrong\u003ean acid-loving plant fertilizer \u003c\/strong\u003ein early spring and mid-summer to help reduce soil pH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can choose to prune them, or site them at the corner of your house and allow them to reach their full mature height and spread. The goal is to keep the shrub growing in a nice, open shape. Adding \u003cstrong\u003eair circulation and light to the interior \u003c\/strong\u003eof your shrub will allow leaves to grow all the way along each branch. Light pruning during the winter to harvest holiday decor can be used to control size. When pruning, avoid simply shearing the tips off with hedge pruners. Instead, use \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/the-importance-of-renewal-pruning\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRenewal Pruning\u003c\/a\u003e every few years to eliminate the oldest, less vigorous stems and encourage new healthy growth from the base, allowing the plants to keep their natural form. \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/blogs\/garden-blog\/pruning-holly-plantshow-to-for-hedges-foundation-or-screening\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead more on Holly Pruning here.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun to Partial Shade Loving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-Drained Soil of Any Kind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate Water Needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/a-comprehensive-pruning-guide-for-the-year\"\u003ePrune\u003c\/a\u003e Late Winter\/Early Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinator for Female Blue Holly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHollies add cheer to every winter landscape with their lustrous foliage! Planted together, they certainly are plants with year-round interest. Blooms in the spring, and structure in winter...\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Prince Holly Bushes\u003c\/strong\u003e are a wonderful plant for any season! Order now at NatureHills.com!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nature Hills Nursery","offers":[{"title":"#3 Container","offer_id":43611890778165,"sku":"16038","price":81.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/holly-blue-prince-ilex-x-meserveae.jpg?v=1775652803"},{"product_id":"red-tip-photinia","title":"Red Tip Photinia","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate a living privacy fence with a splash of color! Red Tip Photinia (Photinia x fraseri) produces leaves that are brilliant red at first and then turn deep green after several weeks. Red Tip Photinia is also known as Fraser's Photinia or Red Top Photinia. The Photinia produces small white flowers in the spring that the bees will adore!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn spring, big umbles of lacy-looking white flowers become pretty pinkish-red berries in the fall. These are all nestled among the brilliant red spring new growth and shiny green leaves later in the season! Those gorgeous leaves keep their color year-round! Plant anywhere without worry these will wilt in the heat or get munched down by deer!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis evergreen shrub is a traditional hedge shrub in the southern United States. It's not just heat and humidity tolerant, it's also fast-growing and can be shaped and sheared formally or left to grow informally too! Thriving in USDA growing zones 7-9, these 12-15 foot high at maturity shrubs can be maintained at almost any height with ease!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Tip grows quickly into tall, dense hedges! If a formal hedge is desired, it can be sheared into a neat and tidy shape! Let them grow to full height and in their natural shape for an informal screen. Tall enough growing at maturity that these dense shrubs can even be trained into a multi-trunk tree form as well for a unique accent, and are used as specimen trees by urban landscapers.!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommercial landscapers frequently use Photinia in the South along highway medians because they can handle sunny sites. Plant a row along the hot, sunny side of your home's foundation or as an incredibly vivid barrier along the backs of your garden beds, and as dense property division for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/almost-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-privacy-trees-and-shrubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eprivate outdoor living\u003c\/a\u003e without the neighbors seeing through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDarling Pink Bell-Shaped Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique Plump Pinkish-Red Berries (Best For Birds)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact Blue-Green Foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelicate Fine Texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinator \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-5-plants-to-attract-hummingbirds-to-your-yard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBird-Friendly\u003c\/a\u003e Specimen, Hedge \u0026amp; 3-Season Interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Tip is an impressive \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/broadleaf-evergreens-are-all-the-rage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebroadleaf-evergreen\u003c\/a\u003e that can handle full sun and partial shade, plus this plant is extremely tough and vigorous and grows in almost any well-drained soil. Prune in the winter. Feed with a general-purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Provide enough water to get new plants established as they need, but once they are, these are very \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/proplanttips-low-maintenance-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elow-maintenance\u003c\/a\u003e Waterwise shrubs!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun \u0026amp; Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlmost Xeric - Low Moisture Once Established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrives in Most Conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast Growing Deer-Resistant Evergreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShear or Prune Late Winter or Early Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a fast-growing privacy shrub that offers spring flowers and a splash of vibrant red color, you need the Red Tip Photinia. Order yours today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nature Hills Nursery","offers":[{"title":"#1 Container","offer_id":60724437877106,"sku":"23607E","price":39.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/red-tip-photinia.jpg?v=1775653880"},{"product_id":"sweetspire-henry-s-garnet-virginia","title":"Henry's Garnet Virginia Sweetspire","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"nhProductHeader\"\u003ePopular Ornamental Shrub with 4-Season Interest \u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul class=\"nhProductBullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSummer Flowers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrant \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife Interest \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHenry's Garnet Virginia Sweetspire, Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet', is an ornamental shrub with wonderfully fragrant blooms. Plant one for a gorgeous foundation plant in your front yard, or use several in your side yard. They naturalize well and are sure to provide an elegant appearance in those less-civilized areas of your landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour 'Henry's Garnet' Virginia Sweetspire will wow you with its 6-inch long, dense clusters of white blossoms in June (when many other plants are just getting started). The fragrant beauties last well into summer and are sure to call you in for a closer look, just as it will your hummingbirds, butterflies and other pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowers reach up above the bright green foliage before gently cascading down for an elegant appearance in your landscape. The oblong leaves transition to a delightful red for fall and often hang on into winter to extend the show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Henry's Garnet' Virginia Sweetspire is an upright shrub with a rounded form and an open nature. This Sweetspire won't require a lot of time from you to achieve its naturally beautiful appearance, and is hardy enough to thrive regardless of minor inconveniences. It even naturalizes well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweetspire has long been a popular ornamental shrub among gardeners, and 'Henry's Garnet' Virginia Sweetspire has clusters almost twice as long as other cultivars! It's sure to bring a smile to your face this year when you witness first-hand all that it has to offer for your yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nature Hills Nursery","offers":[{"title":"#1 Container","offer_id":43611935113269,"sku":"19601E","price":36.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#3 Container","offer_id":43611935178805,"sku":"03650","price":81.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/sweetspire-henry-s-garnet-virginia-itea-virginica.jpg?v=1775652978"},{"product_id":"green-mountain-boxwood","title":"Green Mountain Boxwood","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGreen Mountain Boxwood: Elegance Meets Practical Versatility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen Mountain Boxwood (Buxus x 'Green Mountain') is a broadleaf evergreen known for its lush, bright green foliage and distinct pyramidal shape. Perfect for year-round interest, this upright shrub adds timeless sophistication to formal landscapes and modern gardens alike\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tiny flowers appear in spring, but they aren't showy, however, your local pollinators will seek out the vital nectar source. These Boxwoods are cold-hardy, versatile, and easy to grow, not requiring much maintenance to keep them looking spiffy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/blogs\/garden-blog\/best-natural-informal-flowering-hedges?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=natural\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003enatural upright habit\u003c\/a\u003e makes Green Mountain an ideal candidate to train and shear into a thick and dense hedge for privacy. Hardy throughout USDA planting zones 5 to 8, growing 3 - 5 tall and 2 - 3 feet wide at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Choose Green Mountain Boxwood?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eDistinct Shape: Naturally upright and pyramidal, perfect for vertical accents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eYear-Round Greenery: Retains its vibrant color even in harsh winters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eLow Maintenance: Requires minimal care while maintaining a refined appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eCold Hardy: Thrives in USDA Zones 5–9, standing up to winter winds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/blogs\/garden-blog\/boxwood-offer-beauty-versatility-in-any-landscapes?_pos=3\u0026amp;_psq=boxwood\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVersatile Landscaping\u003c\/a\u003e: Ideal for hedges, accents, garden gates, or container displays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"#jump-to-care\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLandscaping Ideas for Green Mountain Boxwood\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether used as a stately accent, clipped hedge, or eye-catching container centerpiece, Green Mountain Boxwood is a versatile gem for every garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eFormal Hedges: Use as upright, clipped hedges for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/blogs\/garden-blog\/proplanttips-creating-a-formal-boxwood-hedge?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=boxwood\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003estructured designs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eElegant Accents: Plant flanking entryways, gates, or along pathways for a polished look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eGarden Walls: Create outdoor rooms or private patios with lush Boxwood \"walls.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eContainer Showpieces: Ideal for pots on patios or flanking porches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eTopiary Shapes: Prune into spirals, cones, or other creative forms for artistic flair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"jump-to-care\"\u003eBoxwood Planting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/blogs\/garden-blog\/boxwood-tips-and-tricks-for-a-beloved-classic?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=boxwood\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eeasy-to-grow\u003c\/a\u003e and low-maintenance shrubs to include in your landscape!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePlanting Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eLocation: Prefers partial to full sun, with at least 4–6 hours of sunlight daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eSoil: Thrives in well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eSpacing: Allow 2–3 feet between plants for hedges or 3–5 feet for natural growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eWatering: Water regularly during the first growing season. Once established, water deeply during dry spells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003ePruning: Shape in late spring or early summer after the first growth flush. Avoid heavy pruning late in the growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eMulching: Add a 2-inch layer of mulch to retain moisture and protect roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eFertilizing: Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring for vibrant growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrder Your Green Mountain Boxwood Today!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd year-round structure and beauty to your landscape with Green Mountain Boxwood. Its sophisticated form, low maintenance needs, and versatility make it a must-have for gardeners and landscapers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder now at Nature Hills and elevate your outdoor space with landscaping delivered to your doorstep!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nature Hills Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":61471353405810,"sku":"16280E","price":19.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#1 Container","offer_id":61471353045362,"sku":"15258","price":53.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#3 Container Cylinder","offer_id":60840063238514,"sku":"18268","price":152.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#3 Container Pyramid","offer_id":43611991179317,"sku":"02752","price":152.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/green-mountain-boxwood-buxus-shrub-habit-5.jpg?v=1779311798"},{"product_id":"bluebeard-petit-bleu","title":"Petit Bleu™ Bluebeard","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet and petite, and heavenly blue, the Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Petit Bleu™ Bluebeard (Caryopteris x clandonensis 'MiniBleu') is a tiny, deciduous shrub with huge ornamental appeal! From late summer and into fall, this delicate, little shrub will be an asset for not only the ornamental appeal of your yard but also for the butterflies and other pollinators seeking a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/what-to-plant-for-late-summer-blooms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elate summer-to-fall\u003c\/a\u003e treat!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClusters of petite, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/classic-colors-blue-and-purple-flowering-perennials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eblue flowers\u003c\/a\u003e amid tall stalks will rise up above the vibrant green of the glossy, mounded foliage. Even the foliage itself is of interest, and a light brush of your hand will release its aromatic herbal appeal. Mix with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/bluebeard-grand-bleu\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGrand Bleu®\u003c\/a\u003e for a taller form of this petite dwarf!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardy and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/small-space-gardening-tips-and-tricks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003espace-saving\u003c\/a\u003e little flowering gems throughout USDA planting zones 5 to 9, these Blue Mist Spirea bushes grow just 24 - 30 inches tall and spread 24 inches in width. These grow as deciduous shrubs in warm climates but act as herbaceous perennials in colder zones, dying back to the ground in the winter. Deer tend to pass it by, and it will be a relatively carefree plant for your landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMust have edging and facer shrubs, these little low-growing flowering bushes these dwarf Bluebeard bushes look wonderful as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/9-great-low-growing-flowering-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003efront of the garden border\u003c\/a\u003e accent, as a pop of color in a mixed border, a low-growing specimen in the perennial bed!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA highly beneficial pollinator garden plant, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/flower-gardens-bring-butterflies-and-beneficial-insects\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebutterflies and bees\u003c\/a\u003e will adore these dwarf Blue Mist Spirea, or be included as part of a Butterfly and wildlife garden! You could also effectively use a few Petit Bleu™ as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/perennial-planters-design-ideas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtainer plants\u003c\/a\u003e on your patio, and around your porch planters!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDwarf Caryopteris are must-haves for en masse plantings, in rows along sunny pathways and sidewalks, and in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/when-life-gives-you-rocks-create-a-rock-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRock Gardens\u003c\/a\u003e where their drought-tolerance and low-maintenance nature shines!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLast-Season Deep Purple-Blue Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAromatic Colorful Foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrant Top To Bottom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts Butterflies \u0026amp; Bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect For Containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace-Saving Landscape Use, Low Hedges, Edging \u0026amp; Facer Plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetit Bleu™ Bluebeard has a compact, tight growth habit, and does best in full sun and partial shade locations. Requiring loose, well-drained soils and moderate, regular moisture needs. Petit Bleu™ then becomes \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/drought-tolerant-plants-for-the-landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003edrought-tolerant\u003c\/a\u003e once established! It has no significant disease or insect issues to be concerned with, these are easy-to-grow shrubs, low-maintenance, and deer-resistant! A 3-4 inch deep \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elayer of mulch\u003c\/a\u003e is a great idea to retain additional needed moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBluebeards bloom on this year's wood (new growth) and can be hard-pruned to maintain their trim shape. Growing as perennials in colder climates, leaving the foliage in place over winter to protect the crown from winter weather. In Zones 5 and 6, you can \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/a-comprehensive-pruning-guide-for-the-year\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eprune\u003c\/a\u003e them back to the ground each spring before they start to grow. In Zones 7, 8, and 9, you can trim them back by half each year in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun \u0026amp; Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptable To A Variety Of Well-Drained Soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate to Low Moisture Needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune Early Spring - Blooms On New Wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePest \u0026amp; Deer-Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder this small flowering shrub that makes up for its size with vibrant late-season color! The pretty Petit Bleu™ Bluebeard certainly gives a lot back for the small amount of space and time it requires. With Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Petit Bleu™, you'll get a great return on your investment! Order now at NatureHills.com!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nature Hills Nursery","offers":[{"title":"#2 Container","offer_id":43612001009717,"sku":"20971","price":57.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/bluebeard-petit-bleu-caryopteris-x-clandonensis.jpg?v=1775618632"},{"product_id":"boxwood-winter-gem","title":"Winter Gem Boxwood","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWinter Gem Boxwood: Year-Round Elegance in Every Landscape\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinter Gem Boxwood (Buxus microphylla var. japonica 'Winter Gem') is a must-have for any garden design. This compact, broadleaf evergreen shrub offers year-round visual appeal with its glossy, rich green foliage that turns a bronze hue in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for hedges, borders, and container plantings, Winter Gem is as versatile as it is stunning. Its hardy, low-maintenance nature ensures it thrives in a variety of landscapes, making it a favorite for gardeners everywhere!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a tidy landscape, there is nothing – and we mean nothing – like the formal charm of the Boxwood. You can find space for this petite broad-leaved evergreen shrub all around your yard. It grows well in full sun or part shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Winter Gem Boxwood?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear-Round Color\u003c\/strong\u003e: Vibrant broadleaf evergreen foliage in summer transitions to a warm, bronze tint in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact Growth\u003c\/strong\u003e: Reaches 2–4 feet tall and wide, perfect for smaller spaces or neat hedging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Design\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ideal for formal hedges, mixed borders, foundation plantings, or topiaries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Adaptable, drought-tolerant once established, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/blogs\/garden-blog\/boxwood-tips-and-tricks-for-a-beloved-classic?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=boxwood\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBoxwoods are easy to care for.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold Hardy\u003c\/strong\u003e: Thrives in USDA Zones 5–9, making it a durable choice for many climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLandscaping Ideas for Winter Gem Boxwood\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShear them or leave them to grow more naturally. You'll grow to love that softer look! They’ll stay small naturally. This easy plant is a designer’s secret weapon. It’s smart and stylish and makes any partner plant look more like itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/blogs\/garden-blog\/proplanttips-creating-a-formal-boxwood-hedge?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=boxwood\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormal Hedges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e: Create neat, classic boundaries along walkways or property lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoundation Plantings\u003c\/strong\u003e: Frame your home with evergreen beauty and structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixed Borders\u003c\/strong\u003e: Winter Gem is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/blogs\/garden-blog\/best-natural-informal-flowering-hedges?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=natural\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003etidy enough to not need pruning\u003c\/a\u003e! Pair with colorful perennials or seasonal blooms for added depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopiaries\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shape into stunning spheres or geometric forms for formal gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Use Boxwood in planters to enhance patios, balconies, or entryways year-round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"jump-to-care\"\u003eBoxwood Planting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinter Gem is an excellent Boxwood. It’s not fussy about soils and flourishes with at least 4 hours of sun a day. It will take full sun all day without a care in the world. In the extreme heat of Zone 9, it can be wise to give afternoon shade where possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePlanting Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Choose a spot with partial shade to full sun (4–6 hours of sunlight daily).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Prefers well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Space plants 2–3 feet apart for a dense hedge or border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e: Keep soil consistently moist during the first growing season; water deeply in dry periods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulching\u003c\/strong\u003e: Apply a 2-inch layer of mulch to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning\u003c\/strong\u003e: Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and encourage new growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Feed with a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring for lush foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrder Your Winter Gem Boxwood Today!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/blogs\/garden-blog\/boxwood-offer-beauty-versatility-in-any-landscapes?_pos=3\u0026amp;_psq=boxwood\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eUpgrade your landscape\u003c\/a\u003e with the timeless elegance of Winter Gem Boxwood. Its year-round appeal, easy-care nature, and versatile design make it a top choice for gardeners of all levels. Don’t wait—bring this enduring beauty to your garden now! Nature Hills Online Plant Nursery will ship your order right to your doorstep!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nature Hills Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":61471355273586,"sku":"22981E","price":24.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#1 Container","offer_id":60737342505330,"sku":"16457","price":49.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#3 Container","offer_id":43612026044469,"sku":"12840","price":98.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/winter-gem-boxwood-buxus-shrub.jpg?v=1779311719"},{"product_id":"st-johnswort-sunny-boulevard","title":"Sunny Boulevard™ St. John's Wort","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright buttercups for butterflies on a bush! No color is as cheery as the color yellow, and very few flowers can touch Sunny Boulevard® for its bright yellow flowers. Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Sunny Boulevard® St. John's Wort (Hypericum x SUNNY BOULEVARD 'Deppe') is a beautiful and strong \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/navitar-vs-native\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehybrid American native\u003c\/a\u003e. It blooms all summer, offering a very long season of color with its bright yellow buttercup-type flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis shrub is lacy and soft on the outside, with its soft grey-green leaves and graceful mounding habit, but it has an iron constitution. It is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/best-trees-and-shrubs-that-keep-their-leaves-all-year\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eevergreen\u003c\/a\u003e in all but the most severe winters. You can count on this plant as a mainstay in your garden. In the autumn, shiny brown capsules appear to add fall and winter interest to your garden beds and borders!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't let the cheery flowers and soft foliage fool you, this plant is a tough fighter! St. John's Wort makes itself right at home, even spreading out a little to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/9-great-low-growing-flowering-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eform nice colonies\u003c\/a\u003e! Cold-hardy throughout USDA growing zones 4 to 8 and grows into a tidy 2-3 feet in height and spreads a bit wider at maturity. St. John's Wort is also a beneficial herb and has long been used to relieve everything from anxiety to inflammation. While we don't recommend using landscaping Hypercum medicinally, just the sunny blooms and the sheer amount of butterflies that arrive are sure to lift your spirits!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough you can prune up St. John's Wort and it will be fine with it, most people prefer the 'wild' native-looking \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/our-5-favorite-shrubs-for-the-front-yard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eaccent\u003c\/a\u003e it brings to your garden. St. Johns Wort maintains a tidy 'scruffiness' to formal plantings and cottage gardens, and even brightening garden beds as a backdrop! Sunny Boulevard® as well as fitting in perfectly in informal country borders. Any way you style it, St. John's Wort compliments your individual garden design!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair Sunny Boulevard® with other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/5-ways-to-attract-more-pollinators-to-your-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epollinator\u003c\/a\u003e and native cultivar plants that will show off their graceful, natural form and fit into a naturalized planting! Baby Blue Eyes, 'Little Joe' Joe-Pye Weed, or Paprika Yarrow, for instance, are good companions and their colors will look great with that Sunny Boulevard® yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3-4 foot wide-spreading nature of these plants makes them perfect for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/about-erosion-control-and-top-five-plants-for-erosion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eerosion control\u003c\/a\u003e, on steep slopes, and en masse. Need to fill an area with sunshine and butterflies? Plant a few St. John's Wort and sit back and relax!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright Yellow Flowers All Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWillow-Like Leaves \u0026amp; Fine-Texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBee \u0026amp; Butterfly Nectar Resource \u0026amp; Hardy Native Hybrid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersistent Seedpods For Winter Interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpreading \u0026amp; Naturalizing, Borders \u0026amp; Backdrops, Erosion \u0026amp; Accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. John's Wort is not particular about soil pH levels and is particularly suited for urban conditions, pollution, etc. St. John's Wort is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/less-room-more-plants-with-small-space-gardening\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eeasy-care\u003c\/a\u003e when grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. It prefers moist, rich, sandy loams and tolerates some\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/drought-tolerant-plants-for-the-landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e drought\u003c\/a\u003e. Deer seldom bother this plant! Just be sure to provide well-drained soils since Hypericum cannot tolerate wet feet! Apply a generous 3-4 inch thick \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elayer of mulch\u003c\/a\u003e to retain moisture and insulate the root system from heat and winter's chill. Sunny Boulevard® blooms on new wood, so prune in early spring to clean the mound and control its size and shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun \u0026amp; Some Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVigorous Growing Deciduous Flowering Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeeds Well-Drained Soil \u0026amp; Moderate Moisture Needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold-Hardy, Deer Resistant \u0026amp; Drought Tolerance!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/a-comprehensive-pruning-guide-for-the-year\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePrune Early Spring\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind a spot in your garden border for Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Sunny Boulevard® St. John's Wort from Nature Hills. You'll be rewarded over and over again by this great native shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":43612073099317,"sku":"23178E","price":26.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/st-johnswort-sunny-boulevard-hypericum-x.jpg?v=1775652756"},{"product_id":"weigela-my-monet-sunset","title":"My Monet™ Sunset Weigela","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Proven Winners® ColorChoice® shrub with multi-color foliage and vivid blooms, the My Monet® Sunset Weigela (Weigela florida 'Sunset') is a charming little dwarf flowering shrub that provides colorful gold and green foliage that turns to red \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-5-shrubs-for-fall-color\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ein the fall\u003c\/a\u003e. This gorgeous little shrub offers multi-seasonal color!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Weigela is a slow-growing plant that is usually grown mainly for its rich-colored foliage. My Monet® Sunset produces trumpet-shaped rosy, deep pink flowers throughout the summer! Swarms of pollinators and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-five-plants-to-attract-hummingbirds-to-your-yard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHummingbirds\u003c\/a\u003e will flock to these blooms, which are the perfect shape for nectar-feeding wildlife!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCold-hardy and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/small-space-gardening-tips-and-tricks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003espace-saving\u003c\/a\u003e ornamentals throughout USDA growing zones 5 to 8, there is little that fazes this adaptable and dwarf shrub grows just 12- 18 feet tall and 18 - 24 inches wide, making up for its size with sheer color!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy Monet® Sunset will change the way you think about these colorful deciduous shrubs! This beauty can be used like a low mounding \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/flowering-shrubs-to-punch-up-your-landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eaccent\u003c\/a\u003e, colorful three-season rows or edging, as dramatic \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/9-great-low-growing-flowering-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003efacer plants\u003c\/a\u003e, and incredible when used en masse as a groundcover!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy Monet® is the perfect size for courtyards and small-space gardens, tucking into empty gaps in established landscapes, and adding bright pops of color in sunny postage-stamp gardens. Even containers and planters on your porch and patio, balcony gardens, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/creating-a-patio-garden-is-a-fun-and-rewarding-project\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtainer gardeners\u003c\/a\u003e! The uses are endless!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep Pink Trumpet-Shaped Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold Foliage Turns Red in Autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts Hummingbirds \u0026amp; Butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall \u0026amp; Space-Saving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanters, Backdrops \u0026amp; Hedges, Specimen \u0026amp; Foundations!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeigela prefers full sun for the best flowering but can tolerate some light afternoon shade, especially for shrubs planted in the hotter of their favored growing zones. It's adaptive to a variety of soil types and even does well in urban settings! \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-weigelas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWeigela shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e do best in average garden soils and enjoy moderate moisture levels. A generous \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elayer of mulch\u003c\/a\u003e helps retain soil moisture in the ground as well as insulates the root system from heat and chill. Weigela won't need much \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/spring-pruning-and-what-shrubs-to-leave-alone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epruning\u003c\/a\u003e after flowering or deadheading to trigger a rebloom. However, if you wish to give them some pruning, just be sure to do it right after that first spring flush of color. Weigela does benefit from a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/the-importance-of-renewal-pruning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003erenewal pruning\u003c\/a\u003e every few years, with the oldest stems removed that are not as productive to keep the shrub dense, loaded in blooms and lushly covered in foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost Blooms \u0026amp; Best Color in Full Sun \u0026amp; Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate Moisture Needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptive to Various Well-Drained Soils - Tolerates Urban Conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy Care \u0026amp; Low-Maintenance \u0026amp; Deer Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune After Spring Bloom \u0026amp; No Deadheading Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGorgeous color, and easy care, the Proven Winners® ColorChoice® My Monet® Sunset Weigela will light up your landscape! Order your at Nature Hills today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore More from Nature Hills\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy Monet™ Sunset Weigela joins our collection of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/proven-winners\" title=\"Shop Proven Winners® at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003eproven winners®\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-shrubs\" title=\"Shop Flowering Shrubs at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003eflowering shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e that offer reliable color and easy care for busy gardeners who appreciate \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-maintenance-plants\" title=\"Shop Low Maintenance Plants at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003elow maintenance plants\u003c\/a\u003e. This compact beauty works well in mixed borders alongside other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shrubs\" title=\"Shop Shrubs at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003eshrubs\u003c\/a\u003e, and you'll find helpful growing tips in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/garden-blog\/our-top-5-favorite-weigela-shrubs\" title=\"Our Top 5 Favorite Weigela Shrubs!\"\u003eOur Top 5 Favorite Weigela Shrubs!\u003c\/a\u003e and guidance on proper care timing in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/garden-blog\/timing-for-pruning-flowering-shrubs\" title=\"Timing for Pruning Flowering Shrubs\"\u003eTiming for Pruning Flowering Shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":43612098953269,"sku":"18985E","price":26.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/weigela-my-monet-sunset.jpg?v=1775655594"},{"product_id":"wee-willie-boxwood","title":"Wee Willie® Boxwood","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWee Willie® Korean Boxwood: Fantastic Dwarf Evergreen!\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sweet and petite Wee Willie® Dwarf Korean Boxwood PP#17007 (Buxus sinica var. insularis 'Wee Willie') was introduced in 1990 as a true dwarf \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/broadleaf-evergreens-are-all-the-rage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebroadleaf evergreen\u003c\/a\u003e. It never grows bigger than two feet high or wide and can even be heavily sheared or pruned smaller yet!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe glossy fine-textured foliage is lush and densely growing with light green new growth and dark green mature coloration that lasts through the entire winter, the heat of the sun, and the winter chill. Known for its dense, rounded dwarf growth habit and evergreen foliage that stays vibrant year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Choose Wee Willie® Boxwood?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear-Round Color\u003c\/strong\u003e: Emerald Green Fine-Textured Leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy Broadleaved Evergreen Foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Its glossy green leaves maintain their vibrant hue throughout the seasons, offering consistent visual appeal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue Dwarf Compact Form\u003c\/strong\u003e: Reaching just 12-24 inches in height and width, Wee Willie® is perfect for container gardens, tight spaces \u0026amp; small gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edging, Low Hedges, Miniature Bonsai \u0026amp; Topiary \u0026amp; Small-Scale Specimens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Naturally dense and tidy, Wee Willie® requires little pruning to keep its shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold Hardy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in USDA zones 5-9, making it a versatile choice for a range of climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite being \"Wee\", this little Boxwood rarely shudders at harsh winters! The leaves stay emerald green year-round, shockingly beautiful in the snow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCreative Ways to Use Wee Willie® Boxwood\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan you spit a watermelon seed from one side of your yard to the other? Wee Willie® nestles into the smallest garden or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-20-thriller-plants-for-fall-and-winter-container-gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtainer garden\u003c\/a\u003e with ease! Tiny sunny courtyards, planter boxes on balconies, postage stamp backyards, or to add greenery to the front of the garden border, these dwarf Korean Boxwood are up to the task!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormal Edging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Line your walkways or garden beds with this compact shrub for a polished, manicured look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Place Wee Willie® in decorative pots on patios, balconies, or entryways for a pop of green year-round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Borders:\u003c\/strong\u003e Define your garden with these naturally rounded, neat, and tidy shrubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoundation Plantings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add structure and elegance to the base of your home with this petite evergreen. Use as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/9-great-low-growing-flowering-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003efacer plant\u003c\/a\u003e row to hide the bare leggy stems of larger, older plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopiary Designs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its dense foliage is perfect for trimming and training - creating small-scale topiary shapes to add interest to your landscape!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/blogs\/garden-blog\/boxwood-tips-and-tricks-for-a-beloved-classic?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=boxwood\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eeasy-to-grow\u003c\/a\u003e Boxwood is perfect for gardeners who value low-maintenance beauty with a touch of sophistication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"jump-to-care\"\u003eBoxwood Care \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWee Willie® Boxwoods are tough-as-nails plants, needing no pruning or special attention once they are established and providing an interesting texture wherever you plant them. Plant Boxwood with Nature Hills \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/nature-hills-root-booster\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRoot Booster\u003c\/a\u003e for lifelong symbiotic root system support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boxwood prefers full sun, but in hotter climates, provide afternoon shade to prevent leaf scorch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grows best in moist, well-drained soils with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, it tolerates occasional dry spells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal pruning is needed to maintain its natural, rounded shape. Prune in late spring or early summer for best results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulching:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a 3-4 inch layer of mulch around the base to retain moisture and regulate root temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e: These evergreens need some wind protection in winter if grown on an exposed site, otherwise, you can treat them with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/home-and-garden\/organic-products\/wilt-stop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewilt-stop\u003c\/a\u003e and it's recommended you \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/proplanttips-for-care-the-importance-of-winter-watering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewater these shrubs very well\u003c\/a\u003e in the fall to prepare them for winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrder Wee Willie® Boxwood Today!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWee Willie® Boxwood\u003c\/strong\u003e is a true garden gem, offering compact elegance and versatility for a variety of landscaping needs. Whether your yard is the size of a farm homestead or the size of a postage stamp, Wee Willy® Korean Boxwood will provide a crisp, never-think-twice-about-it landscape addition!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder your \u003cstrong\u003eWee Willie® Boxwood\u003c\/strong\u003e today from Nature Hills Nursery and bring year-round charm to your outdoor spaces!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrder Wee Willie® Boxwood Today!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWee Willie® Boxwood\u003c\/strong\u003e is a true garden gem, offering compact elegance and versatility for a variety of landscaping needs. Whether your yard is the size of a farm homestead or the size of a postage stamp, Wee Willy® Korean Boxwood will provide a crisp, never-think-twice-about-it landscape addition!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder your \u003cstrong\u003eWee Willie® Boxwood\u003c\/strong\u003e today from Nature Hills Nursery and bring year-round charm to your outdoor spaces!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nature Hills Nursery","offers":[{"title":"#1 Container","offer_id":43612112486453,"sku":"18730","price":57.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/wee-willie-boxwood-buxus-shrub.jpg?v=1779311723"},{"product_id":"summersweet-sixteen-candles","title":"Sixteen Candles Summersweet","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"nhProductHeader\"\u003eShade-Tolerant Floral Shrub \u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixteen Candles Summersweet is a deciduous shrub with ornamental features. 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Transitioning to yellow and brown hues for fall, the foliage adds one last gasp of color for your yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixteen Candles Summersweet is a relatively low maintenance and hardy shrub with no significant disease or insect issues. Sixteen Candles Summersweet is adaptive to a variety of conditions and quite shade tolerant. In fact, it tends to prefer shady, moist conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixteen Candles Summersweet is a lovely shrub with a lot to offer. Especially if you have a shady or moist spot in your yard, this shrub is a perfect choice to spice things up. Try one today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul class=\"nhProductBullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrant Summer Flowers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFall Interest \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptive To A Variety Of Conditions \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShade Tolerant \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nature Hills Nursery","offers":[{"title":"#3 Container","offer_id":43612133916725,"sku":"14444","price":86.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/summersweet-sixteen-candles-clethra-alnifolia.jpg?v=1775637199"},{"product_id":"holly-castle-spire","title":"Castle Spire® Blue Holly","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour home is your castle, so you will certainly want to protect your keep! Why not include a living fortification fit for a king? The Castle Spire® Holly (Ilex x meserveae 'Hachfee') is just that and more! An impressive \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/deterring-home-invasions-with-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebroad-leaved evergreen\u003c\/a\u003e shrub, the Castle Spire® has that clean, iconic leaf shape. Scalloped and pointed foliage, that's very glossy and highly ornamental! It was developed with improved branching and an even more lustrous, classic Holly leaf. It's charming year-round but really shines in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/make-your-yard-look-better-in-winter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewinter months\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTall, pyramidal and elegant, the dark foliage looks handsome \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/best-trees-and-shrubs-that-keep-their-leaves-all-year\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eyear-round\u003c\/a\u003e! Plus spring brings tiny white blooms the bees will seek out. Late, the addition of ornate red berries if a male pollinator is nearby, makes this plant really stand out with four-season interest! You can almost see a red Cardinal or Blue Jay sitting among its branches just like in a Christmas card. It's a stunning display to be sure! The foliage and berries make outstanding \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-to-make-winter-decor-with-whats-available\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003edecorations\u003c\/a\u003e for the holiday season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCastle Spire® is a female shrub and will only have berries if a male pollinator is planted nearby like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/holly-castle-wall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCastle Wall®\u003c\/a\u003e. One male will pollinate up to 5 females. Plant within 50' (15.25m) of each other to ensure pollination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted alone, the glossy foliage by itself makes a lovely specimen plant for a front or side yard, or accent when planted among your mix-shrub borders as a shiny backdrop. Staying narrow, Castle Spire® has that perfect growing habit making it ideal for hedges, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/plan-your-garden-by-planting-in-threes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003egroupings\u003c\/a\u003e and mass plantings. Create a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/almost-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-privacy-trees-and-shrubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eliving screen\u003c\/a\u003e or even go one step further and create your own 'living walls' and garden rooms for outdoor privacy year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImagine this narrow Holly, standing resolute among the white snow, its blue-green, dark glossy leaves shining. The stems look lovely as evergreen decor in wreaths and arrangements. Just be sure to avoid pruning female Hollies until after they're done blooming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike any proper castle wall, these leaves will \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/deterring-home-invasions-with-plants\"\u003eprovide protection\u003c\/a\u003e! Those slight points on each leave will have unwanted trespassers thinking twice before crossing them! Castle Spire® of course creates amazing privacy and a barrier-forming hedge. It works well as a handsome foundation plant as well! Typically filling out nicely all the way to ground level, so you won't have to consider planting facer plants around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGorgeous Evergreen Holly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconic Glossy Holly Leaf - Decorative Foliage Year-Round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite Flowers in Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally Pyramidal Form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFemale Shrub With Red Berries When Male Castle Wall® Is Nearby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinators \u0026amp; Birds Love Them!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHedges \u0026amp; Foundation Plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Holly are long-lived, commonly thriving for 40 years or more. Keep yours looking amazing the whole time with these helpful tips:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoving both full sun and part shade sites, Blue Holly is highly resilient in USDA zones 5 through 7. Castle Spire® Holly needs well-drained soil with higher moisture availability. While being very cold-hardy, in the summer heat they will require regular watering, sometimes weekly, or more in extreme heat. Don’t let evergreens go into winter dry, provide \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/proplanttips-for-care-the-importance-of-winter-watering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewinter watering\u003c\/a\u003e when able. Holly prefers acidic soils and a generous \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elayer of mulch\u003c\/a\u003e helps retain soil moisture as well as insulate the root system from heat and chill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/deer-resistant-plants-for-the-west\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDeer\u003c\/a\u003e resistant so you don't have to worry about anything coming around for a quick nibble. You don't have to prune it, but you'll certainly want to when the holidays roll around for home décor. Castle Spire® Holly prefers to avoid those drying winter winds, so it would love to be nestled close to your home, against a wall or fence, or protected by other evergreen trees and shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun \u0026amp; Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-Drained Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate Moisture Needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRarely Needs \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/pruning-holly-plantshow-to-for-hedges-foundation-or-screening\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-Lived \u0026amp; Deer Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo castle or home should be without the privacy and protection that walls can provide! So why not have the long-living, handsome evergreen fortification that Castle Spire® Holly has to offer instead of cold stone? For a superior landscape, and lovely year-round green, call to order your new hedge from Nature Hills today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":60724248478066,"sku":"23192E","price":20.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#3 Container","offer_id":61476237902194,"sku":"23599E","price":83.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/holly-castle-spire-ilex-x-meserveae.jpg?v=1775652815"},{"product_id":"viburnum-maries-doublefile","title":"Maries Doublefile Viburnum","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA true supermodel of the shrub world - the Maries Doublefile Viburnum (Viburnum plicatum 'Mariesii') is nicknamed the Wedding Cake Viburnum, and it's easy to see why with its layers upon layers of horizontal branches stacked atop each other. Mariesii Viburnum is widely regarded as the most attractive shrub by experts! When in bloom and bespeckled with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-flowering-plants-to-help-pollinators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebutterflies and bees\u003c\/a\u003e, it becomes almost magical!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn spring, each branch is loaded with a double row of flat-topped clusters of white lacecap flowers. The two-inch clusters line each branch to completely cover the shrub from top to bottom. Well-organized, toothed, dark green leaves look almost quilted! Evenly spaced prominent veins angle off from the mid-rib to create a pleated look on the upper surface. Even after leaf drop, the horizontal tiered branches look great when bare for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMariesii Doublefile Viburnum is a handsome shrub that develops a trim, rounded shape and is adaptable and easy-going throughout USDA hardiness zones 5 through 8. Eye-catching red fruits develop from the double rows of white flowers. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/best-botanical-for-backyard-birds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSongbirds\u003c\/a\u003e will enjoy them as a nutrient-rich resource food before winter. In most areas, you'll enjoy a lovely fall color display of rich red and purple foliage. The show starts once the nights start getting cooler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a single shrub as a bold focal point. Or, plant a row of them to become a wonderfully showy, flowering backdrop that doubles as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/almost-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-privacy-trees-and-shrubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eprivacy\u003c\/a\u003e. Add a stunning, architectural shrub front and center in your landscape design. These wide-spreading, medium-sized shrubs are a delightful way to accent the start of a garden path or other points of transition in your landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse one as an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/accent-plants-in-a-landscape-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eaccent\u003c\/a\u003e by the corner of your garage to elevate the entry into your side yard. Add a pretty row along the edge of a woodland garden to mark the boundary between domestication and wilderness. The birds and wildlife will certainly appreciate the habitat, food and nesting sites. You'll appreciate the extra branches that you won't feel as guilty when snipping for your indoor \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/must-haves-for-cutting-gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003evase bouquets\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe symmetry of Maries Doublefile Viburnum also makes a memorable hedge. Relax with the even tempo of their horizontal branches. Create a beautiful backdrop for your mixed garden borders. Or, place several \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/create-a-destination-spot-in-your-landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebehind your patio furniture\u003c\/a\u003e as an outstanding privacy screen. Plant three shrubs in an open semicircle, then add a seating arrangement to welcome guests for coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis special shrub looks amazing in a fusion Asian-style garden but holds its own in casual contemporary settings as well. How about using one of these glorious ornamentals for lighting up your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/an-easy-plan-to-create-your-own-moon-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMoon Garden\u003c\/a\u003e? Maries Doublefile Viburnum earns the right to showcase your style in front yard settings for maximum curb appeal! If you have the space, add a long row along the front of your property or to decorate a wider side yard. You'll make the world a prettier place!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery Showy White Lacecap Flower Clusters Display Atop Each Branch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinator Support Plant \u0026amp; Lovely Red Fruit for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/9-great-plants-for-feeding-wildlife-in-the-winter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSongbirds\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly Textured, Dark-Green Foliage \u0026amp; Wide-Spreading, Horizontal Branches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaves Turn Burgundy Reddish-Purple for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-5-shrubs-for-fall-color\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFall Color\u003c\/a\u003e in Most Areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncredible Formal \u0026amp; Informal Hedge, Specimen, Backdrop \u0026amp; Habitat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/nature-hills-top-5-amazing-viburnum-shrubs-and-their-care\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003evariety of easy-care Viburnum\u003c\/a\u003e will perform in either full sun or part shade. It needs at least four hours of direct sunlight a day. Well-drained soil is best. Elevate your shrubs in a raised bed if your soil retains water. Establish your plant with careful watering during its first season. Thereafter, provide a medium amount of water on a regular basis. Mulch over the root system to cut down on surface evaporation. Apply a three-inch layer, but keep it pulled back from the main stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the flowers are finished in late spring, prune lightly to shape. Plan for the full height and spread of this shrub, so you never have to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/timing-for-pruning-flowering-shrubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eprune\u003c\/a\u003e. But if you do give them a trim to shape, do so as needed immediately after flowering because blooms develop on this year's wood. You can also skip tip pruning and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/the-importance-of-renewal-pruning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003erenewal\u003c\/a\u003e prune instead to have fruit for birds. Remove the largest, thickest stems from the ground every few years. Leave the young stems in place, which will flower nicely for you next spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/deer-resistant-plants-for-the-north\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elive with deer\u003c\/a\u003e in your area, apply repellent spray on the day of planting. Reapply according to the directions. Plant with other Doublefile Viburnum to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/fruit-tree-pollination-trees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003emaximize pollination\u003c\/a\u003e and increase fruit production for your feathered friends!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun or Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptable to Most Well-Drained Soil Types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAverage to Higher Moisture Needs \u0026amp; Appreciates \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMulched Beds\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune After Flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer Tend to Leave it Alone \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/walnut-toxicity-and-juglone-resistant-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eJuglone\u003c\/a\u003e Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Viburnums are impactful, but this variety? Many experts call it the most attractive cultivated shrub on the market. Rely on it to help bring definition and incredible ornamental features to your yard. Add our high-quality Maries Doublefile Viburnum shrubs this season. Have fun with this living \"Wedding Cake.\" Can you think of a better present for newlyweds or a special anniversary? Hurry and order today at NatureHills.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nature Hills Nursery","offers":[{"title":"#5 Container","offer_id":61492977795442,"sku":"10073","price":122.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/viburnum-maries-doublefile.jpg?v=1775655504"},{"product_id":"bluebeard-dark-knight","title":"Dark Knight Bluebeard","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dark Knight Bluebeard (Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Dark Knight') adds deep blue color and pleasant fragrance to your garden! Blooming in late summer when many other flowering plants have receded, this sturdy deciduous shrub will continue blooming until frost!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aromatic gray-green foliage is lovely all spring and summer, and in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/what-to-plant-for-late-summer-blooms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elate summer\u003c\/a\u003e the stems transform into airy spires of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/classic-colors-blue-and-purple-flowering-perennials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elavender-blue\u003c\/a\u003e! Forming in clusters at intervals along the flowering stems, the flower presentation resembles Salvia, Chaste trees, or herbs from the distance!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardy shrubs throughout USDA planting zones 5 to 9, the Bluebeard is sometimes known as the Blue Spirea, with its fizzy blooms resembling the Spiraea family. The slender, light foliage and puffy flowers create an airy texture in the landscape, growing just 2-3 feet tall and about 2 feet wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark Knight is a compact though prolific, this lovely variety layers well in larger gardens and creates dramatic solo effects in smaller urban spaces such as the rooftop, a small yard, or in courtyard gardens. Plant a row in the front of your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/creating-the-coziest-cottage-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCottage\u003c\/a\u003e garden to draw attention with a bank of color or plant in a cluster to draw attention to a central focal point!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegardless of how and where you choose to place your Bluebeard, you'll find it attracts attention from butterflies, bees, and other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-flowering-plants-to-help-pollinators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebeneficial insects\u003c\/a\u003e as well, making it an excellent choice for butterfly and pollinator garden designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd several plants as \"Thrillers\" in big, colorful \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/creating-a-patio-garden-is-a-fun-and-rewarding-project\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtainers\u003c\/a\u003e or half-whiskey barrels, anywhere in your landscape. They will perform beautifully on the pool deck or on either side of your entryway. Go as formal or informal as you'd like with these tidy and easy-care plants! Plant a long row along a hot dry sidewalk, in a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/when-life-gives-you-rocks-create-a-rock-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRock Garden\u003c\/a\u003e, or as a low hedge near your patio and pathways!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLavender-Blue Flower Spires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMid-Summer to Fall Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall, Mounding Low-Growing Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAromatic Gray-Green Leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts Pollinators!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat In Containers, Edging, Beds \u0026amp; Borders, \u0026amp; Specimens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Bluebeard is a fast grower and prefers a full-sun location. Low water needs mean this variety can handle drought or drier conditions. A 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch around the base of the plants is a great idea to retain additional needed moisture. Plus, once established, they'll become \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/drought-tolerant-plants-for-the-landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003edrought-tolerant\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA deciduous shrub, but acting like a perennial in colder growing zones, where it dies back during the winter, but returns year after year, making it an excellent long-term investment! \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/a-comprehensive-pruning-guide-for-the-year\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePruning Bluebeard\u003c\/a\u003e in early spring promotes blooms and longevity, and maintains the often preferred compact and mounded shape. It is best to prune your Caryopteris in early spring to reduce the size and prune off any winter-damaged branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun \u0026amp; Some Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlmost Any Well-Drained Soil Type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate Moisture Needs - Drought Tolerant Once Established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlooms On New Wood - Prune Early Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer Seldom Bother These - Pest Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake the Dark Knight Bluebeard bush a welcome addition to your garden and create a summer-to-fall wildlife attraction. Order today at NatureHills.com to promote color and vibrance throughout the season!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nature Hills Nursery","offers":[{"title":"#2 Container","offer_id":43612150595637,"sku":"02967","price":57.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/bluebeard-dark-knight-caryopteris-x-clandonensis.jpg?v=1775618626"},{"product_id":"boxwood-green-beauty","title":"Green Beauty Boxwood","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGreen Beauty Boxwood: Year-Round Elegance For Your Landscape\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShapely form! The Green Beauty Boxwood evergreen is a charmingly rounded globe of lustrous foliage that emphasizes any landscape with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/make-your-yard-look-better-in-winter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eyear-round\u003c\/a\u003e beauty! The Green Beauty Boxwood (Buxus microphylla japonica 'Green Beauty') is a stunning \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/broadleaf-evergreens-are-all-the-rage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebroadleaf evergreen\u003c\/a\u003e that brings lush, glossy greenery to your yard all year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCold hardy down to growing zone 5 and up! Growing 4-6 inches a year, Green Beauty Boxwood \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/boxwood-offer-beauty-versatility-in-any-landscapes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eisn't just all looks\u003c\/a\u003e! It's also highly resilient and tolerant of alkaline soil, heat, and humidity! It is more drought-tolerant than other Boxwood varieties!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"#jump-to-care\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features of Green Beauty Boxwood\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts naturally rounded shape and dense growth make it a favorite among gardeners and landscape designers. Plus, its lance-shaped foliage is a fantastic addition to floral arrangements, providing a touch of elegance to any bouquet or centerpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally Rounded Shape\u003c\/strong\u003e: A charming, globe-like form that requires minimal maintenance. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/proplanttips-creating-a-formal-boxwood-hedge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eShear formally\u003c\/a\u003e or let grow naturally fluffy!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlossy Evergreen Foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dark green leaves remain vibrant year-round, with a bronze to orange hue in colder zones after frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Growth\u003c\/strong\u003e: Thrives in full sun, partial shade, or full shade, adapting to various lighting conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResilient and Hardy\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tolerates heat, humidity, drought, and alkaline soils better than most Boxwood varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator-Friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tiny, yellowish flowers attract beneficial insects in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBird-Friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dense foliage provides winter shelter for birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd, as any floral designer will tell you, the lance-shaped foliage is an amazing addition to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-to-make-winter-decor-with-whats-available\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ecutting garden\u003c\/a\u003e for lush greenery and filler!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Use Green Beauty Boxwood In Your Landscape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen left unpruned, Green Beauty becomes a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/boxwood-tips-and-tricks-for-a-beloved-classic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eclassical accent\u003c\/a\u003e for entries and corners!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormal Hedges and Borders\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shape into crisp, clean lines to create stunning borders along walkways, driveways, or garden beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoundation Planting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Line the base of your home with this medium-sized shrub for year-round curb appeal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopiary and Artistic Shapes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Easily pruned into creative shapes or classic forms for a formal touch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Planting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Perfect for patios, balconies, and flanking entryways, adding a refined look to any space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrivacy Screens and Mass Plantings\u003c\/strong\u003e: Use as a dense screen or cluster for added privacy and texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsian-Inspired and Cottage Gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e: Complement Zen or Cottage-style landscapes beautifully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"jump-to-care\"\u003eBoxwood Planting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese Boxwoods are easy to grow and as low-maintenance or high-maintenance as you need them to be. Plant with Nature Hills \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/nature-hills-root-booster\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRoot Booster\u003c\/a\u003e for lifelong support!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eLight: Thrives in full sun to partial shade; prefers afternoon shade in hotter climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eSoil: Grows best in well-drained soil. Avoid heavy clay, and consider elevating planting areas in poorly draining locations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eWatering: Provide regular moisture during establishment, with supplemental watering during dry spells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003ePruning: Shape in early spring or after new growth becomes woody (June). New growth often appears by mid-August.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eMulching: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eFertilizer: Use balanced fertilizer to maintain lush foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Green Beauty Boxwood?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a low-maintenance evergreen with timeless appeal, Green Beauty Boxwood is a standout choice. Whether you’re crafting formal hedges, adding year-round texture to flower beds, or creating stunning container accents, this versatile shrub delivers unmatched beauty and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder your Green Beauty Boxwood at Nature Hills Nursery today and elevate your landscape with its timeless charm!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nature Hills Nursery","offers":[{"title":"#3 Container","offer_id":43612152954933,"sku":"20260","price":62.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/green-beauty-boxwood-buxus-shrub.jpg?v=1779311776"},{"product_id":"holly-dwarf-yaupon","title":"Dwarf Yaupon Holly","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking for a wonderful, mounding broadleaved evergreen plant with dark green leaves, you'll want to take a close look at this petite Holly variety. Use as you might a Boxwood in both formal, trimmed use, or grown naturally and more informal - but more tolerant of soils that are not as well drained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDwarf Yaupon (Ilex vomitoria 'Nana') is a compact dwarf form and smaller fine-textured \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/broadleaf-evergreens-are-all-the-rage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eevergreen foliage\u003c\/a\u003e grows into a symmetrical mound. This is a neat and tidy plant that you won't have to fuss over. You'll definitely appreciate the small, shiny leaves and smokey purple stems of the new growth in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis broadleaf evergreen holds its gorgeous leaves all year long. A \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-trends-in-native-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003enative shrub\u003c\/a\u003e in the edge of the coastal forests of Virginia, Florida, and Texas and the open areas along the Mississippi in Arkansas, it is heat tolerant throughout USDA growing zones 7 to 9. This versatile shrub can hold its own without a lot of care or concern on your part. It lives to serve you, beautifully and reliably year after year. Is it any wonder it's so popular?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an excellent evergreen plant for planter boxes or used as a low, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/almost-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-privacy-trees-and-shrubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eformal hedge\u003c\/a\u003e. They'll work in large containers with well-drained, evenly moist soil. Give it enough room to reach its mature height and spread, so you won't have to mess with pruning for size. If you've always loved the look of English-style gardens, you'll want to use these effortless plants to provide structure and strong, year-round visual interest. Use these structural plants as the backbone of your garden design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can act as an easy-care replacement for Boxwood. They do respond well to pruning and shearing, so feel free to explore more formal designs, such as Knot Gardens or Parterre Gardens that rely on the Dwarf Yaupon Holly to act as a border plant. Plant in a geometric pattern with an open center. What a magnificent showpiece in your landscape!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark Glossy \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/make-your-yard-look-better-in-winter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEvergreen\u003c\/a\u003e Foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally Mounded Form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMale Plant Produces No Fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy Care, Compact \u0026amp; Dense\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreenish White Spring Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncredibly Versatile \u0026amp; Adaptable Borders, Edging, Hedge \u0026amp; Structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant will grow in full shade to full sun, but the lighter it has, the denser its foliage will be. A minimum of 6 hours works well. A light application of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/dr-earth-life-all-purpose-fertilizer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDr. Earth Life Organic \u0026amp; Natural All-Purpose Fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e will be helpful in early spring. Spread it evenly around the plant, following directions. Once established, it is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/drought-tolerant-plants-for-the-landscape\"\u003edrought\u003c\/a\u003e and salt-spray tolerant. It will perform best in well-drained, slightly acidic soil conditions, but are quite tolerant of most any soils, including those that can be slightly wet. And as with most shrubs, they love a nice 3-4\" layer of mulch over the roots in the bed they are growing in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun \u0026amp; Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-Drained Slightly Acidic Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTolerant of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-10-salt-tolerant-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSalt Spray\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast Growth \u0026amp; Easy to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/holly-pruning-for-hedges-and-screens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePrune \u0026amp; Maintain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrought-Tolerant Once Established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you need one for a container or several for a low hedge, you can't go wrong with the pretty, mounded, low-maintenance Dwarf Yaupon Holly. Buy yours today at NatureHills.com and enjoy these fantastic supporting landscape plants in your garden!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nature Hills Nursery","offers":[{"title":"#3 Container","offer_id":60724754841970,"sku":"23598","price":91.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/holly-dwarf-yaupon-ilex-vomitoria.jpg?v=1775652849"},{"product_id":"viburnum-allegheny","title":"Alleghany Viburnum","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEver-impressive - The Alleghany Viburnum (Viburnum x rhytidophylloides 'Alleghany') is a wonderful choice for a low-maintenance and hard-working addition to the garden! Also known as the Leatherleaf Viburnum, it's a living contradiction between rugged adaptability and delightfully frilly fragrant flowers! All wrapped up into one truly adaptive spirit! This shrub is an excellent choice for long-lasting beauty that won't go out of style!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Alleghany Viburnum is a garden classic with showy flat-topped yellow-white clusters of fragrant blooms that shine brightly through spring! They'll be smothered in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-flowering-plants-to-help-pollinators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebees and butterflies\u003c\/a\u003e the entire time they're open for business! While these tasteful flowers glow in the springtime sun, they are made even more dramatic by the Alleghany Viburnum's backdrop of leathery, glossy, deep green leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ovular shape and deep veining of these leaves make them even more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-5-shrubs-for-fall-color\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003edelightful in fall\u003c\/a\u003e when the Alleghany Viburnum is deciduous and brightens to a golden yellow and orange in colder climates. If green is your color, you're in luck! Because the Alleghany Viburnum keeps its green all year long in southern zones and during mild winters of USDA hardiness zones 5 through 8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis peppy plant also boasts bright red berries that age to a deep blue-black as they ripen and mature. Birds and squirrels truly love these charming berries. Don't be surprised when birds nest nearby the berry buffet for easy access to one of their favorite meals. Keep the buffet well-stocked by planting a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/fruit-tree-pollination-trees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epollinating partner\u003c\/a\u003e. Try other Alleghany or pair up with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/viburnum-lantana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLantana\u003c\/a\u003e Viburnum for more fruit per shrub and fat, happy songbirds!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo matter where you plant your Alleghany Viburnum, its beauty and strength will not go to waste. Of course, it makes a wonderful addition to the wildlife garden and many landscapers find the Alleghany Viburnum to be one of the best-performing shrubs for a large-scale informal \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/create-a-destination-spot-in-your-landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehedge or screen\u003c\/a\u003e. Others use this showy plant as an anchor next to the home, garage, or shed. The Alleghany Viburnum also makes a wonderful choice when staggered for an unbreakable \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-5-deciduous-trees-for-windbreaks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewindbreak\u003c\/a\u003e or to hold back winter's drifting snow, while providing \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/almost-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-privacy-trees-and-shrubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewonderful privacy\u003c\/a\u003e for you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViburnums are traditional additions to the cottage or rustic garden and the dark-green foliage creates the perfect backdrop for your other smaller shrubs and perennials. When it comes to wildlife, these are ideal shrubs for shelterbelts, groupings that create habitat, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/best-botanical-for-backyard-birds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebird-friendly\u003c\/a\u003e smorgasbords, and pollinator buffets! Deer rarely bother these shrubs and their vigorous growth easily competes with them in higher populated areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite-to-Yellow Sweetly Scented Blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep Olive Green Textured, Crinkled Leathery Foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpright Vigorous Growth \u0026amp; Rugged Adaptability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMajor Nectar \u0026amp; Berry Resource for Pollinators \u0026amp; Birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharming and Attractive Windbreak, Naturalizing, Hedge, Screen \u0026amp; Wildlife Interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn easily grown \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/nature-hills-top-5-amazing-viburnum-shrubs-and-their-care\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eViburnum variety\u003c\/a\u003e, Alleghany prefers well-drained soil in full sun. They can grow in heavy clay soil but grows best in alkaline soils. Tolerant of both full sun and part shade, these hardy plants appreciate some afternoon shade in the hotter growing zones during summer. Once established, Lantana Viburnum handles dry soils and is drought tolerant, pest and disease-free and rarely damaged by deer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMainly grown as an ornamental tree or shrub for its flowers and berries, so be sure to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/timing-for-pruning-flowering-shrubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eonly prune\u003c\/a\u003e right after the flowers have just finished so you don't remove next year's blooms! Any pruning however will remove your songbird's fall feast. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/the-importance-of-renewal-pruning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRenewal prune\u003c\/a\u003e every 3-4 years by removing the oldest fattest stems to the ground and encouraging new growth and by skipping pruning and only renewal pruning you will still enjoy berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost Well-Drained Soils \u0026amp; Alkaline, Saline, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/pre-planned-garden-for-clay-soils\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eClay\u003c\/a\u003e Soil \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/walnut-toxicity-and-juglone-resistant-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eJuglone\u003c\/a\u003e Tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTolerates Average to Moist Soil - Drought Tolerant Once Established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to Prune \u0026amp; Low Maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer Rarely Bother These Modest \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/what-are-suckers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSuckering\u003c\/a\u003e Naturalizing Shrubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exciting and vibrant shrub is a great choice for gardeners looking for reliable beauty with the added bonus of being beneficial for wildlife. Hurry and order the Alleghany Leatherleaf Viburnum from NatureHills.com today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nature Hills Nursery","offers":[{"title":"#3 Container","offer_id":43612168454197,"sku":"11131","price":81.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/viburnum-allegheny.jpg?v=1775655461"},{"product_id":"holly-sky-pencil","title":"Sky Pencil Holly","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDramatic upright \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/garden-blog\/best-trees-and-shrubs-that-keep-their-leaves-all-year\" target=\"\\_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eevergreen\u003c\/a\u003e! If you need some instant definition or strategic screening in your yard, Sky Pencil Holly (Ilex crenata 'Sky Pencil') works beautifully all year long. It's sure to turn heads wherever you plant one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo matter how \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/garden-blog\/less-room-more-plants-with-small-space-gardening\" target=\"\\_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003esmall your yard\u003c\/a\u003e is or how little planting space is available, there's always room for a Sky Pencil Holly! Just as the name implies, the Sky Pencil Japanese Holly has a pencil-thin growth habit. This dramatic evergreen Holly cultivar creates a very narrow punctuation point anywhere you place it. It reaches up into the sky, creating \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/garden-blog\/crisp-captivating-and-classic-columnar-trees\" target=\"\\_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ea tight, column effect\u003c\/a\u003e. You'll gain a marvelous vertical accent with this easy-care shrub. Dark green elliptic leaves fill out the branches nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSky Pencil is a female cultivar that needs a male pollinator in order to produce small, yet pretty purple berries. You will need to plant a male Ilex crenata nearby if you want to see the small dark fruit. With or without the fruit, Sky Pencil has handsome foliage and a totally unique form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSky Pencil Holly is truly a one-of-a-kind plant and a must-have for any discriminating gardener. Order today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use Sky Pencil Holly in the Landscape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome evergreen shrubs can outgrow their allotted space, but not Sky Pencil. This is a well-behaved, columnar evergreen that can work extremely hard in your garden design and provide \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/garden-blog\/make-your-yard-look-better-in-winter\" target=\"\\_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eyear-round greenery\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a single specimen plant in your perennial bed at a curve or bend to mark the moment of transition. Or, use Sky Pencil as a repeating design element to give a strong structure to your design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother wonderful way to use this special plant is in mass plantings to provide an effective low privacy screen in a narrow side yard or another tight spot. For a solid screen, plant Sky Pencil a bit less than 2 feet apart (measuring from trunk to trunk) The plants will grow together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse this \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/garden-blog\/almost-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-privacy-trees-and-shrubs\" target=\"\\_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003escreening\u003c\/a\u003e spacing to hide your garbage cans with style!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an Instagram-ready modern look, plant them in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/garden-blog\/365-gorgeous-days-with-hardy-container-gardens\" target=\"\\_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtainers\u003c\/a\u003e and use them on your patio. Pair with other evergreens, such as Dwarf Alberta Spruce or Blue Arrow Juniper for a lovely, curated collection. Try your hand at the specialized pruning art of topiary. Sky Pencil Holly makes a wonderful 3-ball topiary and \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/garden-blog\/top-20-thriller-plants-for-fall-and-winter-container-gardens\" target=\"\\_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003efront porch\u003c\/a\u003e accent for all seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNarrow Columnar Form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect Hedge Plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell Behaved Evergreen Accent Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat Container Plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecimen Plant, Garden Structure \u0026amp; Architectural Accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sky Pencil Holly will grow in sun or partial shade, transplants easily, and requires no pruning to maintain its remarkable shape. However, it does adapt well to an occasional trim should you prefer to manage its size. This is the perfect small garden plant or condo patio plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's adapted to a wide range of climates but requires well-drained, slightly acidic soil to perform at its best. Give them full sun and keep the soil moist to keep that beautiful foliage green in color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContainer plants need good water drainage and a consistent water source, plus 3-4 inches of \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/garden-blog\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"\\_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003emulch\u003c\/a\u003e over the top of the soil always helps both potted and in-ground plants. Their root systems won't tolerate poorly drained soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn colder hardiness zones, move containers to a protected patio, or unheated garage, an east-facing location out of the sun, or even an unheated garage with a window after the plants have gone dormant in late fall or early winter. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/garden-blog\/proplanttips-for-care-the-importance-of-winter-watering\" target=\"\\_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDo not let them dry out\u003c\/a\u003e excessively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun \u0026amp; Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate Moisture Needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRarely Needs Pruning - Very Well-Behaved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny Well-Drained Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppreciates Mulch \u0026amp; Needs Winter Protection In Cold Climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wonderful introduction from the U.S. National Arboretum in Washington D.C. in 1992. A non-traditional Holly with extraordinary features, the Sky Pencil is sure to bring beauty to your yard in every season and for years to come. Order yours today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore More from Nature Hills\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sky Pencil Holly's narrow, upright form makes it an excellent choice for creating defined lines in your landscape, and you'll find many more options in our collections of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedges\" title=\"Shop Hedges at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003ehedges\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/privacy-shrubs\" title=\"Shop Privacy Shrubs at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003eprivacy shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/evergreen-shrubs\" title=\"Shop Evergreen Shrubs at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003eevergreen shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e. This holly works particularly well when planted in rows for screening, and our guide on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/plant-comparisons\/almost-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-privacy-trees-and-shrubs\" title=\"Privacy Trees and Shrubs: The Complete Guide to Screening, Spacing \u0026amp; Top Varieties\"\u003ePrivacy Trees and Shrubs: The Complete Guide to Screening, Spacing \u0026amp; Top Varieties\u003c\/a\u003e provides helpful spacing recommendations. For maintenance tips specific to holly plants, check out our article on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/garden-blog\/pruning-holly-plantshow-to-for-hedges-foundation-or-screening\" title=\"Pruning Holly Plants For Hedges, Foundation or Screening\"\u003ePruning Holly Plants For Hedges, Foundation or Screening\u003c\/a\u003e, and explore our full selection of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-maintenance-plants\" title=\"Shop Low Maintenance Plants at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003elow maintenance plants\u003c\/a\u003e for easy-care garden additions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nature Hills Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":61461661024626,"sku":"18887E","price":25.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#1 Container | 1-2 ft","offer_id":61678334214514,"sku":"20974E","price":42.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#3 Container | 2-3 ft","offer_id":43612170453045,"sku":"18215","price":82.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/holly-sky-pencil-ilex-crenata.jpg?v=1775652890"},{"product_id":"holly-compact-japanese","title":"Compact Japanese Holly","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelightful Compacta Holly, also known as Compact Japanese Holly (Ilex crenata 'Compacta') is a popular \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/garden-blog\/broadleaf-evergreens-are-all-the-rage\" target=\"\\_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebroad-leaf evergreen\u003c\/a\u003e ornamental shrub! With small, glossy, rounded leaves, it is one of the best substitutes for Boxwood in milder climates, in fact, the two are often mistaken for each other, and is sometimes commonly known as the Compact Boxleaf Holly as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Compact Japanese Holly is well known for its low-maintenance nature, and that's a good thing. It's widely used as a foundation plant for that very reason. It looks crisp and clean. New growth emerges bright green in the spring. You'll love the glossy, \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/garden-blog\/best-trees-and-shrubs-that-keep-their-leaves-all-year\" target=\"\\_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eyear-round\u003c\/a\u003e dark-green foliage with delightful, slightly scalloped edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Compact Japanese Holly is a female selection and must have a male nearby to produce the petite, black fruit in fall. Without the male plants, these female shrubs are fruitless and fantastic broadleaved evergreens just as they are! The fruit is inconspicuous and remains persistent \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/garden-blog\/make-your-yard-look-better-in-winter\" target=\"\\_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003einto winter\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely broadleaved evergreen shrub, typically planted around the foundations of homes. Compact Japanese Holly has an upright habit with an oval, well-branched, compact form. These shrubs create perfect round balls that can be pruned for size as needed. The naturally beautiful shape is amenable to pruning if you desire. It can even be formed into many particular shapes, so is popular as a topiary specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiven room to grow and time to reach their mature height and spread, this low-maintenance Holly will reward you with a clean formal look. Used in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/garden-blog\/almost-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-privacy-trees-and-shrubs\" target=\"\\_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehedges\u003c\/a\u003e and foundation plantings, containers and as a persistently green backdrop in garden beds! Any grouping or row of these dense plants provides fall food and year-round shelter for local \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/garden-blog\/best-botanical-for-backyard-birds\" target=\"\\_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003esongbirds\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant several for a lovely, low hedge under the front windows, or use one as an elegant accent at the corner of your house. A pair flanking your entry will formally welcome guests. No matter how you use Compact Japanese Holly, it creates a magnificent foil for anything in its presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlossy Green Foliage \u0026amp; Compact Growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsidered Allergy Free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite Flowers in Spring \u0026amp; Small Black Berries in Fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrnamental Urban Tolerant Broadleaf Evergreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWonderful Hedge or Foundation Plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact Japanese Holly has a slow growth rate of fewer than 6 inches a year. Maturing at 4-5 feet tall and 4-5 feet wide if not pruned. They can take some partial shade but will grow happily in full sun as well. Holly likes to be moist, but not wet. To establish the best root system, you'll want to give your new Holly \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/garden-blog\/proplanttips-for-care-the-importance-of-winter-watering\" target=\"\\_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003edeep waterings\u003c\/a\u003e, then let the soil nearly dry out around the base of the plant. Compact Japanese Holly also loves slightly acidic soil conditions. If your plants need a boost, give them an early spring slow-release fertilizer if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/garden-blog\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"\\_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elayer of mulch\u003c\/a\u003e helps to retain moisture and keep the roots cool in the warmer, drier, climates as well as insulate the roots in colder winter climates of USDA growing zones 6-9. Doing best with protection from winter winds, these Holly are able to truly shine when planted along walls or against your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMajor \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/garden-blog\/holly-pruning-for-hedges-and-screens\" target=\"\\_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epruning\u003c\/a\u003e is best done in the late winter. Additional trimming may be applied year-round to maintain a clean manicured look. The plant can be pruned aggressively to be maintained at any height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun to Part Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate Moisture to Higher Moisture Levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlmost Any Well-Drained Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow Maintenance - Prune to Any Size or Shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResistant to Pests \u0026amp; Diseases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompacta Holly is remarkably easy to grow and is sure to bring its rich-green color and bold characteristics to your landscape for years to come. Order your own Compact Japanese Holly now for the best selection from Nature Hills Nursery today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nature Hills Nursery","offers":[{"title":"#2 Container","offer_id":60724063568242,"sku":"21654","price":89.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/holly-compact-japanese-ilex-crenata.jpg?v=1775652842"},{"product_id":"bluebeard-sunshine-blue","title":"Sunshine Blue® II Bluebeard","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Proven Winners® improved selection, the Sunshine Blue® II Bluebeard PP 28,093 ( Caryopteris incana 'SMNCVH') is a brilliantly-colored flowering shrub with a gorgeous color combination! This is a cheerful and bright small flowering shrub with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/classic-colors-blue-and-purple-flowering-perennials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eblue flowers\u003c\/a\u003e that are especially eye-catching amid gold-tinted foliage and will be adored by your yard's butterflies!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth the flowers and foliage have a pleasing scent and will continue their fabulous show from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/what-to-plant-for-late-summer-blooms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elate summer\u003c\/a\u003e and into fall! Sunshine Blue® II Bluebeard features delicate, blue flowers that rise out and above the bright foliage, their airy nature an almost ethereal appearance for your landscape. The tiny, blue tufts of floral perfection are held aloft on stems strong enough to hold them erect as they sway on the breezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardy throughout USDA planting zones 5 to 9, these Blue Mist Spirea bushes grow 2-3 feet in height and width. These are deciduous shrubs in warm climates but act as herbaceous perennials in colder zones, dying back to the ground in the winter. Deer tend to pass it by, and it will be a relatively carefree plant for your landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunshine Blue® II is a new, improved variety of the classic Sunshine Blue Bluebeard, and is more tolerant of cold climates. Sunshine Blue® II has an upright, compact nature and is a stronger plant than some other Bluebeard varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese would be wonderful as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/creating-a-patio-garden-is-a-fun-and-rewarding-project\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtainer\u003c\/a\u003e plants for your patio, or make a striking border for one of your garden beds. Bluebeard is great facer shrubs and low-growing edging, and this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/flowering-shrubs-to-punch-up-your-landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehigh-impact flowering bush\u003c\/a\u003e really shows off with beauty and ease!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have a slope in your landscape, planting Sunshine Blue® II Bluebeard en masse would create a spectacular effect! Thriving in hot, dry, sunny spots, Caryopteris are must-haves for en masse plantings, in rows along sunny pathways and sidewalks, and in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/when-life-gives-you-rocks-create-a-rock-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRock Gardens\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn excellent plant for attracting \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/flower-gardens-bring-butterflies-and-beneficial-insects\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebutterflies and bees\u003c\/a\u003e, plant these colorful shrubs in your Butterfly garden while giving you plenty of colorful stems for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/9-perennials-to-use-in-cut-flower-arrangements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ecut flower\u003c\/a\u003e bouquets!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLast-Season Lavender-Blue Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAromatic Sunny Foliage Color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrant Top To Bottom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut Flowers \u0026amp; Attracts Butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks Well In Containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersatile Landscape Use, Low Hedges, Edging \u0026amp; Facer Plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the most colorful foliage and the most flowers, provide a full sun location with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. However, in warmer climates, these shrubs can handle afternoon shade. Bluebeard must have very well-drained soil and moderate moisture throughout the growing season. Hardy, durable, and adaptable, Bluebeard is salt-tolerant and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/drought-tolerant-plants-for-the-landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003edrought-tolerant\u003c\/a\u003e once established. A 3-4 inch deep \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elayer of mulch\u003c\/a\u003e is a great idea to retain additional needed moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBluebeards bloom on this year's wood (new growth) and can be hard-pruned to maintain their trim shape. Growing as perennials in colder climates, leaving the foliage in place over winter to protect the crown from winter weather. In Zones 5 and 6, you can \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/a-comprehensive-pruning-guide-for-the-year\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eprune\u003c\/a\u003e them back to the ground each spring before they start to grow. In Zones 7, 8, and 9, you can trim them back by half each year in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun \u0026amp; Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptable To A Variety Of Well-Drained Soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate to Low Moisture Needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlooms On New Wood - Prune Early Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer \u0026amp; Pest-Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Proven Winners® selection, Sunshine Blue® II Bluebeard is valued by many gardeners for its late-season color and blue-yellow color combo! You're sure to love it too! Now available at NatureHills.com!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":61334459646322,"sku":"23069E","price":26.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#2 Container","offer_id":43612175958069,"sku":"20755","price":69.27,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/bluebeard-sunshine-blue-caryopteris-incana.jpg?v=1775618647"},{"product_id":"viburnum-korean-spice","title":"Korean Spice Viburnum","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmazing \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-five-most-fragrant-shrubs-to-perfume-your-landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003efragrant flowers\u003c\/a\u003e, this customer favorite and best seller for good reason, the lovely Korean Spice Viburnum (Viburnum carlesii), also known as Koreanspice, is a wonderfully fragrant, deciduous shrub. If you had to pick only one shrub to plant in your yard, Korean Spice Viburnum would be that shrub. You'll fall for the ornamental flowers and heavenly scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKorean Spice Viburnum is a charming shrub in every way. In spring, petite pink buds unfurl their delicate petals to reveal pink-tinted blossoms that slowly transition to white. Waxy, red flower buds open to white blooms clusters around the same time as your spring-flowering bulbs put on their show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese 3-inch floral snowballs are sure to turn your head every time you step outside when they are in bloom. Their spicy scent will draw you closer and be an irresistible call to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-5-plants-to-attract-hummingbirds-to-your-yard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehummingbirds\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/five-types-of-early-blooming-native-pollinator-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebutterflies\u003c\/a\u003e so early in the season. Korean Spice is one of the most popular, best-selling plants because of its incredible spicy flowers that exude such an intoxicating fragrance. To date, nobody has been able to successfully recreate that sweet and spicy scent in a candle or spray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKorean Spice's 4-inch, dark green leaves provide a lush, verdant appearance in your yard. They add a dash of spicy red and purple \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-5-shrubs-for-fall-color\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003efall color\u003c\/a\u003e that lasts and lasts until late in the season. This fine-textured shrub looks great all growing season long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Viburnum also has an upright, open-branching nature, so it looks great in winter, too. Add another cultivar like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/search\/?q=spice%20baby%E2%84%A2%20koreanspice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSpice Baby™\u003c\/a\u003e Korean Spice as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/9-great-plants-for-feeding-wildlife-in-the-winter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ecross-pollination partner\u003c\/a\u003e. Your local \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/9-great-plants-for-feeding-wildlife-in-the-winter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003esongbirds\u003c\/a\u003e will appreciate having the red berries that turn nearly black in autumn. You'll like adding a bit of extra interest to this exceptional, ornamental shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find many places to add the compact, rounded Korean Spice \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/nature-hills-top-5-amazing-viburnum-shrubs-and-their-care\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eViburnum\u003c\/a\u003e to your landscape. Use it throughout all of your landscape plantings to weave a common thread of light pink and white flowers, great summer foliage, and outstanding fall color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll have to grow your own and relish the spring bloom time. Korean Spice is a plant that belongs right below your kitchen window, outside of your family room, at your front entrance and along the patio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKorean Spice Viburnum is a fantastic backdrop to your perennial garden or in a mixed shorter shrub border. These compact shrubs can make handsome foundation plantings. They are just the right size to use as a low-\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/almost-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-privacy-trees-and-shrubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eprivacy\u003c\/a\u003e screen along the back of your patio seating area. Heavenly!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInclude a few as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/flowering-shrubs-to-punch-up-your-landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003especimens\u003c\/a\u003e in your mixed shrub borders or repeat them across the back of your perennial beds as a dramatic backdrop. You'll want to cut some of the sweet pink flower buds for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/must-haves-for-cutting-gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ecut flower arrangements\u003c\/a\u003e. Enjoy watching them open in the vase. Even the fall fruit looks great in bouquets!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a hedge of them in full sun or part shade to screen out short, ugly views like the neighbor's garbage cans or to hide your air conditioning unit. Plant several 2 ½-3 feet apart on center, measuring from the center of one to the center of the next. You'll create a small, fragrant hedge with a nice, rounded form, with very little pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaxy Red Buds Open to Light Pink Fragrant Spring Blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButterfly Magnet \u0026amp; Incredibly Fragrant Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful Leathery Leaves are Small \u0026amp; Fine-Textured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLovely Branch Structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGorgeous Wine-Red and Purple Fall Color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful Screens, Hedges \u0026amp; Specimens \u0026amp; Scented Privacy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeciduous Korean Spice will adapt to almost any soil type, as long as it drains after a rain event. It's easily grown in average, well-drained soil. If you see puddles that last a long time after a rain shower, bring in additional soil and mound it up to 18 inches. Plant directly in that mound. Top off with a 3-4 inch \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elayer of mulch\u003c\/a\u003e to hold in moisture and insulate the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive young plants a moderate amount of moisture on a regular basis to establish them in your landscape. After the first seasons, they can tolerate short periods of drought. However, it is best to keep your Viburnum healthy and stress-free by adding water when needed to the soil. Juglone from Walnut trees doesn't affect these hardy shrubs as badly as others!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/timing-for-pruning-flowering-shrubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWait to prune\u003c\/a\u003e until after those amazing flowers are finished in spring. It's rare to need to tip prune, but you can shorten up the ends of branches right after flowering if you'd like. You can also skip tip pruning and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/the-importance-of-renewal-pruning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003erenewal\u003c\/a\u003e prune only if you wish to have fruit for birds. Renewal prune removes the largest, thickest stems from the ground every few years. This will rejuvenate your shrub. Leave the young stems in place, which will flower nicely for you next spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKorean Spice has no significant disease or insect issues. It's a good source of food and cover for wildlife, but \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/deer-resistant-plants-for-the-north\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003edeer tend to pass it by\u003c\/a\u003e. It adapts well to a wide variety of environmental climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun \u0026amp; Part Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate Moisture \u0026amp; Appreciates Mulch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidely Adaptable Any Well-Drained Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsect \u0026amp; Disease Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer Tend to Leave It Alone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlooms on Old Wood - Prune Immediately After Flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpicy flowers and fragrance on a beautiful, hardy shrub, Korean Spice Viburnum seems to have it all! Order this amazing plant and perfume your landscape! It's so easy to care for and offers so much.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nature Hills Nursery","offers":[{"title":"#1 Container","offer_id":61492976648562,"sku":"23577E","price":30.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#3 Container","offer_id":43612178710581,"sku":"13764","price":76.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/viburnum-korean-spice.jpg?v=1775655498"},{"product_id":"american-holly","title":"American Holly Tree","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe American Holly Tree (Ilex opaca), also called the White Holly or Christmas Holly, is one of the most familiar, easily-recognized Hollies around! It is a small tree or shrub with striking foliage that's perfect for privacy hedges and year-round screening. This Holly is as durable as it is beautiful and you will enjoy its dense green \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/make-your-yard-look-better-in-winter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebroad-leaved evergreen\u003c\/a\u003e foliage all year!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe American Holly is easy to identify. It has thick, smooth, dark green, spiny leaves that are yellowish-green underneath. Unlike some Hollies, the American Holly keeps its foliage from top to bottom for the life of the tree when grown in open full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowers of the American Holly typically appear in May and are delicate spring accents the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-flowering-plants-to-help-pollinators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epollinators\u003c\/a\u003e will love! American Holly requires male trees are needed to pollinate female trees to produce the classic red Holly berries around September to November. These fruits persist from fall through most of the winter and birds love the berries! Enjoy winter interest and color throughout USDA growing zones 5 to 9 with this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/proplanttips-low-maintenance-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eeasy-going\u003c\/a\u003e native selection!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat for a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/almost-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-privacy-trees-and-shrubs\"\u003eprivacy\u003c\/a\u003e hedge and noise barrier, but its natural pyramidal shape also makes it a perfect ornamental tree for any yard for full sun to part shade. Because it does well in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/shrubs-for-shade-how-to-make-the-most-of-a-shady-garden\"\u003epart shade\u003c\/a\u003e it is also a wonderful choice as an understory or edge of the woods plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will not only love having fresh Holly branches to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-to-make-winter-decor-with-whats-available\"\u003edecorate\u003c\/a\u003e your house during the winter months, but you will also be doing a great service for the small animals and birds in your neighborhood. During the winter the American Holly is an important source of food for the birds and provides a safe haven for shelter and nests in its thick foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrain into a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/understanding-tree-forms-multi-stems-shrub-forms-and-beyond\"\u003esingle-trunk\u003c\/a\u003e specimen for a delightfully ornamental evergreen tree by simply removing the lowest branches from the main trunk. This Holly creates an amazing small \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/accent-plants-in-a-landscape-plan\"\u003eaccent\u003c\/a\u003e tree for a private corner of your yard, or punctuating a garden bed! Try one at a corner of your foundation planting for effortless good looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep Glossy Green Pointed Foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative Broad-Leaved Evergreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan Be Trained As A Shrub or Small Tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite Flowers Precede Brilliant Red Berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires A Male Holly For \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/fruit-tree-pollination-trees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePollination\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; Berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinter Interest \u0026amp; Winter Décor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHedges, Specimens \u0026amp; Bird-Friendly Privacy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe American Holly loves a slightly acidic, moist soil, but it must be well drained or it will not be happy. It also can grow in more shade than any other Holly variety (although it will do best in full sun!). These tough plants can withstand poor soil, as long as the drainage is good. Plant it in well-drained soil for best results in any kind of slightly acidic location and give them 3-4 inches of pine bark \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003earborist mulch\u003c\/a\u003e over the root system to maintain acidity, retain moisture, and insulate the roots. Best in moderate moisture throughout the growing season and top-dress with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/proplanttips-for-care-the-importance-of-winter-watering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003egood drink before winter\u003c\/a\u003e. They'll survive through a moderate drought. Once established, they can even tolerate neglect. The best time for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/a-comprehensive-pruning-guide-for-the-year\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epruning\u003c\/a\u003e is early spring and you can prune \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/broadleaf-evergreens-are-all-the-rage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eevergreen\u003c\/a\u003e Holly into almost any shape or form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun to Part Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate Moisture Needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcidic Well-Drained Soil Types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune Very Early Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Multiples or Male Holly For Increased Pollination \u0026amp; More Berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a traditional broad-leaved evergreen Holly that's great for privacy screens and year-round interest! The American Holly has easy care for native requirements with high-styled pyramidal growth! Order yours now at NatureHills.com!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nature Hills Nursery","offers":[{"title":"#2 Container","offer_id":60736701268338,"sku":"23630E","price":128.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/american-holly-ilex-opaca.jpg?v=1775652772"},{"product_id":"blue-princess-holly","title":"Blue Princess Holly","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful member of the wildly popular Blue Holly series, the Blue Princess (Ilex x meservae) is a gorgeous, glossy \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/broadleaf-evergreens-are-all-the-rage\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebroadleaf evergreen\u003c\/a\u003e shrub with many commendable attributes! But most importantly, who can forget the berries...They are showy and will persist into the winter and set the stage for your Holiday décor. \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/best-botanical-for-backyard-birds\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBirds love the berries\u003c\/a\u003e and will love having a dense, year-round shelter to roost in and berries to snack on!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Princess Holly will produce tiny white flowers to herald in the spring and while you may not see them, many hungry \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/best-trees-and-shrubs-that-keep-their-leaves-all-year\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebees and butterflies\u003c\/a\u003e will seek them out. These are not showy but are essential to berry production!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe purple stems and glossy blue-green leaves are just different enough from the usual summer greens that they will easily catch your eye year-round. You'll love the bright, formal look of this upright, proven plant. Blue Princess is hardy in both cold and hot climates and features superior color. Unless you live in the coldest, or driest parts of the United States, this evergreen Holly can be a mainstay in your landscape!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Princess is a female plant that produces knockout red berries as long as there is a male pollinator, such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/holly-blue-prince\"\u003eBlue Prince\u003c\/a\u003e, nearby (within 30 feet). Pretty even without her Prince, the dense, blue-green foliage and classic, wide-toothed, spine-edged leaves stay evergreen for you all \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/best-trees-and-shrubs-that-keep-their-leaves-all-year\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eyear round\u003c\/a\u003e! Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 5 to 9, these have few if any pest or disease issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blue Princess Holly is a cross of Ilex aquifolium and Ilex rugosa, one of the many of the Blue Hollies introduced by Mrs. F. Leighton Meserve. The goal with these crosses was to produce a traditional hybrid Holly that would be hardy for the colder climates!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese broadleaved evergreens are wildlife-friendly plants that can give you a fantastic sense of privacy. Plant a few of them at an angle from your house to shield your deck or patio from unwanted views. Or line them along a side yard to help muffle noise and increase privacy. Create lovely formal walls of an outdoor room with bright, shiny leaves all year long. Blue Princess is the canvas, and seasonal containers can be the \"paint\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace a pair of them as sentries on either side of a special garden feature, such as a wall-hung fountain. These formal plants play their role beautifully, and they really make a huge visual impact on a snowy day! Everything you plant in front of these shrubs becomes enhanced - so use these Holly bushes as \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/almost-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-privacy-trees-and-shrubs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehedges\u003c\/a\u003e, backdrops and foundation plantings, either trimmed formally or allowed to grow informally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a plant that truly shines in winter! The foliage will maintain its vibrant color throughout the winter, a striking contrast to drab grays and browns, plus the added benefit of those glossy red fruits. Adding a male pollinator will give you an abundant crop of delightfully cheery, round red berries each fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring cuttings inside as \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/proplanttips-low-maintenance-garden\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewinter decorations\u003c\/a\u003e. A gathered \"bough\" looks wonderful hung over doorways or as cuttings for your outdoor containers. Try your hand at pinning small sections of cuttings into place around a floral foam wreath. (Pro tip - wear gloves when you handle them.) We can sense a new Holiday tradition for you, your family, and your friends to enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative Blue-Green Leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlossy Broadleaf Evergreen Foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite Spring Blossoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersistent Bright Red Berries When a Male Blue Prince Pollinator Is Nearby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurple Stems For Contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHedges \u0026amp; Backdrops, Privacy \u0026amp; Year-Round Interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Blue Prince in a well-drained soil location in full sun or partial shade. Water new plants regularly but mature and established plants only need a bit of supplemental moisture during drought. Holly are relatively \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/proplanttips-low-maintenance-garden\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eeasy to grow\u003c\/a\u003e, with no significant disease or pest issues. All plants appreciate regular fertilizer and a 3-4 inch layer of arborist \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emulch\u003c\/a\u003e over the soil surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn areas of high pH, alkaline soil - fertilize with Dr. Earth Acid Lovers Organic and Natural All Purpose \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/dr-earth-life-all-purpose-fertilizer\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e in early spring and mid-summer to help reduce soil pH. You can choose to prune them, or site them at the corner of your house and allow them to reach their full mature height and spread. The goal is to keep the shrub growing in a nice, open shape. Adding air circulation and light to the interior of your shrub will allow leaves to grow all the way along each branch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA light \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/a-comprehensive-pruning-guide-for-the-year\"\u003epruning\u003c\/a\u003e during the winter to harvest holiday décor can be used to selectively control size. When pruning, it's best not to simply shear the tips off with hedge pruners. Instead, conduct \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/the-importance-of-renewal-pruning\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRenewal Pruning\u003c\/a\u003e every few years to eliminate the oldest less vigorous stems and encourage new healthy growth from the base allowing the plants to keep their natural form and fruiting best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun to Partial Shade Loving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-Drained Soil of Any Kind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate Water Needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires Blue Prince Pollinator To Enjoy The Red Fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePest and Disease Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlossy Holly leaves are exquisite landscape foliage shrubs. You'll love the way it shines in winter for you. No wonder this is a best-selling plant for Nature Hills. Order up to 3-5 Blue Princess Hollies for every 1 Blue Prince pollination partner to keep them full of red berries. Order today at NatureHills.com!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nature Hills Nursery","offers":[{"title":"#3 Container","offer_id":43612184117301,"sku":"16037","price":81.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/Blue_Princess_Holly_Rich_Blue-Green_Holly_for_Christmas_Wreaths_Winter_Decor.jpg?v=1767799661"},{"product_id":"hydrangea-pee-wee-dwarf-oakleaf","title":"Pee Wee Dwarf Oakleaf Hydrangea","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"nhProductHeader\"\u003eLovely Leaves Pee Wee Dwarf Oakleaf Hydrangea\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul class=\"nhProductBullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour-Season Interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmaller, Rounded Shrub for Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet, Cone-Shaped Summer Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovered in Blooms For Months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite Flower Panicles Age to Pretty Pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive Oak-Shaped, Green Leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFall Foliage is a Vibrant Crimson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCinnamon-Colored Bark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent in the Border or Woodland Garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact Habit Great for Smaller Gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable, Low-Maintenance Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultivar of a Native Supports Butterflies and Beneficial Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a small space garden, you'll want to carefully consider all of your plant choices. Look for plants that will shine in multiple seasons, and they'll effortlessly double and even triple their visual impact for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-quality, compact flowering shrubs that look great in spring, summer, fall and winter are worth the hunt. When you find them, use them wherever you have partial shade to tie your whole design together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of our favorites is the sophisticated Pee Wee Dwarf Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia 'Pee Wee'). This durable shrub is easily grown; always a boon for wise gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name may be a bit twee, but the handsome good looks are not. Every part of this improved cultivar is smaller than the species, from its leaves and flowers to its overall dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCherish the small, white conical blooms in spring that last nearly two months\u003c\/strong\u003e. They finally age into an antique pink by summertime and make cunning additions to cut flower arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll love the showy green foliage all season long. Just like its namesake, it features gorgeous leaves with deep lobes held nearly symmetrically on either side of the strong midrib.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese elegant leaves make you look twice. As nights grow colder, \u003cstrong\u003ethey turn an outstanding crimson red for fall color\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven after the frost and snow of winter have arrived, you'll doubtlessly be pleased by the cinnamon-colored, exfoliating bark. Let the flowers persist on the shrub to dry into tawny panicles, and gain a very welcome display of winter interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeel confident about this excellent small shrub\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is a wonderfully versatile choice for large gardens, as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease place your order for Pee Wee Dwarf Oakleaf Hydrangea ASAP\u003c\/strong\u003e. Professional garden designers hunt for this variety to delight their clients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Use Pee Wee Dwarf Oakleaf Hydrangea in the Landscape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePee Wee features a small stature and exceptional decorative appeal. These would make a beautiful shrub border along the length of your driveway, or use a few in your foundation plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse them to line your patio, or at your property line. Include in your mixed garden beds. \u003cstrong\u003eRely on charming Pee Wee Dwarf Oakleaf Hydrangea to bring a consistent look to your entire landscape\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey'll soften the edge of mature evergreens while giving much-needed fall color. Create a wide mulched garden bed to pop in some easy-care shrubs and \u003cstrong\u003eyou'll have something great to look at from your deck\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy not mix in a few other native shrubs to create a real garden feature? Aronia, Sweetspire and Fothergilla would complement the autumn harvest tones beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe local butterflies would certainly appreciate your thoughtfulness! Use a row of them to create a hard-working backdrop on the north side of sun-loving Butterfly Garden plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant them two and a half feet apart on center for a solid row. Measure from the center of one to the center of the next. Stagger a second row for much faster results, and mulch between plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a casual modern take on formal design, create several rectangular mulched beds, and outline them with natural Baby Gem Boxwood allowed to grow out \"fluffy\" without shearing. 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The attention-commanding show begins in the spring when leaves begin to appear on brilliant red stems, a contrast that really has to be seen to be believed!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foliage features lime green centers with a bit of yellow around the edges to create an unusual specimen that draws the eye instantly from the moment it comes into view. A Southern Living® Plant, Abelia has additional features that are also sure to delight you! In late spring, cute little pink buds will cover your plant. These will later blossom into white flowers that will continue to bloom into autumn. In fact, Kaleidoscope is considered the longest bloomer of the Abelias!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike some less unique shrub varieties, the color of this handsome shrub doesn't go away with the spring. The color just gets more intense and mature as the seasons unfold and summer progresses! When summer days turn to fall, the Kaleidoscope's colors change in true kaleidoscope-style to orange-red autumn hues. The colors will darken into resplendent and magnificent autumn colors. What a show!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLandscape Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA must-have variegated ornamental shrub, Kaleidoscope is an incredibly brilliant specimen plant! The colors changing throughout the growing season bring you something new each spring, summer, fall, and winter! The white flowers are loved by butterflies and bees, and even hummingbirds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis showy shrub does extremely well in small gardens, as a border plant, hedge, or even in containers on your patio or porch. You'll love to study the color from spring through fall. This is a shrub that truly adds to the aesthetic appeal of your landscape or lawn with eye-popping color!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate vivid foundation plantings, showy backdrops, and screening hedges. 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Deeply lobed, eight-inch Oak-like leaves are held densely on branches with lovely brown bark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn autumn, the leaves take on outstanding crimson and purple hues. \u003cstrong\u003eThis spectacular fall display establishes Alice's reputation as an exceptional addition to any yard\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the few Hydrangeas that are native to the United States. It's a remarkable plant with unbelievable color, and you'll be proud to grow it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant several today for that head-turning effect in your own landscape. \u003cstrong\u003eOrder Alice Oakleaf Hydrangea from our native shrub experts today!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use Alice Oakleaf Hydrangea in the Landscape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlice Oakleaf Hydrangea makes an impressive anchor in your foundation planting. \u003cstrong\u003eUse one at the corner of your home to command attention\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInclude them in modern shrub borders for easy-care, ornamental charm. They can also be used in the understory of arching ornamental trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate a wonderfully informal hedge with several Alice Hydrangea repeated at the back of your mixed shade garden planting beds. The Oak-shaped leaves contrast beautifully with large-leaved shade staples, like Hosta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey'll also look incredible as a large-scale facer plant in front of mature evergreen trees. \u003cstrong\u003eAdd flowers and fall color on the east side of your established windbreaks to brighten up the overall look\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant them along a fence for eye-catching visual interest and privacy screen. For a solid hedge, plant them five feet apart on center...measuring from the center of one to the center of the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep one as a specimen in a high-profile area. Snip some of the blooms as they near their peak for incredible indoor cut flowers that can be dried for seasonal decorations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlice has a rough texture that works perfectly in woodland settings\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Try them as a perfect contrast to the flowing blades of Ornamental Grasses or airy perennials like Russian Sage. The cool-toned color helps brightly colored, small shrubs like Glow Girl® Spirea really pop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll be thrilled with the annual fall color show. Don’t be surprised to see your shrubs display a wonderful mix of harvest colors. \u003cstrong\u003eExciting shades of yellow, orange and red-purple can all be seen\u003c\/strong\u003e—sometimes all together on a single leaf!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fabulous plant can be used to great effect in your landscape design this year. Order several Mount Airy Fothergilla from the expert growers at Nature Hills Nursery and make your neighbors jealous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat a treat to receive your gorgeous new shrubs. They’ll be carefully wrapped in very sturdy boxes and delivered right at your doorstep. \u003cstrong\u003eOrder today!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use Mount Airy Fothergilla in the Landscape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnhance your experience of the incredible springtime fragrance by careful placement. Site these native shrubs near patios, windows or walkways. Try a few in a grouping at the corner of your garage. Use them anywhere the wonderful fragrance can be appreciated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMount Airy Fothergilla has a very well-behaved character and grows in a nice, tight, upright form. It makes a beautiful addition at the corner of foundation plantings, or along the length of your side yard or driveway. \u003cstrong\u003eIt will bring a unique, yet formal, look to your landscape\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend that you plan to use several of them for the best results. 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Why not include a living fortification fit for a king? An impressive \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/deterring-home-invasions-with-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebroad-leaved evergreen\u003c\/a\u003e shrub, the Castle Wall® has that clean, iconic leaf shape. Your Castle Wall® Holly (Ilex x meservae 'Heckenstar') is a Proven Winners® selection and lives up to the distinction with its exceptional foliage and hardy nature. It's a newer, more compact variety of Holly with better branching, waxy leaves, and great pollinating ability!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpright and elegant, the dark foliage looks handsome \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/best-trees-and-shrubs-that-keep-their-leaves-all-year\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eyear-round\u003c\/a\u003e! Plus spring brings tiny white blooms the bees will seek out. Scalloped and pointed foliage, that's very glossy and highly ornamental and the foliage has the classic serrated, Holly-leaf shape. Sometimes referred to as a \"Blue Holly\" for its vibrant coloring! It really shines in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/make-your-yard-look-better-in-winter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewinter months\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCastle Wall® is an incredibly handsome male Holly and doesn't have fruit or messy seeds, but it is a fantastic pollinator for its female counterpart, the Castle Spire® and Castle Keep® Blue Hollies! Just one is enough to pollinate several female plants. After all, what castle wall doesn't have turrets and spires? Delightfully cold-hardy throughout USDA growing zones 5 to 7, growing 5-8 feet in height and only 3-4 feet in width!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCastle Wall® Holly is a broadleaf evergreen and its stout growth is fantastic for property definition. It would make an outstanding foundation plant! Plus it's fast-growing, so before you know it you'll have a large, vibrant shrub to provide year-round color for your landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou could pair Castle Walls® with its female counterpart and enjoy the brilliant red berries on those female shrubs! With or without the female plant paired alongside it, Castle Wall® is fantastic for its decorative appeal and year-round green presence! Valued for its use as ornamental foliage in holiday arrangements, wreaths, and arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a compact and pyramidal form, so it's ideal for hedges, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/plan-your-garden-by-planting-in-threes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003egroupings\u003c\/a\u003e, and mass plantings. Create a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/almost-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-privacy-trees-and-shrubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eliving screen\u003c\/a\u003e or even go one step further and create your own 'living walls' and garden rooms for outdoor privacy year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's adaptable to a variety of soils and in fact, is a Holly that is likely to even thrive in boggy conditions. This makes them wonderful for along streams, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/install-a-rain-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRain Gardens\u003c\/a\u003e, and water features. Plant in low areas, moist wooded edges, and where your gutters drain!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact Growth \u0026amp; Decorative Blue-Green Foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMale Pollinator For Castle Spire®\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePyramidal Fast-Growing Form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative Foliage For Holiday Décor \u0026amp; Arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFantastic Hedges, Privacy, En Masse \u0026amp; Winter Interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Holly are long-lived, commonly thriving for 40 years or more. Keep yours looking amazing the whole time with these helpful tips:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoving both full sun and part shade sites, Castle Wall® Holly needs well-drained soil with higher moisture availability. While being very cold-hardy, in the summer heat they will require regular watering, sometimes weekly, or more in extreme heat. Don't let evergreens go into winter dry, provide \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/proplanttips-for-care-the-importance-of-winter-watering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewinter watering\u003c\/a\u003e when able. Holly prefers acidic soils and a generous \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elayer of mulch\u003c\/a\u003e helps retain soil moisture as well as insulate the root system from heat and chill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/deer-resistant-plants-for-the-west\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDeer\u003c\/a\u003e resistant, you don't have to worry about anything coming around for a quick nibble. You don't have to prune it, but you'll certainly want to when the holidays roll around for home décor. Castle Wall® Holly prefers to avoid those drying winter winds, so it would love to be nestled close to your home, against a wall or fence, or protected by other evergreen trees and shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun \u0026amp; Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-Drained Soil \u0026amp; Thrives In Wet Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate Moisture Needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRarely Needs Pruning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-Lived \u0026amp; Deer Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo castle or home seems complete without the privacy and definition that living walls provide! So why not have the long-living, handsome evergreen fortification that Castle Wall® Blue Holly has to offer instead of cold stone? For a royal-feeling landscape, and handsome year-round green, call to order yours from Nature Hills today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":60736916849010,"sku":"23193E","price":26.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/holly-castle-wall-ilex-x-meservae.jpg?v=1775652818"},{"product_id":"sky-pointer-holly","title":"Sky Box™ Japanese Holly","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"nhProductHeader\"\u003eSky Box® Japanese Holly Evergreen with Unique Growth\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul class=\"nhProductBullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvergreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSky Box® Japanese Holly ( Ilex crenata ‘Farrowone’ PP20,049) is a broad leafed evergreen that adds elegant, architectural appeal to your landscape. Use it as a border for your entryway or grouped along an outbuilding. It makes a handsome display in containers on your patio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSky Box Japanese Holly Evergreen is a conifer with glossy, green foliage and a unique growing shape. It's a vigorous grower, so it won't be long before it's providing protection for your birds from harsh weather and predators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tall, narrow growth of this evergreen grow skyward, providing some unique interest and refined definition to any spot in your landscape where it resides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSky Box® Japanese Holly has an upright and narrow, pyramidal form. It has no significant disease or insect issues and it's heat and drought tolerant. Even though birds love it, destructive wildlife will leave it alone. Even deer and bunnies tend to pass it by.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Holly thrives in well-drained, acid soils, but can also be grown in poor dry soils. You can leave it to grow naturally, but Sky Box® doesn't mind a little pruning if you'd prefer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for a unique evergreen that's hardy and stylish, Sky Box® Japanese Holly is a terrific choice. Order today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore More from Nature Hills\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSky Box™ Japanese Holly works beautifully alongside other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/evergreen-shrubs\" title=\"Shop Evergreen Shrubs at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003eevergreen shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/privacy-shrubs\" title=\"Shop Privacy Shrubs at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003eprivacy shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e to create year-round structure in your landscape. As one of our popular \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/proven-winners\" title=\"Shop Proven Winners® at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003eproven winners®\u003c\/a\u003e and a reliable choice among \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-maintenance-plants\" title=\"Shop Low Maintenance Plants at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003elow maintenance plants\u003c\/a\u003e, this compact holly responds well to regular trimming. For helpful guidance on keeping your holly in top shape, check out our articles on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/garden-blog\/pruning-holly-plantshow-to-for-hedges-foundation-or-screening\" title=\"Pruning Holly Plants For Hedges, Foundation or Screening\"\u003ePruning Holly Plants For Hedges, Foundation or Screening\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/garden-blog\/timing-for-pruning-flowering-shrubs\" title=\"Timing for Pruning Flowering Shrubs\"\u003eTiming for Pruning Flowering Shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":43612508127285,"sku":"23182E","price":26.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/sky-pointer-holly-ilex-crenata.jpg?v=1775652884"},{"product_id":"boxwood-green-velvet","title":"Green Velvet Boxwood","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"what-makes-green-velvet-boxwood-special\"\u003eWhat makes Green Velvet Boxwood special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eA cold-hardy evergreen with glossy foliage that stays vibrant green year-round, perfect for hedges and topiaries in zones 5-9.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"what-growing-conditions-does-it-need\"\u003eWhat Growing Conditions Does It Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eGreen Velvet Boxwood thrives in USDA zones 5-9 and handles both full sun and partial shade (4-6 hours daily). It prefers well-drained soil with slightly acidic to neutral pH and grows to a compact 3-4 feet tall and wide. In zone 9's extreme heat, provide afternoon shade for best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"how-do-i-plant-and-care-for-green-velvet-boxwood\"\u003eHow Do I Plant and Care for Green Velvet Boxwood?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003ePlant your boxwood in spring or fall, spacing them 2-3 feet apart for hedging. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and plant at the same depth it was growing in the container. Water thoroughly after planting and apply 2 inches of mulch around the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eFor ongoing care, water consistently during the first year, then deeply during dry spells once established. Fertilize in spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer. Light pruning in late winter or early spring maintains its naturally rounded shape - this\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"reset interactable cursor-pointer decoration-1 underline-offset-1 text-super hover:underline font-semibold\" href=\"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/blogs\/garden-blog\/boxwood-tips-and-tricks-for-a-beloved-classic\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eboxwood care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecovers trimming techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"what-are-the-key-benefits\"\u003eWhat Are the Key Benefits?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eGreen Velvet gives you evergreen structure without the high maintenance. Its dense, compact growth creates perfect low hedges and borders without constant trimming. The glossy green foliage stays vibrant through winter when most plants look drab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThis variety won both the 1997 Styer Award and 1998 Michigan Growers' Choice Award for good reason - it's exceptionally cold hardy compared to other boxwoods. Once established, it's drought-tolerant and adapts to various soil conditions, making it ideal for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"reset interactable cursor-pointer decoration-1 underline-offset-1 text-super hover:underline font-semibold\" href=\"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/blogs\/garden-blog\/proplanttips-creating-a-formal-boxwood-hedge\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eformal hedge designs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"what-should-i-know-before-buying\"\u003eWhat Should I Know Before Buying?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eGreen Velvet Boxwood grows slowly, adding 3-4 inches per year, so buy larger plants if you need an immediate impact. Plant in spring or early fall for best establishment before temperature extremes. While deer-resistant, protect young plants in areas with heavy deer pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThis boxwood pairs beautifully with colorful perennials like Russian Sage or Lavender for contrast. For a classic look, combine with other\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"reset interactable cursor-pointer decoration-1 underline-offset-1 text-super hover:underline font-semibold\" href=\"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/blogs\/garden-blog\/boxwood-offer-beauty-versatility-in-any-landscapes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eversatile boxwood varieties\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto create knot gardens or formal borders. Container growing works well for patios - just ensure adequate drainage and winter protection in zones 5-6.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nature Hills Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":61471353504114,"sku":"18974E","price":18.82,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#1 Container","offer_id":60723181191538,"sku":"17797","price":49.27,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#2 Container","offer_id":51770448675186,"sku":"18329","price":75.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#3 Container","offer_id":43612519039029,"sku":"02772","price":90.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/Green_Velvet_Boxwood_in_Pot.png?v=1766187966"},{"product_id":"holly-royal-family","title":"Royal Family Holly Combo","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed winter berries! We've taken both the Female and Male varieties of Blue Holly \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/broadleaf-evergreens-are-all-the-rage\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebroadleaf evergreens\u003c\/a\u003e and carefully grown them together in the same container - creating this fantastic 2-in-1 Royal Family Holly Combo (lex x meserveae 'Blue Princess and Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Prince')! You'll be ensured of proper pollination needed for the very best display of those classically showy red Holly berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe display begins in spring with tiny white flowers, that slowly transition into round green fruit that ripens to eye-catching red. The effect of bright red against the glossy green foliage is breathtaking, especially when contrasted against the winter snow or against the muted tones of the dormant season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElegant broadleaf evergreen \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/search\/?q=blue+prince\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBlue Hollies\u003c\/a\u003e really look sophisticated all year long, with their incredibly shiny, dark blue-green, serrated leaves and deep purple stems. They feature those distinctive spines along the toothed margins. You'll instantly recognize the unique shape of the Holly foliage - long celebrated in literature and folklore!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLove the Holidays? Grow your own decorations with the wonderful specialty Holly from the expert growers at Nature Hills! Enjoy a huge yearly fruit set of those bright red Holly berries! Our \"Royal Family\" comes from combining these two royal family members!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lovely broad-leaved evergreen plant combo makes the perfect screening plants, barrier plants, or specimen plantings! The Royal Family Holly Combo grows into an elegant broad-leaved evergreen. It easily elevates the tone of your landscape with its densely held formal foliage. The high-gloss leaves bounce reflected sunlight to marvelous effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an excellent choice to use to create living walls for outdoor rooms in your garden. Create a Secret Garden or outdoor dining room using these dense, ornamental evergreens for screening. These formal plants create a beautiful screening hedge or grouping and give you effortless \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/almost-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-privacy-trees-and-shrubs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eyear-round privacy\u003c\/a\u003e. Plant them 3 feet apart on center for a dense hedge. You'll measure from the center of one to the center of the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse an odd number of plants to create a focal point grouping in the lawn or try one on either side of your entryway. No matter where or how you use the Royal Family Holly Combo, you'll add much-needed, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/best-trees-and-shrubs-that-keep-their-leaves-all-year\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eyear-round\u003c\/a\u003e structure to your garden design. Use them strategically to direct traffic as a beautiful barrier plant. Those spines on the leaves will easily keep people in line without shouting or making a fuss about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive in deer country? They don't like to bother with Royal Family Holly. But \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/the-top-6-trees-for-wildlife\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elocal songbirds\u003c\/a\u003e will love its berries (which are not edible for humans). Create bird-friendly shelterbelts that \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-5-shrubs-for-a-windbreak\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eslow wind\u003c\/a\u003e, reduce noise, and hold back drifting snow!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you prefer a more informal look, simply expand the space between them to 5 feet. Allow them to grow in their full, natural style. Try Royal Family Holly plants as a gorgeous evergreen backdrop on the north side of a colorful mixed shrub border or perennial border. These special plants are great as anchor plants on a corner of a house or garage and will work beautifully around the patio. They look wonderful planted on the edge of a woodland where they will get plenty of sunlight!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHolly is one of the most sought-after plants for its beauty as a landscape plant with winter interest. Grow several of them - You'll want to trim armloads of berry-bedecked branches each year for lavish indoor \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-to-make-winter-decor-with-whats-available\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edecorations and for your outdoor containers\u003c\/a\u003e, too. Greet guests in high style!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth Male \u0026amp; Female Shrubs For Self-Pollinating Heavy Berry Production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-in-1 Blue Prince \u0026amp; Blue Princess Hollies Grown Together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful Ornamental Shiny Broad-Leaved Evergreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Decorative Bright Red Holly Berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirds Love Hollies for Food \u0026amp; Shelter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/deterring-home-invasions-with-plants\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBarrier Plants\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; Property Defining Hedges, Privacy \u0026amp; Screening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Hollies love moist, well-drained soil. Plant in full sun or partial shade and give your plants a moderate amount of \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/winter-watering-tips\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eregular water\u003c\/a\u003e. It's best to water the soil, not the foliage. Provide a layer of mulch over the root system to keep the soil cool and moist. They love a sunny or partially shaded location. Add moisture as needed to keep the plants stress-free for the very best performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you suspect poor drainage, mound up additional soil to 18\" - 24\" above grade and plant directly in that mound. You can also plant in a raised bed to improve drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Holly doesn't require special care but \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/holly-pruning-for-hedges-and-screens\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eadapts well to yearly pruning\u003c\/a\u003e. Wearing gloves to protect your hands, lightly prune your plants in the fall by cutting long branches for your pots and urns for winter decoration. You will love enjoying the beautiful foliage and berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReach beneath the canopy and trim a long branch with bright red berries on it. Aim to select branches that are crossing. Your goals are three-fold: 1. gather the berries 2. increase air circulation into the interior of the shrub and 3. increase sunlight penetration into the center of your shrub. If the plants need more pruning for shape or size control, it can be done in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. For the most attractive result, please stagger the depth of your pruning cuts, and do not use electric trimmers. It's worth the time to hand prune these beautiful plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun \u0026amp; Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate Moisture Needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeeds Very Good Drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune When Dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/deer-resistant-plants-for-the-west\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDeer\u003c\/a\u003e Seldom Bother This Plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEveryone should have one of these historic and beautiful specimens in their yard! How proud you will be to show off your healthy Royal Family Holly Combo with its rich, year-round, blue-green evergreen color and red berries in fall and winter. Order today at NatureHills.com!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nature Hills Nursery","offers":[{"title":"#3 Container","offer_id":43612617736245,"sku":"12315","price":58.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/Royal_Family_Holly_Berry-Producing_Pair_for_Stunning_Winter_Color.jpg?v=1767799649"},{"product_id":"hydrangea-ruby-slippers","title":"Ruby Slippers Oakleaf Hydrangea","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDwarf Size, Fiery Color, Huge Blooms\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ruby Slippers Oakleaf Hydrangea\u003c\/strong\u003e (Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers') is a compact, cold-hardy Oakleaf Hydrangea that delivers big color for small spaces. This dwarf flowering shrub produces \u003cstrong\u003emassive cone-shaped flower clusters\u003c\/strong\u003e that begin white, then blush to pink, and \u003cstrong\u003edeepen into a rich ruby red by late summer\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003esturdy stems\u003c\/strong\u003e hold blooms upright through wind and rain, and the \u003cstrong\u003edeeply lobed\u003c\/strong\u003e dark green foliage turns \u003cstrong\u003espicy mahogany red in fall\u003c\/strong\u003e for even more visual impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite its smaller size,\u003cstrong\u003e Ruby Slippers makes a big statement!\u003c\/strong\u003e This dense shrub grows just 3 to 4 feet tall and wide with an upright, rounded habit. The \u003cstrong\u003e9-inch flower spikes\u003c\/strong\u003e shoot above the foliage for an eye-catching display. Winter interest comes from \u003cstrong\u003eexfoliating bark and dried flower heads that persist through the cold months\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is both beautiful and useful in fresh-cut arrangements or dried décor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"#jump-to-care\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eHuge white blooms mature to bright pink and deep ruby red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eCompact 3 to 4 foot size fits small gardens and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMahogany-red fall foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e adds fiery autumn color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eGreat for fresh or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/blogs\/garden-blog\/cutting-and-drying-hydrangea-flowers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003edried flower arrangements\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eExfoliating bark adds texture for winter appeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eCold and heat-tolerant in USDA zones 5 to 9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrong stems resist flopping in storms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eButterfly and pollinator friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eDeer resistant and low maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscaping Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a tidy 3 to 4-foot form and multi-stemmed habit, \u003cstrong\u003eRuby Slippers Oakleaf Hydrangea\u003c\/strong\u003e fits effortlessly into small yards or large designs that need compact power. Ideal for use in small spaces, containers, woodland borders, or foundation plantings, Ruby Slippers Hydrangea is as versatile as it is stunning!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eSpectacular specimen or accent plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eCurb appeal booster in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/blogs\/garden-blog\/best-foundation-plants-for-easy-curb-appeal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003efoundation plantings\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003ePerfect for containers and patio planters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eLovely \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/blogs\/garden-blog\/hydrangea-varieties-perfect-for-shade-gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHydrangea for shaded woodland gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eUse along tree lines or garden paths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eBeautiful border or informal hedge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eAdds color to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/blogs\/garden-blog\/top-5-plants-you-need-in-your-summer-cut-flower-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ecutting gardens\u003c\/a\u003e and floral designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eFantastic in pollinator and native plant gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"jump-to-care\"\u003eCare and Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis North American native is well adapted to a wide range of climates and thrives in USDA growing zones 5 through 9. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, organically rich soil. This \u003cstrong\u003edeciduous \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/blogs\/garden-blog\/best-dwarf-shrubs-for-small-spaces-big-impact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edwarf shrub\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is an easy-care \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/collections\/oakleaf-hydrangeas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eOakleaf Hydrangea\u003c\/a\u003e that requires minimal effort once established. It is a strong grower with lasting color and low water needs once mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Time\u003c\/strong\u003e: Best planted in spring or fall. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/blogs\/garden-blog\/planting-hydrangeas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSee how here!\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun Needs\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun to part shade; afternoon shade is helpful in hot climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Needs\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moist, well-drained, organically rich soil; tolerates acidic and clay soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture Needs\u003c\/strong\u003e: Enjoys consistent moisture, especially in summer heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulch\u003c\/strong\u003e: Apply a 3 to 4 inch layer of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/blogs\/garden-blog\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003earborist mulch\u003c\/a\u003e to conserve moisture and regulate temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilization Needs\u003c\/strong\u003e: Use a slow-release fertilizer for blooming or acid-loving plants in early spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/blogs\/garden-blog\/pruning-woody-hydrangeas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning Info\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e: Oakleaf Hydrangeas bloom on old wood; prune immediately after flowering if needed. Remove winter-damaged stems in early spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRenewal Pruning\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rarely needed thanks to compact size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Needs\/Perks\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"2\"\u003eDeer-resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"2\"\u003eHeat-tolerant, cold-hardy, and handles humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"2\"\u003eTolerant of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/blogs\/garden-blog\/simple-solutions-acidic-soil-conditions-made-easy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eacidic soil\u003c\/a\u003e and urban conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClick Your Heels for Ruby Slippers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith huge ruby-red blooms, spicy fall foliage, and a compact size that fits almost anywhere, Ruby Slippers Hydrangea brings big drama without the bulk. Whether you're creating a \u003cem\u003ecottage garden\u003c\/em\u003e, enhancing a patio, or adding a magical focal point to your front yard, this easy-care native shrub delivers year-round beauty. Buy yours today! Nature Hills will ship at the right planting time for your growing zone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants That Work","offers":[{"title":"#1 Container","offer_id":51770515063154,"sku":"20042","price":37.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#3 Container","offer_id":43612618162229,"sku":"19637","price":90.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/hydrangea-ruby-slippers.jpg?v=1775652669"},{"product_id":"soft-touch-japanese-holly","title":"Soft Touch Japanese Holly","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGorgeous yellow branching and glossy little fine-textured foliage, the Soft Touch Japanese Holly (Ilex crenata 'Soft Touch') is a broad-leaved evergreen shrub that offers year-round interest. This Japanese Holly is sure to please with its ornamental features and hardy nature!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many Holly varieties with stiff, pokey leaves, Soft Touch is named for its gentle foliage that is so flexible it veritably invites you to run your hand over its surface. The allure doesn't stop there as each glossy, dark green leaf features a delicate silver midvein that lends a touch of shimmer to this shrub's already vibrant appearance in your landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may not notice the petite blossoms in spring, but your \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/garden-blog\/top-flowering-plants-to-help-pollinators\" target=\"\\_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epollinators\u003c\/a\u003e will seek them out. Although Soft Touch is grown for its foliage, this female plant may produce some small black fruits if \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/garden-blog\/fruit-tree-pollination-trees\" target=\"\\_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epollinated\u003c\/a\u003e by a nearby male plant. Then later in the season, you and your local songbirds certainly won't miss the black berries that arrive in fall and persist into the winter months!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft Touch Japanese Holly is a dwarf \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/garden-blog\/make-your-yard-look-better-in-winter\" target=\"\\_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebroadleaf evergreen\u003c\/a\u003e and has a dense rounded nature that is amenable to pruning if desired. Soft Touch is considered a low-maintenance shrub, so you can generally just plant it and forget about it. Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 5 to 9 and grows to a neat and tidy 2-3 feet in height and width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant several as a low border along your sidewalk, or use just one as a lovely accent near your perennial bed or patio. The formal and naturally rounded form looks fantastic throughout \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/garden-blog\/less-room-more-plants-with-small-space-gardening\" target=\"\\_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elow-maintenance\u003c\/a\u003e landscapes, en masse, and in defining rows and groupings to accent any sun garden! The soft foliage is perfect for use along walkways and the driveway so you won't worry about poking or snagging garments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour wildlife will appreciate a Soft Touch in your yard for its food and shelter, but you'll love it for its year-round appeal, its \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/garden-blog\/broadleaf-evergreens-are-all-the-rage\" target=\"\\_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eevergreen\u003c\/a\u003e nature and ornamental features a step apart from the average landscape Holly! Plant multiples to ensure pollination and berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft, Light Green Leaves \u0026amp; Silvery Margins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite Flowers \u0026amp; Black Berries on Female Shrubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDwarf, Fine Textured Broad-Leaved Evergreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-Growing Year-Round Interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefinition, Borders \u0026amp; Edging, Pathways \u0026amp; Specimens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly adaptable, Japanese Holly do best in full sun and these shrubs love slightly acidic moist soil, but it must be well drained. Plant it in well-drained soil for best results in any kind of slightly acidic location and give them 3-4 inches of \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/garden-blog\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"\\_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003earborist mulch\u003c\/a\u003e over the root system retain moisture, and insulate the roots. Best in moderate moisture throughout the growing season and provide a \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/garden-blog\/proplanttips-for-care-the-importance-of-winter-watering\" target=\"\\_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003egood drink before winter\u003c\/a\u003e. They'll survive through a moderate drought. Once established, they can even tolerate neglect. The best time for \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/garden-blog\/a-comprehensive-pruning-guide-for-the-year\" target=\"\\_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epruning\u003c\/a\u003e is early spring and you can prune evergreen Holly into to most any shape or form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShines in Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate Moisture Needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcidic Well-Drained Soil Types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune Very Early Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold Hardier Than Other Varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHolly plants are among the most popular choices for ornamental shrubs, and Soft Touch Japanese Holly is another stellar example of a variety with unique and useful features for the homeowner! Try just one this year and you're sure to return for more once you witness firsthand all that this lovely Holly has to offer. Order one today at NatureHills.com!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nature Hills Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":43612641656885,"sku":"23002E","price":29.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/soft-touch-japanese-holly-ilex-crenata.jpg?v=1775652896"},{"product_id":"lemon-lime-nandina","title":"Lemon Lime Heavenly Bamboo","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright foliage all year long, the Southern Living® Plants Lemon Lime Nandina PP#24749 (Nandina domestica 'Lemon-Lime') is a broadleaf evergreen with bright ornamental foliage. Just as the name implies, your Lemon Lime Nandina features gorgeous lemon lime coloring of a vibrant, light green so vivid that it approximates a yellow hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lighter colors begin as new growth and deepen as the season continues, developing a grassy green as time goes by. It's a unique Nandina variety to be sure! In fact, it's the first Nandina to produce this bright lemon-lime color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt seems many people are fascinated with colorful flowers, but there's no substitute for this carefree shrub! It's foliage that carries the show all by itself! Unlike other Nandina, Lemon Lime is berry-free and won't be spread by birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Sacred Bamboo, Lemon Lime Heavenly Bamboo is bushy but with a rounded habit and compact nature. Lemon Lime has moderate to fast growth, so you won't have to wait long for it to be a bright presence in your landscape! Growing throughout USDA planting zones 6 to 9, these tidy shrubs grow 3-4 feet tall and wide. In frost-free locations, Nandina are evergreen, but in colder areas, they will be deciduous or semi-evergreen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLandscape Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant a few of these for a reliable border of year-round color around your mailbox, or even just one as a focal point in your perennial bed. Bring colorful backdrops into your garden beds that brighten the landscape among dark green conifers and meld beautifully among chartreuse shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon Lime Heavenly Bamboo or Sacred Bamboo, is also a lovely choice for a few containers on the patio or front porch. Anywhere you plant a Lemon Lime Nandina, its foliage will present a stand-out, picture-perfect display! Add these unique plants around the patio or barbecue pit to enjoy their lush greenery, or add a tropical-looking flair to your poolside seating areas and porches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate landscape bed-defining edging, use Lemon Lime as facer plants along your foundation, or as the foundation planting itself! The bright color enlivens your front yard, separating your home from the street. Wonderfully low-maintenance, you can fill your landscape with Nandina and not need to work hard to keep your hedges looking beautiful - both naturally grown or formally sheared!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrnamental Bright Lemony Lime Foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroadleaf Evergreens With Round Tidy Form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTiny Flowers For Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes Not Produce Berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks Well in Containers, Bright Hedges, Specimens, Edging \u0026amp; Facer Shrubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNandina grows best in full sun but can also grow well in partial shade. Plant in any kind of well-drained soil with moderate moisture access. Prune your shrub if desired after the flowering is done so as not to deprive your bees and butterflies of their meals. All plants appreciate a 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch around their roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun \u0026amp; Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-Drained Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate Moisture Needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune After Flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisease \u0026amp; Pest-Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many other plants, with Lemon Lime Nandina you won't have to wait for that special time of year when your plant's spectacular feature appears … Lemon Lime is always displaying it! Order one today at NatureHills.com!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nature Hills Nursery","offers":[{"title":"#3 Container","offer_id":60677960204658,"sku":"23556E","price":99.07,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/lemon-lime-nandina.png?v=1775653565"},{"product_id":"needlepoint-holly","title":"Needlepoint Holly","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"nhProductHeader\"\u003eNeedlepoint Holly Wonderful Evergreen Barrier\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul class=\"nhProductBullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShowy, Low Maintenance Evergreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlossy Green Foliage All Year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright Red Berries Even with a Single Plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent Hedge or Barrier Plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for Urban Settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidely Adaptable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiving Fence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife Plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is a wonderful plant to easily define the edge of a property. \u003cstrong\u003eUse in place of an ugly chain-link fence\u003c\/strong\u003e or beautify and fortify an existing fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful Needlepoint Holly (Ilex cornuta 'Needlepoint') \u003cstrong\u003estays glossy green all year round\u003c\/strong\u003e. It grows to form a thick, impenetrable hedge and can be kept low or narrow with annual shearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes Needlepoint Holly stand out from the pack? The leaves are smooth-sided, except for one single spine at the tip of each leaf. This gives the entire shrub a decidedly different look that the typical spiky-edged holly you are used to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse this winning evergreen shrub as a foundation hedge in front of windows or on property edges. The spines make it an excellent deterrent to protect your property, but the overall look is elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike other Hollies, the Needlepoint Holly will give you a beautiful show of red berries in the fall and winter. \u003cstrong\u003eBut unlike other Hollies, you only need one plant to produce berries in the fall\u003c\/strong\u003e - no cross-pollination from a second variety required!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting in fall, the plants produce loads of showy red fruits. The berries last well into winter until your local songbirds eat them! Try them as \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent winter seasonal decoration\u003c\/strong\u003e by cutting branches to place in outdoor containers on either side of your front door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use Needlepoint Holly in the Landscape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou already know this plant will become a lovely living fence. Let it grow to its full height and width, or keep it sheared up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a fence, simply add more shrubs to extend the line of your hedge. Plant them anywhere from 2 feet apart to 5 feet apart. If you are in a hurry, plant them closer together. Be sure to measure from the center of the first, to the center of the second plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the fastest possible hedge, buy the largest plants we have in stock, and plant them 2 feet apart. They'll \u003cstrong\u003egrow together quickly to form a pretty, yet impassable blockade\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Needlepoint Holly takes shearing very well and can be kept at any height you wish; it also makes a great foundation planting. You'll enjoy the crisp, clean good looks all year long.\u003cstrong\u003eThe winter berries are so festive, as well\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother great use is to incorporate the hard-working Needlepoint Holly in existing shelterbelts or windbreaks. Grow them without pruning into free-form screening plants to add evergreen interest and gain a robust layer of extra wind control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese ornamental shrubs can also be used as small accent trees. Trim off lower branches to expose the main trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOr, train a young plant against a wall or trellis as an espalier plant. This special treatment will \u003cstrong\u003ecreate an amazing feature in your landscape\u003c\/strong\u003e, without taking up precious square footage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vigorous plant adapts to most soil types as long as it drains well. If needed, mound up soil 18 inches above your native soil line to improve drainage. You'll plant directly into that mound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater regularly to establish new plants in your landscape. Once their roots are growing nicely in your soil, they are able to tolerate drier conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeedlepoint Holly hedges can be pruned just about any time during the growing season. However, you may want to wait until after the plants are done flowering, so they can set fruit for you in fall. Keep in mind that the small white flowers and bright red fruit are born on last year's growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you need a thick hedge that has the added benefit of spiny foliage, then you've found your plant. \u003cstrong\u003eOrder several Needlepoint Hollies to complete your project today!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nature Hills Nursery","offers":[{"title":"#1 Container","offer_id":61494654763378,"sku":"23629E","price":34.61,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/needlepoint-holly-ilex-cornuta.jpg?v=1775652868"},{"product_id":"sprinter-boxwood-shrub","title":"Sprinter® Boxwood","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFast-Growing Effortless Evergreen - Sprinter® Boxwood\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a low-maintenance \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/broadleaf-evergreens-are-all-the-rage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebroadleaf evergreen\u003c\/a\u003e shrub to transform your landscape? The Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Sprinter® Boxwood PP#25896 (Buxus microphylla 'Bulthouse') is a standout choice! Sprinter® Boxwood has an upright habit and rounded, compact nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for its quick growth, lush green foliage, and year-round appeal, this Boxwood is perfect for creating neat hedges, borders, and foundation plantings. Its fast-growing nature makes it a favorite among gardeners who want immediate results without sacrificing elegance!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho wouldn’t want a new selection of one of the most elegant and versatile plants that grows faster than other varieties?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Choose Sprinter® Boxwood?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast-Growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the fastest-growing Boxwoods available!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen Beauty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy, deep green foliage that remains vibrant \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/best-trees-and-shrubs-that-keep-their-leaves-all-year\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eyear-round\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and Tidy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cute, compact, rounded broadleaf evergreen shrub. Naturally upright growth habit makes maintenance a breeze.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives with minimal care and is highly adaptable to various growing conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisease Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e More resistant to common Boxwood issues like blight and leaf-miner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistant, Hardy \u0026amp; Cold Tolerant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLandscape Uses For Sprinter® Boxwood\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSprinter® Boxwood has an upright habit and rounded, compact nature. It maintains its color and rounded shape but with a slight bushy nature, unless pruned for a tighter, more manicured look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHedges:\u003c\/strong\u003e Create a dense, uniform hedge to define garden beds or pathways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoundation Plantings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enhance the base of your home with lush greenery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorders:\u003c\/strong\u003e Line walkways or garden edges with a tidy and polished look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect for framing patios, entryways, or outdoor seating areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormal Gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for topiary shapes and structured designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"jump-to-care\"\u003eBoxwood Care \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaby your Sprinter® in the first season and plant with Nature Hills \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/nature-hills-root-booster\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRoot Booster\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boxwood thrives in full sun to partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil. Avoid areas with poor drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Mature plants are moderately drought-tolerant but benefit from consistent watering in dry spells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Watering\u003c\/strong\u003e: Give plants subjected to drying northern winds an application of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/home-and-garden\/organic-products\/wilt-stop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewilt-stop\u003c\/a\u003e and a long drink before winter to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/proplanttips-for-care-the-importance-of-winter-watering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eprevent windburn\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/proplanttips-creating-a-formal-boxwood-hedge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePrune lightly\u003c\/a\u003e in late spring or early summer after the first flush of growth to maintain shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulching:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a 3-4 inch \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elayer of mulch\u003c\/a\u003e to conserve moisture and protect roots from temperature fluctuations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eElevate Your Garden With Sprinter® Boxwood\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fantastic offering from Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, the Sprinter® Boxwood is the ultimate combination of beauty, versatility, and low-maintenance care. Whether you're looking to create a polished hedge, a lush foundation planting, or an eye-catching container display, this fast-growing shrub delivers timeless elegance with minimal effort!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't wait to add the stunning Sprinter® Boxwood to your landscape! Visit Nature Hills Nursery to order yours today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":61471354913138,"sku":"23056E","price":27.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#3 Container","offer_id":43612736290869,"sku":"20458","price":119.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/sprinter-boxwood-buxus-shrub-habit-2.jpg?v=1779311731"},{"product_id":"gatsby-gal-oakleaf-hydrangea","title":"Gatsby Gal™ Oakleaf Hydrangea","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGatsby Gal® Hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia 'Brenhill') is a dream of a Hydrangea. The compact Oakleaf shrub has massive blooms, growing a full foot or more long. The greenish-white florets turn into pure white panicles making an impressive display from mid-summer to autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt blooms beginning in mid-summer but will continue blooming through the fall when the leaves and flowers begin to take on burgundy tones. The blooms are steadfast, too, appearing every year no matter the weather or soil pH. The textured leaves look fantastic even when not set off by the blooms!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis shrub was named the \"Must-Grow New Shrub for 2014\" by Better Homes and Gardens Magazine, and it definitely fits the bill! Hardy in USDA growing zones 5-9, these are compactly growing ornamental flowering shrubs that reach a mature height and width of 5-6 feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted in groups, it can look like a foot-thick snow bank has landed on top of the shrub. These compact shrubs look fantastic along your property division for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/almost-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-privacy-trees-and-shrubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eprivacy and screening\u003c\/a\u003e and these shrubs are fantastic for erosion control and filling dangerous to mow hillsides with beautiful blooms! Pair with the blushing Gatsby Pink® Hydrangea for a beautiful pairing of pinks and white!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGatsby Gal® Oakleaf Hydrangea is a great back-of-the-border shrub or a splendid foundation plant. The graceful white blooms look good with almost any type of landscape, making this a very versatile addition to your garden. Don't forget to snip a few for your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/must-haves-for-cutting-gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebouquets\u003c\/a\u003e, but leave a few for the pollinators and for dried winter interest once the snows begin to fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreenish to White Panicle Blossoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoot Long Blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact Oakleaf Smaller Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFall \u0026amp; Winter Interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHedges, Screening \u0026amp; Specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/the-4-main-types-of-hydrangeas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eOakleaf Hydrangea\u003c\/a\u003e does best in full sun in cooler zones and partial to afternoon shade in hotter climates. This is an American native plant and handles almost any soil or weather that you can throw at it. Preferring moderately moist, well-drained soil with a 3-4 inch layer of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003emulch\u003c\/a\u003e to insulate the roots and hold in moisture. This is already a tidy pant, but it takes pruning well if you need it even tighter. It blooms on old growth, so \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-to-prune-hydrangeas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eprune\u003c\/a\u003e it after it finishes blooming in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerately Moist Soil \u0026amp; Mulch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptable to Most Well-Drained Soil Types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune After Flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy \u0026amp; Adaptable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou definitely want to invite Gatsby Gal® to your garden party! Hurry and order this gorgeous white Oakleaf Hydrangea from NatureHills.com today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":43612752773173,"sku":"23166E","price":26.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#3 Container","offer_id":61565756572018,"sku":"20650E","price":90.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/gatsby-gal-oakleaf-hydrangea.jpg?v=1775652480"},{"product_id":"sonic-bloom-pink-weigela","title":"Sonic Bloom® Pink Reblooming Weigela","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike a sonic BOOM, this fabulous Weigela variety bursts upon the scene with an explosion of color! A fantastic offering from the gardens of Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, each tiny blossom of the Sonic Bloom® Pink Reblooming Weigela (Weigela florida SONIC BLOOM 'Bokrasopin') appears clothed in stunning, hot pink with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/add-passion-to-the-landscape-with-red-and-pink-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003edeep pink\u003c\/a\u003e throat!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe multitude of blooms appear in May, clustered along the branches in such profusion of flowers that your shrub will, at times, appear to be nothing more than a mound of colorful blooms. Then you enjoy a rebloom again, and again! Much to the delight of your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-flowering-plants-to-help-pollinators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epollinators and beneficial insects\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the flowers recede and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/8-plants-that-rebloom-for-3-seasons-of-flowers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003erebloom\u003c\/a\u003e, you'll begin to notice the dramatic, dark green foliage that fills out the few spaces between the blossoms - which continue to rebloom until the first frost! Sonic Bloom® doesn't need deadheading and provides a remarkable show - from spring through fall! Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 5 to 8, there is little that fazes this adaptable shrub!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour Sonic Bloom® Pink Weigela is a very dense shrub with a mounded nature! It's perfect for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/best-natural-informal-flowering-hedges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003efoundation plantings\u003c\/a\u003e that bump up the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/flowering-shrubs-to-punch-up-your-landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ecurb appeal\u003c\/a\u003e with three seasons of color! Create vivid backdrops and hedges with these mid-sized flowering ornamental bushes! Overall, it's a very hardy shrub that works well in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/creating-a-patio-garden-is-a-fun-and-rewarding-project\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtainers\u003c\/a\u003e, as an ornamental hedge along an outbuilding, or even just planted singly for a strong accent in your yard. Mix and match with other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/search\/?q=sonic%20bloom%C2%AE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSonic Bloom® Weigela\u003c\/a\u003e for a varied mixed border in front of a hedge or dark evergreens for a dramatic display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet ready with your camera, because pollinators and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-five-plants-to-attract-hummingbirds-to-your-yard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHummingbirds\u003c\/a\u003e will flock to your Sonic Bloom®, but deer will pass it by. Set up some hummingbird feeders and a comfy chair, because you're about to find out quickly why groups of hummers are referred to as 'charms'! Snip a few blooms for your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-5-plants-you-need-in-your-summer-cut-flower-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ecut flower arrangements\u003c\/a\u003e, or just enjoy the flowers all growing season in your porch planters and adorning your driveway. Try creating a flowering hedge that \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/almost-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-privacy-trees-and-shrubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003escreens\u003c\/a\u003e your front yard from the sidewalk for just a touch of pretty privacy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot Pink Trumpet-Shaped Blossoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep Pink Throats Like Bulls-Eyes For Pollinators \u0026amp; Hummingbirds!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReblooming - Spring-Fall Flowers!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree Season Color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks Well in Planters, Backdrops \u0026amp; Hedges, Specimen \u0026amp; Foundations!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pretty shrub may look high-maintenance, but it's actually quite easy to grow. Plant in full sun for the best color. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-weigelas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWeigela shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e require at least six hours a day, with eight or more just improving the color and quality. Super easy to grow and doesn't fuss or require fussing, Weigela are very late to leaf out in spring, so be patient if you don't see signs of life on your shrub. Doing best in average garden soils, Weigela enjoys moderate moisture levels. Weigela does need well-drained soils but is not particular on the soil type. A generous \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elayer of mulch\u003c\/a\u003e helps retain soil moisture in the ground as well as insulates the root system from heat and chill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeigela won't need much \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/spring-pruning-and-what-shrubs-to-leave-alone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epruning\u003c\/a\u003e, or deadheading in order to rebloom. However, if you wish to give them some pruning, just be sure to do it right after that first spring flush of color. Weigela does benefit from a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/the-importance-of-renewal-pruning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003erenewal pruning\u003c\/a\u003e every few years, with the oldest stems removed that are not as productive to keep the shrub dense, loaded in blooms and lushly covered in foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun Lover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-Drained Enriched Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate Moisture Needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy Care \u0026amp; Low-Maintenance \u0026amp; Deer Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune After Spring Bloom \u0026amp; No Deadheading Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder the head-turning Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Spilled Wine® Weigela from Nature Hills today! You'll become an aficionado of these marvelous little shrubs. Don't miss your chance! Order Spilled Wine® for your landscape this season!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore More from Nature Hills\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sonic Bloom® Pink Reblooming Weigela is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking reliable \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-shrubs\" title=\"Shop Flowering Shrubs at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003eflowering shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e that provide extended color, and you'll find great inspiration in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/buyers-guides\/5-low-maintenance-flowering-shrubs-that-bloom-all-summer\" title=\"5 Low-Maintenance Flowering Shrubs That Bloom All Summer\"\u003e5 Low-Maintenance Flowering Shrubs That Bloom All Summer\u003c\/a\u003e. This versatile shrub works beautifully in mixed plantings with other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/butterfly-and-pollinator-plants\" title=\"Shop Butterfly and Pollinator Plants at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003ebutterfly and pollinator plants\u003c\/a\u003e and can serve as an informal hedge when planted in groups. For more weigela varieties and expert tips, explore our collection of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/proven-winners\" title=\"Shop Proven Winners® at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003eproven winners®\u003c\/a\u003e and read \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/garden-blog\/our-top-5-favorite-weigela-shrubs\" title=\"Our Top 5 Favorite Weigela Shrubs!\"\u003eOur Top 5 Favorite Weigela Shrubs!\u003c\/a\u003e to discover which cultivars might work best in your landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":61280908673394,"sku":"23321E","price":26.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#1 Container","offer_id":43612757753909,"sku":"19986","price":43.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#3 Container","offer_id":43612757884981,"sku":"20107","price":82.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/sonic-bloom-pink-weigela.jpg?v=1775655616"},{"product_id":"sapphire-surf-bluebeard","title":"Sapphire Surf™ Bluebeard","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe weather is cooling off in late summer and early fall. It's a perfect time to entertain family and friends. How does your landscape look at this time of year? If you need more late-season color to perk up your parties, just add Sapphire Surf™ Bluebeard from First Editions®. You'll easily brighten your landscape with mounds of deep, ocean-blue flowers, fragrant foliage, and butterflies!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry First Editions® Sapphire Surf™ Bluebeard (Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Blauer Splatz') and catch a wave of beautiful \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/classic-colors-blue-and-purple-flowering-perennials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003edeep ocean blue\u003c\/a\u003e flowers from top to bottom in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/what-to-plant-for-late-summer-blooms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elate summer and through fall\u003c\/a\u003e - a time when not much else is going on in the garden!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll love the flower power of the masses of cool flowers! The blooms are perfect landing pads for pretty \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/flower-gardens-bring-butterflies-and-beneficial-insects\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebutterflies\u003c\/a\u003e to feast on the welcome nectar. They'll love dancing over the tops of these plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark green leaves have a fantastic silvery and grayish overcast, becoming the perfect foil. They are a super contrast against the rich blue flowers that grow along the branch tips. This easy-care gem is a compact, low-maintenance shrub!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Blue Spirea, the blooms provide an astonishing range of lavender blues that age into brilliant indigo blue tones. Each flower will be slightly different and unique. Low maintenance, rabbit and deer-resistant, and beautiful! What more could you ask for in a garden flower? You will love this plant!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe honest … Could you use some help cooling a hot, dry garden at the end of a long summer? Try this truly beautiful plant, and Sapphire Surf™ will thrill you in your garden border, in pots, or in landscape beds! Add several plants as \"Thrillers\" in big, colorful \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/creating-a-patio-garden-is-a-fun-and-rewarding-project\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtainers\u003c\/a\u003e anywhere in your landscape. They will perform beautifully on the pool deck or on either side of your entryway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy not use a few in each of your landscape plantings? You'll unify the look across the property and help butterflies and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-flowering-plants-to-help-pollinators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebeneficial insects\u003c\/a\u003e at the same time! Pair with Butterfly Bush, Sedum, Aster, Coneflower, and Rudbeckia for a butterfly nectar station.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a refined, yet informal look and can be used in place of a Boxwood hedge in those hot sunny areas that can use some color. Let this silvery colored plant encase your rectangular bed filled with spring flowering bulbs and annuals, or your favorite perennials. They also make great facer plants for Roses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant them and sit back and enjoy the fall show. They'll delight you as a rounded mass of fragrant, gray-green foliage all summer. Sapphire Surf™ Bluebeard makes a fantastic edging shrub for the front of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/creating-the-coziest-cottage-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCottage\u003c\/a\u003e garden, mixed border, and is the perfect plant to include with your perennial gardens!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEveryone always has those hot spots in their landscapes where nothing seems to do well. Try this First Editions® Bluebeard selection! Plant a long row along a hot dry sidewalk, in a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/when-life-gives-you-rocks-create-a-rock-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRock\u003c\/a\u003e Garden, or as a low hedge near your patio and pathways!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse these compact shrubs in a mass planting as a beautiful \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/9-great-low-growing-flowering-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003egroundcover\u003c\/a\u003e. Don't forget to add a row along the front of your sunny foundation areas where you need a shorter flowering plant. You'll easily find a place to tuck one, two, or thirty in your yard! Space shrubs 1 to 2 feet apart in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, Sapphire Surf™ Bluebeard is a magnificent, low-maintenance shrub that produces wonderful \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/perennials-to-plant-for-fall-color-every-year\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003esummer-to-fall\u003c\/a\u003e flowers. It looks good all year. Even in winter, the branches will catch and sculpt the snow or frost. The bare branch structure is dense and beautiful and makes a pretty picture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBountiful Rich Blue Flowers in Late Summer \u0026amp; Fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrant Silvery Green Leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact Smaller Size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButterfly Magnet!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat In Containers, Edging, Beds \u0026amp; Borders, \u0026amp; Groundcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis easy-care, deciduous flowering plant has few pests or problems. Blooming best in full sun in cooler USDA growing zones 5 and 6, they'll take partial\/afternoon shade in Zones 7 to 9. Sapphire Surf™ Bluebeard will grow in any soil, except wet soils. It will thrive in soil that drains well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive large containers adequate drainage. Raise the container onto a circle of bricks so the water can drain freely from the bottom. We don't recommend using a saucer underneath outdoor plants, so place your container where the drain water won't cause a problem. All plants appreciate 3-4 inches of arborist \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003emulch\u003c\/a\u003e over their roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive your new plants a moderate amount of water during the first season to get their roots established in your soil. Once the plants are growing well, they'll become \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/drought-tolerant-plants-for-the-landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003edrought-tolerant\u003c\/a\u003e. Baby them a bit in their first few seasons!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn colder hardiness zones, there may be some winter dieback on the branch tips. Bluebeards are deciduous shrubs that can act like a woody perennial in colder areas with perfect success year after year. Simply give this little shrub a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/a-comprehensive-pruning-guide-for-the-year\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epruning early in the spring\u003c\/a\u003e as it starts to grow. In early spring, cut your Sapphire Surf™ 4 - 6 inches from the ground just as it starts to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen, watch it shoot up new growth each year! The plants bloom on new growth, so this hard pruning makes the flower display better every year. Then, just leave it alone! You will be rewarded with a phenomenal flower display from late summer into fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery Easy Care - Thrives in Hot, Dry, Full Sun \u0026amp; Some Part Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny Well-Drained Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate Moisture Needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlooms On New Wood - Prune Back Early Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeciduous Shrub But Dies Back Like A Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVirtually Pest Free - Rabbits \u0026amp; Deer Seem To Leave This Plant Alone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant First Editions® Sapphire Surf™ Bluebeard to liven up your late-season garden and attract beautiful butterflies in droves! The lovely wave of blue flowers that grow up and along the branch tips make an eye-catching display and absolutely cover this compact cutie. Order yours today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"First Editions","offers":[{"title":"#2 Container","offer_id":43612772401205,"sku":"20137","price":58.17,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/sapphire-surf-bluebeard-caryopteris-x-clandonensis.jpg?v=1775618640"},{"product_id":"sunjoy-tangelo-barberry","title":"Sunjoy® Tangelo™ Barberry","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's hard to imagine a more beautiful shrub than one ablaze in spicy accents of orange and yellow...and Proven Winners® Sunjoy® Tangelo™ Barberry PP#26,546 (Berberis thunbergii SUNJOY 'O'Byrne') will bring that type of dazzling display to your yard this year!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach diminutive leaf is an artistic demonstration of natural beauty with its tangerine-orange hue outlined with delicate chartreuse margins. The effect of the uniquely-colored foliage on this dense shrub is simply breathtaking! Tiny yellow flowers accent the shrub in spring and your Tangelo™ becomes a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/what-color-flowers-do-bees-like\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epollinator\u003c\/a\u003e hotspot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour Sunjoy® Tangelo™ Barberry has a mounded habit that grows naturally beautiful but is amenable to a bit of pruning if you so desire. Sunjoy® Tangelo™ Barberry maintains its colorful appearance from spring through fall, and its hardy nature brings it back again year after year! Hardy throughout USDA planting zones 4 to 8, these 3-4 foot tall and wide deciduous shrubs hold their own against larger trees and shrubs!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStronger growing than other variegated cultivars, Sunjoy® Barberry are certified wheat-rust resistant. Highly deer-resistant, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/best-botanical-for-backyard-birds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebirds will adore\u003c\/a\u003e the tiny berries that form in the fall. But this is part of the reason, that in some areas Barberry performs \"too well\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind out if you can safely grow these delightfully colorful shrubs in your community. Type in your zip code in our Hardiness Zone Finder, located above the Plant Highlights to find out, or contact your local \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/nature-hills-resource-find-your-local-ag-extension\"\u003eCounty Extension Office\u003c\/a\u003e. We follow all federal and state regulations to the letter. In fact, we've invested in the Green Industry's premier online regulation software, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/plant-sentry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePlant Sentry™\u003c\/a\u003e. That system \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/protecting-you-your-plants-your-house-and-the-world\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eblocks\u003c\/a\u003e the shipment of all invasive pests and plant material from entering your state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLandscape Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA zingy accent to spice up your landscape!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted as a border or hedge, Sunjoy® Tangelo™ makes an outstanding decorative statement. However, even planting just one in a drab corner of the yard can add a splash of invigorating color to your home! Pot up in large containers or plant in the ground to accent either side of your front steps, or mark the entrance into your backyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/hedge-vs-fence-blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLiving fences\u003c\/a\u003e are less expensive than hardscaped, so add Tangelo™ as a colorful hedge to jazz up the visual impact of mature evergreen hedges, mixed shrub borders, or windbreaks. Create a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/almost-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-privacy-trees-and-shrubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003esolid screen\u003c\/a\u003e by planting them two feet apart on center. Measure from the center of one to the center of the next. You'll have an instant garden \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/flowering-shrubs-to-punch-up-your-landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003efocal point\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThorns are located along the branches, so you'll be able to direct traffic and protect your property with this variety. Sunjoy® Barberry makes a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/deterring-home-invasions-with-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003egreat deterrent\u003c\/a\u003e under windows and at your property line. If you are on a corner lot, you'll know that the struggle is real. This plant tells the neighborhood to \"stay off the grass\", but in a handsome way. Try mixing with other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/search\/?q=sunjoy%C2%AE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSunjoy® Barberries\u003c\/a\u003e for a showy contrast!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse these low-maintenance shrubs in commercial landscapes where the bold color will certainly catch the eye! They'll help you maximize the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/accent-plants-in-a-landscape-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ecurb appeal\u003c\/a\u003e of your home, business, or both!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrilliant Orange \u0026amp; Chartreuse Ornamental Foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutstanding Fall Color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTiny Yellow Blossoms for Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRounded Compact Form \u0026amp; Strong Growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat Barrier Plant, Colorful Accents, Backdrops \u0026amp; Borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarberries develop the best color in full sun for best results and handle some shade too, but the color just won't be as bright in partially shaded locations. Any type of well-drained, slightly acidic soil with average moisture access is perfect for these shrubs! Keep your plant watered during each summertime using the \"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/the-right-way-to-water-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFinger Test\u003c\/a\u003e\" while your plant is young. Barberry is very adaptable and tolerant of many conditions, so won't require a lot of care from you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn early spring, use a fertilizer formula for acid-loving plants according to label directions. Add a thick 3-4 inch layer of arborist \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003emulch\u003c\/a\u003e, pine bark or pine straw mulch over the root system, which will also help keep the soil slightly acidic and retain soil moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/a-comprehensive-pruning-guide-for-the-year\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePruning after flowering\u003c\/a\u003e, or shear into a more formal shape. But little pruning is required unless you wish to change its shape or overall size. Wear thick, leather gloves before working with Barberry! Sunjoy® Tangelo™ is versatile and hardy, possessing burn and rust resistance, as well as being drought tolerant and seldom eaten by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/Deer-Resistant-Landscape-Design-Plans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDeer\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun For Best Color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlightly Acidic Well-Drained Soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate to Low Moisture - Drought Tolerant Once Established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune\/Shear Right After Flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer, Pest \u0026amp; Disease Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor unique foliage, you can't go wrong with the Proven Winners® ColorChoice® showy marvel, the Sunjoy® Tangelo™ Barberry is a prime example! The two-toned leaves and easy-care nature combine to make this unique Barberry variety an easy choice for your home this year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":61334459089266,"sku":"23040E","price":26.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#3 Container","offer_id":51820392841586,"sku":"20505","price":99.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/sunjoy-tangelo-barberry-berberis-thunbergii.jpg?v=1775618293"},{"product_id":"pearl-glam-beautyberry","title":"Pearl Glam® Beautyberry","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"nhProductHeader\"\u003eExceptionally Showy Display Pearl Glam® Beautyberry\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul class=\"nhProductBullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRock-Solid Ornamental Features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep Purple Foliage All Season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelcome White Blooms in Late Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo Need to Mess With Deadheading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDazzling Purple Berries for Fall Decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-Pollinating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrow in Containers as an Incredible \"Thriller\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved Hybrid Selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful Upright Habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy Care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRumored to Repel Mosquitos!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer Don't Prefer the Taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll become a huge fan of Pearl Glam® Beautyberry (Callicarpa x 'NCCX2'). This cultivated hybrid flowering shrub turns the ornamental display of the species way up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll enjoy a front-row seat for super-showy features. With bold purple foliage and glamorous \"pearls\" of purple berries—this beautiful shrub never fails to draw the eye in any setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant it in the ground, or use it as a \"Thriller\" in outdoor containers on your balcony, patio or porch. Pearl Glam® will rock your world!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven a single Pearl Glam® Beautyberry will produce hundreds of those outstanding berries. It stays slim and stands upright to fit even small-space gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePearl Glam® was field-tested by the Proven Winner® team for years. It combines the best attributes of its parent plants to provide enhanced dark purple foliage and white clusters of summer blossoms all along the branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eButterflies love the late-season nectar resource. Don't be surprised to see Monarchs fill up before their annual migration south.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the flowers are done, watch as the bright clusters of violet-purple berries appear all along the branches. \u003cstrong\u003eYou won't believe the intensity of this remarkable fall display!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese gorgeous \"pearls\" delight both you and your local songbirds. But deer tend to leave this one alone. It's even reputed to be a natural mosquito repellent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd several near your patio to test the theory!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePearl Glam® Beautyberry is a deciduous shrub that is resistant to disease, deer and pests, and requires little or no maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the branches and berries to elegant floral arrangements in the fall. Let them dry indoors for a show of texture and color all winter long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePearl Glam® Beautyberry is an exceptional and unique shrub with a great deal to offer\u003c\/strong\u003e. It takes up little space but makes a big impact. Order yours today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use Pearl Glam® Beautyberry in the Landscape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese versatile shrubs are triple threats with foliage, flowers and fall berries. Use them to amp up the appeal of your landscaping\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate a low hedge with several planted in a row. Plant it straight or curve it to follow the lay of your land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant two feet apart on center, measuring from the center of one to the center of the next. The branches will grow together and touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMass a display to fill a bare, open spot in full sun. Stagger additional rows two feet apart, using a zigzagging planting pattern. Mulch between shrubs and keep new mass plantings weeded until they touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImagine how flash your patio can look with a rich, burgundy purple border of Pearl Glam® Beautyberry defining it in your space. These plants are so easy to grow, and give a long-lasting display of color\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePartner these with other dark-foliage shrubs for a wonderfully gothic look. Just say Heathcliff helped you plant them! You'd be surprised how restful this kind of moody planting becomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePop the clear lavender tones of Life's Little Pleasures Miniature Roses along the base of your Pearl Glam® Beautyberry. If you love purple, you can go all out with Purple Coneflower and Ebb Tide Rose in a mixed border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePearl Glam® is a great size for modern lots. Use it as a virtuoso backdrop for smaller perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate a truly modern cutting garden. Add it to a mixed shrub border with French Pussy Willow, Renaissance Spirea, Sensation Lilac, Summer Soirée Rose of Sharon, Witch Hazel and Red Twig Dogwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll get a great-looking, easy-care garden feature, and grow plenty of material for cut flower arrangements all year-long\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow Pearl Glam® Beautyberry in full sun. They'll need at least six hours of direct sunlight for the most amazing performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will do best in well-drained soil. If you have wet soils that stay damp after a rain, add additional dirt in a mound 18 inches high by three feet wide. Plant in that mound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey will need a medium amount of water on a regular basis, especially during their first season. If you are growing them in containers, please ensure they get the water they need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the \"Finger Test\" to determine if they need supplemental water. Poke your finger in the ground near the root system. If it's getting dry, soak them. If it is still moist, skip the watering and check the next day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply a three-inch layer of wood chip mulch over their roots to cut down on surface evaporation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulch slowly breaks down over time to improve your soil. It's a good thing!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrune in early spring. In the coldest rated zone, you may see winter die-back. Prune it back at a 45-degree angle above an outward-facing bud. Just watch as new growth emerges from the roots to flower and fruit that same year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePearl Glam Beautyberry is a good time! Add one or many more to your lineup this season\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":60724543848818,"sku":"23061E","price":26.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/pearl-glam-beautyberry-callicarpa-x.jpg?v=1775618532"},{"product_id":"beyond-midnight-bluebeard","title":"Beyond Midnight® Bluebeard","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA gorgeous deep blue shrub, the Proven Winners® Beyond Midnight® Bluebeard PP#27426 ( Caryopteris x clandonensis 'CT-9-12') is a lovely shrub, with a rounded nature and deep green coloring. However, its true value is seen as the season progresses. Long stems shoot up above the glossy, dark-green foliage in late summer, clothed in a multitude of delicate, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/classic-colors-blue-and-purple-flowering-perennials\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edeep-blue\u003c\/a\u003e blossoms. The shrub is so populated with long wands of dark blue color that it has the effect of turning the vibrant green shrub into a veritable \"ball of blue\" in the landscape!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe remarkable flowers last into fall, providing a lively show at a time when other plants are fading. Beyond Midnight® isn't just a pretty face! It's also beloved by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/flower-gardens-bring-butterflies-and-beneficial-insects\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebutterflies, bees\u003c\/a\u003e, and hummingbirds who are sure to appreciate its presence in your yard and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/what-to-plant-for-late-summer-blooms\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elate-season\u003c\/a\u003e nourishment it provides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour ColorChoice® Beyond Midnight® Bluebeard is a deciduous, ornamental shrub with a compact form and dense nature. Even though wildlife love it, destructive deer and rabbits will pass it by. Growing throughout USDA planting zones 5 to 9, these deeply saturated leaves and flowers grow just 2-3 feet tall and about 2 feet wide!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond Midnight® Bluebeard would look great in a mixed border, or when used as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/flowering-shrubs-to-punch-up-your-landscape\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebright accent\u003c\/a\u003e and facer planting along the front of your foundation hedges or an evergreen hedgerow. Line garden edges and pathways with these low-growing deeply-hued flowers! Line up a row of these marvelous plants to create a solid, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/9-great-low-growing-flowering-plants\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elow-growing\u003c\/a\u003e hedge. They'll accent your walkways, sidewalks, and along your driveway, and help define your garden border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFantastic specimens and groupings for your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/creating-the-coziest-cottage-garden\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCottage\u003c\/a\u003e Garden, and in your perennial border. Beyond Midnight® is even small and hardy enough to use in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/creating-a-patio-garden-is-a-fun-and-rewarding-project\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econtainers\u003c\/a\u003e, where its versatile nature is even more pronounced as you can easily move them from the patio to the poolside!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/when-life-gives-you-rocks-create-a-rock-garden\"\u003eRock Gardens\u003c\/a\u003e are ideal locations where these drought-tolerant shrubs thrive. Butterfly Gardens will benefit from Beyond Midnight® blooms. Pair with early blooming and mid-season bloomers to support your local \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/flower-gardens-bring-butterflies-and-beneficial-insects\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epollinators\u003c\/a\u003e. Plus you will have plenty of blooms to snip for indoor \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/9-perennials-to-use-in-cut-flower-arrangements\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecut flower arrangements\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrant Blue Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinator Friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAromatic Silvery Green Foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks Well In Containers \u0026amp; As Cut Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersatile Landscape Use, Low Hedges, Edging \u0026amp; Facer Plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond Midnight® is adaptable to full sun in all climates and partial shade in warmer growing zones. Growing best in a variety of soil, adapting to any as long as they are well-drained, while also remaining salt-tolerant and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/drought-tolerant-plants-for-the-landscape\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edrought-tolerant\u003c\/a\u003e once established. A 3-4 inch deep \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elayer of mulch\u003c\/a\u003e is a great idea to retain additional needed moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBluebeards bloom on this year's wood (new growth) and can be hard-pruned to maintain their trim shape. Growing as perennials in colder climates, leaving the foliage in place over winter to protect the crown from winter weather. In Zones 5 and 6, you can \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/a-comprehensive-pruning-guide-for-the-year\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eprune\u003c\/a\u003e them back to the ground each spring before they start to grow. In Zones 7, 8, and 9, you can trim them back by half each year in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun \u0026amp; Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptable To A Variety Of Well-Drained Soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate to Low Moisture Needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlooms On New Wood - Prune Early Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer \u0026amp; Pest-Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttractive blue flowers on a robust, hardy shrub make the Proven Winner® Beyond Midnight® Bluebeard bush a prime pick for your yard this year! Order these pollinator-friendly shrubs and enjoy them delivered to your doorstep from NatureHills.com!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":43612783935541,"sku":"23067E","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/beyond-midnight-bluebeard-caryopteris-x-clandonensis.jpg?v=1775618617"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/collections\/fall_color_shrubs-5564541.jpg?v=1766185334","url":"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/collections\/fall-color-bushes.oembed?page=3","provider":"Nature Hills Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}