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Discover small shrubs that deliver big beauty. At Nature Hills Nursery, you’ll find a wide selection of compact flowering shrubs, dwarf evergreen shrubs, and small fruiting bushes perfect for any landscape, patio, or balcony garden.
Whether you’re short on space or love a tidy look, these low-growing shrubs bring color, texture, and charm to every corner of your outdoor space.
Why Gardeners Love Small Shrubs
- Perfect for small yards, patios, or balcony gardens
- Available in flowering, evergreen, and fruiting varieties
- Excellent for borders, foundation plantings, and containers
- Many are deer- and drought-tolerant once established
- Fantastic facer plants that hide the leggy or bare stems of larger shrubs
- Provide year-round texture and seasonal blooms
Best Small Shrubs for Every Space
Explore the most popular and versatile small shrubs! From flowering favorites to evergreen anchors that shine all year long:
- Endless Summer® Crush® Hydrangea: Bold raspberry-red blooms on a compact, reblooming plant.
- Potentilla: Low-maintenance and long-blooming, attracting butterflies from spring through frost.
- Peach Sorbet Blueberry: Compact edible shrub with tasty fruit and glowing fall color for edible landscapes.
- Forsythia: Early spring blooms that bring sunshine to borders and foundations.
- Ninebark: Petite cultivars offering vibrant foliage and hardy performance.
- Tater Tot® Arborvitae: Cute, rounded evergreen “puffball” that fits anywhere.
- Dwarf Alberta Spruce: Naturally conical and slow-growing. Perfect for year-round structure.
- Bird’s Nest Spruce: Compact evergreen with soft needles and whimsical shape.
- Sunjoy® Gold Beret Barberry: Bright yellow foliage adds a pop of color to walkways and borders.
- Purple Diamond® Loropetalum: Ruby-red fringe flowers and dark foliage for dramatic contrast.
- Bollywood® Azalea: Variegated foliage and vivid pink blooms for lasting appeal.
- Lavender: Fragrant and silvery, pairing beautifully with Roses and short ornamental grasses.
- Some varieties even combine evergreen foliage with fragrant blooms, like the beloved Fragrant Sweet Box bush!
These best small shrubs bring structure, color, and fragrance to gardens, patios, and containers, all while staying neat and compact.
When to Plant Small Shrubs
You can order small shrubs online from Nature Hills anytime! We only ship when growing conditions are right for your area, ensuring your plants arrive healthy and ready to thrive. Learn more about USDA Zones to choose plants suited for your climate.
Pair your new shrubs with Nature Hills Root Booster for strong establishment and long-lasting results. Follow our planting tips for the best success.
Bring home the beauty of small shrubs from Nature Hills Nursery! Each plant is shipped with care and backed by our Product Guarantee.
Family-owned since 2001, Nature Hills Nursery takes pride in offering healthy, regulated plants shipped at the right time for your region. Browse our full Small Shrubs Collection today and transform your landscape with space-saving charm!
FAQS for Buying Small Bushes Online
What are the best small shrubs for front yard landscaping?
What are the best small shrubs for front yard landscaping?
Top picks for small shrubs in front yard designs include low-maintenance options like Tater Tot Arborvitae, Endless Summer® Crush® Hydrangea, and Lavender. These shrubs offer year-round beauty, compact growth habits, and striking foliage or blooms.
Which dwarf evergreen shrubs are ideal for small spaces?
Which dwarf evergreen shrubs are ideal for small spaces?
Dwarf Alberta Spruce, Sunjoy® Gold Beret Barberry, and Purple Diamond Loropetalum are excellent small evergreens. They bring vibrant foliage and structure to patios, entryways, and garden borders without overwhelming tight spaces.
Are there small flowering shrubs that bloom all season?
Are there small flowering shrubs that bloom all season?
Yes, modern Potentilla varieties and subshrubs like Lavender produce flowers from spring through frost. These reliable bloomers add color, fragrance, and pollinator appeal to even the smallest gardens.
Can I grow small shrubs in containers?
Can I grow small shrubs in containers?
Absolutely. Many small shrubs thrive in pots, including Bird’s Nest Spruce, Sweet Box, and compact Hydrangeas. Use high-quality soil, provide proper drainage, and choose a sunny to partly shaded spot for the best performance.
When is the best time to plant small shrubs?
When is the best time to plant small shrubs?
Plant small shrubs in spring or fall when temperatures are mild, but Nature Hills Nursery ships at the right time for your zone. With proper watering and root support, like Nature Hills Root Booster, your shrubs will establish quickly and thrive.