WHITE
Azalea
Euonymus (Patens)
Magnolia, Southern
Pyracantha
Rhododendron
Viburnum, Leatherleaf
LILAC
Rhododendron
PINK
Azalea
Rhododendron
YELLOW
Azalea
Barberry, Wintergreen
Mahonia, Oregon Grape
^Shrubs for Shady Locations
Most of the plants that are adapted for western Kansas will grow on the
north side if they are planted 3 to 4 feet from the building and out
from the roof overhang. In eastern Kansas it is necessary to consider
shade tolerance when planting on the north side of the house.
Most shrubs will bloom more profusely and produce more fruit when
planted in the sun, even though they may survive quite well in deep
shade. Often shrubs will grow better in shade simply because they are
protected from the southwest winds. If you don’t want to plant dwarf
shrubs 3 to 4 feet out from the foundation of the house, then plant only
shade tolerant shrubs.
What is often thought of as a shade problem is often the result of
competition from the roots of adjoining trees. Apply plant food and
water and thin the tree branches to correct this problem.
The shrubs listed for shady locations may be expected to perform
adequately on the north side of the house or behind fences in deep
shade. Many of these same shrubs will do equally well in strong sunlight
or shade.
DECIDUOUS SHRUBS: Tall (10 feet or more in height).
Mockorange, Big Scentless
Privit, Amur River North
Privit, California
Privit, Common
Viburnum, Cranberrybush
Viburnum, Snowball
Wahoo
DECIDUOUS SHRUBS: Medium (between 7 and 10 feet in height).
Barberry, Mentor
Barberry, Truehedge
Dogwood, Coral
Dogwood, Redozier
Dogwood, Silky
Dogwood, Yellowtwig
Holly, Winterberry
Jetbead, Black
Mockorange, Enchantment
Mockorange, Innocence
Mockorange, Minnesota Snowflake
Mockorange, Sweet
Ninebark
Spirea, Vanhoutte
DECIDUOUS SHRUBS: Small (between 4 and 6 feet in height).
Abelia, Glossy
Barberry, Japanese (green)
Barberry, Kobold
Honeysuckle, Winter (Fragrant)
Hydrangea, A. G.
Hydrangea, Nikko Blue
Indiancurrent Coralberry
Kerria, Japanese
Mockorange, Alberta and Glacier
Mockorange, Belle Etoile
Mockorange, Bouquet Blanc
Snowberry
DECIDUOUS SHRUBS: Dwarf (less than 4 feet in height).
Chenault Coralberry
Hydrangea, Annabelle
Mockorange, Dwarf Minnesota Snowflake
Mockorange, Silver Showers
Mockorange, Dwarf Sweet
Ninebark, Dwarf
BROADLEAF EVERGREEN SHRUBS: Tall (10 feet or more in height).
Holly, American
Holly, Yaupon
Magnolia, Southern
BROADLEAF EVERGREEN SHRUBS: Medium (between 7 and 10 feet in height).
Euonymus, Large Leaf
Euonymus, Manhattan
Holly, Burford
Mahonia, Oregon Grape
Viburnum, Leatherleaf
BROADLEAF EVERGREEN SHRUBS: Small (between 4 and 6 feet in height).
Euonymus, Dupont
Euonymus, Jewel
Euonymus, Medium Leaf
Euonymus, Sarcoxie
Holly, Dwarf Japanese
Holly, Heller’s
Holly, Hetz
Nandina
BROADLEAF EVERGREEN SHRUBS: Dwarf (less than 4 feet in height).
Azalea, Kurume
Azalea, Mollis Hybrid
Boxwood, Edging
Boxwood, Wintergreen
Euonymus, Emerald Cushion
Euonymus, Emerald Gaiety
Euonymus, Small Leaf
Euonymus, Vinca Leaf
Holly, Dwarf Burford
Holly, Dwarf Chinese
Mahonia, Compact Oregon Grape
Rhododendron