BROADLEAF EVERGREEN SHRUBS
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