Shrubs That Are Ideal for Your Front Yard
You will also find several beautiful, drought-tolerant, shallow-rooted shrubs and bushes that will enhance the front of your home. Some ideal species to consider may be the American Yew, boxwoods, and Chinese fringe flowers. These are therefore some of the best shrubs one may wish to plant, perfect for a front yard landscaping project.
Winter Daphne
A shrub called ‘often called Winter or Fragrant Daphne flowers in mid-to-late winter when nothing else blooms. It does not prefer wet roots; hence, it is good to plant it under the eaves of a house, where it will not get too much rainfall. The plant may cause contact dermatitis in humans.
American Yew
There are many cultivars of yew, some of which may grow 30 or more feet tall. However, American yew (Taxus canadensis) is not likely to grow beyond 5 feet. However, it likes shade, not direct sun, and grows well in almost all types of soil. It is poisonous to cats and dogs.
Bar Harbor Juniper
Slow-growing and low-growing bar bour juniper complements bigger shrubs in front of a house beautifully. It can withstand extreme heat, direct sunlight, and all kinds of soils. A nice contrast to many home hues is provided by the blue-green leaves.
Chinese Fringe Flower
Chinese fringe flower is an evergreen broad-leafed shrub best grown as a back-of-the-border hedge or taller shrub on a house corner or between windows. It is a multi-stemmed growth with arching branches that rise to 8 feet long and wide when left unpruned. Dwarf cultivars are also accessible. You can choose light-scented white, pink, or red flowers that bloom from late March into April.
David Viburnum
David viburnum is a slow-growing, small evergreen that is one of the many deciduous viburnum species. The flower is small white for spring interest, and the fruits develop metallic blue for year-round interest.
Indian Hawthorn
It is a small, rounded evergreen shrub with leathery leaves producing showy spring flowers and purple-black winter fruits. This is a drought-tolerant, shallow-rooted variety that is ideal for foundation planting.
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