Flowering Shrubs

Witch Hazel Witch Hazel is a shrub or small tree native to the North American, European, and Asian continents. It can grow as tall as twenty-five feet high, but many gardeners prune them into a lower, shrub-like appearance. Others adore this shrub because it flowers late in the fall--when an unexpected pop of vibrant yellow color turns heads. It's a relatively fast grower, with a rapid growth rate of two to three feet per growing season. When gardeners reach out to TN Nursery seeking advice on a low but dense shrub to define their property line, we often recommend witch hazel. How to Use Witch Hazel in Your Garden Witch hazel is a cold-hardy, drought-hardy, deer-resistant shrub. It grows well across most of the contiguous United States, regardless of soil type. When you plant it, find a partially sunny location and amend the soil with peat moss or mulch to give it the organic matter it needs. After you establish the plant, it requires little care other than occasional fertilizing. Some gardeners let witch hazel grow to its full height, especially when they want privacy or to block an unsightly view. However, others will groom it into a long, low hedge around a home's foundation or in a formal garden setting. Witch Hazel Is a Highly Attractive Shrub or Tree Witch hazel has light brown, smooth bark that forms an intriguing zig-zag pattern. Leaves unfurl and bring a refreshing dose of green in the early springtime. Each leaf is small, approximately four inches long, oval-shaped, and has slight toothiness along the edges. The greenery is lovely to behold all spring and summer. But the crowning glory occurs at the end of the season. In late fall, profuse amounts of four- to five-petalled, cheerful yellow flowers appear. Each petal is ribbon-like with an interesting crinkled texture. Order Your Witch Hazel Trees From TN Nursery TN Nursery digs each plant fresh and ships quickly–you can order with confidence!

Elderberry Shrub  Elderberry , a deciduous, multi-stemmed, small tree, is a native species to the United States. Elderberry shrub is a hardy tree that flourishes across almost all contiguous 48 states. TN Nursery recommends this shrub to customers who want a species that is drought-tolerant, cold-tolerant, heat-tolerant, and agreeable. Elderberry produces edible fruits that some people harvest for personal use. However, many other gardeners leave the plump berries for the birds and wildlife to enjoy.  Besides "elderberry," the following are a few other common names that refer to this species:  American elder American elderberry Common elderberry Elder tree  The Elderberry Shrub Is Super Easy to Grow  This species grows in nature with no human intervention. You see them along ditch banks, on the south- or west-facing edges of woods, along light or utility lines, or in open fields. These spots represent their preference for full sunshine or a partially sunny location. When you plant your elderberry shrub, find a spot with the appropriate sunlight and recreate the woody material the species enjoys in the woods. Add a good handful of hardwood mulch, peat moss, compost, or leaf litter--it craves these woody materials. A young elderberry tree requires about one inch of water each week.  After strengthening and growing a little bit, your elderberry tree will become relatively carefree. It will demand nothing of you except water during an extended drought.  The Rustic Good Looks of the Elderberry Shrub  Elderberry shrubs are shrub-like and rounded in shape. They grow as high as twelve feet tall and might grow as wide.  Opposing, bright green compound leaves grow in clusters of seven to eleven leaflets. They are oval-shaped with a narrow tip, light to bright green, and up to six inches long. They have sharply serrated edges. In autumn, the leaves usually turn bright yellow to deep amber. They blossom profusely in late spring or early summer--many quarter-inch cream-colored flowers that occur in clusters produce fat, round, purple to black berries.  Order Your Elderberry Shrub From TN Nursery  If you want an easy-care plant that provides abundant berries for yourself or your feathered friends, TN Nursery suggests the elderberry shrub--order yours today. 

Nikko Blue Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) Nikko Blue Hydrangea: TN Nursery proudly provides our customers with a customer-favorite selection, the Nikko Blue Hydrangea, Hydrangea macrophylla. This plant is a cold-hardy and heat-hardy woody, perennial, flowering shrub that thrives in partially sunny sites and almost all growing zones in the United States. Hydrangea macrophylla is an Asian native that came to North America from China, Korea, and Japan. However, American gardeners embraced this species, which now enjoys widespread use. Where to Use the Nikko Blue Hydrangea in Your Garden Nikko Blue Hydrangea will work well within many garden styles. Consider investing in this versatile shrub for the following gardens: Cottage garden Cutting Garden Zen garden or Asian-inspired garden Pollinator garden (it attracts bees, butterflies, moths, and birds) As a property line marker Garden border Mass planting to grow a privacy hedge Fairy garden Urban garden The Minor Care Requirements of Nikko Blue Hydrangea Taking care of any hydrangea is simple and takes a short time commitment. Here are the things that hydrangeas require: Select a partially sunny spot in the garden Fertilize it twice yearly (early spring and fall) Prune to the desired shape in the fall; dead spent blossoms as they wither Provide an inch of water weekly (more if the site receives more sun than shade) Add a one-inch layer of mulch to insulate the shrub's base and roots in the fall if you live in a cold region. The Vivid Beauty of the Nikko Blue Hydrangea Shrub Gardners covet the Nikko Blue Hydrangea for its impressive and showy flowers. This shrub can reach six feet tall and wide if you let it grow wild, although most gardeners cut it back every autumn. The leaves are dark and glossy green, oval in shape, and with a light textural feel. The stems are woody, tan, and sturdy enough to support the blue, fluffy-looking blossoms. Flowers average almost six inches, with dozens of petite blue to purple discs making up the petals. The blooms are long-lasting and have a sweet, lightly floral fragrance that will beckon the bees to visit them. Order Your Nikko Blue Hydrangea From TN Nursery Today Nikko Blue Hydrangea is a classic addition to any semi-sunshine that needs a touch of breathtaking blue color. Place your order with TN Nursery today.

White Princess Dogwood Tree White Princess Dogwood Tree: The white dogwood tree is one of twenty species that make up the majestic Cornus genus. This stunning ornamental deciduous tree blooms early, brightening the warm spring weather in the moderately warm USDA growing zones. TN Nursery staff suggest this tree for anyone who wants a tree with abundant early-season flowers. The white Princess dogwood tree grows to a mature height between twenty and thirty feet. That relatively small height makes it perfect for even a smaller yard. Many gardeners love the white dogwood flower for its classic, pristine white early-season show. Furthermore, they know this species is cold-tolerant to the winter chill and drought-tolerant once it takes root. How to Use the White Princess Dogwood Trees in Your Landscape The white dogwood tree is an early bloomer and craves the full sunshine on those earliest spring days. The most important key to successfully growing this species is a full-sun location. Plant the white dogwood tree as: A focal point in your rock garden or natural area To provide shade in a smaller yard An understory tree--just make sure it receives enough sunshine. When planting your white dogwood tree, ensure the soil is woody and fast-draining. It loves compost, shredded leaves, or hardwood mulch. It also needs approximately an inch of water each week in the early stages of growth. Once the roots establish and your sapling becomes stronger, you will only need to do routine maintenance. It needs fertilizer twice yearly (spring and fall), mulch to protect the roots in the winter, and occasional pruning to shape it up. The Striking Beauty of the White Dogwood Tree The white dogwood tree has a central trunk from which multiple sturdy branches emerge. They form an elegant shape. In the spring, the buds are among the first signs of springtime. The buds unfold into four-inch, four-petalled flowers that reach as large as four inches across. Some gardeners describe the petals as a cross shape. The white dogwood tree's blossoms are pure white and show the promise of the lazy days of summer ahead. The leaves form a good canopy of bright green, oval-shaped leaves. Order Your White Dogwood Tree From TN Nursery TN Nursery digs and ships out plants on-demand from our customers--order your white dogwood tree today.

Red Crepe Myrtle Red Crepe Myrtle: TN Nursery customers go wild over the red crepe myrtle--sell hundreds of our multiple colors of crepe myrtles each year. Red crepe myrtle will bloom during the mid-summer. The hue is a bright pink-red color. Once the blossoms appear, they continue to bloom for four to six weeks. The species is super easygoing, requiring little help from you once established. Give your sapling some fertilizer and a nice sunny spot, water it every few days, and watch it grow! Many people mistake the red crepe myrtle for a tree. However, it is a deciduous shrub, despite its twenty to thirty-foot mature height. America loves the red crepe myrtle! Although it's not a North American native species, it thrives in the warmer USDA growing zones, especially in the southeastern states. The red crepe myrtle is cold-hardy and heat-hardy, which may explain its prevalence in the upper south, with freezing temperatures in the winter and blistering summers. It's also resistant to pest damage, disease, and mildew. The Red Crepe Myrtle Is a Real Showstopper The eye-popping shade of vibrant red appears across the south during the peak summertime heat. That's when enormous clusters of dainty red florets open up, creating the illusion of a single, vast flower. When left alone, the red crepe myrtle has multiple upright branches that grow into an elegant, shrub-like shape. However, some gardeners will prune it during its first few seasons to encourage it to grow straight and tall to appear like a tree. The medium-hue green leaves are smallish, around two inches long, glossy, and oval. They are bountiful and create a lush, green canopy to provide a break from the summer sun. The bark is light in color with a slightly rough texture. It is not entirely smooth, nor is it rough. The bark renews yearly, sloughing away in the late summer and exposing a fresh layer. Those stunning red crepe myrtle flowers become a blessing for birds: one-inch or smaller brown pods open to release many seeds. Red Crepe Myrtle Is Attractive to Insects and Feathered Friends Pollinators find the vivid red blossoms highly attractive. You will likely witness pollinator insects--bees, moths, dragonflies, and butterflies--enjoying the nectar of your red crepe myrtle. After the worms and insects retire for the winter, birds will seek out your red crepe myrtle, cracking open those pods to enjoy much-needed sustenance. Order Your Red Crepe Myrtle From TN Nursery Today TN Nursery provides the healthiest red crepe myrtle shrubs, dug fresh before shipping. Place your order today.

Pink Princess Dogwood Trees Pink Princess Dogwood Trees: TN Nursery customers love our pink dogwood trees. These trees are part of the Cornus genus, which contains over twenty beautiful flowering dogwoods.  This North American native species is a deciduous ornamental tree that awakens early in the spring and shines in a show of glorious pink. Many gardeners adore pink dogwood trees for more than just their magnificent flowers--their size is ideal for a smaller yard or a decorative tree that will not grow too large.  Furthermore, this species is pest-resistant, cold-hardy, and drought-hardy. It is an unfussy forest species that looks after itself as it matures. Pink Dogwood Trees Are So Easy to Care For Once your pink dogwood trees strengthen, it will provide you with a stunning display of pink flowers in the springtime and a generous green canopy during the summer. Fall brings bright red or amber leaves. These pink dogwood trees require full sun. They make an early entrance, relying on the first warm sunshine of the early spring to awaken them for the season. Before you plant your pink dogwood trees, ensure you have well-draining soil--they don't like wet roots. De-compact the earth and mix in a generous helping of compost, hardwood mulch, or shredded leaves--they are a forest native that loves woodsy materials like these. Once mature, you must only provide routine care--fertilizer twice a year (spring and fall), pruning as needed, and a protective layer of mulch in the late fall. The Beauty of Pink Dogwood Trees Will Amaze You The pink dogwood tree has a sturdy but relatively small trunk and multiple eye-pleasing branches. The pink buds are among the earliest promises of the warmer days ahead during the late winter and first days of spring. Those buds will blossom into four-inch, four-petal flowers that form a stout cross shape, measuring almost four inches in size. Order Your Pink Dogwood Tree From TN Nursery TN Nursery digs each tree fresh and ships it right away to ensure premium plant health. Order your pink dogwood tree today.                                             

Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus floridus) Carolina Allspice: Calycanthus floridus, Carolina Allspice, is a medium-height, deciduous, North American native shrub that originated in the southeastern United States. Its native range stretches from Florida to Virginia. However, it can survive in some cooler growing zones, as well. It is a lovely shrub with few care requirements and an easy-to-please nature. Carolina Allspice shrubs are drought-tolerant, heat-tolerant, insect-resistant, and disease-resistant. It's also not very fussy about the amount of light it receives and will perform well in either full sunshine or partial shade, as long as you put it in well-draining, fertile soil.  Other Common Names for Calycanthus floridus Besides Carolina allspice, you might hear gardeners refer to Calycanthus floridus by several other names, including these:  Bubby Bush Common Sweetshrub Spicebush Sweet Betsy Sweet Bubby Bush Sweetshrub Sweet Shrub  Most of these nicknames refer to the spicy-sweet aroma that the leaves emit when torn or bruised.  Where to Use Carolina Allspice in Your Landscape Carolina Allspice is an excellent all-around shrub--it's attractive and requires minimal care. Here are a few ways that TN Nursery customers use it in their yards:  Butterfly garden or pollinator garden: The fragrant blossoms will beckon butterflies, moths, and bumblebees to feast on the nectar. Urban garden: Urban community gardens plant Carolina allspice near their food plots to attract the same pollinators mentioned above and ensure food-growing success. Foundation planting: Carolina allspice is lovely planted around your home's foundation--it will help to prevent erosion. Shade garden: This species works wonderfully in filtered shade and adds height to a shade garden.  The Rustic Charm of Carolina Allspice Carolina allspice is a lovely, rustic shrub with natural appeal. It can grow to almost ten feet, but you can prune it to lower the height. This shrub has a spread of eight to ten feet, so provides the plant with enough room for growth. The leaves are dark green and oval-shaped with a pronounced tip. The edges are smooth. The two-inch saucer-shaped burgundy or red flowers emerge on the stems in the spring. Each blossom has up to twenty disc-shaped petals and a pleasing fragrance. Order Your Carolina Allspice From TN Nursery Today TN Nursery suggests Carolina allspice for anyone who wants a lovely, medium-height shrub that's easy to grow. Order yours from TN Nursery today.

Red Cherokee Chief Dogwood Tree Red Dogwood Tree: Over twenty species make up the Cornus genus, including the red dogwood tree. This majestic ornamental deciduous tree heralds the welcome arrival of warm spring weather in the moderate USDA growing zones. This stunner is a TN Nursery staff favorite. The red dogwood tree will reach a mature height of twenty to thirty feet, making it tall enough to provide shade without overshadowing the entire yard. Gardeners covet the red dogwood tree for the wildly colorful spring blossom, a dazzling hue of pin-red that steals every heart. Besides showing off flamboyant blooms, the tree is drought-tolerant once established, making it perfect for those who sometimes have watering restrictions. It's also cold-tolerant and able to withstand short bouts of frigid temperatures. Where to Plant the Red Dogwood Tree in Your Yard The red dogwood tree is a sun lover who wants to bask in the sunshine on those first warm spring days. The sun helps it produce those showy flowers early in the growing season; that sunny spot is a must. It is an excellent ornamental that can be an understory tree near taller species, provided it does receive adequate sunshine. It can also be a focal point anywhere you want a beautiful showpiece for your yard. It likes fast-draining, woody soil. When you plant your seedling, de-compact the soil, amend it with some hardwood mulch or compost and give it an inch of water per week. Once its root system strengthens, a red dogwood tree will require little care from you except twice-yearly fertilizing (spring, after blooming and fall) and mulching around the base to protect the roots from the winter cold. The Majestic Look of the Red Dogwood Tree A central trunk breaks off into multiple graceful, sturdy branches with attractive light brown bark. In the spring, the buds are among the first signs of warm weather. They open up into showy, four-petalled flowers that can measure as large as four inches across. Some describe the shape as a cross shape. The red dogwood tree's blossoms are jewel-toned pink-red and unmatched in beauty. The leaves arrive after the flowers fade, bright green, oval, and up to six inches long. The canopy is beautiful. Order Your Red Dogwood Tree From TN Nursery TN Nursery ships freshly dug plants on-demand from our customers--order your red dogwood tree today.

Mapleleaf Viburnum (Viburnum acerifolium) Mapleleaf Viburnum: Viburnum acerifolium, a North American native species, is beloved by gardeners across the moderately cool USDA plant hardiness zones. The plant is self-sufficient once it strengthens, requiring minimal help from a gardener. Mapleleaf viburnum is a shrub TN Nursery recommends for customers seeking a low-care requirement species in a cooler climate. Besides being relatively easy to maintain, the gorgeous white blossoms appear early in the season, adding a welcome wash of color to the garden when many other plants are still dormant. Where to Use Mapleleaf Viburnum in Your Landscape Mapleleaf viburnum shrub can reach a full-grown height of four to six feet. Here are several ways to put this casually charming shrub to use in your yard: Mass plantings: Plant several mapleleaf viburnum shrubs in mass plantings for a big show of white blooms in the springtime. Delineate your property line or create a low hedge. Natural area: Liven up a natural space with this lovely shrub. Urban garden: This plant is an even-tempered, no-care species. That makes it perfect for any park, urban garden, or playground. Plant mapleleaf viburnum as a foundation planting around your home. Its lower height is perfect, as it may only require minimal trimming to avoid blocking entrances or windows. Pollinator garden or butterfly garden: The sweet nectar of the beautiful and prolific white flowers will nourish the first bees, butterflies, moths, birds, and dragonflies that visit your garden in the early spring. Shade garden: Mapleleaf viburnums are a lovely filler plant for a shady area that needs something extra. Mapleleaf Viburnum Is Charming and Intriguing Mapleleaf viburnumoozes natural charm. In the early weeks of spring, the showstopping white or cream flowers are among the earliest bloomers. Each ethereal blossom is petite, under a quarter-inch wide, with five little petals forming a tiny bell shape. Despite its smaller size, it makes an immense impact as these small flowers join in large, attractive, fluffy clusters. The flowers fade in about two weeks, and the four-inch long, glossy, toothy-margin emerald leaves appear and remain for the rest of the growing season. The foliage of this shrub is unapologetically full, lush, and green. Order Your Mapleleaf Viburnum From TN Nursery Today TN Nursery has years of experience and ships out only the best plant selections. Order your mapleleaf viburnum from us today. Maple Leaf Viburnum is for sale online at Tn Nursery.

Forsythia Shrub  Forsythia x intermedia, the common forsythia shrub, is a rapid-growing, deciduous shrub that will light up the springtime with its cheery golden-yellow blossoms. Another common name for the forsythia shrub is golden bells--a tribute to those lovely blooms.  This species is super easy to care for, and unfussy about soil quality or fertilizing--once or twice per year will do. Once fully grown, the forsythia is drought-resistant and heat-tolerant. Forsythia is a native species of Asia. However, it is well-suited and widespread in the American landscape, especially across the mid-south, southeast, and midwestern regions. Where to Use the Forsythia Shrub in Your Landscape  When customers call TN Nursery asking for help finding a species that will grow fast to cover an eyesore, we often recommend this shrub. Forsythia grows fast, making it an ideal option for a privacy hedge, to establish a property boundary, or in a natural area that needs some lovely color. Also worth noting is that the forsythia shrub is unbothered by low air quality, so landscapers often install it in an urban garden setting--park, playground, or any other city environment.  Select a full-sun spot in the yard--it needs at least six hours of direct sunshine. Forsythia will tolerate partial sunlight, but it might not bloom as profusely without direct sun. During the first year or two, provide your young forsythia with about an inch of water each week, especially during the long and hot mid-summer days. Once established, it will not require this extra step. Because it is a fast grower, most prune the forsythia to control the height in the early fall. Avoid pruning in the springtime, or you will sacrifice the gorgeous yellow flowers.  Gardeners Adore the Cheerful Springtime Flowers of the Forsythia Shrub  Forsythia is most famous for its cheery yellow blossoms. Each bloom is small (under an inch), bell-shaped, and has four petals. They grow up and down the stem, making a significant color statement.  The stems have a slight curve and bend into a gentle arch as the tree grows to its maximum ten-foot height. The leaves are approximately four inches long, medium or dark green, oval, and with slightly toothy edges. Order Your Forsythia Shrub from TN Nursery Today  Forsythia shrub is a beautiful plant that will add height to a natural area or create privacy in your yard. Order yours from TN Nursery today.

Lilac Shrub  Syringa vulgaris, the famous lilac, is a TN Nursery customer favorite shrub that blooms every spring across the cooler USDA plant hardiness zones in the United States. The species is a European native species originating in the Balkan region. Eastern European immigrants brought this favorite shrub to remind them of home. Americans quickly adopted the lovely lilac. Today, it is a common site across many gardens. The lilac shrub is a hardy, cold-tolerant species. Indeed, a long, cold winter helps it produce its vibrant springtime colors. The lilac's sweet, fresh floral fragrance announces the arrival of spring. Many gardeners plant it near an often-open window to enjoy the aroma as they air and freshen their homes in the springtime. How to Use the Lilac Shrub in Your Landscape Syringa vulgaris is lovely as a stand-alone specimen. However, it is also gorgeous when you put it to use in the following settings: Pollinator garden or butterfly garden: Springtime pollinators, such as butterflies and bees, will visit this shrub. Hummingbird garden: Hummingbirds love the elongated shape of lilac flowers. Cutting garden: The lilac produces showstopping flowers that bloom abundantly enough for cutting. Snip a few for an arrangement and enjoy the wonderful fragrance inside. Cottage garden: The lilac is a cottage garden favorite! After it blooms, the emerald foliage provides a lovely backdrop for your summertime cottage flowers. Lilac Shrub Produces a Gorgeous Favorite Flower Lilac shrubs grow to a maximum height of around sixteen feet and twelve feet in diameter. If you want a shorter shrub, you may trim it back--but only after the blossoms finish their colorful show! Leaves can be as large as six inches long and three inches wide, although they generally stay smaller. They form on sturdy stems in an opposing pattern, are heart-shaped, and bright emerald to dark green in hue. Lilac flowers are the real star of the show. Though only blooming for two weeks or so, they are worth the wait for that short window each spring. Each tiny flower has four long petals, forming a narrow tubular shape. Although fairy-sized individually, the flowers form on the end of stems in abundant, show-off clusters that blossom for about two to three weeks. Many colors of this shrub exist--TN Nursery blooms are a soft purple or lavender. Order Your Lilac Shrub From TN Nursery Today Gardeners from around the cooler USDA zones covet lilac shrubs for their stunning flowers and fantastic fragrance--order yours from TN Nursery today.

Muskogee Crepe Myrtle Muskogee Crepe Myrtle: TN Nursery sells hundreds of crepe myrtles annually, but the hands-down customer favorite pick is the Muskogee crepe myrtle. The vibrant lavender to purple flowers provides luscious, vivid color that will brighten up the mid-summer landscape. The blossoms are long-lasting, displaying outrageous color for four to six weeks. Despite its height (up to thirty feet), the Muskogee crepe myrtle is a shrub, not a tree. Gardeners also love this shrub for its easy-care nature. All you will do when you receive your sapling is find a nice, sunny spot, fertilize it, and give it about an inch of water per week. Watch how fast it will grow! Why Gardeners Adore the Muskogee Crepe Myrtle For starters, the Asian native species is well-adapted for growing in the moderately warm USDA growing zones. It is a particular favorite of gardeners in the southeastern United States. It is also a resilient, healthy species. It's both cold-hardy and heat-hardy, which likely lends to its prevalence in the upper south, which experiences sub-freezing overnight winter temperatures and blistering heat during the summer. It's also resistant to pest damage, disease, and mildew. The Muskogee Crepe Myrtle Is Stunning Year Round The cheerful purple color spreads across the southeastern region during the peak summertime heat. That's when enormous clusters of dainty lavender to purple florets emerge. These large clumps of flowers create the look of a single, vast flower. If you don't prune it, the crepe myrtle has multiple upright branches that form a sprawling shrub shape. However, some gardeners choose to prune the shrub during its first few seasons, encouraging it to grow straight, tall, and tree-like The glossy, oval, two-inch green leaves are bountiful. They are numerous and thus create a lush and shady canopy. The bark is light gray, and while it's not entirely smooth, it is not rough, either. The bark sheds yearly, peeling from the trunks in the late summer. Those stunning red crepe myrtle flowers become a blessing for birds: one-inch or smaller brown fruits that will release many seeds. Muskogee Crepe Myrtle Attracts Songbirds and Insects Pollinating insects find the lovely purple blossoms highly attractive. You will almost certainly see many species--bees, moths, dragonflies, and butterflies--enjoying the nectar your Muskogee crepe myrtles provide. After worms and insects retire for the winter, birds have difficulty finding sustenance. Those brown fruits are an ideal food source. Watch the birds flock to your crepe myrtle to open the pods and feast on those seeds. Order Your Muskogee Crepe Myrtle From TN Nursery Today You will be satisfied when you order your Muskogee crepe myrtle from TN Nursery--we pride ourselves on supplying our customers with the most vigorous plants. Purple Crepe Myrtle Purple Crepe Myrtle: Despite its up to twenty-foot height, Lagerstroemia, or the crepe myrtle, is a deciduous shrub. It is a TN Nursery gardener's favorite--we sell hundreds of crepe myrtles in myriad colors every year. They bloom during the mid-summer months when most flowering trees have finished blossoming for the season. That makes them perfect when paired with earlier-season bloomers. Lagerstroemia is a species native to Korea and China, but American gardeners have since adopted the use of this shrub thanks to its extraordinary and abundant blossoms. Today, you will find it showing off in the warmer USDA growing zones, especially in the southeastern states. Purple Crepe Myrtle Offers Outstanding Beauty Lush, profuse lavender to purple blooms dot the landscape throughout the south in the summer months. Dozens of tiny purple florets comprise a large, appear like one enormous flower. Besides the gorgeous blooms, the crepe myrtle has other intriguing characteristics. The multi-branched shrub has lovely branches with slight dips and turns. It creates a beautiful silhouette. When the shrub is young and growing, gardeners can train it to grow tall and straighter or let it meander into a more natural state. Neither option is right or wrong. That boils down to preferences. The leaves are a perfect medium green hue, oval, and under two inches long. Shrubs become thick with these lovely leaves, providing welcome shade from the summer heat. The canopy is wide and spreading. The bark is light and has a slightly rough texture. It renews by peeling during the summer, especially after the blossoms fade. Purple Crepe Myrtle Will Nourish Wintertime Birds Crepe myrtle flowers give way to brown pods under an inch in size, each containing dozens of seeds. As the leaves change and drop in the autumn, the pods stay on the branches. Cardinals, finches, and other wintertime feathered friends will crack open the pods and eat those seeds. These pods are a vital food source, as insects, worms, and other nutritional sources are unavailable. Order Your Purple Crepe Myrtle From TN Nursery Today TN Nursery grows robust purple crepe myrtles--order yours today, and we will dig and ship it to you.

Natchez Crepe Myrtle  Natchez Crepe Myrtle: While it can reach between twenty to thirty feet high, Lagerstroemia, or the Natchez crepe myrtle, is a deciduous shrub. It is a TN Nursery best-selling species, and we sell hundreds of crepe myrtles in a range of stunning colors every year. Natchez crepe myrtle will bloom during the mid-summer, providing fresh color after many other blooming trees finish flowering. We suggest you pair them with early-season flowering shrubs and trees. Lagerstroemia is a species native to Asia--specifically, Korea and China. However, Americans have long since adopted this shrub after falling in love with the outstanding and abundant blooms. Today, you will find it showing off in the warmer USDA growing zones. It enjoys immense popularity in the southeastern United States. Natchez Crepe Myrtle Offers Outstanding Beauty The abundant, creamy white flowers of the Natchez crepe myrtle decorate the landscape all across the south during the middle of summer. Dozens of tiny white flowers form in massive clusters, giving the appearance of a single giant bloom. The blossoms last for several weeks, making them highly desirable. The multi-branched shrub has graceful, slender branches that make a pleasing shape. During its early growth, gardeners often train it to grow taller to appear more tree-like. However, others leave it natural, allowing nature to take its course and develop a bushier look. Either way is correct--it depends on the gardener's preference. The medium-green oval leaves are small, measuring under two inches long. But many will develop, providing a lovely, shaded canopy. The bark is light and has a slightly rough texture. It renews by peeling during the summer, especially after the blossoms fade. Crepe myrtle flowers give birth to many inch-long brown pods containing many seeds. Natchez Crepe Myrtle Attracts Pollinators in the Summer and Birds in the Winter The beautiful, bright white blossoms are irresistible to pollinators. You will see bees, dragonflies, butterflies, and moths visiting your Natchez crepe myrtle. In the winter, any remaining birds will visit your Natchez crepe myrtle. The pods left behind by the flowers provide them with an abundant food source. This shrub is a significant nutritional source for birds after the insects and worms become unavailable in the winter. Order Your Natchez Crepe Myrtle From TN Nursery Today TN Nursery grows the healthiest, best Natchez crepe myrtles you will find--order yours today.

Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) Black Chokeberry: Aronia melanocarpa, the black chokeberry shrub, is a deciduous native North American shrub that will thrive in the moderately cool to warm USDA plant hardiness zones. TN Nursery customers love this bush for the season-long colors, from springtime's snow white blossoms flowers to the summer's rich green foliage to autumn's deep purple to black berries. The black chokeberry is a species with few care requirements. It demands only twice-a-year fertilizer, approximately one inch of water each week, and occasional pruning to maintain a pleasing shape. It prefers a spot that has a mix of both sun and shade. Black Chokeberry Shrubs Will Become a Neighborhood Wildlife Refuge TN Nursery recommends the black chokeberry to any gardeners who are avid nature watchers. Songbirds find Aronia melanocarpa delightful They love the dense canopy, which provides camouflage from their predators--you may get to witness ground-dwelling birds as they build their nests in the lowest branches. In the fall, they will feast on the small purple fruit, a highly nutrient-dense food source for your feathered friends. The Black Chokeberry Shrub Has a Lovely Shape and Colors Black chokeberry grows to a pleasant height of ten feet at maturity. The shrub grows in a vase-like shape--narrower at the bottom with red to brown twigs and branches stretching out to six feet across at the top of its crown.  The vibrant dark green leaves are shiny on the tops and dull underneath. They are oval-shaped, and each can be up to three inches long and about two inches wide. They generally turn rust or orange in the fall. Flowers appear on the branches in the middle of spring and last for several weeks. The blooms are small but prolific, giving a beautiful, snowy appearance. The five-petaled blooms form in enormous, lovely clusters; each flower is only an inch across and forms a petite cup shape. You will probably witness bees and butterflies visiting them for the sweet nectar. Order Your Black Chokeberry from TN Nursery Today TN Nursery has seventy years of knowledge and experience and sends out only the healthiest shrubs to its customers--order your black chokeberry today. 

Chinese viburnum macrocephalum Old Fashioned Snowball Height Shipped 3-6" Chinese Snowball: Viburnum macrocephalum, aka the Chinese snowball or old-fashioned snowball, is a deciduous, semi-evergreen shrub named for its large, showy puffy-looking white blossoms. It's a show-off plant that performs best in the warmer USDA growing zones. This beauty needs either full or partial sun to bloom in the late spring, usually in May or June. As the name suggests, this stunning species is a native of China's mainland. However, it enjoys wild popularity in the United States and is well-adapted to the mid-south, south, lower midwest, and southwestern regions. Besides its inherently lovely appearance, this shrub is deer-resistant, disease-resistant, and drought-tolerant. Where to Use the Chinese Snowball in Your Gardening Viburnum macrocephalum generally stays around ten feet high. However, the tallest known specimen was almost 25 feet high. Regardless of how tall it wants to grow, it is resilient and heals well if you wish to prune it to a shorter size. TN Nursery customers use this shrub in several gardening applications: Pollinator garden Asian theme garden Cottage garden In a partially sunny spot in your shade garden As a stand-alone specimen or focal point. The Old-Fashioned Snowball Creates an Amazing Floral Display The Chinese snowball might put on one of the loveliest floral displays you would ever lay eyes on. The shrub is multi-stemmed and forms a unique vase shape with a narrow bottom and an expansive canopy. When not blooming, the leaves are full, oval, abundant, and about four inches long. Their color is a rich green. The flowers have an apple green center covered in a multitude of petite (under an inch) pristine white florets to form a ball shape--or better yet, a snowball. Order Your Chinese Snowball From TN Nursery Today TN Nursery has seven decades in the horticulture industry. We use our vast knowledge to grow the most vigorous plants you will find. Please place your order today and see the quality firsthand.