Growth habit: A rounded, dense evergreen shrub growing to 5 feet tall and 4 feet wide. The leaves are dark green to 1 inch long and a half-inch wide. Light: Plant in full sun to light shade. Water ...

Walter’s viburnum (V. obovatum) is a terrific native shrub that displays abundant clusters of white blossoms in spring and small, black or red, bird-pleasing fruit in summer and autumn. But Walter’s ...

When someone tells you a plant is a dwarf, it really doesn't tell you much. When it comes to trees or shrubs, the non-dwarf "normal" plant may grow 20 feet tall or more and the "dwarf" may grow to ...

"There is no substitute for experience" is an adage that is certainly applicable to gardening. The experience of growing a plant usually results in a gardener either being an enthusiast for the plant ...

A new shrink-sized viburnum, a pink-blooming compact vitex, and even more interesting new hydrangeas are coming soon to a nursery near you. Today we finish our annual four-part series on best new ...

Happy Holidays. If you're planning to purchase new plants to celebrate the arrival of 2012, there's a good chance your eye will be drawn to dwarf types. These petite plants appeal to avid gardeners ...

Viburnums are a popular choice of flowering shrub for gardens, with many varieties, sizes, and colors to pick from. Certain varieties, such as the maple leaf viburnum (Viburnum acerifolium), prefer a ...

Here's a question for hearty homeowners who maintain their gardens themselves, rather than employing yard service companies. Have you ever wondered why keeping your shrubs under control requires so ...