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        • Buchanan’s Native Plants has been serving Houston gardeners since 1986. Located in the historic Houston Heights, the garden center is dedicated to native plants and organic gardening.  You will find the best selections of hardy natives as well as perennials, herbs, vegetables, trees, shrubs & roses — all suited to the Houston climate.

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Shrubs

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Shrubs for all seasons

Shrubs are the heart of a landscape and are essential when framing your outdoor space. They come in many shapes, textures, and sizes. From creating effective privacy screens to a profusion of seasonal color. In our Houston climate, there is a suitable shrub for virtually every space whether sun or shade. Let’s us help you create the perfect landscape.

Southern Wax Myrtle | Myrica cerifera

Evergreen Shrubs

Southern Wax Myrtle, Yaupon Holly, and Viburnum just to name a few. Evergreen shrubs can create a natural screen.

Native Shrubs

We’ve put together a list of native shrubs that not only tolerate our Houston heat, but also are quite hardy in winter. Explore our top picks for Houston.

5 Hardy Native Shrubs
Dwarf Yaupon Holly | Ilex vomitoria 'Nana'
Dwarf Yaupon Holly

Flowering Shrubs

Shrubs that flower at different times of the year add seasonal interest to the landscape. Popular shrubs for the Houston area include Azalea, Camellia, Gardenia, Hydrangea, Loropetalum, and Indian Hawthorn to name a few.

The Azalea is a woody evergreen shrub that grows best in acidic and well-draining soil. Azaleas prefer full shade to partial shade. They are an excellent choice for gardeners who want blooms and beautiful foliage. Azaleas are part the Rhododendron genus, which means all azaleas are Rhododendrons, but the reverse is not always true.

Nuccio's Gem Camellia | Camellia japonica 'Nuccio's Gem'
Coral Bells Azalea | Rhododendron 'Coral Bells'
Hydrangea 'Lets Dance Arriba'

Flowering Shrubs

Some Favorite Picks

Jacks Camellia | Camellia japonica 'Jacks' Jacks Camellia
Dixie Knight Supreme Camellia Dixie Knight Supreme Camellia
Coral Bells Azalea | Rhododendron 'Coral Bells' Coral Bells Azalea
Encore® Autumn Ivory™ Azalea | Rhododendron 'Roblev' Autumn Ivory Azalea
Virginia Sweetspire Virginia Sweetspire
Nanho Blue Butterfly Bush | Buddleia davidii 'Nanho Blue' Nanho Blue Butterfly Bush
Hydrangea 'Lets Dance Arriba' Hydrangea ‘Lets Dance Arriba’

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Life Below

To make gardening a little easier we have formulated our very own, organic Buchanan’s All-Purpose Soil Blend! This mixture is meant for containers or hanging baskets, raised garden or veggie beds, and in-ground plantings.

Read our handy tip sheet (PDF) for planting trees and shrubs.

Life Below Buchanans All Purpose Soil

Fertilizer

Buchanan’s carries fertilizers that are suited for specific needs of all types of shrubs. Many flowering shrubs such as azaleas, camellias and gardenias prefer an acidic fertilizer. We carry several brands including MicroLife and Nutri Star Plant Food by Nelson Plant Food.

Compost

We carry several types of compost that are perfect for adding organic matter to your garden beds. Leaf mold compost nourishes the soil and promotes healthy shrubs.

Nature's Way Leaf Mold Compost

Mulch

Nothing protects your shrubs like mulch. They’ll keep moisture in the soil during the hot summer months and provide a blanket in winter from hard freezes. They add organic matter to the soil as the mulch slowly breaks down over time.

The Seasons Natural Hardwood Mulch

Explore Shrubs

  • Acerola | Malpighia emarginata

    Acerola

  • Alba Lantana | Lantana montevidensis 'Alba'

    Alba Lantana

  • American Beautyberry | Callicarpa americana

    American Beautyberry

  • American Elder | Sambucus canadensis

    American Elder

  • Anacacho Orchid Tree | Bauhinia lunarioides

    Anacacho Orchid Tree

  • Andorra Juniper | Juniperus horizontalis 'Plumosa Compacta'

    Andorra Juniper

  • Anthony Waterer Spirea | Spiraea x bumalda 'Anthony Waterer'

    Anthony Waterer Spirea

  • April Dawn Camellia | Camellia japonica 'April Dawn'

    April Dawn Camellia

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