Shrubs

Michelia Figo (Banana Shrub) Banana shrub does not produce bananas at all and is not edible. It is a member of the Magnolia family, Magnoliaceae. This traditional creole plant is a southern favorite introduced to the US around 1700. The small fragrant flowers look like mini magnolia flowers. Michelia figo, Magnolia fuscata, or Banana shrub […]

Althaea “White Angel” Rose of Sharon Hibiscus syriacus or Althaea is also known as Rose of Sharon and is a member of the Mallow or Malvacea family. The same family as the tropical hibiscus. A native of India and China, This old southern favorite has been grown in New Orleans and most southern gardens since

Spirea Japanese Spirea Spirea, Spirea x vanhoutei, Bridal Wreath Baby’s Breath or whatever you call it, has beautiful small white clusters of blooms in spring. Southern homeowners have planted them alternated beside azaleas for years. The pink variety, pink spirea however, is a deciduous shrub that you may want to consider for your garden even

Pink Hydrangea Hydrangeas Hydrangea macrophylla is divided into two types, Hortensia which are the big flower clusters and Lacecaps which have a center of fertile non-showy flowers encircled by showy non-fertile flowers. Hydrangea macrophylla also known as the common hydrangea, mophead, French Hydrangea or Hortensia is a deciduous shrub which can reach 5 feet x