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Many of the bestshrubs for full sunare grown for their floral displays.
But that’s not all you’re able to get from a sun-loving shrub.
Others sport evergreen foliage that gives a garden interest year-round.
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Plus, some of these shrubs have colorful or peeling bark, as well as unusual branching patterns.
Here are 10 shrubs that grow best infull sun.
The shrub also features small yellow catkins from April to May.
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This plant likes full sun but will appreciate some afternoon shade in hot climates.
Also, it prefers evenly moist soil but can tolerate somewhat dry conditions.
Prune to maintain its shape in the late winter or early spring.
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During the spring and early summer, it sports darkpurple foliage, which contrasts well next to brighter plants.
The foliage tends to get greener as the weather heats up.
Pretty clusters of fruit and exfoliating bark add additional interest.
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Prune your shrub to shape it immediately after its blooming period, which typically is from May to June.
The flowers have a pleasant honey-like scent.
Moreover, its foliage has excellent fall color in shades of yellow, orange, and red.
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It grows to around 6 to 8 feet in height and spread.
This shrub is toxic to humans and animals.
Full sun results in more abundant fruits.
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Catkins appear in the late winter and early spring.
The male plants feature a showier display.
Keep your shrub consistently moist through regular watering and rainfall.
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You may prune it close to the ground every three to five years to rejuvenate growth.
Some other common names for it that reflect its form are contorted hazelnut and corkscrew filbert.
Its screwball branching pattern adds interest to a garden, especially in the winter when its branches are bare.
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The pretty, golden-yellow catkins add interest.
Tatarian Dogwood
Tatarian dogwood (Cornus alba’Elegantissima') is a multifaceted shrub.
Its resume includesvariegated(multicolored) leaves, flower clusters, and berries.
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Likewise,yellow twig dogwood(Cornus servicea’Flamiramea') features golden bark.
It features a rosette of long, sword-shaped green leaves around its base.
This plant is fairly low-maintenance and can tolerate poor, sandy soil, as well as some drought.
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Just confirm you plant it in an area with good drainage.
This plant is toxic to pets.
It features yellow foliage throughout the year that appears similar to a mop head, hence its cultivar name.
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Pruning is rarely necessary for this plant.
Tip
It’s important to give a shrub the proper sun exposure it requires.
Partial shade may mean four to six hours of sunlight a day.
North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension.
