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Shrubs

Bigleaf Hydrangea

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If you like plants that do their thing with little help from you then stay away from any of the hundreds of cultivars of this group of Hydrangeas. They'll grow, but if you see one in flower it was probably just purchased in bud or bloom and immediately planted.
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Boxwood Bonsai

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All Boxwoods are excellent Bonsai trees. Their slow growth allows the development of intricate branches, gnarled bark and very dwarf leaves. They are also highly adaptable to and may be grown outdoors for three seasons or indoors the year round.
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How to Choose Shrubs

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When discussing the various shrub options that perform well in a Peoria landscape, frequently a Hoerr Nursery customer will ask, "Which one do you like?"
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Hydrangea

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Everyone is familiar with Hydrangeas. The first ones were introduced into American gardens in 1736 and they've been one of the most popular group of flowering shrubs ever since. That popularity continues unabated today as American gardening trends go “retro.”
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Oakleaf Hydrangea

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Ask anyone who is growing Oakleaf Hydrangea and they'll tell you the same: These are true 4-season Hydrangeas, much like the Climbing Hydrangea.
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Panicle Hydrangea

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All the cultivars of Panicle Hydrangea, Hydrangea paniculata, are robust, fast growing shrubs that are extremely hardy, adaptable and very easy to grow in full sun to partial shade. The pyramidal flowers arrive from late summer into the fall and are a fresh, bright welcome sight in a shady corner or the shrub border.
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Summersweet Clethra

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Summersweet Clethra (Clethra alnifolia) is an American native, growing naturally from Maine to Florida. Though it's been a landscape plant since about 1731, new cultivars with attractive and descriptive names are catching the attention of gardeners.
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