Abelia
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 6–9
Abelia is a genus of flowering shrubs in the honeysuckle family (Caprifoliaceae), known for its ornamental appeal and versatility in…
Shrubs: plants for acidic soil
These plants prefer acidic soil, below pH 7.
54 plants
Shrubs
Arborvitae
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–8
Arborvitae, scientifically known as Thuja, is a genus of coniferous trees or shrubs belonging to the Cupressaceae family. Commonly…
Beautyberry
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 6–9
Beautyberry (Callicarpa) is a genus of deciduous shrubs that are well-known for their striking ornamental qualities, particularly their…
Bottlebrush Buckeye
- Part shade
- Moderate water
- Zones 4–8
Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus parviflora) is a deciduous shrub native to the southeastern United States, appreciated for its unique…
Broom
- Full sun
- Low water
- Zones 5–8
Broom, primarily referring to the genus Cytisus in the legume family (Fabaceae), is a group of flowering shrubs known for their bright…
Burning Bush
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 4–8
The Burning Bush, scientifically known as Euonymus alatus, is a deciduous shrub renowned for its vibrant, fiery red foliage in the fall…
Callicarpa
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 5–9
Callicarpa, commonly known as beautyberry, is a genus of deciduous shrubs belonging to the Lamiaceae family. It encompasses around 140…
Calycanthus
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 4–9
Calycanthus, commonly known as sweetshrub or Carolina allspice, is a genus of flowering shrubs in the family Calycanthaceae. Native to the…
Ceanothus
- Full sun
- Low water
- Zones 7–10
Ceanothus, commonly known as California lilac, is a genus of flowering shrubs native to North America, particularly abundant in…
Chaenomeles
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 4–8
Chaenomeles, commonly known as quince or flowering quince, is a genus of deciduous shrubs belonging to the Rosaceae family. Native to East…
Chokeberry
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–8
Chokeberry, belonging to the genus Aronia, is a deciduous shrub native to North America. Known for its hardiness and resilience, the plant…
Cleyera
- Part shade
- Moderate water
- Zones 7–10
Cleyera, scientifically known as Cleyera japonica, is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to East Asia, particularly Japan, Korea, and…
Corylopsis
- Part shade
- Moderate water
- Zones 5–8
Corylopsis, commonly known as buttercup winterhazel, is a genus belonging to the witch hazel family (Hamamelidaceae) and contains several…
Elderberry
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–9
Elderberry (Sambucus) is a genus of flowering plants in the Adoxaceae family, commonly recognized for its clusters of small white or…
Enkianthus
- Part sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 4–8
Enkianthus is a genus of flowering plants in the Ericaceae family, native primarily to the eastern regions of Asia, particularly Japan…
Escallonia
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 8–10
Escallonia is a versatile, evergreen shrub or small tree belonging to the Escalloniaceae family. Native to South America, particularly…
Exochorda
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 4–8
Exochorda, commonly known as the pearlbush, is a genus of flowering shrubs belonging to the rose family (Rosaceae). Originating primarily…
Fothergilla
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 4–8
Fothergilla is a genus of flowering plants in the family Hamamelidaceae, commonly known for its ornamental appeal. Native to the eastern…
Gaultheria
- Part shade
- Moderate water
Gaultheria, commonly known as wintergreen, encompasses a genus of around 150 species of flowering plants in the family Ericaceae. These…
Halesia
- Part sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 5–8
Halesia, commonly known as the silverbell or snowdrop tree, is a genus belonging to the Styracaceae family. There are several species…
Hamamelis
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 5–8
Hamamelis, commonly known as witch hazel, is a genus of deciduous shrubs and small trees belonging to the family Hamamelidaceae…
Heath
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 5–8
Heath, belonging to the genus Erica, is a group of small, often shrub-like plants commonly found in acidic and well-drained soils…
Heather
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 4–7
Heather, scientifically known as Calluna vulgaris, is a versatile and hardy flowering plant belonging to the Ericaceae family. Commonly…
Holly
- Part sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 6–9
Holly, belonging to the genus Ilex, is a popular and versatile plant known for its distinctive evergreen leaves and bright red berries…
Ilex
- Part sun
- Moderate water
Ilex, commonly known as holly, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Aquifoliaceae. This diverse group includes over 400 species…
Itea
- Part sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 5–9
Itea, commonly known as Virginia sweetspire, is a deciduous shrub native to the southeastern United States and parts of East Asia. It…
Japanese Maple
- Part shade
- Moderate water
- Zones 5–8
The Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) is a popular ornamental tree renowned for its stunning foliage and graceful structure. Native to Japan…
Kalmia
- Part shade
- Moderate water
- Zones 4–9
Kalmia, commonly known as mountain laurel, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Ericaceae. This evergreen shrub is native to…
Leucothoe
- Part shade
- Moderate water
- Zones 5–8
Leucothoe is a genus of flowering evergreen shrubs belonging to the Ericaceae family, commonly found in the southeastern United States and…
Lindera
- Part shade
- Moderate water
- Zones 5–8
Lindera is a genus of flowering plants in the family Lauraceae, commonly known for its aromatic leaves and attractive berries. This genus…
Mahonia
- Part shade
- Moderate water
- Zones 5–9
Mahonia, commonly referred to as Oregon grape, is a genus of evergreen shrubs belonging to the Berberidaceae family. Native to North and…
Mountain Laurel
- Part shade
- Moderate water
- Zones 4–9
Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to the eastern United States, particularly prevalent in…
Myrica
- Full sun
- Moderate water
Myrica is a genus of shrubs and small trees belonging to the family Myricaceae, commonly found in temperate and subtropical regions across…
Nandina
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 6–9
Nandina, often known as heavenly bamboo, is an ornamental shrub belonging to the Berberidaceae family. Despite its common name, it is not…
Osmanthus
- Part sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 7–10
Osmanthus is a genus of flowering plants in the Oleaceae family, widely appreciated for its fragrant flowers and attractive foliage…
Photinia
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 7–9
Photinia is a versatile and ornamental plant belonging to the Rosaceae family, renowned for its vibrant foliage and attractive flowers…
Pieris
- Part shade
- Moderate water
- Zones 5–8
Pieris, commonly known as Andromeda or lily-of-the-valley shrub, is a genus of flowering plants in the Ericaceae family. These evergreen…
Poncirus
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 5–9
Poncirus, commonly known as the hardy orange or trifoliate orange, is a deciduous shrub belonging to the Rutaceae family. Its scientific…
Quince
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 4–9
Quince (Cydonia oblonga) is a deciduous fruit-bearing tree or shrub belonging to the Rosaceae family, which also includes apples and…
Ribes
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–8
Ribes is a genus of flowering plants that includes currants and gooseberries, which are popular among amateur gardeners for their edible…
Rosa
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 4–9
The Rosa plant, commonly known as the rose, belongs to the Rosaceae family and comprises over 300 species of flowering plants. Renowned…
Rubus
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–9
Rubus is a diverse genus of flowering plants in the rose family (Rosaceae), which includes a variety of species commonly known as…
Sambucus
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–9
Sambucus, commonly known as elderberry, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Adoxaceae. It includes several species, with Sambucus…
Serviceberry
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–8
Serviceberry, belonging to the genus Amelanchier, is a versatile and attractive deciduous shrub or small tree, commonly found in North…
Skimmia
- Part shade
- Moderate water
- Zones 6–8
Skimmia is a genus of evergreen shrubs belonging to the Rutaceae family, commonly found in Asia, particularly in Japan and China. Noted…
Sweetfern
- Full sun
- Low water
- Zones 2–6
Sweetfern (Comptonia peregrina) is a deciduous shrub native to northeastern North America, characterized by its unique aromatic leaves and…
Thuja
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–8
Thuja, commonly known as arborvitae, is a genus of coniferous trees and shrubs in the Cypress family (Cupressaceae). The most popular…
Ulex
- Full sun
- Low water
- Zones 6–9
Ulex, commonly known as gorse or furze, is a genus of spiny, flowering shrubs belonging to the family Fabaceae. Native to Europe and parts…
Vaccinium
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–9
Vaccinium is a diverse genus of flowering plants known primarily for its edible berries, which include blueberries, cranberries, and…
Viburnum
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–9
Viburnum is a diverse genus of flowering plants belonging to the Adoxaceae family, comprising over 150 species. These shrubs and small…
Winterberry
- Full sun
- High water
- Zones 3–9
Winterberry (Ilex verticillata) is a deciduous holly native to North America, particularly found in wetlands, swamps, and along stream…
Witch Hazel
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 5–8
Witch Hazel (Hamamelis) is a deciduous shrub or small tree prized for its unique flower display and medicinal properties. Native to North…
Zelkova
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 5–8
Zelkova is a genus of deciduous trees in the elm family (Ulmaceae), native to parts of Asia and Europe. The most commonly cultivated…
Zenobia
- Part sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 6–9
Zenobia, commonly known as the honeycup or the mountain laurel, is a charming flowering shrub belonging to the Ericaceae family. Its…