25 % OFF these Amazing Texas Tough Shrubs

Shrubs form the backbone of a smart North Texas landscape. The best ones aren’t just beautiful—they’re tough. Our summers are blistering, our winters unpredictable, and our clay soil? Stubborn, to say the least.

But the right shrub can soften a fence, anchor a planting bed, feed birds and bees, or even bloom through a drought. Below is a curated list of some of the Texas native and adapted ornamental shrubs we have in stock… EACH 25% OFF this WEEKEND!

 

Texas Native Shrubs

Top performers for pollinators, birds, and beauty—with true Texas roots.

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Agarita (Mahonia trifoliolata)

3–6′ H x 4–6′ W | Full to part sun | Evergreen
Tough as nails, this deer-resistant shrub features spiny blue-green foliage, bright yellow spring flowers, and red berries that feed birds and native bees. Ideal as a barrier or structural accent.

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American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana)

4–6′ H x 4–6′ W | Full to part sun | Deciduous
Loose, arching form with striking purple berries in fall that are beloved by songbirds. Pale pink summer blooms support native pollinators; excellent for woodland edges or under high shade.

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Aromatic Sumac (Rhus aromatica)

2–4′ H x 6–10′ W | Full to part sun | Deciduous
Low, spreading shrub with fragrant foliage, yellow spring flowers, and vivid red-orange fall color. Supports pollinators and makes a top-tier choice for erosion control on slopes.

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Fragrant Mimosa (Mimosa borealis)

3–6′ H x 4–6′ W | Full to part sun | Deciduous
Rounded, drought-tolerant shrub with sweetly scented pink puffball flowers that attract bees and butterflies. Thorny stems make it useful as a low hedge or barrier.

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Roughleaf Dogwood (Cornus drummondii)

6–15′ H x 6–12′ W | Full to part sun | Deciduous
An adaptable thicket-forming shrub with clusters of white flowers followed by white berries. A magnet for pollinators and birds; great for naturalizing or screening.

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Possumhaw Holly (Ilex decidua)

12–25′ H x 8–15′ W | Full to part sun | Deciduous
Graceful native holly with bold red berries in winter that feed birds and shine in a bare winter landscape. A striking multi-trunked specimen or understory screen.

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Texas Sage (Leucophyllum frutescens)

3–8′ H x 4–6′ W | Full to part sun | Evergreen
Also called Cenizo or barometer bush, it bursts into lavender or pink bloom after rain. Silver foliage adds contrast, and blooms draw butterflies and bees.

Cultivars

• Microburst: Ultra-compact, dense, and floriferous (3′ x 3′)

• Lynn’s Legacy: Most reliable bloomer; full, soft gray-green foliage

• Little Lynn: Tidy and low-growing; ideal for borders

• Laredo: Lavender blooms with a medium size habit

• San Antonio Rose: Vivid pink flowers on rounded plants

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Yaupon Holly (Ilex vomitoria)

3–20′ H x 3–12′ W (depends on cultivar) | Full to part sun | Evergreen
Native to the Southeast U.S., this versatile holly has tiny white spring blooms for pollinators and showy red berries in fall. Tough, tidy, and highly adaptable.

Cultivars

• Dwarf: 2–4′ rounded form

• Pride of Houston: Dense and upright, excellent berry production

• Skyline: Vertical growth, ideal for narrow spaces

• Skyward: Slender, columnar

• Weeping: Cascading form with graceful branching

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Dwarf Palmetto (Sabal minor)

3–6′ H x 4–6′ W | Full to part sun | Evergreen
Cold-hardy native palm with fan-shaped leaves, tolerant of poor soil and periodic flooding. Great for bold texture and wildlife shelter.

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Adapted Shrubs

Well-adapted and beautifully suited to Texas extremes.

 

Abelia (Abelia x grandiflora)

2–6′ H x 3–6′ W (varies by cultivar) | Full to part sun | Semi-evergreen
Glossy foliage, arching branches, and fragrant tubular blooms from spring to frost make Abelia a favorite. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.

Cultivars

• Rose Creek: Compact; white blooms with bronze new growth (2–3′ H)

• Canyon Creek: Pink flowers, coppery orange foliage

• Kaleidoscope: Variegated yellow-green foliage with red tints

• Mango Twist: Warm-toned foliage with white blooms

• Twist of Lime: Cream-edged lime-green leaves; compact

• Radiance: Silvery variegated foliage with soft white blooms

• Glossy: Larger form with classic green leaves and white flowers

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Althea (Rose of Sharon, Hibiscus syriacus)

4–12’+ H x 3–8′ W | Full to part sun | Deciduous
There’s a huge variety of Altheas, from compact 4-foot forms to towering 12-foot specimens. They bloom heavily from midsummer into fall in shades of pink, purple, white, and blue. Their nectar-rich flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies, and they’re great for screening or specimen use.

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Butterfly Bush (Sterile Buddleia Cultivars)

3–4′ H x 3–4′ W | Full to part sun | Deciduous
Dwarf, non-invasive butterfly bushes with fragrant, cone-shaped blooms that flower all summer. Incredible draw for butterflies and hummingbirds, ideal for small beds and borders.

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Hardy Hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos, incl. Texas Star)

4–6′ H x 3–5′ W | Full to part sun | Herbaceous perennial
Massive, tropical-looking blooms in shades of red, pink, or white. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies; performs well in wet soils or rain gardens.

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Mahonia (‘Soft Caress’, ‘Woodland Sprite’)

3–4′ H x 3–4′ W | Part to full shade | Evergreen
These shade-loving mahonias bring texture with their fern-like foliage and provide early winter nectar for pollinators via bright yellow blooms.

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Mock Orange (Philadelphus spp.)

4–8′ H x 4–6′ W | Full to part sun | Deciduous
Old-fashioned shrub with sweetly fragrant white spring flowers. Elegant in cottage gardens or mixed borders; some modern cultivars rebloom lightly.

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Osmanthus ‘Goshiki’ (Osmanthus heterophyllus)

4–5′ H x 4–5′ W | Full to part sun | Evergreen
Densely branched shrub with striking variegated foliage and small, fragrant fall flowers. Slow growing and excellent for structure or foundation planting.

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Podocarpus ‘Pringles Dwarf’ (Podocarpus macrophyllus)

3–5′ H x 3–5′ W | Full to part sun | Evergreen
Soft, upright pine-like foliage on a compact shrub ideal for clipped hedges or modern landscapes. Best with afternoon shade in North Texas.

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Smokebush (Cotinus coggygria)

6–10′ H x 6–10′ W | Full to part sun | Deciduous
Grown for its dramatic purple or burgundy foliage and airy pink bloom puffs that resemble smoke. Great specimen or accent plant; tolerates drought once established.

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Spirea (Various Species)

2–6′ H x 3–6′ W | Full to part sun | Deciduous
Low mounding to arching forms with brilliant spring or summer flowers. Easy, reliable, and excellent for mixed borders or mass plantings.