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Great Shrubs with Fruits for Winter Interest for Mid-Atlantic Gardens

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Plant one of these shrubs or small trees and enjoy a spectacular display from late summer through winter. They all possess brightly colored fruits and are an excellent way to brighten the drab winter garden, turning sorry spots into beautiful focal points. Like precious jewels, their nutritious berries sparkle in the winter landscape and lure hungry birds and squirrels. They are also fun to pick for indoor arrangements or Christmas decor.

Perfect for Mid-Atlantic gardens, most of these attractive shrubs or trees have been awarded prestigious awards.

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Hardiness 5 - 7
Heat Zones 3 - 6
Plant Type Shrubs
Season of Interest Winter
Maintenance Low, Average

Great Shrubs with Fruits for Winter Interest for Mid-Atlantic Gardens

Aronia Arbutifolia Brilliantissima, Red Chokeberry, Red Chokeberry 'Brilliantissima', 'Brilliantissima' Chokeberry, Photinia pyrifloliaAward General

Aronia arbutifolia ‘Brilliantissima’ (Red Chokeberry)

Noted for its attractive glossy red berries and excellent red fall foliage color, Aronia arbutifolia ‘Brilliantissima’ (Red Chokeberry) is a deciduous shrub adding multi-season beauty to the garden. In spring, a profusion of white to light pink flower clusters appear along the branches. They are followed in late summer by abundant clusters of edible red berries that persist throughout fall and well into winter.

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Callicarpa Americana, American Beautyberry, French Mulberry, Purple Berries, Shrub with berries, flowering shrub,

Callicarpa americana (American Beautyberry)

American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) is a stunning deciduous shrub grown for its clusters of spectacular berries that persist from fall into winter. With an elegant, arching habit, it features small flowers in violet, pink, or white in early summer, attracting bees and butterflies. The glossy, bright violet to magenta fruits encircle the woody stems, creating a rich display of color against the light green, fuzzy leaves that turn yellow in the fall.

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Callicarpa Dichotoma, Purple Beautyberry, Shrub, Purple Berries, Mid-Atlantic ShrubAward General

Callicarpa dichotoma (Purple Beautyberry)

Purple Beautyberry (Callicarpa dichotoma) is a compact deciduous shrub known for its striking display of purple berries that persist from late summer through winter. With elegant arching branches and cascading tips, it also produces small pink to lavender flowers in summer. The berries add bold color and contrast to the garden, complementing the elliptic green leaves that turn golden-yellow in fall.

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Heptacodium Miconioides, Seven Son Flower, Seven Son Flower Tree, Seven Son Flower of Zhejiang, Flowering shrub, pink flowers, white flowersAGM Award

Heptacodium miconioides (Seven Son Flower)

Native to China, Heptacodium miconioides (Seven Son Flower) is a captivating deciduous shrub with year-round interest. It features clusters of fragrant, creamy-white flowers in late summer to early fall, followed by showy purplish-red fruits. The large, heart-shaped leaves and peeling bark add to its charm. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Disease-resistant.

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Ilex Verticillata 'Red Sprite', Winterberry 'Red Sprite', red berries, evergreen shrub, American winterberry, Aquifoliaceae, Berry, holly, Ilex, winter shrubAward General

Ilex verticillata ‘Red Sprite’ (Winterberry)

Hailing from Eastern North America’s swamps, Ilex verticillata ‘Red Sprite’ (Winterberry) is a compact shrub with year-round appeal. This deciduous holly showcases petite greenish-white blooms in late spring, followed by a bounty of vibrant red berries that adorn the landscape throughout fall and winter. Its glossy, dark green leaves complete its attractive package.

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Ilex Verticillata 'Winter Gold', Winterberry 'Winter Gold', golden berries, yellow berries, evergreen shrub, American winterberry, Aquifoliaceae, Berry, holly, Ilex, winter shrub, Winterberry 'Winter Gold', Black Alder 'Winter Gold', Feverbark 'Winter Gold', Swamp Winterberry 'Winter Gold'Award General

Ilex verticillata ‘Winter Gold’ (Winterberry)

Admired for its prolific fruiting, Ilex verticillata ‘Winter Gold’ is a slow-growing, upright-rounded shrub. This deciduous winterberry holly produces abundant greenish-white flowers in late spring, followed by glossy golden-peachy berries that persist throughout winter. The dark green leaves transform to a golden-bronze shade in fall. This female cultivar requires a male pollinator for fruit production.

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Ilex Verticillata 'Winter Red', Winterberry 'Winter Red', Red berries, evergreen shrub, American winterberry, Aquifoliaceae, Berry, holly, Ilex, winter shrubAward General

Ilex verticillata ‘Winter Red’ (Winterberry)

Valued for its heavy fruit set and persistence, Ilex verticillata ‘Winter Red’ is widely regarded as one of the best winterberries. Slow-growing, this multi-stemmed, deciduous winterberry holly features a shapely oval form and produces abundant small greenish-white flowers in late spring or early summer. They are followed by a profusion of magnificent cherry red berries from fall through winter. Extremely attractive, they enliven the winter landscape and often persist into early spring unless eaten by birds.

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Ilex x Meserveae 'Blue Princess', Blue Holly 'Blue Princess', red berries, evergreen shrub, Aquifoliaceae, Berry, holly, Ilex, winter shrubAGM Award

Ilex x meserveae ‘Blue Princess’ (Blue Holly)

A beloved choice among female hybrid hollies, Ilex x meserveae ‘Blue Princess’ is a spreading, evergreen shrub that captivates year-round. It boasts clusters of small white flowers in spring, followed by an abundance of striking bright red berries in fall. With its dark purple stems and glossy, dark blue-green, spiny-toothed leaves, it adds beauty and interest to the winter landscape.

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Oregon Grape Holly, Oregon Grape, Hollyleaved Barberry, Tall Oregon Grape, Hollyleaf Barberry

Mahonia aquifolium (Oregon Grape Holly)

Mahonia aquifolium (Oregon Grape Holly) is a captivating evergreen shrub that adds color and interest to shaded gardens. Its cheerful yellow flowers in spring attract pollinators, followed by clusters of edible dark blue-purple berries in late summer. The lustrous holly-like leaves emerge bronze-red, mature to glossy dark green, and turn deep burgundy in fall. This small ornamental shrub is the State Flower of Oregon.

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Viburnum Opulus,European Cranberrybush,Guelder Rose, Water Elder, Cramp Bark, Snowball Tree, European Cranberry Bush European Cranberry Tree, Marsh Alder, Ople Tree, Red Elder, Rose Elder, Shrub with fall color, fall color, shrub with berries

Viburnum opulus (European Cranberrybush)

Viburnum opulus (European Cranberrybush) is highly valued for its colorful foliage, attractive fruits, and vibrant fall display. In late spring, this deciduous shrub blooms with beautiful, lace-like white flowers arranged in flat clusters. The blooms transform into pendulous clusters of translucent, bright red berries that persist into mid-fall. The foliage, resembling maple leaves, turns striking shades of yellow-red or reddish-purple in autumn.

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Best Flowering Crabapples for the Mid-Atlantic Region

Crabapples are susceptible to four major diseases (apple scab, fire blight, cedar-apple rust, powder mildew), which can cause early defoliation, disfigurement and weakening of trees. Powdery mildew is a problem in the Middle Atlantic region. Here is a list of varieties and cultivars that consistently perform well in the Mid-Atlantic Region.

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Mid-Atlantic Gardening: Great Perennials for Dry Soil

Selecting the right perennial plant that will thrive in such inhospitable locations might be challenging for Mid-Atlantic gardeners. If you are looking for beautiful, low-maintenance and hardy perennial plants that will sail through the challenges of the seasons in the Mid-Atlantic region, you may want to consider these top performing perennial varieties.

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Great Perennials for Mid-Atlantic Gardens

Perennial flowers are fabulous additions to our gardens. When carefully selected, waves after waves of colorful blooms will be enjoyed in your Mid-Atlantic garden from spring to fall. Reliable plants, they come back stronger and bigger when winter turns to spring, ready to start another spectacular show.

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Fragrant Flowering Trees for Mid-Atlantic Gardens

Choosing a delightfully fragrant tree adds to your overall enjoyment in spring or summer when its scent hangs beautifully in the air.

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Best Trees for Mid-Atlantic Gardens

Hardy and exquisite-looking trees are important elements in Mid-Atlantic gardens. They are the most permanent and dominant elements in the landscape. There is a tremendous amount of possibilities in terms of trees to pick for your yard

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Best Shrubs for Mid-Atlantic Gardens

Hardy shrubs are important elements in Mid-Atlantic gardens. They add depth and character to any garden and not only provide lovely blooms, but also attractive berries, showy fall color, and food for the birds.

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Best David Austin Roses for Mid-Atlantic Gardeners

Wondering which English rose cultivars have proven reliably hardy and entirely worth growing in Mid-Atlantic gardens?

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Great Shrubs for Shady Gardens in the Mid-Atlantic Region

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Guide Information

Hardiness 5 - 7
Heat Zones 3 - 6
Plant Type Shrubs
Season of Interest Winter
Maintenance Low, Average
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