Great Shrubs with Berries for Winter Interest in the Northern and Central Midwest Region
Regional Gardening, Best Shrubs, Midwest Gardening
Enjoy a burst of color in your winter garden with one of these attractive shrubs or small trees. They make a delightful addition to the landscape with their colorful berry-laden branches, transforming drab spots into beautiful focal points. Like precious jewels, their nutritious berries sparkle in the winter landscape and attract wild birds. They are also fun to pick for indoor arrangements or Christmas decor.
Perfect for Midwestern gardens, the plants below will not only provide lovely blooms, but also attractive berries, showy fall color and food for the birds. As you will note, some of them have also received the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society!
Guide Information
Hardiness |
3 - 6
|
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Heat Zones |
1 - 8
|
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Maintenance | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Drought, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Salt, Wet Soil |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Landscaping Ideas | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Guide Information
Hardiness |
3 - 6
|
---|---|
Heat Zones |
1 - 8
|
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Maintenance | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Drought, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Salt, Wet Soil |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Landscaping Ideas | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |