Outdoor Plants: Perennials, Shrubs, Trees & More, Picked for Your Zone

Shrub Laurus nobilis Bay Laurel The bay leaf, from the source. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Sun to part sunLow water6–10 ft $99.95 Zones 8–10

Tree Cercis canadensis Redbud 'Flame Thrower' Native variety Every leaf color at once. Hosts caterpillarsDrought-tough Sun to part sunAverage water20–25 ft $169.95 Zones 5–9

Shrub Hydrangea paniculata Panicle Hydrangea 'Vanilla Strawberry' Bee-friendly Vanilla, then strawberry. No spoon required. Sun to part sunAverage water6–7 ft $119.95 Zones 4–8

Fruit tree Punica granatum Pomegranate 'Texas Pink' Bee-friendly Sweet arils, low acid, heat welcome. Drought-tough Full sunLow water10–15 ft from $89.95 Zones 7–10

Fruit tree Prunus avium Sweet Cherry Tree 'Lapins' Bee-friendly Sweet cherries, no partner required. Full sunAverage water15–20 ft from $129.95 Zones 5–9

Tree Salix babylonica Weeping Willow Bee-friendly The tree from every pond painting. Full sunLots of water30–40 ft $119.95 Zones 6–8

Fruit tree Prunus persica Peach Tree 'Elberta' Bee-friendly The peach your grandmother canned. Full sunAverage water15–20 ft from $129.95 Zones 5–9

Tree Thuja standishii × plicata Arborvitae 'Green Giant' Privacy, fast, without the drama. Deer-resistant Sun to part sunAverage water30–50 ft from $29.95 Zones 5–8

Shrub Thuja occidentalis Arborvitae 'Emerald Green' Native variety A green wall that stays narrow. Hosts caterpillars Sun to part sunAverage water10–15 ft from $29.95 Zones 3–7

Tree Acer palmatum Japanese Maple 'Bloodgood' The red Japanese maple everyone pictures. Sun to part sunAverage water15–20 ft from $99.95 Zones 5–8

Shrub Ilex crenata Japanese Holly 'Sky Pencil' Height in a foot of ground. Sun to part sunAverage water4–10 ft from $89.95 Zones 6–9

Tree Acer × freemanii Freeman Maple 'Autumn Blaze' Native variety Shade in summer. Red in October. Hosts caterpillarsDrought-tough Sun to part sunAverage water40–50 ft from $119.95 Zones 3–8

Shrub Buxus sinica var. insularis Boxwood 'Wintergreen' Stays green when others turn bronze. Deer-resistantDrought-toughShade-happy Sun to part sunAverage water2–4 ft from $39.95 Zones 4–8

Tree Prunus × yedoensis Weeping Yoshino Cherry Bee-friendly Cherry blossoms, cascading. Full sunAverage water12–15 ft $119.95 Zones 5–8

Fruit tree Persea americana Avocado Tree 'Pancho' Bee-friendly Avocados, a little farther north. Full sunAverage water15–25 ft $129.95 Zones 9–11

Fruit tree Musa acuminata Banana 'Dwarf Cavendish' The grocery banana, in a pot. Pet-safe Sun to part sunLots of water6–8 ft $89.95 Zones 9–11

Tree Cornus florida Flowering Dogwood 'Cherokee Brave' Native variety Red and white, before the leaves. Hosts caterpillars Sun to part sunAverage water15–20 ft from $119.95 Zones 5–9

Berry Vaccinium hybrid Blueberry 'Pink Lemonade' Native variety A blueberry that is pink. Tastes sweet. Hosts caterpillars Full sunAverage water4–5 ft from $49.95 Zones 4–8

Berry Vaccinium corymbosum Highbush Blueberry 'Bluecrop' Native variety The blueberry most people mean. Hosts caterpillars Full sunAverage water4–6 ft from $49.95 Zones 4–7

Berry Rubus idaeus Heritage Raspberry Bee-friendly Two crops. One mower. Full sunAverage water4–6 ft from $49.95 Zones 4–8

Fruit tree Malus domestica Gala Apple Tree Bee-friendly The lunchbox apple, at the source. Full sunAverage water10–20 ft from $119.95 Zones 5–8

Fruit tree Ficus carica Fig 'Chicago Hardy' A fig for the North. Drought-tough Full sunAverage water10–15 ft from $49.95 Zones 5–10

Citrus Citrus × meyeri Improved Meyer Lemon Bush The lemon that forgives you. Full sunAverage water4–6 ft from $99.95 Zones 9–11

Citrus Citrus × aurantiifolia Key Lime Tree Bee-friendly The pie lime, at home. Full sunAverage water6–10 ft $99.95 Zones 10–11

Fruit tree Ficus carica Fig 'Brown Turkey' The fig that made figs easy. Drought-tough Full sunAverage water10–15 ft from $99.95 Zones 7–10

Berry Rubus hybrid Thornless Blackberry Bee-friendly Blackberries without the blood loss. Full sunAverage water4–6 ft from $49.95 Zones 5–9

Vine Wisteria macrostachya Kentucky Wisteria 'Blue Moon' Native variety Wisteria for cold winters. Deer-resistantHosts caterpillars Sun to part sunAverage water15–25 ft $119.95 Zones 4–9

Berry Vaccinium corymbosum Blueberry 'Duke' Native variety First blueberries of the summer. Hosts caterpillars Full sunAverage water4–6 ft from $89.95 Zones 4–7

Tree Prunus serrulata Flowering Cherry 'Kwanzan' Pink, doubled, then doubled again. Full sunAverage water15–25 ft from $149.95 Zones 5–8

Tree Cornus florida Flowering Dogwood 'Cherokee Chief' Native variety The red dogwood. Hosts caterpillars Sun to part sunAverage water15–20 ft $139.95 Zones 5–9

Fruit tree Persea americana Hass Avocado Tree Guacamole, eventually. Full sunAverage water15–30 ft $149.95 Zones 10–11

Tree Lagerstroemia indica × fauriei Crape Myrtle 'Tuscarora' Bee-friendly Coral pink, mildew resistant, tree-sized. Drought-toughPet-safe Full sunLow water15–20 ft $99.95 Zones 7–9

Tree Lagerstroemia indica Crape Myrtle 'Catawba' Bee-friendly Purple all summer, orange in fall. Drought-toughPet-safe Full sunLow water10–15 ft $99.95 Zones 7–9

Tree Cornus florida Flowering Dogwood 'Cherokee Princess' Native variety White dogwood, done right. Hosts caterpillars Sun to part sunAverage water15–20 ft from $119.95 Zones 5–9

Shrub Hydrangea macrophylla Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Cherry-Go-Round' A red hydrangea that fits a pot. Part sunLots of water2–3 ft $119.95 Zones 5–9

Fruit tree Prunus avium Sweet Cherry Tree 'Black Tartarian' Bee-friendly Early, dark, very sweet. Full sunAverage water20–30 ft from $129.95 Zones 5–8

Fruit tree Prunus persica Peach 'Contender' Bee-friendly A peach that survives the winter. Full sunAverage water12–15 ft from $129.95 Zones 5–8

Fruit tree Punica granatum Pomegranate 'Wonderful' Bee-friendly The pomegranate at the grocery store. Drought-tough Full sunLow water10–15 ft from $69.95 Zones 7–10

Tree Acer palmatum Japanese Maple 'Sango-kaku' Best in winter, which is rare. Part sunAverage water15–25 ft from $119.95 Zones 5–8

Fruit tree Malus domestica Three-in-One Apple Tree Bee-friendly Three apples, one hole to dig. Full sunAverage water10–15 ft $229.95 Zones 5–8

Tree Cercis canadensis Eastern Redbud Native Pink before the leaves. Every April. Hosts caterpillarsDrought-tough Sun to part sunAverage water20–30 ft from $139.95 Zones 4–9

Fruit tree Prunus persica Peach Tree 'Frost' Bee-friendly The peach for wet springs. Full sunAverage water12–15 ft $129.95 Zones 5–9

Shrub Lagerstroemia Crape Myrtle 'Scarlet' Bee-friendly Red in August heat. Deer-resistantDrought-toughPet-safe Full sunLow water $99.95 Zones 7–10

Fruit tree Diospyros kaki Fuyu Persimmon Tree Eat it crisp. No waiting. Drought-tough Full sunAverage water12–15 ft $259.95 Zones 7–10

Rose Rosa Shrub Rose 'Double Red' A rose that doesn't need you. Pet-safe Full sunAverage water3–4 ft from $59.95 Zones 5–11

Grass Muhlenbergia capillaris Pink Muhly Grass Native Ignored all summer. Then pink clouds. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Full sunLow water2–3 ft from $59.95 Zones 6–10

Shrub Forsythia × intermedia Forsythia 'Lynwood Gold' The first loud thing in spring. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Sun to part sunAverage water8–10 ft $89.95 Zones 5–8

Shrub Hydrangea macrophylla Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Grin and Tonic' Pink or blue. Your soil decides. Part sunLots of water2–3 ft $99.95 Zones 5–9

Shrub Salix integra Dappled Willow 'Hakuro Nishiki' Flower colors, from the leaves. Sun to part sunLots of water6–8 ft $99.95 Zones 4–8

Shrub Buddleja davidii Butterfly Bush 'Black Knight' Bee-friendly The darkest purple in the category. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Full sunLow water6–8 ft $79.95 Zones 5–9

Shrub Gardenia jasminoides Gardenia 'Frost Proof' Bee-friendly The Southern perfume, a zone farther north. Sun to part sunAverage water3–4 ft from $59.95 Zones 7–10

Shrub Syringa hybrid Reblooming Lilac 'Purple' Bee-friendly Lilac season, twice. Deer-resistant Full sunAverage water4–5 ft $149.95 Zones 3–7

Fruit tree Prunus persica Patio Peach 'Bonanza' Bee-friendly A real peach tree. Chest height. Full sunAverage water4–6 ft from $99.95 Zones 6–9

Tree Liriodendron tulipifera Tulip Poplar Native Tall, fast and native. Hosts caterpillars Full sunAverage water70–90 ft from $159.95 Zones 4–9

Fruit tree Prunus avium Sweet Cherry Tree 'Bing' Bee-friendly The cherry the others are measured against. Full sunAverage water18–25 ft from $129.95 Zones 5–8

Shrub Hydrangea macrophylla Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Bailmer' Blue or pink. Your soil decides. Part sunLots of water3–5 ft from $99.95 Zones 4–9

Tree Magnolia liliiflora × stellata Magnolia 'Jane' Blooms late enough to dodge the frost. Deer-resistantPet-safe Sun to part sunAverage water10–15 ft from $119.95 Zones 4–8

Fruit tree Pyrus communis × pyrifolia Kieffer Pear Tree Bee-friendly The pear that refuses to quit. Full sunAverage water15–20 ft from $129.95 Zones 4–9

Fruit tree Prunus persica Patio Peach 'Bonfire' Bee-friendly Grown for the leaves. Peaches optional. Full sunAverage water4–5 ft from $109.95 Zones 5–8

Tree Hydrangea paniculata Panicle Hydrangea Tree 'Quick Fire' Bee-friendly Blooms first. Blushes longest. Sun to part sunAverage water6–10 ft $249.95 Zones 3–8

Shrub Cestrum corymbosum Orange Cestrum 'Juiced' Bee-friendly Hummingbirds have already bookmarked it. Sun to part sunAverage water4–5 ft $119.95 Zones 8–11

Rose Rosa Climbing Rose 'Peggy Martin' Bee-friendly Survived two weeks underwater. Your fence is fine. Drought-toughPet-safe Sun to part sunAverage water12–15 ft from $99.95 Zones 5–9

Fruit tree Prunus persica var. nucipersica Nectarine Tree 'Flavortop' Bee-friendly A peach without the fuzz. Full sunAverage water15–20 ft $129.95 Zones 5–8

Shrub Camellia sasanqua Camellia 'Yuletide' Bee-friendly Red flowers when nothing else bothers. Pet-safe Sun to part sunAverage water6–10 ft from $49.95 Zones 7–9

Shrub Juniperus chinensis Juniper 'Spartan' A dark green wall, fast. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Full sunLow water15–20 ft $279.95 Zones 4–9

Tree Lagerstroemia indica × fauriei Crape Myrtle 'Natchez' Bee-friendly White flowers in July. Cinnamon bark in January. Deer-resistantDrought-toughPet-safe Full sunLow water20–30 ft from $99.95 Zones 7–9

Tree Juniperus virginiana Eastern Red Cedar 'Brodie' Native variety Privacy, in a narrow column. Deer-resistantHosts caterpillarsDrought-tough Full sunLow water20–25 ft $159.95 Zones 3–9

Shrub Morella cerifera Southern Wax Myrtle Native The native hedge that smells good. Deer-resistantHosts caterpillarsDrought-tough Sun to part sunLow water10–20 ft $79.95 Zones 7–10

Tree Heptacodium miconioides Seven-Son Flower 'Temple of Bloom' Bee-friendly Blooms late, then does it again. Sun to part sunAverage water8–10 ft $99.95 Zones 5–9

Fruit tree Prunus persica Multi-Fruit Peach Tree Bee-friendly Several peaches. One hole to dig. Full sunAverage water12–15 ft $179.95 Zones 5–9

Berry Sambucus nigra Elderberry 'Marge' Bee-friendly Syrup, wine and pollinators. Sun to part sunAverage water8–12 ft $69.95 Zones 4–8

Fruit tree Prunus persica var. nucipersica Hardired Nectarine Tree Bee-friendly A nectarine for real winters. Full sunAverage water10–12 ft from $129.95 Zones 5–8

Fruit tree Prunus cerasus × P. fruticosa Dwarf Cherry 'Romeo' and 'Juliet' Bee-friendly Cherries for the far north. Full sunAverage water5–8 ft $199.95 Zones 2–7

Shrub Lagerstroemia hybrid Crape Myrtle 'Coral Boom' Bee-friendly Coral flowers all summer, small footprint. Drought-toughPet-safe Full sunLow water6–10 ft from $79.95 Zones 7–10

Fruit tree Ficus carica Fig 'Fignomenal' A whole fig tree, knee-high. Deer-resistant Full sunAverage water2–3 ft from $49.95 Zones 7–10

Fruit tree Malus domestica Columnar Apple 'Golden Treat' Bee-friendly An apple tree for a balcony. Full sunAverage water10 ft $129.95 Zones 4–8

Fruit tree Psidium guajava Guava Tree 'Ruby Supreme' Pink inside, perfume on the counter. Full sunAverage water10–15 ft $159.95 Zones 10–11

Shrub Prunus laurocerasus English Laurel Topiary, Single Ball One green ball, very well kept. Deer-resistant Sun to part sunAverage water $119.95 Zones 6–9

Berry Rubus idaeus Red Raspberry 'Nova' Bee-friendly Built for cold winters. Few thorns. Full sunAverage water4–6 ft from $49.95 Zones 3–8

Tree Acer palmatum var. dissectum Japanese Maple 'Red Dragon' Lace, in burgundy. Sun to part sunAverage water5–6 ft from $79.95 Zones 5–8

Tree Juniperus scopulorum Rocky Mountain Juniper 'Moonglow' Native variety Silver-blue, upright, and unbothered by drought. Deer-resistantHosts caterpillarsDrought-tough Full sunLow water15–20 ft from $79.95 Zones 3–7

Shrub Buxus microphylla var. japonica Boxwood 'Winter Gem' Classic hedge material, heat included. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Sun to part sunAverage water2–4 ft from $79.95 Zones 5–9

Tree Thuja standishii × plicata Arborvitae 'Junior Giant' A privacy screen for normal-sized yards. Deer-resistant Sun to part sunAverage water15–20 ft $139.95 Zones 5–8

Fruit tree Ficus carica Fig Orchard Collection Three figs, one long season. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Full sunAverage water $229.95 Zones 7–10

Tree Acer tataricum Tatarian Maple 'Hot Wings' Bee-friendly The seeds are the show. Drought-tough Sun to part sunAverage water15–20 ft from $249.95 Zones 3–8

Fruit tree Malus domestica Apple Orchard Collection, Four Trees Bee-friendly Four trees. Your own fall harvest. Full sunAverage water10–20 ft $499.95 Zones 5–8

Shrub Osmanthus fragrans Tea Olive Bee-friendly You'll smell it before you see it. Deer-resistant Sun to part sunAverage water10–15 ft $89.95 Zones 7–10

Tree Thuja occidentalis Arborvitae 'American Pillar' Native variety A wall of green, about four feet thick. Hosts caterpillars Sun to part sunAverage water20–30 ft from $89.95 Zones 3–7

Vine Trachelospermum jasminoides Star Jasmine Bee-friendly The patio smells like this in May. Pet-safe Sun to part sunAverage water from $49.95 Zones 8–10

Citrus Citrus × clementina Clementine Mandarin Tree Bee-friendly The lunchbox orange, from your own tree. Full sunAverage water8–12 ft from $99.95 Zones 9–11

Citrus Citrus limon Eureka Lemon 'Variegated Pink' Bee-friendly Striped fruit. Pink inside. Still a lemon. Full sunAverage water8–12 ft $89.95 Zones 9–11

Citrus Citrus limon Genoa Lemon Tree A lemon that tastes like lemon. Full sunAverage water6–10 ft $99.95 Zones 9–11

Citrus Citrus japonica 'Fukushu' Fukushu Kumquat Tree Eat the peel. That's the point. Full sunAverage water4–8 ft $99.95 Zones 9–11

Tree Magnolia grandiflora Southern Magnolia 'Teddy Bear' Native variety The classic magnolia at half the size. Deer-resistantHosts caterpillars Sun to part sunAverage water15–20 ft from $119.95 Zones 7–9

Citrus Citrus × limon Lisbon Lemon Tree Bee-friendly The lemon that means it. Full sunAverage water15–20 ft $99.95 Zones 9–11

Vine Gelsemium sempervirens Carolina Jasmine Native Yellow trumpets before anything else blooms. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Sun to part sunAverage water10–20 ft from $49.95 Zones 7–10

Tree Hibiscus syriacus Double Pink Rose of Sharon Tree Bee-friendly Blooms when everything else quits. Drought-tough Sun to part sunAverage water8–10 ft $159.95 Zones 5–9

Shrub Camellia sinensis Tea Plant Bee-friendly Your own green tea, after some patience. Sun to part sunAverage water4–6 ft $89.95 Zones 7–9

Citrus Citrus reticulata × Citrus maxima Cocktail Grapefruit Tree Bee-friendly Grapefruit, minus the pucker. Full sunAverage water8–12 ft $99.95 Zones 9–11

Berry Rubus idaeus Raspberry 'Fall Gold' Bee-friendly Golden raspberries, twice a year. Full sunAverage water4–5 ft from $49.95 Zones 4–8

Berry Synsepalum dulcificum Miracle Fruit Makes a lemon taste like lemonade. Sun to part sunAverage water3–5 ft $149.95 Zones 10–11

Vine Lonicera periclymenum Honeysuckle 'Scentsation' Bee-friendly Sweet at dusk. Polite in daylight. Sun to part sunAverage waterTwining vine $99.95 Zones 4–8

Shrub Hydrangea arborescens Smooth Hydrangea 'Incrediball' Native variety Annabelle, with a better spine. Sun to part sunAverage water4–5 ft $129.95 Zones 3–9

Rose Rosa hybrid Shrub Rose 'Sunblush' Three colors on one shrub. Pet-safe Full sunAverage water3–4 ft $79.95 Zones 5–9

Shrub Osmanthus fragrans Tea Olive 'Aurantiacus' Bee-friendly You smell it before you see it. Deer-resistant Sun to part sunAverage water8–12 ft $89.95 Zones 8–10

Shrub Gardenia jasminoides Gardenia 'ScentAmazing' Smells like a gardenia. For months. Sun to part sunAverage water2–3 ft $89.95 Zones 7–10

Vine Clematis armandii Evergreen Clematis 'Snowdrift' Bee-friendly Smells like vanilla in March. Sun to part sunAverage water15–20 ft $119.95 Zones 7–9

Vine Bignonia capreolata Crossvine 'Tangerine Beauty' Native variety A native vine hummingbirds find fast. Drought-tough Sun to part sunAverage water20–30 ft from $99.95 Zones 6–9

Fruit tree Pyrus communis Pear Tree 'Anjou' Bee-friendly Picked hard, eaten soft, kept for months. Full sunAverage water18–20 ft from $129.95 Zones 5–8

Shrub Rhododendron Reblooming Azalea 'Ruby' Bee-friendly An azalea that comes back for more. Part sunAverage water3–4 ft $99.95 Zones 6–9

Shrub Buddleja davidii Dwarf Butterfly Bush 'Blue' Bee-friendly Full-size flowers on a pint-size shrub. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Full sunLow water2–3 ft $119.95 Zones 5–9

Fruit tree Malus domestica Columnar Apple 'Tasty Red' Bee-friendly An apple tree two feet wide. Full sunAverage water8–10 ft $129.95 Zones 4–8

Fruit tree Prunus americana × Prunus simonii Hybrid Plum 'Toka' Bee-friendly Tastes like bubblegum. Really. Full sunAverage water12–15 ft $129.95 Zones 3–8

Shrub Hydrangea macrophylla Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Tilt-A-Swirl' Mopheads with a twist. Part sunLots of water3–4 ft $89.95 Zones 5–9

Shrub Buddleja Butterfly Bush 'Birthday Cake' Bee-friendly Lavender-pink. Smells like honey. Covered in butterflies. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Full sunLow water4–5 ft $99.95 Zones 5–9

Vine Selenicereus Dragon Fruit 'Edgar's Baby' Bee-friendly A cactus that climbs and makes fruit. Drought-tough Sun to part sunLow water $99.95 Zones 10–11

Shrub Diervilla sessilifolia Bush Honeysuckle 'Firefly' Native variety Copper leaves, yellow flowers, deer ignore it. Deer-resistantDrought-toughShade-happy Sun to part sunAverage water2–3 ft from $99.95 Zones 4–8

Palm Sabal minor Dwarf Palmetto Native The palm that handles snow. Deer-resistantDrought-toughShade-happy Sun to part sunAverage water4–6 ft $99.95 Zones 7–11

Rose Rosa Shrub Rose 'Gumball Goody' Bee-friendly Pink, round, and relentless. Pet-safe Full sunAverage water2–3 ft $119.95 Zones 4–9

Shrub Spiraea japonica Japanese Spirea 'Golden Jack' Bee-friendly Pineapple leaves, pink flowers, no apologies. Deer-resistant Full sunAverage water2–3 ft $119.95 Zones 3–8

Palm Livistona chinensis Chinese Fan Palm A fountain of leaves. Drought-tough Sun to part sunAverage water20–30 ft from $99.95 Zones 9–11

Tree Thuja occidentalis Arborvitae 'Private Jet' Native variety A fence that grows. Slowly, then quickly. Hosts caterpillars Sun to part sunAverage water15–20 ft $109.95 Zones 3–7

Palm Butia capitata Pindo Palm Bee-friendly A palm that tolerates a cold snap. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Sun to part sunLow water10–20 ft $99.95 Zones 8–11

Perennial Heuchera Coral Bells 'Balboa Sunset' Native variety Grown for the leaves. Flowers are a bonus. Deer-resistantShade-happy Sun to part sunAverage water10–12 in. from $49.95 Zones 4–9

Shrub Camellia japonica Camellia 'LA Peppermint' No two flowers striped alike. Deer-resistantShade-happyPet-safe Part sun to shadeAverage water8–10 ft $99.95 Zones 7–9

Rose Rosa Shrub Rose 'Cinnamon Hearts' A rose that doesn't need you much. Pet-safe Full sunAverage water2–3 ft from $99.95 Zones 3–9

Shrub Hydrangea serrata Mountain Hydrangea 'Pink Dynamo' Bee-friendly A hydrangea that survives a late frost. Shade-happy Part sunAverage water2–3 ft $99.95 Zones 5–9

Shrub Camellia japonica Camellia 'R.L. Wheeler' Bee-friendly Saucer-sized flowers in the gray months. Shade-happyPet-safe Part sun to shadeAverage water10–12 ft from $49.95 Zones 7–9

Citrus Citrus × latifolia Persian Lime 'Bearss' Bee-friendly The lime you buy, minus the store. Full sunAverage water10–15 ft from $99.95 Zones 9–11

Shrub Hydrangea paniculata Panicle Hydrangea 'Dragon Baby' Bee-friendly A full-size hydrangea show, pint-sized. Sun to part sunAverage water2–3 ft $109.95 Zones 3–8

Shrub Lonicera nitida Box Honeysuckle 'Thunderbolt' Boxwood texture, gold leaves. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Sun to part sunAverage water3–4 ft from $89.95 Zones 6–9

Shrub Hydrangea macrophylla Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Frill Ride' Ruffled mopheads, small shrub. Part sunLots of water2–3 ft $89.95 Zones 5–9

Shrub Buddleja davidii Butterfly Bush 'Blueberry Pie' Bee-friendly Butterflies, on a short leash. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Full sunLow water2–3 ft $99.95 Zones 5–9

Fruit tree Artocarpus heterophyllus Jackfruit Tree The fruit weighs more than your dog. Full sunAverage water30–50 ft $149.95 Zones 10–11

Fruit tree Litchi chinensis Lychee Tree 'Mauritius' Bee-friendly Grocery lychees can't compete. Full sunAverage water20–30 ft from $149.95 Zones 10–11

Fruit tree Annona muricata Soursop Tree Spiky outside. Custard inside. Full sunAverage water15–25 ft $159.95 Zones 10–11

Shrub Camellia sasanqua Sasanqua Camellia 'Purple Haze' Bee-friendly Flowers in November, when nothing else bothers. Pet-safe Sun to part sunAverage water4–5 ft $99.95 Zones 7–9

Shrub Camellia sasanqua Camellia 'Dream Weaver' Bee-friendly Flowers in November. On purpose. Pet-safe Part sunAverage water6–8 ft $99.95 Zones 7–9

Vine Selenicereus undatus White Dragon Fruit Bee-friendly A cactus that climbs and bears fruit. Drought-tough Sun to part sunLow water $129.95 Zones 10–11

Tree Picea pungens Colorado Blue Spruce 'Baby Blue Eyes' Native variety Blue spruce color, without the giant. Deer-resistantHosts caterpillarsDrought-tough Full sunLow water15–30 ft $199.95 Zones 3–7

Citrus Citrus × aurantiifolia Key Lime Tree (California) Bee-friendly The pie lime, at home. Full sunAverage water6–10 ft $99.95 Zones 10–11

Citrus Citrus × meyeri Improved Meyer Lemon Tree (California) Lemons, minus the pucker. Full sunAverage water6–10 ft $99.95 Zones 9–11

Shrub Laurus nobilis Sweet Bay 'Little Ragu' The bay leaf, before the jar. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Sun to part sunLow water4–6 ft $249.95 Zones 8–10

Fruit tree Inga edulis Ice Cream Bean Tree Bee-friendly The pod is the dessert. Full sunAverage water30 ft from $199.95 Zones 10–11

Shrub Camellia hybrid Camellia 'Autumn Spirit' Bee-friendly Rose-pink flowers, right when summer quits. Pet-safe Part sunAverage water5–6 ft $99.95 Zones 7–9

Fruit tree Olea europaea Olive Tree 'Arbequina' Self-fertile, pot-friendly, Spanish. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Full sunLow water10–15 ft from $39.95 Zones 8–11

Shrub Camellia japonica Camellia 'Sea Foam' Snow white, in actual winter. Shade-happyPet-safe Part sun to shadeAverage water8–12 ft $99.95 Zones 7–9

Shrub Pieris japonica Pieris 'River Run' Bee-friendly White flowers in March. Bronze leaves in May. Deer-resistantShade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water5–6 ft $99.95 Zones 5–8

Shrub Rhododendron catawbiense hybrid Rhododendron 'Roseum Pink' Bee-friendly Pink in May. Evergreen after. Part sunAverage water6–8 ft $59.95 Zones 4–8

Shrub Camellia sasanqua Sasanqua Camellia 'Autumn Rocket' Bee-friendly A camellia that grows up, not out. Pet-safe Sun to part sunAverage water8–10 ft $99.95 Zones 7–9

Citrus Citrus limon Bearss Lemon Tree (Florida) Bee-friendly A real lemon. Very juicy, very sour. Full sunAverage water10–15 ft $99.95 Zones 9–11

Shrub Loropetalum chinense Loropetalum 'Irodori' Bee-friendly Plum, cream and pink. All year. Deer-resistant Sun to part sunAverage water4–6 ft $119.95 Zones 7–10

Citrus Citrus limon Harvey Lemon Tree (Florida) A real lemon with a thicker coat. Full sunAverage water10–12 ft $99.95 Zones 9–11

Shrub Buxus 'Green Velvet' Boxwood 'Green Velvet' Green all year. Round without trying. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Sun to part sunAverage water3–4 ft from $59.95 Zones 5–8

Citrus Citrus × aurantiifolia Key Lime Tree (Florida) Bee-friendly The pie lime, at home. Full sunAverage water6–10 ft $99.95 Zones 10–11

Citrus Citrus sinensis Hamlin Orange Tree (Florida) Breakfast, grown on site. Full sunAverage water12–15 ft $99.95 Zones 9–11

Rose Rosa Groundcover Rose 'Apricot' Bee-friendly A rose that stays at knee height. Full sunAverage water1–2 ft $99.95 Zones 4–11

Shrub Camellia japonica Camellia 'Greensboro Red' Red flowers in January. Seriously. Deer-resistantShade-happyPet-safe Part sun to shadeAverage water6–10 ft $119.95 Zones 7–9

Citrus Citrus hystrix Makrut Lime Tree Bee-friendly A lime tree you grow for the leaves. Full sunAverage water5–10 ft from $99.95 Zones 10–11

Perennial Athyrium niponicum var. pictum Japanese Painted Fern Silver for the shade garden. Deer-resistantShade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water12–18 in. $59.95 Zones 4–8

Citrus Citrus × meyeri Meyer Lemon Tree (Florida) Bee-friendly A lemon you could almost eat. Full sunAverage water6–10 ft $99.95 Zones 9–11

Citrus Citrus × microcarpa Calamondin Orange Tree Bee-friendly Small, sour and always fruiting. Full sunAverage water6–10 ft $99.95 Zones 9–11

Palm Adonidia merrillii Christmas Palm Turns red for the holidays. Sun to part sunAverage water15–25 ft from $299.95 Zones 10–11

Shrub Lagerstroemia indica Dwarf Crape Myrtle 'Strawberry' Bee-friendly Crape myrtle, no ladder required. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Full sunLow water3–4 ft $99.95 Zones 7–10

Tree Acer palmatum var. dissectum Japanese Maple 'Crimson Queen' Lace, in red, all season. Sun to part sunAverage water8–10 ft $99.95 Zones 5–8

Tree Acer palmatum var. dissectum Japanese Maple 'Inaba Shidare' Lace leaves that stay dark all summer. Sun to part sunAverage water5–6 ft $99.95 Zones 5–8

Tree Chilopsis linearis Desert Willow 'Bubba Jones' Native variety Orchid flowers on a drought-proof tree. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Full sunLow water20–25 ft $179.95 Zones 7–11

Citrus Citrus limon Lemon Tree 'Eureka' Bee-friendly The lemon. The actual lemon. Full sunAverage water10–15 ft $99.95 Zones 9–11

Tree Acer palmatum Japanese Maple 'Emperor I' Red all summer, and late to the party. Sun to part sunAverage water12–15 ft from $99.95 Zones 5–8

Citrus Citrus × pyriformis Ponderosa Lemon Tree Bee-friendly One lemon per pie. Maybe two pies. Full sunAverage water8–12 ft from $249 Zones 9–11

Fruit tree Olea europaea Olive Tree 'Frantoio' Tuscany's oil olive, in a pot. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Full sunLow water20–25 ft $99.95 Zones 8–11

Citrus Citrus sinensis Cara Cara Orange Tree Bee-friendly Orange outside. Pink inside. Full sunAverage water8–15 ft from $99.95 Zones 9–11

Fruit tree Olea europaea Olive Tree 'Koroneiki' Silver leaves. Peppery oil. Small footprint. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Full sunLow water15–20 ft $99.95 Zones 8–11

Citrus Citrus unshiu Satsuma Mandarin 'Owari' Bee-friendly Peels in one piece. No knife required. Full sunAverage water8–10 ft $99.95 Zones 8–11

Fruit tree Olea europaea Olive Tree 'Mission' Table olives, oil and good looks. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Full sunLow water20–30 ft $99.95 Zones 8–11

Citrus Citrus australasica Australian Finger Lime Bee-friendly Citrus caviar. Thorns included. Sun to part sunAverage water6–10 ft $99.95 Zones 9–11

Shrub Rhododendron Rhododendron 'Chionoides' Bee-friendly White trusses, evergreen leaves. Shade-happy Part sunAverage water4–6 ft $59.95 Zones 5–8

Citrus Citrus sinensis Westin Orange Tree (Florida) Bee-friendly Chosen for what comes out of the squeezer. Full sunAverage water12–20 ft $99.95 Zones 9–11

Citrus Citrus × latifolia Persian Lime 'Bearss' (Florida) Bee-friendly The lime you buy, minus the store. Full sunAverage water10–15 ft $99.95 Zones 9–11

Shrub Juniperus chinensis Juniper 'Sea Green' Green all year, arching on purpose. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Full sunLow water4–6 ft $89.95 Zones 4–9

Grass Panicum virgatum Switch Grass 'Shenandoah' Native variety Starts green, ends burgundy. Deer-resistantHosts caterpillarsDrought-tough Full sunLow water3–4 ft $89.95 Zones 4–9

Berry Sambucus nigra Elderberry 'Black Beauty' Bee-friendly Dark leaves, pink flowers, dinner for birds. Deer-resistant Sun to part sunAverage water8–12 ft $89.95 Zones 4–7

Citrus Citrus sinensis Washington Navel Orange Tree Bee-friendly The original seedless navel. Full sunAverage water10–20 ft from $99.95 Zones 9–11

Tree Acer palmatum var. dissectum Japanese Maple 'Tamukeyama' Red lace that doesn't fry in July. Sun to part sunAverage water6–8 ft $99.95 Zones 5–8

Shrub Hibiscus tiliaceus Variegated Sea Hibiscus Bee-friendly Leaves like a sunset; flowers that change. Sun to part sunAverage water6–10 ft $349.95 Zones 10–11

Shrub Taxus Yew 'Erie Shores' Low, wide and green in the shade. Shade-happy Sun to part sunAverage water2–3 ft $59.95 Zones 4–7

Shrub Viburnum dentatum Arrowwood Viburnum 'Blue Muffin' Native variety A native that earns its berries. Deer-resistantHosts caterpillars Sun to part sunAverage water3–5 ft $139.95 Zones 3–8

Citrus Citrus reticulata Gold Nugget Mandarin Tree Late to ripen. Worth the wait. Full sunAverage water8–10 ft $99.95 Zones 9–11

Berry Vaccinium corymbosum hybrid Blueberry 'Pink Icing' Native variety Pink in spring, turquoise in winter, berries between. Hosts caterpillars Full sunAverage water3–4 ft from $129.95 Zones 5–10

Berry Vaccinium corymbosum hybrid Blueberry 'Sunshine Blue' Native variety One bush. Actual blueberries. Hosts caterpillars Full sunAverage water3–4 ft $89.95 Zones 6–10

Shrub Viburnum hybrid Viburnum 'Red Balloon' Bee-friendly Flowers, then berries, then fewer gaps. Deer-resistant Sun to part sunAverage water6–8 ft $89.95 Zones 5–8

Berry Vaccinium corymbosum Blueberry 'Jelly Bean' Native variety A blueberry bush that fits a pot. Hosts caterpillars Full sunAverage water1–2 ft from $129.95 Zones 4–8

Citrus Citrus japonica Nagami Kumquat Tree Bee-friendly Eat the peel. That is the point. Full sunAverage water6–10 ft $99.95 Zones 8–11

Citrus Citrus junos Yuzu Tree Bee-friendly The chef's citrus, and a tough one. Full sunAverage water8–12 ft $99.95 Zones 8–11

Citrus Citrus × hybrid Lemon Tree 'New Zealand Lemonade' Bee-friendly A lemon you can actually eat. Full sunAverage water8–12 ft $99.95 Zones 9–11

Shrub Juniperus sabina Savin Juniper 'New Blue Tam' Low, blue, and happy on a hot slope. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Full sunLow water1.5–2 ft $99.95 Zones 4–7

Berry Vaccinium corymbosum hybrid Blueberry 'Sweetheart' Native variety Blueberries twice a year, with luck. Hosts caterpillars Full sunAverage water4–6 ft $169.95 Zones 5–8

Shrub Juniperus horizontalis Andorra Juniper 'Youngstown' Native variety Green in summer, plum in winter. Deer-resistantHosts caterpillarsDrought-tough Full sunLow water1–2 ft from $59.95 Zones 3–9

Citrus Citrus sinensis Valencia Orange Tree (Florida) Bee-friendly The juice orange, by definition. Full sunAverage water12–20 ft $99.95 Zones 9–11

Shrub Spiraea japonica Spirea 'Candy Corn' Bee-friendly Red, orange and yellow. No flowers required. Deer-resistant Sun to part sunAverage water1.5–2 ft $89.95 Zones 4–8

Shrub Cornus sericea Red Twig Dogwood 'Arctic Fire' Native variety Best in show, in January. Deer-resistantHosts caterpillars Sun to part sunAverage water3–4 ft from $79.95 Zones 3–7

Shrub Chamaecyparis pisifera Threadbranch Cypress 'King's Gold' A gold mop that holds its color. Deer-resistant Sun to part sunAverage water3–4 ft from $59.95 Zones 4–8

Grass Muhlenbergia capillaris Muhly Grass 'White Cloud' Native variety A cloud that shows up in fall. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Full sunLow water2–3 ft from $59.95 Zones 6–10

Citrus Citrus × paradisi Grapefruit Tree 'Ray Ruby' (Florida) Bee-friendly For people who think they hate grapefruit. Full sunAverage water10–15 ft $99.95 Zones 9–11

Rose Rosa Shrub Rose 'Pink Double' Blooms all season. Skips the spraying. Pet-safe Full sunAverage water3–4 ft from $59.95 Zones 5–10

Tree Cornus florida Flowering Dogwood 'Ragin' Red' Native variety Red in spring. Red again in fall. Hosts caterpillars Sun to part sunAverage water15–25 ft $149.95 Zones 5–9

Rose Rosa Groundcover Rose 'Popcorn' Bee-friendly Knee-high roses in three colors at once. Pet-safe Full sunAverage water1.5 ft $99.95 Zones 4–11

Bulb Amaryllis belladonna Belladonna Lily Flowers first. Leaves later. On its own schedule. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Sun to part sunLow water18–30 in. $59.95 Zones 7–10

Bulb Allium moly and Allium caeruleum Swedish Flag Allium Mix Bee-friendly Yellow and blue. Deer ignore both. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Full sunLow water12–18 in. $54.95 Zones 4–8

Bulb Narcissus Double Daffodil 'Summer Cheer' Not your standard trumpet. Deer-resistant Sun to part sunAverage water14–16 in. $44.95 Zones 4–8

Bulb Crocus spp. Species Crocus Mix Bee-friendly Plant them in the lawn. Really. Sun to part sunAverage water4–6 in. $59.95 Zones 3–8

Bulb Allium hollandicum Allium 'Purple Sensation' Bee-friendly Purple balls on sticks. In the good way. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Full sunLow water24–32 in. $54.95 Zones 4–8

Bulb Iris × hollandica Dutch Iris Mix Bee-friendly Five colors, fifty bulbs, one afternoon. Deer-resistant Sun to part sunAverage water18–24 in $54.95 Zones 5–9

Bulb Mixed spring bulbs Classic Dutch Garden Bulb Mix Bee-friendly One planting, four months of flowers. Sun to part sunAverage water4–20 in. $89.95 Zones 3–8

Bulb Tulipa Peony Tulip 'Blue Spectacle' A tulip doing a peony impression. Sun to part sunAverage water18–20 in. $44.95 Zones 3–8

Bulb Tulipa (Darwin Hybrid Group) Darwin Hybrid Tulip Mix 'Impression' Big tulips that stay standing. Sun to part sunAverage water20–24 in $44.95 Zones 3–8

Bulb Narcissus hybrids Daffodil Mix, Early to Late Season Three months of daffodils. One afternoon of digging. Deer-resistant Sun to part sunAverage water12–20 in. $54.95 Zones 3–8

Bulb Ranunculus asiaticus Ranunculus Mix Layers of petals. Pick them, more come. Deer-resistant Full sunAverage water12–18 in. $44.95 Zones 8–10

Bulb Tulipa Darwin Hybrid Tulip 'Apricot Pride' Orange-pink, on stems that stay up. Sun to part sunAverage water22 in. $44.95 Zones 3–8

Bulb Tulipa Fringed Tulip 'Snow Crystal' A peony in tulip's clothing. Sun to part sunAverage water12–14 in. $44.95 Zones 3–8

Bulb Allium spp. Giant Allium Mix Bee-friendly Purple globes on sticks. Bees approve. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Full sunLow water24–36 in. $49.95 Zones 4–8

Bulb Tulipa Spring Tulip Mix, Late Season Last to bloom. Least likely to freeze. Full sunAverage water20–26 in. $69.95 Zones 3–8

Bulb Allium, Anemone, Muscari, Narcissus, Tulipa, Iris, Sparaxis Spring Garden Bulb Collection Bee-friendly Seven kinds of bulb, one box. Full sunAverage water $79.95 Zones 7–9

Vine Vitis hybrid Seedless Grape 'Reliance' Seedless, pink, and cold-proof. Full sunAverage waterVine trains $89.99 Zones 4–8

Bulb Tulipa Darwin Hybrid Tulip Mix, Red and Gold Red and yellow. Big and loud. Sun to part sunAverage water22–24 in. $54.95 Zones 3–8

Bulb Tulipa Darwin Hybrid Tulip 'Red Impression' Red, tall, and back next year. Sun to part sunAverage water22 in. $44.95 Zones 3–8

Bulb Tulipa Darwin Hybrid Tulip 'Salmon Impression' Salmon, rimmed in pink. Sun to part sunAverage water22 in. $39.95 Zones 3–8

Bulb Tulipa Darwin Hybrid Tulip 'Golden Apeldoorn' Yellow you can see from the street. Sun to part sunAverage water22–24 in. $44.95 Zones 3–8

Berry Rubus hybrid Primocane Blackberry 'APF-45' Bee-friendly Two crops a year. Thorns included. Full sunAverage water4–8 ft $99.95 Zones 4–8

Bulb Tulipa, Allium, Anemone, Scilla, Camassia Bee and Butterfly Bulb Mix Bee-friendly 120 bulbs. Many happy bees. Sun to part sunAverage water4–30 in. $69.95 Zones 4–8

Bulb Tulipa Darwin Hybrid Tulip 'Red Pride' Clean red, readable from the street. Sun to part sunAverage water22 in. $39.95 Zones 3–8

Bulb Narcissus Daffodil 'Carlton' The yellow daffodil. Comes back for decades. Deer-resistant Sun to part sunAverage water16–18 in. $54.95 Zones 3–8

Bulb Narcissus Shade Daffodil Mix Daffodils for under the trees. Deer-resistantShade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water12–18 in. $99.95 Zones 3–8

Bulb Crocus spp. Giant Crocus Mix Bee-friendly One hundred reasons to look down. Drought-tough Sun to part sunAverage water4–6 in. $79.95 Zones 3–8

Bulb Galanthus nivalis Snowdrops Bee-friendly First up. Sometimes through snow. Deer-resistant Sun to part sunAverage water6 in. $54.95 Zones 3–7

Bulb Lilium Summer Lily Mix Bee-friendly One type finishes, the next one starts. Sun to part sunAverage water4–5 ft $99.95 Zones 3–8

Bulb Hyacinthus orientalis Dutch Hyacinth Trio Bee-friendly You will smell them first. Deer-resistant Sun to part sunAverage water8–12 in. $59.95 Zones 4–8

Bulb Hyacinthus orientalis Giant Hyacinth Mix Bee-friendly You'll smell them first. Deer-resistant Sun to part sunAverage water8–10 in. $54.95 Zones 4–8

Bulb Iris × hollandica Bronze Dutch Iris Blend Fills the gap after tulips. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Sun to part sunAverage water20–24 in. $44.95 Zones 5–9

Bulb Narcissus spp. Giant Daffodils, Naturalizing Mix Plant once. Collect interest. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Sun to part sunAverage water16–20 in. $59.95 Zones 3–8

Bulb Iris × hollandica Dutch Iris 'Sapphire Beauty' Bee-friendly True blue, which is rarer than you'd think. Deer-resistant Sun to part sunAverage water20–24 in $44.95 Zones 5–9

Bulb Muscari armeniacum Blue Grape Hyacinth Bee-friendly Small, blue, and smells like grape soda. Deer-resistant Sun to part sunAverage water6–8 in. $44.95 Zones 4–8

Perennial Iris germanica Reblooming Bearded Iris 'Harvest of Memories' Bee-friendly Yellow, fragrant, and back for seconds. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Sun to part sunLow water38 in. $44.95 Zones 4–9

Back soon Mangifera indica Glenn Mango Tree Bee-friendly Peach, a little coconut. Mostly mango. Full sunAverage water15–20 ft $169.95 Zones 10–11

Back soon Quercus hybrid Columnar Oak 'Skinny Genes' An oak that fits a side yard. Drought-tough Full sunAverage water35–45 ft $199.95 Zones 4–8

Back soon Trachelospermum asiaticum Asiatic Jasmine 'Snow-N-Summer' Pink, then white, then green. Drought-tough Sun to part sunLow water6–12 in. $119.95 Zones 7–10