ShrubCopper Plant
Acalypha wilkesiana
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 10-15 feet tall in frost-free zones, 3-5 feet in zone 9b (due to freeze-back) × 6-10 feet
Plant Collection
Shrubs
Foundation plantings, hedges, and accent shrubs for St. Augustine gardens.
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Shrub
ShrubCoral Bean
Erythrina herbacea
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 5-10 feet (shrub in north FL, dying to roots each winter and resprouting; tree form only in frost-free south FL) × 6-10 feet
ShrubCroton
Codiaeum variegatum
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 3-6 feet × 3-5 feet (varies by cultivar)
ShrubCuphea
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 1-2 feet × 2-3 feet
ShrubDeerberry
Vaccinium stamineum
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 3-10 feet × 3-6 feet
ShrubDistylium
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 3-6 feet × 4-6 feet
ShrubDoghobble
Leucothoe fontanesiana
- Light
- Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 3-5 feet × 3-5 feet
ShrubDwarf Live Oak
Quercus minima
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 2-6 feet × 3-8 feet
ShrubElderberry
Sambucus nigra
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 5-12 feet × 6-10 feet
ShrubEmu Bush
Eremophila
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 3-6 feet × 3-5 feet
ShrubEncore Azalea
- Light
- Part Sun (morning sun, afternoon shade preferred)
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 2-5 feet, varies by cultivar × 3-5 feet (varies by cultivar)
ShrubFatsia
Fatsia japonica
- Light
- Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 6-8 feet × 6-8 feet
ShrubFetterbush
Lyonia lucida
- Light
- Part Shade, Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate to High
- Size
- 4-8 feet × 2-4 feet
ShrubFirebush
Hamelia patens
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 5-15 feet × 5-8 feet
ShrubFirecracker Plant
Russelia equisetiformis
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low to Moderate
- Size
- 3-5 feet × 6-12 feet
ShrubFirespike
Odontonema tubiforme
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 4-6 feet × 3-4 feet
ShrubFlorida Anise
Illicium floridanum
- Light
- Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water
- Moderate to High
- Size
- 6-10 feet × 6-8 feet
ShrubFlorida Pennyroyal
Piloblephis rigida
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 8-12 inches × 12-18 inches
ShrubFlorida Privet
Forestiera segregata
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 10-15 feet × 5-10 feet
ShrubFlowering Maple
Abutilon hybridum
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 4-8 feet × 3-5 feet
ShrubGallberry
Ilex glabra
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 5-8 feet × spreading by root suckers; 4-8 feet
ShrubGarberia
Garberia heterophylla
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 4-8 feet × 4-8 feet
ShrubGardenia
Gardenia jasminoides
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 3-8 feet × 4-6 feet
ShrubGolden Dewdrop
Duranta erecta
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 10-18 feet × 10-15 feet
Shrubs Questions
What shrubs make a good privacy hedge in Zone 9b?+
Several evergreen shrubs form dense screens in Northeast Florida; choose by mature height, sun, and how much trimming you want to do.
How far apart should I plant hedge shrubs?+
Spacing depends on the species and mature width; closer spacing fills in faster, while proper spacing keeps plants healthy long term.
When should I prune flowering shrubs?+
Prune most flowering shrubs right after they bloom so you do not remove the buds for next season.
How much maintenance do shrubs need?+
It depends on the type. Some shrubs need only light yearly shaping, while formal hedges need regular trimming to stay dense and neat.
Which shrubs work for a low-maintenance yard?+
Several evergreen shrubs hold their shape with little trimming in Zone 9b. Tell us your light and space and our team can point you to easy-care options.