Shrubs

Question 1

shrub with Spring interest

Answer 1

Magnolia ‘stellata’

Question 2

5 deciduous shrubs

Answer 2

Acer palmatum 'Garnet'
Cornus alba 'Siberica'
Buddleja davidii
Magnolia 'stellata'
Forsythia x intermedia 'Lynwood variety'

Question 3

5 evergreen shrubs

Answer 3

Lavandula augustifolia
Rosmarinus officinalis
Pyracantha 'orange glow'
Mahonia x media 'charity'
Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'
Buxus sempervirens

Question 4

3 shrubs suitable for a cottage garden

Answer 4

Buxus sempervirens
Lavandula augustifolia
Rosmarinus officinalis

Question 5

5 shrubs for winter interest

Answer 5

Cornus siberica ‘alba’ - distinctive red stems throughout winter. deciduous.
Mahonia x media ‘Charity’ yellow racemes of flowers in winter/early spring.
Skimmia japonica ‘Rubella’ - panicles of showy red berries in winter.
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