Red-osier Dogwood (Cornus sericea) is a striking native shrub, known for its deep red stems and clusters of white spring flowers. I took these photos in mid-May—right as the blooms were opening and the new growth was at its most vibrant.

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Long-blooming Shrubby St John’s Wort (Hypericum prolificum) has been covered in pollinators #hypericumprolificum #nativeplantsofmaryland #sustainablelandscaping #chesapeakebaylandscapeprofessional #yellowblooms #pollinators🐝 #nativeshrubs #HoCoMDGardeners

Manzanita is blooming in the Sierra Nevada right now, delicate pink blossoms amid the greenery.

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My ninebark is in bloom! #nativeshrubs #nativeplants #illinois

Antelope bitterbrush is in bloom all over the Sierra Nevada, bringing with it a sweet scent on the wind.

#antelopebitterbrush #nativeshrubs

"Silky Dogwood" Gouache 9" x 12" Painting — MaceyLou Silky Dogwood is a great shrub. It provides screening for the gardener, as well as flowers, berries, and leaves for the wildlife. Butterflies host on its leaves. The fall color is usually red or purpl...

Silky Dogwood 9” x 12” Original gouache painting ~ this is a fantastic shrub and a host plant. 🌱🦋✨ #silkydogwood #nativeshrubs

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American Plum blooming here in my garden in Knoxville, Tennessee. 🥰

#americanplum #nativegarden #awildapproach #nativeshrubs #keystonespecies

Shapiro launches statewide program to replace invasive trees and shrubs Pennsylvanians can replace up to five invasive trees and shrubs with native species for free, through the new statewide Pennsylvania 'Invasive Replace-ive Program'.

#NativePlants #NativeTrees #NativeShrubs #Pennsylvania #GovenorShapiroPA

Throwback to the elderberry looking fabulous in May… #nativeplants #elderberry #nativeshrubs

A branch from a shrub which features magenta-pink-purple berry clusters, attractive toothed green leaves, and an arching habit

American Beautyberry [Callicarpa americana] was stunning a couple months ago here in Tennessee.😍🩷💜✨Look at those berries! Birds love them in winter, especially bluebirds.🐦 In the background is an American Elderberry & an Eastern Red Cedar. #americanbeautyberry #nativeshrubs

Photo of the compound leaves which have three leaflets and lovely gold fall color.

Rhus aromatica or Fragrant Sumac is a cool understory shrub that colonizes delightfully in deep shade or sun. Attracts small bees and flies. #nativeshrubs #rhusaromatica#softlandingforcaterpillars