How Do You Identify Flowering Shrubs In The Southern United States?
The southern United States is a subtropical region that experiences long, warm summers and short mild winters. There are a variety of flowering shrubs that grow well within the southern U.S., ranging from the tall crape myrtle that flowers all summer long, to the short azalea that blooms briefly each spring. There are a number of strategies that landscapers may employ to identify shrubs in the southern United States. Examine the shrub in winter. Some shrubs, such as holly, are evergreens that do not lose their leaves, and produce berries in winter. Others such as hydrangeas lose their leaves each fall. Trace the structure of the plant with your hand. Some shrubs, such as juniper, grow from a central, dominant leader. Others, such as nandina, have multiple stems that grow from a central root system. Touch the bark of the plant. Some shrubs, such as certain types of Japanese maple, have an orange, papery texture. Others, such as crape myrtle, have a smooth silvery bark. Pick the leaf fro
