Shrubs
Your Local Shrub Nursery in Bedford, MA
New England is known for its lush scenery. From the cherry tree to the oak, there is no shortage of greenery. Why not enjoy some of that beauty at your home? New England Nurseries is a local garden center and nursery that is ready to cater to you. Our team can provide everything from terrarium shrubs to decorative planters, and everything in between.

Add Shrubs to Your Yard
We live in one of the most beautiful states in the United States, and we owe a lot of that to Mother Nature. At New England Nurseries, we believe that no yard is complete without shrubbery. Your yard will feel more complete, balanced, and beautiful with shrubs and plants. Shrubs offer privacy from the outside world, and a healthy fruit tree can provide a nice snack while you enjoy the fresh air. As the seasons change, so will the colors in your yard. Not only will you enjoy your beautiful yard, but your new shrubs will also provide shelter for birds and other wildlife, and more soil stability.
Evergreen and Deciduous Shrubs from New England Nurseries
New England Nurseries can help you find the perfect shrub. We carry a variety of common and unusual shrubs, including flowering and full sun shrubs. If you need shrubs to provide shade during those hot summer months, we have those too.
Evergreen Shrubs
Azalea | Beautiful shrub that blooms well, provides great shade, and adds robustness. |
Rhododendron | Sturdy landscape plant with evergreen leaves that will add shade to your yard. |
Little Leaf Boxwood, Buxus micro. | Tough shrub that can withstand abuse and be used for a variety of applications. |
Threadleaf Cypress chamaecyparis | Compact conifer that works best with lots of sun and can withstand heat or humidity. |
Japanese Cypress chamaecyparis
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Highlighted by gorgeous green leaves with silver-blue flecks, this shrub can grow to eight feet tall. |
Hinoki Falsecypress chamaecyparis obtusa | Easy to maintain, upright plant that never needs to be pruned and keeps its green color all year. |
Golden Hinoki Falsecypress chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Crippsii’ | Golden evergreen conifer that does not take much maintenance and looks great in winter months. |
Winter creeper, Euonymus fort. | Features a low stance and green leaves with a lot of variety—great contrast plant. |
Inkberry, Ilex glabra | Needs a lot of sun and produces fragrant white flowers and small black berries in the fall. |
Blue Holly, Ilex meserve | Thick evergreen shrub with lovely blue-green pointed leaves and black berries. |
Juniper | Short but plentiful plant with berries that works well as a landscape piece. |
Mountain Laurel, Kalmia lat. | Colorful shrub that blooms in the spring and prefers light shade or full sun. |
Leucothoe | Multicolored shrub with beautiful red stems, white/green foliage, and scarlet tones. |
Siberian Cypress, microbiota dec. | Beautiful and tough evergreen that resembles a Juniper with its scale-like green leaves. |
Andromeda, Pieris | Distinguishable by its bright red leaves, this evergreen prefers shade and drained soil. |
Yew, Taxus med. | Perfect for hedges big and small, the yew features dark green and glossy foliage. |
Deciduous Shrubs
Roses | Easy to grow, disease resistant floriferous shrubs that last until the first hard frost. |
Hydrangea | Available in a variety of sizes/colors and re-blooms throughout the summer. |
Serviceberry, Shad, Amelanchier | Multi-stemmed, berry-bearing plant with a lot of height that attracts birds. |
Butterfly Bush, Buddleia | Fast growing, low maintenance shrub that appeals to butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. |
Beautyberry, Callicarpa | All-season plant with white leaves in the summer and violet berries in the fall. |
Sweet Pepperbush, Clethra | Known for smelling sweet, available in white or pink and is perfect for gardens. |
Redtwig Dogwood, Cornus | Possesses a bright redpink color and has an upright, spreading appearance. |
Smokebush Cotinus | 10-12’ tall, red-purple shrub perfect for massing or hedges. |
Enkianthus | Bright green, upright shrub that produces creamy white flowers in the spring and turns a coppery red in the fall. |
Forsythia | Upright shrub that has golden flowers in the spring; perfect for a tall hedge or barrier. |
Fothergilla | Best in autumn due to its vast array of red and yellow colors; smells pleasantly of honey. |
Rose of Sharon, Hibiscus syr. | Produces numerous flowers in the summer when other shrubs do not bloom. |
Winterberry, Ilex vert. | Thrives in wet areas, great in both the winter or fall, and produces plentiful red berries. |
Sweetspire, Itea virg. | Produces white flowers in the summer and red/orange foliage in the fall. |
Privet, Ligustrum oval. | Green leaves provide dense cover while its summer flowers look attractive. |
Northern Bayberry, Myrica pen. | A shrub often used in soap, it attracts many species of birds and works well for foundation planting. |
Physocarpus, Ninebark | Works well as a landscape shrub due to its arching appearance and vibrant colors. |
Elderberry, Sambucus | Distinct for its dark black foliage and chic pink flowers, this shrub produces edible berries. |
Spirea jap. | This shrub works as a great garden addition due to its rounded form and beautiful flowers. |
Lilac, Syringa | A spring favorite, a colorful, great smelling shrub with flowers. |
Blueberry, Vaccinium | Popular during three seasons, this shrub produces a favorite fruit of both humans and animals. |
Viburnum | Produces colorful flowers and clusters of edible fruit. |
Weigela | Serves as a garden staple due to its dark green and purple leaves, flowers, and appeal to hummingbirds. |

Choose New England Nurseries
When it comes to gardening, New England Nurseries has all the plants, products, and services required. You can find anything you need, from evergreen trees for privacy planting to ornamental, shade, and flowering trees. Our top-quality plants and supplies are exactly what any home gardener or professional needs.
Visit or Schedule a Delivery
Take your love for plants to the next level. Contact us at New England Nurseries, stop by, or get our shrubs delivered right to your doorstep.