Assorted evergreen and flowering shrubs forming a layered, year-round foundation planting in a Bay Area garden

Shrubs

Structure, color, and low-fuss beauty—year-round shrubs for Bay Area gardens.

Shrubs are the backbone of a great landscape—adding year-round structure, screening, and repeat color without the constant upkeep of seasonal flowers. In the San Francisco Bay Area, the right shrubs can handle everything from summer-dry sun to coastal wind and partial shade, while still looking polished.

Shop this collection for:

  • Evergreen foundation shrubs for clean, “finished” curb appeal

  • Flowering shrubs for seasonal impact (and pollinator value)

  • Low-water & Mediterranean-friendly shrubs for resilient gardens

  • Hedge and privacy shrubs for boundaries, sound buffering, and screening

  • Shade-tolerant shrubs for side yards and under-tree planting

Need help choosing? Use the filters (sun exposure, water needs, mature size) to narrow down fast.
Low shrubs are the easiest way

Low Shrubs

Medium shrub hedge line in a Bay Area front yard

Medium Shrubs

Tall shrubs over 5 feet for privacy screening

Tall Shrubs

Flowering shrubs are the backbone

Flowering Shrubs

Flowers come and go—foliage is what you live with every day

Foliage Shrubs

Evergreen shrubs in Bay Area garden border

Evergreen Shrubs

Deciduous Shrubs

Deciduous Shrubs

Asteraceae Plants

Asteraceae Plants

Lavender plants in full bloom

Lavender Plants

Culinary sage leaves close up

Sage Plants

rosemary evergreen shrub

Rosemary Plants

Pittosporum kohuhu evergreen hedge in Bay Area front yard

Kohuhu Plants

Boxwood hedge along front walkway

Boxwood Plants

Lantana plants with multicolor flower clusters in full sun

Lantana Plants

Roses flowering in a Bay Area garden landscape with healthy foliage and vibrant blooms

Roses Plants

Camellia japonica flowering shrub

Camellia Plants

Azalea shrub with bright spring blooms in partial shade

Azalea Plants

Hydrangea flower cluster close up with fresh petals

Hydrangea Plants

Barberry shrub varieties

Barberry Shurbs

Evergreen flowering

Oleander Shrubs

Gardenia shrub with glossy evergreen leaves and white blooms

Gardenia Plants

Jasmine plant with glossy green leaves

Jasmine Plants

Heavenly Bamboo Shrubs

Heavenly Bamboo Shrubs

Osmanthus Plants

Osmanthus Plants

Grevillea evergreen foliage close up

Grevillea Plants

Euonymus Plants

Euonymus Plants

Holly Plants

Holly Plants

Daphne odora shrub with pink fragrant winter flowers

Daphne Shrubs

Lilac Plants

Lilac Plants

California lilac Ceanothus shrub covered in blue spring flowers

California Lilac Plants

Indian Hawthorn Shrubs

Indian Hawthorn Shrubs

Chinese fringe flower shrub with purple foliage

Chinese Fringe Flower

New Zealand Tea Tree

New Zealand Tea Tree

Pieris japonica white flower clusters close-up

Japanese Andromeda Shrubs

Manzanita branch with smooth red bark and evergreen leaves

Manzanita Shrubs

Hebe evergreen shrub with purple flower spikes

Hebe Plants

Spiraea Plants

Spiraea Plants

Abelia shrubs with long summer bloom and glossy foliage

Abelia Shrubs

Rockrose Cistus shrub with pink flowers in full sun

Rockrose Shrubs

Pink peony bloom close up with layered petals

Peony Plants

Hibiscus plant with large colorful blooms

Hibiscus Plants

Coffeeberry Shrubs

Coffeeberry Shrubs

Mahonia

Mahonia Shrubs

Mirror Plant Coprosma with glossy green foliage

Mirror Plant Shrubs

Silverberry shrub with silvery green leaves

Silverberry Shrubs

Conebush leucadendron evergreen shrub with red bracts

Cone Bush Plants

a curated overflow collection that brings together additional shrub categories

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Frequently asked questions

Q1: What’s the best shrub for privacy in the Bay Area?
A: For privacy, choose evergreen shrubs with dense branching and a mature height that matches your screening goal. If you want a clean hedge, pick varieties that respond well to pruning; for a softer look, choose naturally dense shrubs and space them for overlap.

Q2: How do I choose shrubs for low-water landscapes?
A: Look for shrubs labeled drought-tolerant once established. In the Bay Area, many Mediterranean-climate shrubs thrive with deep, infrequent watering after the first season—especially in full sun with well-drained soil.

Q3: Do shrubs do well in coastal wind or foggy areas?
A: Many do—especially tougher evergreens. If you’re near the coast, prioritize shrubs known for wind tolerance and salt/fog resilience, and avoid tender, thin-leafed options unless protected.

Q4: What’s the best time to plant shrubs in Northern California?
A: Fall through spring is ideal. Cooler weather helps roots establish before summer heat. If planting in summer, plan on consistent watering during establishment.

Q5: How far apart should I plant shrubs for a hedge?
A: A practical hedge spacing is about 50–70% of the plant’s mature width (closer for faster fill, wider for more airflow). We recommend checking the mature width on each product page.

Q6: Can you help with placement, spacing, or a full planting plan?
A: Yes—if you’re building a hedge, foundation layout, or refreshing beds, we can help you choose the right shrubs and quantities for a clean, professional finish.