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Tropical Ornamental Shrubs

Plants native to tropical regions, where frosts and freezes don't occur, provide year-round foliage or flower interest in garden settings. With woody stems and branches, ornamental tropical shrubs create architectural interest and make the visual transition between tall trees and the ground-level patio or lawn.

  1. Types

    • From a horticultural perspective, two types of ornamental tropical shrubs exist for garden design: foliage and flowering plants. Foliage tropical shrubs like croton (Codiaeum) and copperleaf (Acalypha) are grown for their brightly colored or large leaves. Flowering shrubs may also display impressive leaves, but are most prized for seasonal blossoms, such as Chinese hibiscus or yesterday-today-tomorrow (Brunfelsia).

    Geography

    • Tolerance and survivability of winter cold varies among ornamental tropical shrub species. For no damage to frost and freezes, they are grown outdoors where temperatures never reach 32 degrees Fahrenheit, which correlates to U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zone 10b and warmer. Some species regrow if nipped by a light frost, however.

    Considerations

    • Each tropical shrub adapts and survives to different garden conditions, and for success must be met in the landscape. Gardeners must match the plant's light needs with the proper texture and nutritional value of soils for plants to reach their fullest potential.

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