# What Shrubs Tolerate Heat From Air Conditioners?
Air conditioners cool the home by expelling hot air outside. This keeps the home comfortable but can create a landscaping challenge. Hide your unattractive air conditioning unit with a shrub that can withstand the expelled heat.
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Nandina
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Nandina is a low-maintenance evergreen or semi-evergreen broad-leaved shrub that grows in sun or partial shade. It is highly drought tolerant once established. Plant taller varieties, such as Compacta and Gulf Stream, to use as screens. Nandina grows up to 5 feet high with a spread of 2 to 3 feet.
Leatherleaf Mahonia
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Leatherleaf mahonia is an evergreen with thick, leathery leaves. It thrives in full sun to deep shade, producing fragrant flowers and vivid fruit clusters. It is commonly seen masking air conditioning units. Leatherleaf mahonia grows 5 feet high and spreads 4 feet wide.
Considerations
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Despite its advantages, Leatherleaf mahonia is considered an invasive species. Its seeds spread easily with the help of birds, which are attracted to its fruits.
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