Shrub Seeds

Shrubs are an essential part of any ecosystem and can add beauty and variety to any landscape. They provide privacy, shade, improve soil stability, enhance air quality and create habitats of all types of wildlife. Also, they can increase curb appeal, homes with established landscapes can have a higher value compared to their bare counterparts.

Shrubs or bushes, distinguished from a tree by its multiple stems and lower height, typically stand less than 12 feet tall. Numerous plants can exhibit characteristics of both shrubs and trees, depending on their growing conditions. Shrubs are commonly planted in urban or community settings for aesthetic appeal or to provide shade. However, these woody plants serve various other essential functions, and it is beneficial to consider these aspects when choosing them for landscaping. 

Shrubs play a crucial role in modifying the environment by mitigating climate effects, enhancing air quality, conserving water, and supporting wildlife. Climate moderation occurs through the trees’ ability to temper the impact of sun, wind, and rain, resulting in cooler temperatures in their vicinity. Improved air quality is achieved as leaves act as natural filters, removing dust and other particulates from the air we breathe. Above ground, the dense stems of shrubs and trees physically impede surface runoff from fields and excessive floodwater. Below ground, the extensive root systems of native trees and shrubs enhance soil porosity, enabling greater absorption of surface runoff into the soil. 

AVSeeds carries a wide variety of shrub seed species. Please see our Catalog.  As always, call for current pricing and availability.