ShrubS for NortherN ArizoNA Above 6,000 foot elevAtioNS Revised 03/13AZ1285

Shrubs can greatly enhance the landscaping of your home year round. Shrubs offer many features that trees or perennial herbaceous plants cannot. They are small enough to be planted in many places that trees do not fit yet are large enough to fill large spaces and provide mass and structure. They contribute a variety of ornamental qualities to the landscape such as beautiful flowers, striking foliage, attractive fruits or even colorful stems. Their longevity adds life to the landscape during the dormant season and for years to come. Above 6,000 feet, suitable landscape plants are quite different from those for low-elevation desert. High elevation winters include snow and temperatures below zero. Winter hardiness is one important factor to consider when choosing a shrub. Many may think that becaus