Native Shrubs
Opt for a natural garden with the native shrubs from Planten247. A native shrub belongs naturally in our landscape and optimally supports local birds, bees and butterflies. These robust plants are perfectly adapted to our climate, are low-maintenance and provide an authentic, lively appearance in every garden.
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Green Spindle Hedge - Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire' - 1 meter - Set of 6 hedge plants
The Euonymus Green Spire is a beautiful hedge plant that is both functional and decorative. It thrives in both sunny and semi-shady locations and c...
View full detailsEuonymus japonica Paloma Blanca - 1 Linear Meter - ↕30-35cm - Ø9cm - 8x
Euonymus japonica Paloma Blanca is a beautiful shrub that is perfectly suited for a hedge. This plant not only adds structure to your garden but al...
View full detailsEuonymus fortunei radicans - Cardinal's hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
The Euonymus fortunei radicans is a versatile and robust ground cover that is perfect for any garden. With its dense, glossy leaves, it offers a be...
View full detailsEuonymus fortunei 'Harlequin' - Cardinal's hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Euonymus fortunei 'Harlequin' Bring color and life to your garden with the beautiful Euonymus fortunei 'Harlequin'. This striking shade plant featu...
View full detailsEuonymus fortunei 'Harlequin' - Cardinal's hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Euonymus fortunei 'Harlequin' Bring color and life to your garden with the beautiful Euonymus fortunei 'Harlequin'. This striking shade plant featu...
View full detailsEuonymus fortunei 'Minimus' - Cardinal's hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
The *Euonymus fortunei 'Minimus'** is an attractive, compact ground cover with dense, green foliage that turns a beautiful yellow to golden hue in ...
View full detailsEuonymus fortunei radicans - Cardinal's hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
The Euonymus fortunei radicans is a versatile and robust ground cover that is perfect for any garden. With its dense, glossy leaves, it offers a be...
View full detailsEuonymus fortunei 'Coloratus' - Cardinal's hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus'** is a beautiful, hardy ornamental shrub with attractive, glossy leaves in a rich, deep green color. This variety i...
View full detailsEuonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety' - Cardinal's hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
The **Euonymus fort. 'Emerald Gaiety'** is a versatile, hardy plant with beautiful variegated silver foliage. Perfect as a ground cover, low hedge,...
View full detailsEuonymus fortunei 'Minimus' - Cardinal's hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
The *Euonymus fortunei 'Minimus'** is an attractive, compact ground cover with dense, green foliage that turns a beautiful yellow to golden hue in ...
View full detailsEuonymus fortunei 'Dart's Blanket' - Cardinal's Hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
**Euonymus fortunei 'Dart's Blanket'** is a beautiful ground-covering plant that brings any garden to life. With its striking, dark green leaves ed...
View full detailsEuonymus fortunei 'Dart's Blanket' - Cardinal's Hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Euonymus fortunei 'Dart's Blanket'** is a beautiful ground-covering plant that brings any garden to life. With its striking, dark green leaves ed...
View full detailsEuonymus fortunei 'Coloratus' - Cardinal's hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
**Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus'** is a beautiful, hardy ornamental shrub with attractive, glossy leaves in a rich, deep green color. This variety i...
View full detailsEuonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n Gold' - Cardinal's hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
The *Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n Gold'** is a versatile, evergreen ornamental shrub with striking variegated yellow foliage. This compact plant (...
View full detailsEuonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n Gold' - Cardinal's hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
The *Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n Gold'** is a versatile, evergreen ornamental shrub with striking variegated yellow foliage. This compact plant (...
View full detailsEuonymus japonicus Green Spire - Japanese Spindle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
The **Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire'** is an ideal boxwood substitute, perfect for hedges, planting beds, or as a solitary plant. This evergreen ...
View full detailsEuonymus japonicus Green Spire - Japanese cardinal's hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
The **Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire'** is an ideal boxwood substitute, perfect for hedges, planting beds, or as a solitary plant. This evergreen ...
View full detailsEuonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety' - Cardinal's hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
The **Euonymus fort. 'Emerald Gaiety'** is a versatile, hardy plant with beautiful variegated silver foliage. Perfect as a ground cover, low hedge,...
View full detailsEuonymus fortunei Harlequin - Plant on stem - Terrace Plant - ↕90cm - Ø19cm
Euonymus fort. 'Harlequin' is the perfect plant for your patio and balcony. This beautiful standard plant adds a touch of elegance to any outdoor s...
View full detailsEuonymus fortunei Emerald Gaiety - Plant on stem - Terrace Plant - ↕90cm - Ø19cm
Euonymus fort. 'Emerald Gaiety' is a beautiful standard plant that is perfect for your patio or balcony. This versatile plant adds a touch of green...
View full detailsEuonymus fortunei Emerald n Gold - Plant on stem - Terrace Plant - ↕90cm - Ø19cm
Euonymus fort. 'Emerald 'n Gold' is a beautiful standard plant that is perfect for your patio or balcony. This striking plant features a stunning ...
View full detailsEuonymus japonica Green Spire - 1 linear meter - ↕20-25cm - Ø9cm - 8x
"Euonymus japonica Green Spire is a beautiful hedging plant that is ideal for creating a green screen. This plant is known for its narrow, upright ...
View full detailsEuonymus japonica Green Spire - 1 linear meter - ↕40cm - Ø17cm - 6x
"Euonymus jap. Green Spire is an ideal plant for creating a beautiful hedge. This evergreen plant has a compact growth habit and dense branches, ma...
View full detailsEuonymus 'Green Spire' - Cardinal's hat - ↕15cm - Ø7cm - 12x
Euonymus 'Green Spire' – The Perfect Vertical Boxwood AlternativeEuonymus 'Green Spire' is a slender, upright shrub that is ideal for creating vert...
View full detailsEuonymus 'Green Spire' - Cardinal's hat - ↕15cm - Ø7cm - 48x
Euonymus 'Green Spire' – The Perfect Vertical Boxwood AlternativeEuonymus 'Green Spire' is a slender, upright shrub that is ideal for creating vert...
View full detailsEuonymus 'Green Spire' - Cardinal's hat - ↕15cm - Ø7cm - 24x
Euonymus 'Green Spire' – The Perfect Vertical Boxwood AlternativeEuonymus 'Green Spire' is a slender, upright shrub that is ideal for creating vert...
View full detailsEuonymus 'Green Spire' - Cardinal's hat - ↕15cm - Ø7cm - 72x
Euonymus 'Green Spire' – The Perfect Vertical Boxwood AlternativeEuonymus 'Green Spire' is a slender, upright shrub that is ideal for creating vert...
View full detailsEuonymus 'Green Spire' - Cardinal's hat - ↕15cm - Ø7cm - 6x
Euonymus 'Green Spire' – The Perfect Vertical Boxwood AlternativeEuonymus 'Green Spire' is a slender, upright shrub that is ideal for creating vert...
View full detailsEuonymus fortunei radicans - Japanese Cardinal's Hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
The Euonymus fortunei radicans is a versatile and robust ground cover that is perfect for any garden. With its dense, glossy leaves, it offers a be...
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Euonymus fortunei 'Minimus' - Japanese Cardinal's Hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
Euonymus fortunei 'Minimus' - Japanese Cardinal's Hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
The *Euonymus fortunei 'Minimus'** is an attractive, compact ground cover with dense, green foliage that turns a beautiful yellow to golden hue in ...
View full detailsEuonymus fortunei 'Harlequin' - Japanese Cardinal's Hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
Euonymus fortunei 'Harlequin' Bring color and life to your garden with the beautiful Euonymus fortunei 'Harlequin'. This striking shade plant featu...
View full detailsEuonymus fortunei radicans - Japanese Cardinal's Hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
The Euonymus fortunei radicans is a versatile and robust ground cover that is perfect for any garden. With its dense, glossy leaves, it offers a be...
View full detailsEuonymus fortunei 'Dart's Blanket' - Japanese Cardinal's Hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
**Euonymus fortunei 'Dart's Blanket'** is a beautiful ground-covering plant that brings any garden to life. With its striking, dark green leaves ed...
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Euonymus fortunei 'Minimus' - Japanese Cardinal's Hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Euonymus fortunei 'Minimus' - Japanese Cardinal's Hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
The *Euonymus fortunei 'Minimus'** is an attractive, compact ground cover with dense, green foliage that turns a beautiful yellow to golden hue in ...
View full detailsEuonymus fortunei radicans - Japanese Cardinal's Hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
The Euonymus fortunei radicans is a versatile and robust ground cover that is perfect for any garden. With its dense, glossy leaves, it offers a be...
View full detailsEuonymus fortunei 'Coloratus' - Japanese Cardinal's Hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
**Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus'** is a beautiful, hardy ornamental shrub with attractive, glossy leaves in a rich, deep green color. This variety i...
View full detailsEuonymus fortunei 'Harlequin' - Japanese Cardinal's Hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Euonymus fortunei 'Harlequin' Bring color and life to your garden with the beautiful Euonymus fortunei 'Harlequin'. This striking shade plant featu...
View full detailsEuonymus fortunei 'Minimus' - Japanese Cardinal's Hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
The *Euonymus fortunei 'Minimus'** is an attractive, compact ground cover with dense, green foliage that turns a beautiful yellow to golden hue in ...
View full detailsEuonymus fortunei 'Dart's Blanket' - Japanese Cardinal's Hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
**Euonymus fortunei 'Dart's Blanket'** is a beautiful ground-covering plant that brings any garden to life. With its striking, dark green leaves ed...
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Euonymus fortunei 'Harlequin' - Japanese Cardinal's Hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Euonymus fortunei 'Harlequin' - Japanese Cardinal's Hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Euonymus fortunei 'Harlequin' Bring color and life to your garden with the beautiful Euonymus fortunei 'Harlequin'. This striking shade plant featu...
View full detailsEuonymus Fortunei 'Coloratus' - Japanese Cardinal's Hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
**Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus'** is a beautiful, hardy ornamental shrub with attractive, glossy leaves in a rich, deep green color. This variety i...
View full detailsEuonymus fortunei 'Dart's Blanket' - Japanese Cardinal's Hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
**Euonymus fortunei 'Dart's Blanket'** is a beautiful ground-covering plant that brings any garden to life. With its striking, dark green leaves ed...
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Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus' - Japanese Cardinal's Hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus' - Japanese Cardinal's Hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
**Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus'** is a beautiful, hardy ornamental shrub with attractive, glossy leaves in a rich, deep green color. This variety i...
View full detailsEuonymus Japonicus Green Spire - Boxwood Substitute - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
The Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire' is an ideal boxwood substitute, perfect for hedges, planting beds, or as a solitary plant. This evergreen plan...
View full detailsEuonymus Japonicus Green Spire - Boxwood Substitute - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
The Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire' is an ideal boxwood substitute, perfect for hedges, planting beds, or as a solitary plant. This evergreen plan...
View full detailsEuonymus Fortunei 'Emerald 'n Gold' - Japanese Spindle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Ground cover - 12x
The *Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n Gold'** is a versatile, evergreen ornamental shrub with striking variegated yellow foliage. This compact plant (...
View full detailsEuonymus Fortunei 'Emerald 'n Gold' - Japanese Spindle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Ground cover - 60x
The *Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n Gold'** is a versatile, evergreen ornamental shrub with striking variegated yellow foliage. This compact plant (...
View full detailsEuonymus 'Emerald 'n Gaity' - Japanese Spindle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Ground cover - 12x
The **Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n Gaiety'** is a versatile, hardy plant with beautiful variegated silver foliage. Perfect as a ground cover, low ...
View full detailsWhat are the best-known and most popular native shrubs?
Within the Dutch landscape, there are a number of species that have adorned our gardens and woodlands for centuries. The Hawthorn (Crataegus) is an absolute classic, known for its beautiful white blossoms and ecological value. The Field Maple (Acer campestre), often used as a hedging plant, is also a very popular native shrub. Other well-known names include the Guelder Rose (Viburnum opulus) with its striking red berries and the Hazel (Corylus avellana), which adds color as early as the beginning of spring with its catkins. These species are not only beautiful but belong here naturally.
The benefits of native shrubs
Planting native shrubs offers countless benefits for both the gardener and nature:
- Biodiversity: They provide the perfect food and shelter for local insects and birds.
- Resilience: Because they occur here naturally, they are highly resistant to Dutch weather and local diseases.
- Maintenance: A native shrub often requires less extra nutrition or water than non-native species.
- Ecological balance: You help restore the natural balance in your immediate surroundings.
What to look for when buying native shrubs?
When purchasing native When choosing shrubs, it is essential to consider their eventual size. Many native species naturally grow quite large and require space to develop their characteristic shape. Also, pay attention to the function: are you looking for a fruit-bearing shrub for birds, or a thorny shrub like the Blackthorn to keep unwanted guests out of the garden? Additionally, check the origin; at Planten247, we ensure that the plants are strong and healthy so they get off to a good start in your garden right away.
What types of native shrubs are there?
There is an enormous diversity of native shrubs, each with unique characteristics:
- Fruit-bearing: The Rowan and the Common Elder (Sambucus nigra) are favorites with birds and humans.
- Flowering: The Buckthorn and the Spurge (Rhamnus frangula) are crucial for butterflies such as the Brimstone.
- Hedge-forming: The Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) and the Field Maple lend themselves perfectly to formal or natural hedges.
Every native shrub brings its own seasonal dynamic, from spring bloom to beautiful autumn colors.
Where do I place my native shrubs?
Because a native shrub is accustomed to our soil conditions, they are often quite flexible regarding their location. Most species thrive excellently in full sun to partial shade. In a larger garden, they come into their own beautifully in a mixed shrub hedge or as a solitary eye-catcher at the back of the border. Do you have a smaller garden? Then choose species that tolerate pruning well, such as the Hawthorn. When planting, ensure a spacious planting hole and mix the native soil with some compost for a healthy first growth period.How do I care for my native shrubs?
Fortunately, the care of a native shrub is quite minimal. In the first year after planting, it is important to water during prolonged drought so that the roots can establish themselves well. Once mature, most species manage perfectly well on their own. Pruning depends on the function; You prune a natural hedge one to two times a year, whereas you can often simply let a solitary shrub grow freely. If necessary, remove only dead or crossing branches to keep the shrub vital and open.Native shrubs: which sandy soil?
Not every native shrub likes the same soil, but there are specific standouts for sandy soils. Sandy soil is often drier and less nutrient-rich. The Juniper (Juniperus communis) and the Broom (Cytisus scoparius) are perfectly adapted to these conditions. The Serviceberry (Amelanchier lamarckii) and the Holly (Ilex aquifolium) also do surprisingly well on sandy soils. These plants often root deeply or have leaf structures that prevent evaporation, allowing them to remain beautifully green and vital even during a dry Dutch summer without constant watering.
Buy native shrubs
Do you want to do your bit for a greener Netherlands? At Planten247, you can easily buy the best quality native shrubs. Whether you want to create a complete bird-friendly hedge or are looking for one specific native shrub for that tricky corner in the garden, we have the right assortment. Our plants are grown with care and delivered directly to your home. By choosing natives at Planten247, you are choosing a sustainable garden that gets more beautiful year after year and is perfectly in balance with its surroundings.
Frequently asked questions about native shrubs
Are native shrubs better for my garden?
Yes, they are often hardier and suffer less from pests. Moreover, they support local fauna much better than non-native garden plants, because the insects and plants have evolved together.
When do most native shrubs bloom?
Flowering is staggered; the Hazel starts as early as January/February, while most species such as the Hawthorn and the Elder bloom profusely in May and June for a beautiful spring scene.
Can I also plant native shrubs in a small garden?
Certainly, but choose species that tolerate pruning well or remain compact. You can keep a Field Maple or Hornbeam perfectly at the desired size through pruning, even in a city garden.
Do native shrubs need extra fertilization?
In most cases, extra fertilization is not necessary once the plant is established. An annual layer of mulch or compost around the base of the plant is often sufficient to keep the soil healthy.
