Tropical-Looking Shrubs and Other Plants
These tropical-looking plants don’t quite fit into the other categories – small, tropical-looking deciduous shrubs, hardy citrus, eucalyptus, and yuccas. They work well with evergreen trees and shrubs, and deciduous trees to create a permanent framework for your tropical garden.
Dediduous Shrubs, Yuccas, and More:
- Buddleia davidii (Butterfly bush) : Zone 5-10
- Hibiscus syriacus (Rose-of-sharon) : Zone 5-9
- Hydrangea macrophylla (Bigleaf hydrangea) : Zone 6-10
- Spirea x bumalda ‘Goldflame’ (Goldflame spirea) : Zone 4-8
- Eucalyptus Neglecta (Omeo Gum) : Zone 7-10
- Poncirus trifoliata (Hardy orange) : Zone 5-9
- Yucca ‘Bright edge’ (Bright edge yucca) : Zone 4-10

Yucca ‘Bright Edge’