Serving Wilmington for over 18 years
Plant Gallery
Discover a curated selection of Southern Living shrubs, trees, grasses, perennials, and more, all specifically for your climate. Below, you will portraits and brief descriptions of each plant and shrub, expertly selected to thrive in Southeastern North Carolina. At Edge, we pride ourselves on our knowledge of trees, shrubs, and grasses, ensuring you find the perfect additions for your outdoor space. Explore our collection and transform your garden into a vibrant sanctuary.
Gardenia "Frost Proof"
Plant Type: Shrub
Larger growing than Trailing Gardenia, but with the same attractive foliage and
fragrant white flowers.
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Evergreen shrub
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Upright, medium-sized habit
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Fragrant, 2-3" white flowers
3 Gal: 15-18’ HT
7 Gal: 18-24’ HT
Mature Spread: 3-4”
Mature Height: 3-4”
Grass Pink Mulhy
Plant Type: Grass
Eye-catching bursts of color when this grass is in full bloom.
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Tough, ornamental, native grass
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Showy, pink blooms in the fall
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Looks great when planted in groups
Mature Spread: 2-3’
Mature Height: 3-4’
Grass "Adagio"
Adagio Miscanthus
Plant Type: Grass
Medium-sized perennial grass that looks
great in groups or by itself.
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Ornamental, perennial grass
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Dwarf, graceful habit
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Plumes emerge pink and fade to white
Mature Spread: 3-4’
Mature Height: 4-5’
Distylium "Vintage Jade"
Distylium Hybrid
Plant Type: Shrub
An excellent Distylium with a mounding habit. Features dark blue-green foliage and red flowers.
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Attractive, soft, blue-green fine foliage
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A compact, mounding habit
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Disease resistant, drought tolerant
Mature Spread: 4-5’
Mature Height: 2-3’
Gardenia "August Beauty"
Plant Type: Shrub
A great choice for planting near a walkway or patio where its fragrance can be enjoyed. Should be planted in a protected area.
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Broadleaf evergreen shrub
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Fragrant, double white flowers
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Long blooming season
3 Gal: 24-30” HT
7 Gal: 24-30” HT
Mature Spread: 3-5’
Mature Height: 4-6’
Distylium "Jewel Box"
Distylium Hybrid
Plant Type: Shrub
Blue-green cascading foliage on a pest and
disease resistant, low water evergreen shrub.
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Attractive, soft, blue-green fine foliage.
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A compact, rounded habit.
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Use in mass plantings, borders or hedges
Mature Spread: 3-4’
Mature Height: 2-3’
Crape Myrtle "Tuscarora"
Plant Type: Tree
All season small tree or large shrub
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Medium sized flowering tree
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Long blooming coral pink flowers
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Moderate to fast grower
Mature Spread: 10-15’
Mature Height: 15-25’
Crape Myrtle "Sioux"
Plant Type: Tree
Medium sized Crape Myrtle with dense, compact form. Flowers a dark pink that contrasts well with the dark green foliage.
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Medium sized flowering tree
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Dark green foliage with dark pink flowers
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Moderate to fast grower
Mature Spread: 8-10’
Mature Height: 10-15’
Azalea "Gerbing"
G. G. Gerbing Azalea
Plant Type: Shrub
Larger growing Azalea variety with white ruffled
flowers that blooms mid-season
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Large, single, white flowers
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Mid-season bloomer
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Broadleaf, evergreen shrub
3 Gal: 18-24” HT
Mature Spread: 6-8’
Mature Height: 6-8
Crape Myrtle "Natchez"
Plant Type: Tree
A large shrub or tree with loads of character.
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Long-blooming, white flowers
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Vibrant fall color
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Moderate growth rate
Mature Spread:10-15’
Mature Height: 15-25’
Crape Myrtle "Muskogee"
Plant Type: Tree
Medium sized Crape Myrtle with dense, compact form. Flowers a light purple that contrasts well with the dark green foliage.
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Medium sized flowering tree
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Dark green foliage with lavender-pink flowers
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Moderate to fast grower
Mature Spread: 10-15’
Mature Height: 15-25’
Azalea Encore
Type: Intermediate
Blooms from spring through fall.
Plant as single specimen or as a superior
foundation planting.
Mature Height: 4’
Mature Spread: 3’
Bloom Span: 2.25”
Yucca Filamentosa "Color Guard"
Beautiful, semi-evergreen shrub with gracefully arching branches. Small, bell-shaped, lilac pink flowers; leaves turn bronze in the fall. Useful in a border planting, as a divider or informal hedge
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Moderate growing to 4 to 6 ft. tall, 5 ft. wide
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Pink/Green flower foliage
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Repeat flowering
Vitex "Chaste"
Plant Type: Shrub
Removing spent flowers will promote repeated flower production.
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Compact deciduous small tree
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Lilac flowers
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Deer resistant, drought tolerant
3 Gal: 30-36”
7 Gal: 30-36”
15 Gal: 3-4’
Mature Spread: 10-12’
Mature Height: 10-15’
Agapanthus "Tongue & Groove Shandy"
Plant Type: Shrub
Removing spent flowers will promote repeated flower production.
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Compact deciduous small tree
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Lilac flowers
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Deer resistant, drought tolerant
3 Gal: 30-36”
7 Gal: 30-36”
15 Gal: 3-4’
Mature Spread: 10-12’
Mature Height: 10-15’
River Birch "Dura-Heat"
Plant Type: Tree
A native tree that is tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions. Exfoliating bark adds interest to the landscape.
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Broadly pyramidal habit
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Light, glossy green foliage
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Rapid growth rate
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Tolerates wet soils
15 Gal:6-8’ HT
30 Gal: 8-10’ HT
Mature Spread: 12-25’
Mature Height: 40-50’
Cerci Canadensis "Hearts of Gold"
Hearts of Gold Redbud
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Plant Type: Native
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Upright spreading habit
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Yellow- gold foliage
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Purple flowers in spring
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Mature Spread: 18’
Mature Height: 20’
Rose "Drift
Groundcover rose that comes in a variety of colors
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Low growing
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Disease resistant
Mature Spread: 2-3’
Mature Height: 1-2’
Palm "Windmill"
Plant Type: Shrub
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Noted for compact growth and hardiness. ​
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Tropical foliage
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Evergreen, drought tolerant
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Yellow flowers in summer
Mature Spread: 8-10’’
Mature Height: 10-20’
Podocarpus "Pringles"
Plant Type: Shrub
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Pringles Dwarf Podocarpus has unique needle-like foliage that creates an interesting texture when used in the landscape
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Slow growing
Mature Spread: 3-4’
Mature Height: 3-4’
Podocarpus "Maki"
Plant Type: Shrub
Large evergreen shrub with deep green
needles. This shrub makes an excellent shade garden screen or accent plant. Often requires pruning to keep foliage tidy.
3 Gal: 24-30”
7 Gal: 30-36”
15 Gal: 4-5’
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Mature Spread: 3-5’
Mature Height: 8-10’
Guava "Pineapple"
Feijoa Sellowiana
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Plant Type: Shrub
Silver tinted foliage that keeps color in the landscape year-round.
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Fruit producing
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Salt tolerant
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Edible flowers
Mature Spread: 5-6’
Mature Height: 5-6’
Palm "Sabal Minor"
Plant Type: Native
Prefers moist soil and partial sun.
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Blue-green palm foliage
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Evergreen, drought tolerant
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Slow growth rate
3 Gal: 12-15” HT
Mature Spread: 5-6’
Mature Height: 5-6’
Palm "Sabal Major"
Plant Type: Tree
Makes a stately presence in landscapes.
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Drought tolerant
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Thrives in well-drained soil
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Slow growth rate
Mature Spread: 8-10’’
Mature Height: 15-25’’
Loropetalum "Ruby
Loropetalum chinense ‘Ruby’
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Plant Type: Shrub
Brings color to the landscape all season.
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Broadleaf, evergreen shrub
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Pink, fringe flowers
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Compact, rounded habit
3 Gal: 12-15” SPD
7 Gal: 18-21” SPD
Mature Spread: 4-6’
Mature Height: 5-6’
Loropetalum "Daruma"
Duruma Chinese Fringe Flower
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Plant Type: Shrub
Deep, rich, burgundy foliage is the perfect backdrop for clusters of hot pink, fringe-like flowers that repeat throughout the year. More compact than most varieties, making it ideal for smaller gardens, borders and containers.
Mature Spread: 3-5’
Mature Height: 2-4’
Loropetalum Chinense "Crimson Fire"
Plant Type: Shrub
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Easy-to-grow shrub adaptable to multiple uses like ground cover, in containers or edging in the shrub border.
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Broadleaf, evergreen shrub
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New foliage emerges a red/burgundy color
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Compact, mounded habit
Mature Height: 2-3’
Mature Spread: 2-3’
Grass Liriope "Variegated"
Plant Type: Ground Cover
Tolerates heat, humidity and drought.
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Fountain-like habit
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Variegated foliage
1 Gal: FULL
Mature Spread: 12-18”
Mature Height: 12-18”