{"title":"Shrubs \u0026 Trees","description":"\u003cp\u003eShrubs, hedges and small trees for NYC backyards, terraces and building fronts, including boxwood, arborvitae, skip laurel, aucuba and a weeping cherry. Each plant page has its own light and water notes. Need help planting? Ask about our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/garden-services\"\u003eGarden Services\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dogwood-yellow-twig-cornus-3g","title":"Dogwood Yellow Twig Cornus 3g","description":"","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43387581104227,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"dogwood-red-twig-variegated-cornus-sericea-3g","title":"Dogwood Red Twig Variegated Cornus Sericea 3g","description":"","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43387582414947,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"ninebark-physocarpus-5g","title":"Ninebark Physocarpus 5g","description":"","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43387583397987,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"hydrangea-proven-winners","title":"Hydrangea Proven Winners","description":"","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43387583791203,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"boxwood-freedom-18-24","title":"Boxwood Freedom 18-24\"","description":"","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43392773947491,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"boxwood-sempervirens","title":"Boxwood Sempervirens","description":"\u003cp\u003eCommon boxwood (\u003cem\u003eBuxus sempervirens\u003c\/em\u003e) is the classic evergreen hedge. Its small, glossy leaves stay green all year and take well to clipping. Use it for a low hedge along a front yard or stoop, in a pair of planters by a door, or as a clipped ball on a terrace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–30 in, and 4–5 ft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun to partial shade. \u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate. Water deeply in its first season and during dry spells. Boxwood in planters dries out faster, especially on a windy terrace, so check the soil often.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e rated for USDA zones 5–8; NYC is zone 7b.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePets:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to cats and dogs if eaten (ASPCA).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlanting a hedge? 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Growing 40-60 feet tall but only 3-4 feet wide, it fits perfectly in tight spaces while delivering maximum visual impact.\n\nExtremely cold-hardy and adaptable to various soil conditions, Arborvitae Emerald Green thrives in full sun to partial shade. Its dense branching provides excellent coverage and requires minimal pruning. Perfect for homeowners seeking a low-maintenance, long-lived evergreen solution that adds structure and elegance to any garden or property.","brand":"Urban Garden Center","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44315004764259,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7314\/8515\/files\/arborvite-reingold-in-a-growers-pot-ina-white-background.png?v=1783089113"},{"product_id":"arborvitae-emerald-green","title":"Arborvitae Emerald Green","description":"Arborvitae Emerald Green is a stunning narrow, columnar evergreen shrub prized for its vibrant green foliage year-round. This fast-growing variety reaches heights of 15-20 feet while maintaining a compact width of just 3-4 feet, making it ideal for privacy screens, windbreaks, and accent plantings in tight spaces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHardy in zones 3-8, Emerald Green thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to various soil types. Its dense, feathery foliage provides excellent coverage and requires minimal pruning. This low-maintenance shrub is naturally disease and pest resistant, offering reliable performance season after season.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for creating living fences, defining property lines, or framing garden beds, Arborvitae Emerald Green combines architectural elegance with practical functionality. Its evergreen nature ensures beautiful structure even in winter months.","brand":"Urban Garden Center","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67660940836963,"sku":null,"price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7314\/8515\/files\/arborvitae-emerald-green-burlap-root-ball.jpg?v=1792271848"},{"product_id":"aucuba-18-24-in","title":"Aucuba 18-24 in","description":"Aucuba is a striking evergreen shrub prized for its glossy, variegated foliage and resilient nature. Often called the \"gold dust plant,\" it features deep green leaves speckled with golden yellow, adding year-round color and texture to garden beds, borders, and containers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis shade-loving plant thrives in indirect light and moist, well-draining soil, making it ideal for woodland gardens or shaded patios. Aucuba is exceptionally hardy, tolerant of poor soil conditions, and requires minimal maintenance once established. It produces small purple flowers in spring, followed by bright red berries on female plants when pollinated.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for creating visual interest in dark corners, screening, or as a specimen plant. Aucuba brings elegance and durability to any landscape.","brand":"Urban Garden Center","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67660952469603,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7314\/8515\/files\/aucuba-18-24-in-black-growers-pot.jpg?v=1792268011"},{"product_id":"cherry-weeping-snow-fountain","title":"Cherry Weeping Snow Fountain","description":"The Cherry Weeping Snow Fountain is a stunning ornamental cherry tree that brings year-round elegance to any landscape. Known for its graceful, cascading branches that weep toward the ground, this variety displays delicate white blossoms in spring that blanket the tree like fresh snow—hence its enchanting name.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for creating a focal point in gardens, this weeping cherry thrives in well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Its compact, fountain-like growth habit makes it ideal for smaller yards, patios, or as a specimen planting. The tree reaches modest heights while spreading gently, offering natural beauty without requiring extensive space.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpring blooms are followed by attractive foliage throughout the growing season. Many gardeners appreciate its graceful silhouette in winter, adding architectural interest even after leaves fall. Relatively low-maintenance once established, this ornamental cherry attracts pollinators and adds visual drama to any garden design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for landscapers and home gardeners seeking distinctive, flowering specimens that deliver season-spanning interest and timeless beauty.","brand":"Urban Garden Center","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67660966625379,"sku":null,"price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7314\/8515\/files\/cherry-weeping-snow-fountain-burlap-root-ball.jpg?v=1792271848"},{"product_id":"skip-laurel-4-5-ft","title":"Skip Laurel 4-5 ft","description":"Skip Laurel is a versatile evergreen shrub prized for its dense, compact growth habit and attractive glossy foliage. 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