Shrubs
We offer a wide selection of shrubs that can thrive at altitudes from 7,000 feet to over 10,000 feet. Our selection includes native, deer resistant, drought tolerant, shade tolerant, high elevation, edibles, and evergreen shrubs as well as grasses. Below you will find detailed information to consider about all of our shrubs and grasses in making your selection of plants to beautify your yard.
Gambel Oak
Colorado Natives
Interested in including native plants in your yard? Brady’s West offers an extensive selection of shrubs and grasses that are native to Colorado at elevation. Fun Fact: A native plant is any plant that lived in Colorado before it was settled by Europeans.
Russian Sage
Deer Resistant
Deer been dining on the plants in your yard? If so, you might want to consider adding some deer resistant plants around your home. Deer-resistant plants are NOT deer proof, but they are among the least appetizing and munchable plants to feature in your yard.
Three-Leaf Sumac
Drought Tolerant
We live in a very arid climate, and most of us really wish to minimize our water usage. Fortunately, there is a range of plants which, once established, need very little water to thrive in our area. Fun fact: The smaller a plant’s leaves, the less surface area susceptible to water loss.
Nine Bark, Little Devil
Shade Tolerant
Have a shady area in your yard you would like to beautify with a shrub or two? We carry a variety of shrubs that can tolerate a wide range of not-so-sunny conditions. If you have a section of yard that gets less than 6 hours of sunshine each day, a shade-tolerant plant is what you need.
Blue Mist
High Elevation
Rocky Mountain high (over 8,500 feet) and wondering what will grow at your place? Well, we carry shrubs that will grow at every elevation between Salida (7036 feet) and Leadville (10,151 feet). Fun fact: Potentilla are native to Colorado and among the highest living flowering shrubs in the United States.
Pixwell Gooseberry
Edibles
Talk about practical! Edible shrubs not only beautify yards, they also provide a source of food for humans and animals. These plants tend to bloom in the spring and bear fruit in summer and early fall. So, if you like to snack while out in the yard, check out our edible shrubs.
Hillside Creeper
Evergreen
For folks who want a little greenery in their yards throughout the year, including during winter, we carry a wide range of evergreen shrubs that range in height between 1-10 feet. These shrubs include varieties of juniper, pine, and spruce that will really stand out in your yard all year round.
Oregon Grape Holly
Evergreen
Broadleaf evergreen shrubs are shrubs that have flat, wide leaves with deeply rich green and sometimes variegated colors. These shrubs are usually jam-packed with dense, full leaves that create a beautiful presence in the yard, especially when placed close to houses or garage or other structures.
Shenandoah
Grasses
Although technically not a shrub, grasses serve the same function: They beautify a yard by their color, shape, and texture. In fact, a combination of shrubs and grasses along with a few trees creates a warm, inviting, and beautiful yard. So, why not accent your home and yard by adding a few grasses?
Nine Bark, Tiny Wine
Just Plain Beautiful
Many of our shrubs cannot be placed neatly into a category other than just being gorgeous. These shrubs are plants that are not particularly deer tolerant, drought resistant, or shade tolerant at elevation, but can really help beautify your landscape.
Little Leaf Mock Orange
Before You Buy…
Now that you’ve decided to plant a shrub or two in your yard, what purpose do you want those shrubs to serve? To answer this question, you should consider several important issues such as placement, height, color, texture, and the shrub’s attractiveness to wildlife.
Pruning a Mountain Mahogany Bush
Love Your Shrubs
Many of our customers ask us how to expertly plant their shrubs and take care of them once those shrubs are in the ground. While watering is key, there are several other very important actions you should take to insure that your shrubs will be happy in their new home.