The following 12 shrubs grow best in full sun and are each uniquely ornamental and attractive .

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Mound'

Spiraea prefers a sunny environment, and its beautiful pink flowers bloom in the summer, with the ' Golden Mountain ' variety being the best . Its leaves are also ornamental, with a golden color in the spring , a yellow-green color in the summer , and a yellow, orange, and red color in the fall , making it attractive in every season . Spiraea flowers bloom on new growth , so prune the shrub in late winter or early spring to remove dead, diseased, and weak branches to keep it in good shape . Removing the remaining flowers will help it continue to bloom .

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Salix integra ' Flamingo'

In spring, the stems and leaves of Salix 'Flamingo' are reddish-pink, which is how it got its name. From April to May, it produces small yellow catkins. It is a sun-loving shrub, but if the weather is too hot, it needs afternoon shade .It prefers evenly moist soil and can tolerate some dryness . Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain good shape .

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Silver Brush Tree ' Mount Airy '  ( Fothergilla gardenii 'Mount Airy')

Silverbrush is a sun- loving plant that can tolerate some shade . It produces large quantities of white flowers in the spring that have a pleasant honey scent. In the fall, the leaves display rich autumn colors of yellow , orange and red . The soil needs to be well-drained and water regularly during the growing season to keep the soil evenly moist.

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Rhus typhina '  Bailtiger'

The ' Tiger Eye' trollius is a large shrub native to North America that can grow to 4.5 to 7.5 metres tall . But the ' Tiger Eye' trollius is a dwarf variety that grows 1 to 2 metres tall and spreads widely, making it an ideal garden plant . Its leaves are yellow-green in spring , bright yellow in summer and turn orange and red in autumn. The bright leaves and purple stems create a striking colour contrast. It prefers well-drained soil, so make sure not to overwater.

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Oakleaf Hydrangea  ( Hydrangea quercifolia ) 

Oakleaf Hydrangea is often planted at the entrance of a garden or in a shrub border . It grows to 2-2.5 meters tall and has an expanding shape . In late spring, the pyramidal panicles turn from white to purple-pink. Its flowers are on old branches , so prune the branches immediately after flowering to allow it to develop buds for next year . Keep warm in winter by wrapping with burlap or mulching .

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American Beautyberry  ( Callicarpa americana )

Callicarpa is one of the few shrubs that produces purple berries . It produces unassuming flowers in late spring and summer , followed by these bright, eye-catching purple fruits that are a great treat until the cold snap sets in. The more sun it gets, the more fruit it produces . It requires little .

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Pussy willow  ( Salix discolor )

In late winter and early spring, the bare branches develop fuzzy ornamental buds, or catkins . Male plants have more showy catkins . Water regularly to keep the soil moist, and prune heavily every three to five years to restore growth .

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Corylus avellana 'Contorta'  ( Corylus avellana 'Contorta')

Its branches twist and turn. In winter, the bare branches form a strange branching shape, which adds interest to the garden. The beautiful golden catkins are elegant. Water regularly to maintain soil moisture and remove root rots in time to keep the plant neat and beautiful .

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Cornus alba 'Elegantissima '

The leaves, flowers and berries of the redwood are all very ornamental, but it is best known for its reddish bark, which is particularly eye-catching in winter and early spring. Cut back a quarter of the old branches each spring to encourage new stems to grow.

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 Physocarpus opulifolius ' Diabolo  '

In spring and early summer, the leaves of the purple-leaved physalis are dark purple, contrasting with other brightly colored plants. As the weather warms, the leaves turn greener. Its clusters of fruit and flaking bark are also interesting.as soon asthe flowering period ends in May and June

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Cotoneaster  horizontalis​​

Cotoneaster serrata is a low shrub with a spreading growth habit that can be used as a ground cover . It grows 0.5 to 1 meter tall with a crown of 2 to 2.5 meters . It produces small pink flowers in spring that attract bees. The leaves turn red-orange in autumn . In addition, it produces bright red berries in late summer and autumn . It is hardy and easy to care for, and if you give it plenty of room to grow, it will require little pruning.

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Silken ( Yucca filamentosa )

Yucca is an evergreen shrub that grows 1 to 2.5 meters tall with a 1 to 1.5 meter crown . The base is surrounded by a rosette of sword- shaped green leaves . In late spring or early summer, a tall flower stem emerges from the rosette with panicles of creamy white, bell - shaped flowers . It requires little maintenance and tolerates poor, sandy soils and drought . Make sure to plant it in a well-drained area.