Best Shrub Plants of 2025

"After six months, my gardenia is thriving. I repotted it into a slightly larger pot and left it out on my south-facing deck all summer. Although it didn’t bloom as described, I’m now enjoying over two dozen buds. The first bud opened yesterday, filling my home with a wonderful fragrance. I was a bit careless with checking for aphids upon arrival, which caused some trouble, but I’ve been managing them with neem oil and vinegar. Overall, I’m pleased with my purchase!"

"When my gardenia arrived, I was pleasantly surprised to find a healthy 24-inch plant with new growth and tiny buds. The packaging was excellent, and everything was in place when I opened the box. I couldn't be happier with my purchase!"

"I was hesitant to order a plant online due to previous bad experiences, but I really wanted a gardenia. This one arrived beautifully wrapped and mostly healthy, despite a few pale leaves and some yellowing. I believe these issues could be from shipping, so I plan to see how it does over the next few weeks."

“I found the measurements to be off; it’s much smaller than what the photo shows. However, it’s simply adorable and very healthy.”

“This tree arrived in excellent condition, packed securely. It’s a great size for the price, and I’m entirely pleased with my purchase.”

“I bought this tree to serve as a tiny Christmas tree that I can take outside in the warmer months and bring in during winter. So far, it has served its purpose well, but I plan to eventually plant it permanently.”

"I was pleasantly surprised by the lush and healthy plants I received. They were packed with such love and care. This is a great purchase at a reasonable price with fast shipping. I'm completely satisfied!"

"I was excited to surprise my sister with this flower bush, but sadly, the plant arrived in poor condition. The leaves had fallen off, and the roots were dry as a desert. We were both disappointed and hope it can still survive."

"So far, I’m happy with my gardenia plants. They arrived in good condition and seem to be doing well after five weeks in the ground. No blooms yet, but I'm optimistic!"

"The shrub arrived well-packed and intact. I found the Nandina beautiful and healthy, although it was a bit smaller than I expected. I'm excited to plant it and watch it grow."

"I received a healthy plant that looks stunning! I bought it to put in a large insulated pot for Christmas. My hope is that it lasts well into spring so I can replant it."

"I absolutely love these plants! They are the perfect size for my deck pots and the colors are fantastic."

"I planted these gorgeous, tall shrubs the next morning after delivery, and they are thriving! I love how they look as a visual divider in my lawn. I plan to purchase more since they are deer resistant...so far!"

"This was my first time ordering from this company, and I was extremely pleased. I ordered 4 Sunshine Ligustrums, and they all arrived beautiful! I planted one on each side of my Christmas Jewel Holly in my driveway garden, and I have plans for the other two. I take great care of my new plants, and it's clear this company takes care of their products too!"

"The plant I received was in good condition, with a bright lime green color, making it a fantastic accent in my garden. It pairs well with trailing annuals in containers and can easily be shaped into a globe with scissors."

"I was pleasantly surprised by my plant's arrival. It had 20-ish buds, dark green leaves, and a strong trunk—perfect for gifting! After repotting, it bloomed spectacularly. I did notice that the floral aroma was either very weak or absent, but the plant's health was impressive, and I’ll definitely buy from this seller again."

"My gardenia arrived in great condition—the soil was moist, and the leaves were a lovely green. I was thrilled with how well it was packed. It’s clear that a lot of care went into ensuring I would be pleased. I look forward to ordering more plants from this seller."

"I received my gardenia after a long journey, and it was in perfect condition despite the heat. It’s a grand plant for the price, and I’m very satisfied with my purchase. It’s a real bargain!"

"I received a Gardenia bush that was well packed and in awesome condition. It was very healthy, and after repotting, it is growing wonderfully. I’m excited for it to start blooming and adding a wonderful fragrance to my home."

"The plant arrived fresh and green. The base was wrapped in a damp paper towel to maintain moisture, and it worked well. After transplanting, it still looks great."

"I was surprised at how nicely packed these 1-gallon gardenias were. They arrived green with no broken branches or brown leaves. The soil was slightly damp, and I can't wait to get them in the ground. I did notice that the plant food wasn’t included, so I’m giving it a 4-star rating until I see how they do after planting."

"I got lucky with this! Dark green leaves with beautiful special crimson red flowers. Zero issues with this. Blooms in Spring and Fall. When the flowers are dormant, the green leaves are still very lovely."

"This was my first time ordering a live plant online. It was shipped in an upright container with vents for air, clearly labeled 'live plant.' It was very healthy when I opened it. I planted it in the ground a couple of days later, and it has acclimated to the soil already and is thriving!"

"I love this azalea! It has been blooming ever since I received it and planted it. Very healthy and a beautiful shade of red. Highly recommend it!"

"I was thrilled with how beautifully wrapped my plants arrived. They're healthy and sturdy, and I find myself ordering new ones every few days!"

"After planting, I was pleased to see that my trees are growing well and showing new growth. I was initially uncertain about ordering live plants from Amazon, but they exceeded my expectations!"

"When my plants arrived, I noticed they were dry but still looked healthy. I've been watering them carefully, but I'm worried about the leaves falling off. Overall, they seem okay, but I hope they survive!"

"I think this is a little wimpy. I'm hoping it will grow."

"Honestly, I feel like I got a rip off for $25."