Winterberry Holly

• Winterberry holly (Ilex verticillata) is also referred to as black alder. It is a deciduous shrub that is hardy to USDA zones 3 through 9. The plant can survive in a wide variety of soil conditions, from extremely dry to very wet. Winterberry grows slowly and can reach heights up 15 feet tall with a 10-foot spread. It has small, white flowers that bloom in June, which are replaced by red berries that thrive throughout the winter.
  
  

Carolina Allspice

• Carolina allspice (Calycanthus floridus) is a deciduous shrub that is hardy to USDA zones 4 to 9. It is native to the southeastern part of the United States and can tolerate a wide variety of soil conditions. The plant requires little maintenance and grows well along foundations and as a border plant. It thrives in rich loamy soils and full sunlight. Carolina allspice is a fragrant bush that blooms with brown flowers from April to July. It is also commonly called sweet shrub.
  
  

Common Juniper

• Common juniper (Jumiperus communis) is a small to medium-sized bush that is hardy to USDA zones 2 through 6. It is an evergreen plant that tolerates a wide variety of soil conditions, including dry and salty climates. Juniper is quick spreading and can grow 5 to 10 feet in height, but is shaped to fit its landscape. Mature juniper grows up to 15 feet wide, which makes it an excellent ground cover.
  
  

Snowberry

• Snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus) is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 6 feet tall. It is hardy to USDA zones 3 through 7. The plant can tolerate a wide variety of soil conditions, including infertile, sandy, rocky and poorly drained areas. It has hollow stems and thick leaves that allow it to retain moisture in claylike soils. Snowberry thrives in areas with moist soil and partial shade and grows along rocky hillsides and slopes. Flowers appear in June and July and vary in color, including white and pink.