15 Rose Of Sharon Varieties For Your Landscape

While rose of Sharon is technically a bush, not a tree, you can train rose of Sharon as a tree by pruning to one main trunk (leader). How big rose of Sharon gets depends on the variety; most grow to between 8 and 12 feet high with a spread of 6 to 10 feet. But there are dwarf rose of Sharon varieties as well, including ‘Lil’ Kim.’ Plants grouped together can make a lovely blooming hedge. However, because they aren’t evergreen and drop their leaves in the fall, they won’t provide privacy during the winter. Many rose of Sharon varieties readily self-seed, and the seedlings can become a nuisance. However, there are seedless rose of Sharon varieties available, including ‘Orchid Satin’ and ‘Sugar Tip’. Plant rose of Sharon in the spring or fall. Its needs are fairly simple: Situate it in full sun with rich, well-draining soil that’s acidic to slightly alkaline, and keep the soil evenly moist. Here are 15 popular rose of Sharon varieties to consider for your landscape.

Native Area: China, IndiaUSDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9Height: 8–12 feetSun Exposure: Full, partial

Native Area: China, IndiaUSDA Hardiness Zones: 5–8Height: 5-6 feetSun Exposure: Full, partial

Native Area: China, IndiaUSDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9Height: 8–10 feetSun Exposure: Full, partial

Native Area: China, IndiaUSDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9Height: 8–12 feetSun Exposure: Full, partial

Native Area: China, IndiaUSDA Hardiness Zones: 5–8Height: 6–10 feetSun Exposure: Full

Native Area: China, IndiaUSDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9Height: 8–12 feetSun Exposure: Full, partial

Native Area: China, IndiaUSDA Hardiness Zones: 5–8Height: 4–5 feetSun Exposure: Full, partial

Native Area: China, IndiaUSDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9Height: 8-12 feetSun Exposure: Full, partial

Native Area: China, IndiaUSDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9Height: 3–4 feetSun Exposure: Full, partial

Native Area: China, IndiaUSDA Hardiness Zones: 5–8Height: 6–8 feetSun Exposure: Full, partial

Native Area: China, IndiaUSDA Hardiness Zones: 5–8Height: 5-8 feetSun Exposure: Full, partial

Native Area: China, IndiaUSDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9Height: 10–16 feetSun Exposure: Full, partial

Native Area: China, IndiaUSDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9Height: 8–12 feetSun Exposure: Full

Native Area: China, IndiaUSDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9Height: 8–12 feetSun Exposure: Full

Native Area: China, IndiaUSDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9Height: 4–5 feetSun Exposure: Full