Best Hedge & Shrub Plants & Seeds Under $50 (2026)
Selections were ranked by a value score combining customer rating, plant hardiness range, container size, evergreen/berry traits, and retail price under $50
Top Picks
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Ilex Blue Maid Holly, evergreen shrub in 2-in container
Evergreen holly shrub with deep blue-green foliage. Delivered in a rooted #2 container for immediate planting; suitable for USDA zones 5-8. Customers note healthy plants with vibrant leaves and new growth buds
- deep blue-green evergreen foliage
- rooted container for instant planting
- zones 5-8 suitability
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Ilex x meserveae 'Honey Maid' Variegated Holly
Evergreen holly with yellow-blue/green variegated foliage. Delivered in a #3 container, fully rooted and ready to plant. Customer note: healthy plants with vibrant leaves and new growth buds
- variegated evergreen foliage
- ready-to-plant in container
- eco-friendly evergreen for year-round interest
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Ilex Blue Maid holly (Blue Holly) evergreen in 3-gallon pot
Evergreen holly with deep blue-green foliage and red berries. Ready for planting upon arrival in suitable zones; male pollinator required for berry production. Customer note: healthy plants with vibrant leaves and bright berries
- deep blue-green evergreen foliage
- red berry contrast
- mature height 15-18 ft
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Ilex verticillata 'Winter Red' Winterberry Shrub in #3 Container
Winterberry shrub with bright red berries in fall and winter. Mature size 8-10 ft H x 8-10 ft W; delivered in a #3 container. Attracts songbirds
- bright red fall-winter berries
- attracts songbirds
- ready-to-plant in soil
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Ilex X rutzan 'Red Beauty' Holly - #3 Container
Evergreen holly in a #3 container, ready to plant. Red berries emerge in late fall/winter amid pointy evergreen foliage; male pollinator required for berry production
- red berries in late fall/winter
- pointed evergreen foliage for contrast
- ready-to-plant container size
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Ilex verticillata Wildfire (Winterberry) Shrub - bright red berries, #3 container
Compact winterberry shrub with bright red berries for late fall interest. Fully rooted and ready to plant; includes care instructions with shipment. Suitable for USDA zones 4-8; mature height 6-7 ft, spread 7-8 ft
- bright red berries for seasonal appeal
- fully rooted and ready to plant
- zone 4-8 suitable
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Ilex X meserveae 'China Girl' holly - 3 in container
Evergreen holly with glossy leaves and bright red berries. Fully rooted in soil and ready to plant upon arrival; mature size 10-12 ft H x 8-10 ft W. Customer note: healthy plants with vibrant color and new growth buds
- fully rooted in soil
- ready to plant upon arrival
- bright red berries
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Southern Living Sunshine Ligustrum (2 gal)
Ligustrum sinense, evergreen shrub for full sun to partial shade. Grows to 48-72 in wide and 60-84 in tall; trimmed during shipping to promote health. Customer note: healthy plant with rapid growth and vibrant leaves
- evergreen shrub with year-round interest
- large mature size within 2-3 ft width/height range
- widely adaptable to sun conditions
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Costa Farms Ficus Live Plants (Pack of 2) – Easy to Grow Indoor Houseplants
Two live ficus plants in one pack, designed for indoor spaces with lush leaves that enhance decor. Customers note good plant quality and beauty, with some reports of leaves browning or dying
- pack of two ficus plants
- vibrant, large-leaf appearance
- suitable as decor and gift
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Costa Farms Ficus Live Indoor Plant
Lush live ficus houseplant for home or office decor. Hands-on care with visually vibrant leaves. customers note healthy appearance and size, though some leaves may brown or die
- lush indoor ficus plant
- includes minimal decor pots
- ready-to-grow with soil included