Viburnum awabuki Chindo shrub with red fruit cluster Viburnum awabuki Chindo shrub with red fruit cluster
Viburnum awabuki Chindo shrub with red fruit cluster

Woodlanders

The Southern Structure Kit

$32.00

Think of this as a living blueprint. The Southern Structure Kit brings together six bold, beautiful, and botanically significant plants that offer backbone, texture, and seasonal brilliance to the Southeastern landscape. These plugs aren't fleeting fillers — they are the shrubs and perennials that define borders, screen views, feed birds, and turn heads.

Perfect for:

  • Naturalistic hedging

  • Wildlife-friendly planting

  • Structural foundation beds

  • Understory rhythm in woodland or shade gardens

Each selection plays a role — from the glowing gold of Aucuba to the electric fall show of Amsonia, the berry-laden branches of Aronia and Ilex, to the glossy evergreen presence of Chindo Viburnum. Together, they sing harmony in structure, contrast, and habitat value.

Pickup available at Aiken Nursery

Usually ready in 2-4 days

Plant Varieties

Plant Profiles

Amsonia hubrichtii

Feathery Fireworks for Fall

Native to Arkansas and Oklahoma, this perennial's soft, threadleaf foliage glows golden in fall, dancing in the wind like prairie flame. Powder-blue starry flowers bloom in spring. Drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and dreamy in mass plantings or border accents.

  • Height: 2–3 ft
  • Light: Full sun to part shade
  • Bloom: Spring
  • Fall Color: Brilliant gold
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Aronia arbutifolia 'Brilliantissima'

Brilliant Red for Birds and Beauty

This southeastern native lights up in fall with flaming red foliage and clusters of shiny red berries beloved by birds. White flowers in spring add seasonal interest. A shrub with multi-season appeal and naturalistic flair.

  • Height: 6–10 ft
  • Light: Full sun to part shade
  • Bloom: Spring
  • Berries: Fall into winter
  • Wildlife Value: High
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Aucuba japonica 'Golden King'

The Shade-Loving Showstopper

Evergreen with golden-splashed foliage that thrives where little else dares — dry shade, urban edges, and north-facing walls. A subtropical look without the fuss, this cultivar adds drama, texture, and reliable greenery.

  • Height: Part to full shade
  • Light: Evergreen, variegated
  • Soil: Well-drained, tolerates dry shade
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Ilex verticillata x serrata 'Sparkleberry'

Winter’s Fireworks Show

A dazzling female holly hybrid known for its profusion of glossy, red-orange berries that persist into winter. Showy in a border, wildlife-friendly, and striking in cut arrangements. Must be paired with a male holly for fruit set — cue Southern Gentleman.

  • Height: 8–10 ft
  • Light: Full sun to part shade
  • Bloom: Early summer
  • Berries: Late fall through winter
  • Wildlife Value: Excellent
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Ilex verticillata 'Southern Gentleman'

The Reliable Pollinator Partner

This male winterberry won’t bear fruit, but he’s indispensable — the necessary matchmaker for female cultivars like 'Sparkleberry.' Compact, easygoing, and adaptable to wet soils.

  • Height: 6–8 ft
  • Light: Full sun to part shade
  • Pollination: Needed for 'Sparkleberry'
  • Bloom: Early summer
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Viburnum awabuki Chindo shrub with red fruit cluster

Viburnum awabuki 'Chindo'

Glossy Green Majesty

A broadleaf evergreen with high shine and high presence. Fast-growing and dense, perfect for hedges, screens, or anchoring beds. White flowers in spring give way to red berries in fall. Thrives in heat and humidity — a Southern classic with Asian roots.

  • Height: 12–15 ft
  • Light: Full sun to part shade
  • Bloom: Spring
  • Foliage: Evergreen, glossy
  • Uses: Screen, hedge, anchor plant
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6 PLUGS
CLASSIC VARIETIES
UNIQUE DESIGN
6 PLUGS
CLASSIC VARIETIES
UNIQUE DESIGN