Northern Utah lie within United States Department of Agriculture ( USDA ) Hardiness Zones 3 to 7 . Most of the state feel a semi - arid to an arid climate with warm summers and mild winters . Utah ’s craggy country put up cool weather condition and a wad of Baron Snow of Leicester . If you live in Northern Utah , select shrubs accord to intended use , general cultivation and efflorescence time . Various shrub perform well in Northern Utah landscape .

Red Elderberry

The reddened elderberry ( Sambucus racemosa ) , also called the ruby-red senior , belongs to the honeysuckle family ( Caprifoliaceae ) and quickly reaches between 10 and 20 feet in tiptop . This perennial shrub features spike of tiny , ashen flowers in May and June , followed by red berry clusters that appeal birds . These elderberry also work well in some wine recipe .

The immature fruit , flowers , leave and stem all contain toxic alkaloid that can make gastrointestinal distress . This shrub by nature occurs in rough woods and moist ravine across Utah . The red elderberry also works well in shaded shrub borders and wildlife gardens .

Cliff Rose

The cliff rose ( Purshia stansburiana ) , sometimes called the Quininebush , belong in the rose family ( Rosaceae ) and thrives in Utah ’s dry mesas and limestone canyons . This broadleaf evergreen shrub grows from 4 to 10 feet in height . It features red , peeling bark and green leaves with bleary , whitened bottom . Livestock and deer like to feed on the foliage . The drop-off move up bears fragrant , blanched flowers from April through July , followed by feathery , white yield . This perennial plant prefers gay positions . The drop rose cause an excellent bush molding or erosion control plant .

Bush Rockspirea

The bush rockspirea ( Holodiscus dumosus ) , also called the emollient bush , bears crimson twigs and redolent , deep fleeceable leaves . This spreading bush feature flush panicle consisting of diminutive , white to pale pink flowers that blossom throughout the summer . This stand up family penis ( Rosaceae ) attain up to 7 base in height and likes rocky , juiceless soils that have partial shade . This bush also grow well in volcanic ash soils and pumice . Utah gardener often implant the bush rockspirea on dry hillside and cliffs .

Teddy Bear Cholla

The teddy bear cholla ( Cylindropuntia imbricate ) goes by many other names , include tree diagram cholla , walkingstick Opuntia cholla and cane cactus . This Cactaceae family unit member has acuate spines and an upright , shrubby form that reaches up to 8 foot in acme . flash flower bloom in May and June , boast pink , violent or purple efflorescence . These efflorescence give way to showy berries that emerge green , turn pink and then ripen to yellow . This repeated shrub prefers dry , gravelly or arenaceous stain in partially shady to fully cheery locations . Utah gardener often use the teddy bear cholla in desert gardens and bird gardens .

Greenleaf Manzanita

Greenleaf manzanita shrubs ( Arctostaphylos patula ) belong to the heathland home ( Ericaceae ) and naturally come about in Utah ’s open forest areas . This repeated bush achieve 6 groundwork in height and feature green leaves and reddish - browned privileged barque that show as the outer barque slough off . Pink flower clusters blossom from April through June , followed by calamitous , cerise or brownish manzanita berries sometimes used to make beverages . This fire - resistant bush favor slimly acidic soils in sunny positions . The greenleaf madrona shrub has an extensive taproot system that makes it an excellent pick for erosion control .

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