Please provide more context! "The edge" could refer to many things:

* The edge of a forest: This could be the boundary between a forest and a field, a stream, or a road. Here, you might find shrubs like:

* Shrubs that tolerate both sun and shade:

* Dogwood (Cornus spp.)

* Viburnum (Viburnum spp.)

* Witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)

* Mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia)

* Rhododendron (Rhododendron spp.)

* Shrubs that prefer sun:

* Sumac (Rhus spp.)

* Elderberry (Sambucus spp.)

* Hawthorn (Crataegus spp.)

* Blackberry (Rubus spp.)

* Shrubs that prefer shade:

* Huckleberry (Vaccinium spp.)

* Winterberry (Ilex verticillata)

* Spicebush (Lindera benzoin)

* The edge of a lake or pond: Here, you might find shrubs that tolerate wet conditions like:

* Willow (Salix spp.)

* Red osier dogwood (Cornus sericea)

* Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis)

* Swamp azalea (Rhododendron viscosum)

* The edge of a garden: The types of shrubs will depend on your specific climate and the desired aesthetic.

Please tell me what "the edge" refers to so I can give you a more specific answer!