Embothrium coccineum Chilean Fire Tree Embothrium coccineum Type: Semi- Evergreen to Evergreen Tree or Large Shrub Exposure: Full Sun / Light Shade Water: Regular Here in the warmer coastal parts of southern British Columbia, thisContinue reading
Category: Broadleaf Evergreen
Snow Lady Rhododendron
Rhododendron “Snow Lady” Snow Lady Rhododendron Rhododendron “Snow Lady” Type: Broadleaf Evergreen Shrub Exposure: Part Shade Water: Regular The second rhododendron in our calendar this year is this eye-catching early bloomer. It’s a small rhodo,Continue reading
Holly
Ilex aquifolium Holly Ilex aquifolium Type: Broadleaf Evergreen Trees Exposure: Full Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular Merry Christmas, my friends… Holly has become a steadfast bit of Christmas symbolism, as recognizable as Christmas trees,Continue reading
Rhododendron Sutchuenense
Rhododendron sutchuenense “Girardii” Rhododendron sutchuenenseRhododendron sutchuenense “Girardii”Type: Broadleaf Evergreen Shrub /Small TreeExposure: Sun / Part ShadeWater: Regular Despite having one of the most obnoxious botanical names going (I think “sutchuenense” refers toContinue reading
Portugal Laurel
Prunus lusitanica Portugal LaurelPrunus lusitanicaType: Broadleaf EvergreenExposure: Full SunWater: Regular, drought tolerant once established The dense branching habit and glossy evergreen foliage makes this a great choice for a hedge, but it can alsoContinue reading
Southern Magnolia
Magnolia grandiflora Southern Magnolia Magnolia Grandiflora Type: Broadleaf Evergreen Tree Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular True to its name, this is the iconic magnolia that is native to the deep south of theContinue reading
Silver Dollar Tree
Eucalyptus cinerea Silver Dollar Tree Eucalyptus cinerea Type: Evergreen Large Shrub or Small Tree Exposure: Full Sun Water: Regular Today’s post is dedicated to my amazing son, who is 24 today! This striking, fast-growing, AustralianContinue reading
Aralia Ivy
x Fatshedera lizei “Lemon and lime” Aralia Ivy x Fatshedera lizei “Lemon and lime” Type: Broadleaf Evergreen Vining Shrub Exposure: Part / Full Shade Water: Regular OK, so what’s with the “x” before the LatinContinue reading