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: Evergreen Tree
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
Variegated Boxleaf Azara
Azara microphylla “Variegata” Variegated Boxleaf Azara Azara microphylla “Variegata” Type: Evergreen Shrub or Small Tree Exposure: Part Shade Water: Regular Azaras can be slow growing at first, but they speed up once they’re established, reachingContinue reading
Deodar Cedar
Cedrus deodora Deodar Cedar Cedrus deodara Type: Evergreen Tree Exposure: Sun Water: Regular If you grew up on the west coast, this probably isn’t the tree that comes to mind when you hear “cedar.” TheContinue reading
Silk Tassel Tree
Garrya elliptica Silk Tassel Bush Garrya Elliptica Type: Broadleaf Evergreen Tree or Shrub Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular Here’s a great addition to any winter garden. Grown primarily for its graceful, silvery catkinsContinue reading
Golden Norway Spruce
Picea abies “Aurea” Golden Norway Spruce Picea abies “Aurea” Type: Coniferous Evergreen Tree Exposure: Sun Water: Regular This strongly conical evergreen will grow to 35ft (10.5m) tall by 15ft (4.5m) wide, usually with a singleContinue 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
Buddhist Pine
Podocarpus macrophyllus Buddhist Pine, Shrubby Japanese Yew Podocarpus macrophyllus Type: Coniferous Evergreen Shrub or Tree Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular (do not overwater) This versatile evergreen is native to the mountains of JapanContinue reading