Viburnum davidii David’s Viburnum Viburnum Davidii Type: Evergreen Shrub Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular The handsome, deeply-veined, glossy foliage of this popular evergreen grows to form a compact mound to 3-4 ft (0.9-1.2Continue reading
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Laurustinus
Viburnum Tinus Laurustinus Viburnum Tinus Type: Evergreen Shrub Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular Dense evergreen foliage and a branching habit that extends right to the ground makes this viburnum a popular choice forContinue 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
Leatherleaf Mahonia
Mahonia japonica “Bealei” Leatherleaf Mahonia Mahonia japonica “Bealei” Type: Evergreen Shrub Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular The leathery leaves of this handsome evergreen shrub can reach over a foot (30cm) in length, andContinue reading
Beautyberry
Callicarpa japonica Beautyberry Callicarpa japonica Type: Deciduous shrub Exposure: Sun / Light shade Water: Regular The aptly-named Beautyberry is truly a shrub for all seasons. Small pink / purple flowers are borne on gracefully archingContinue reading
Butcher’s Broom
Ruscus aculeatus Butcher’s Broom Ruscus Aculeatus Type: Evergreen Shrub Exposure: Sun / Shade Water: Regular to Drought Tolerant This evergreen shrub or sub-shrub features pointy, dark green foliage borne on 4ft (1.2m) tall, arching greenContinue reading
Strawberry Tree
Arbutus unedo Strawberry Tree Arbutus Unedo Type: Evergreen Shrubs or Small Trees Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular to Little Water These large shrubs or small trees are prized for their colorful fruits,Continue reading
Pink Pagoda Mountain Ash
Sorbus Hupehensis “Pink Pagoda” Pink Pagoda Mountain Ash Sorbus hupuhensis “Pink Pagoda” Type: Deciduous Flowering Tree Exposure: Full Sun / Light Shade Water: Regular Mountain Ash, or Rowan as it’s sometimes called, is considered anContinue reading
Japanese Aucuba, Gold Dust Plant
Aucuba japonica “Gold Stem” Japanese Aucuba Aucuba japonica “Gold Stem” Type: Evergreen shrub Exposure: Shade Water: Regular This variegated shrub is a popular addition to many gardens due to its glossy, green-splotched-with-yellow evergreen foliage andContinue reading