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
Tag: Evergreen Tree
Variegated Black Spruce
Picea mariana “Aureovariegata” Variegated Black Spruce Picea mariana “Aureovariegata” Type: Coniferous Evergreen Exposure: Full Sun Water: Regular to Light The subtle gold hue on the upper side of the branches gives this northern native theContinue 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
Gold Crest Monterey Cypress
Cupressus macrocarpa “Wilma Goldcrest” Gold Crest Monterey Cypress Cupressus macrocarpa “Wilma Goldcrest” Type: Dwarf Evergreen Conifer Exposure: Full Sun Water: Regular to Drought Tolerant This colorful evergreen makes a striking addition to a small gardenContinue reading
Tea Tree
Leptospermum scoparium “Red Damask” Tea Tree Leptospermum scoparium “Red Damask” Type: Evergreen Shrub Exposure: Full Sun Water: Regular to Drought Tolerant This native of New Zealand grows to 9ft (3m) tall and wide and isContinue reading
Dwarf White Fir
Abies concolor “Compacta” Dwarf White Fir Abies concolor “Compacta” Type: Dwarf Evergreen Conifer Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular This slow growing cultivar of the much larger White Fir is prized for theContinue 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