Broadleaf evergreen

1. ‘Red O. D. Burke’ Japanese Red Pine Name: Pinus densiflora ‘Red O. D. Burke’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 7 Size: 12 to 15 feet tall and 6 to […]

The bones of any successful garden are its woody plants. And the key to any successful four-season garden is evergreens. Conifers are great, but they can be pricey and […]

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Looking to add more color to your winter landscape? Check out these 5 evergreens to grow to add big winter interest to all 4 seasons!

The key to any successful four-season garden is evergreens. Find fabulous broadleaf evergreens for the South here.

Learn about a selection of trees that keep their leaves all year, and do well in Portland.

Ilex crenata 'Hoogendorn' (Hoogendorn Japanese Holly)-A low growing dense, mounding and compact evergreen with excellent dark green shiny flat leaves. Grows twice as wide as it does tall and does well in full sun or partial shade. Little or no pruning is needed making this a maintenance free plant. A good foundation plant or border hedge. Height 24-30", Width 3-4', Hardiness Zone: 5-7

The key to any successful four-season garden is evergreens. Find fabulous broadleaf evergreens for the midwest, here.

10 dwarf evergreen shrubs for full sun

Winter winds can pull moisture from the foliage of evergreens. If the plant cannot draw water from the ground to replace what is lost, the result is a browning, or desiccation, of leaves or needles. This is called Winter Burn. As winter conditions vary from year to year, this damage may be more prevalent in some years versus others. Broadleaf evergreens (boxwood, holly, rhododendron, and euonymus) generally exhibit more damage because they have more exposed leaf area than needled evergreens.

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Discover the best shrubs for privacy for a front or back yard that will also add color and interest

Evergreen shrubs and trees are a staple in any landscape. The foliage stays year-round and some turn color during the winter months. Select Juniper varieties turn beautiful shades of purple and provide a natural contrast of color. Color Guard Yucca (shown) is considered a broadleaf evergreen- it usually keeps its foliage

Rhaphiolepis umbellata ‘Minor’ is a lovely dwarf evergreen that captures attention despite its small (4’ x 4’) stature. The Dwarf Yeddo Hawthorn is native to Japan and does beautifully in Sunset Western Garden zones 8-10 and 12-24. Its foliage is an attractive bronzy red when it emerges fading to handsome dark green. In the springtime, […]

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This native evergreen shrub provides an alternative to boxwood so you don't have to fight disease and winter damage. These inkberry varieties naturally grow as rounded mounds, and keep their leaves all the way to the ground for the lush, dense look you love. This dense evergreen foliage is an excellent option for birds seeking winter cover. Great deer resistance.

If you want to “spruce up” a landscape that gets lots of sunlight, dwarf evergreen shrubs for full sun are an excellent choice. They make great foundation plants for varied flower beds and are also outstanding for hardy, low-maintenance ground cover or low hedges. Though many evergreens make excellent garden plants, the following list showcases some …

Even boxwoods get the winter blues, bronzing blues, that is. Boxwoods (Buxus spp.) are broadleaf evergreen plants that boldly retain their foliage in the...

Explore a variety of evergreen flowering shrubs perfect for adding color and beauty to your garden year-round. From low maintenance options to stunning blooms, these shrubs are great for full sun or shade. Discover the best types of evergreen bushes that thrive in different conditions, offering lovely flowers and long-lasting color. Whether you're looking for winter interest or perennial greenery, there's a perfect selection of beautiful evergreen shrubs to choose from.