Growth habit is 3-6 ft. tall x 2-3 ft. wide. Creates a year-round show of color in your landscape. Growth habit is 5-7 ft. tall x 5-7 ft. wide. Handsome gray bark is almost white on some plants. Zone: 6-9, Rhododendron Blitz (Blitz Rhododendron) has very dark red flower trusses on a bed of densely packed deep forest green leaves. Moderate Growth Rate Sun: Partial Sun Feature: Attracts Butterflies, Fall Color, Easy Care, Gift Plant. Birds find these seeds attractive. 2) Conifers: The Illustrated Encyclopedia Volume 2: L to Z (D.M. But most people grow it because of its beautiful foliage. Evergreen. These dwarf Mahonia shrubs produce clusters of yellow flowers in the shape of spikes that contrast with shiny green foliage. Zone: 6-9 (Photo | Briggs Nursery), Pieris japonica Flaming Silver (Flaming Silver Pieris) has fragrant white flowers that hang in bunches from 'Flaming Silver's'eye-catching foliage. Related to rhododendrons, the trees boast big clusters of bell-shaped white flowers in spring, followed by orange fruits relished by local bird. Zone: 6-11, Nandina domestica Firepower (Firepower Heavenly Bamboo) is one of the best coloring nandinas. Zone: 4-8, Vaccinium Pink Popcorn (Pink Popcorn Blueberry) produces a prodigal bounty of medium-sized, pink-cream- to pink berries with darker pink blush, bursting with true blueberry flavor and aroma. Zone: 5-7, Ilex crenata Sky Pencil (Sky Pencil Holly) is an exceedingly narrow, fastigiate form which grows somewhat slowly in a vertical, pencil-like column to 10 ft. tall but only 2-3 ft. wide. lusitanica A good low hedge or container plant. It features (a) ovate, sharp-pointed, somewhat leathery, glossy deep green, evergreen leaves (to 2 1/2" long), (b) fragrant, unisexual, apetalous, creamy white flowers in tassel-like axillary racemes (females with 3 stigmas located below males with 4-6 stamens) with early spring bloom (March-April), and (c) globular dark red berries (to 1/4" across) which ripen to black. Use as hedge or accent plant. Growth habit is 6 ft. tall x 6 ft. wide. Zone: 6-11, Nandina domestica Gulf Stream (Gulf Stream Heavenly Bamboo) is a very hardy, trouble-free and colorful evergreen shrub with vibrant, ever-changing foliage. Sign up to receive email notifications when a new article is posted. Evergreen. Growth habit is 4 ft. tall x 4 ft. wide. Hardy, northern high-bush 4-5 plants, with showy white flowers and crimson fall foliage, bear oodles of pink fruit that ripens early to mid-season: up to 20 lbs. Broadleaf evergreen trees tend to like a warm tropical to Mediterranean climate and are generally drought tolerant. However, thousands of years of agricultural activity altered the natural environment. Evergreen. But most popular broadleaf evergreens are shrubs rather than trees. Planted in a row, their dense foliage will fill in to create a screen in just a year or two. Another southerner that has made itself at home in the north isMagnolia grandiflora. Of the evergreen kinds all do well in part shade. Zone: 5-7, (Jean Marie de Montague Rhododendron) is a dense evergreen shrub highly valued as a landscape ornamental. The southern magnolia grows well in zone 7. Deciduous. Zone: 6-8, Pieris japonica (Valley Valentine Pieris) has beautiful, deep red buds and pendant flowers highlight the cool season. New leaves emerge scarlet red in spring and mature to blue-green in the summer, as small white flowers appear. Growth habit is 3-5 ft. tall x 2-3 ft. wide. It is excellent as a hedge or vertical accent where space is minimal. Its slow-to-moderate growth and refined habit make it an excellent choice for the urban landscape. Just when we need them most, deciduous trees lose the very leaves we require to help intercept moisture and slow flooding. These stately broadleaf evergreen flowering shrubs produce such perfect . Tolerates drought, when established. tall x 24 in. Fast-growing, easy-care evergreens that can be planted as privacy screens and hedges. Small, somewhat inconspicuous, apetulous, greenish-cream flowers in terminal and axillary clusters bloom in April and May. High-bush variety. The green leaves are daubed with spots of creamy white, gray-green, and yellow-green. Zone: 6-8, Pieris japonica Valley Rose (Valley Rose Pieris) has beautiful, airy clusters of pink flowers highlight this evergreen shrub. Narrow, shamrock colored leaves stay attractive year-round. Most notably missing from many Northwest landscapes are broadleaved evergreen trees. The Latin name for the species means holly because leaves on young trees can be somewhat spiny, resembling those of a holly although not approaching it in prickliness. Planting deciduous trees is to be expected in places where polar vortexes can send temperatures plummeting well below zero. Opportunities posted to governmentjobs.com, 12 Broadleaf Evergreen Street Trees You Should Plant, City of Portland general information hotline. Growth habit is 3-6 ft. tall x 3-6 ft. wide. Zone: 4-8, Lonicera nitida (Baggesens Gold Honeysuckle) is a broadleaf evergreen shrub 4-5 ft. tall x 4-6 ft. wide. Growth habit is 6-12 ft. tall x 12-18 ft. wide. Many varieties produce showy flowers in the spring and some provide a display of attractive fruit in the fall. Due to their various sizes, their application in the landscape vary from an accent plant, to mass planting, or a filler shrub. In ancient Athens, retired Olympic champions were fed at public expense for life, giving rise to the phrase, to rest on ones laurels rather than achieving anything new. A fuss-free plant for year-round interest in western gardens. Popular Thuja Trees: Thuja Green Giant: Zones 5-8; 30-50 ft. tall by 12-15 ft. wide Thuja Emerald Green: Zones 3-8; 10-15 ft. tall by 3-4 ft. wide Planting: We recommend planting your Thuja trees 8 to 10 feet apart to achieve a taller height closer to 50 ft. Zone: 6-9, Ilex crenata compacta (Compact Holly) In spring, the young stems are purple and mature foliage holds its glossy green color all year. It is free-flowering. . Small, urn-shaped white flowers hang under the foliage in spring, transforming to succulent blue-black berries by late summer. Brilliant red foliage develops in the fall and persists through winter. Plants can grow in full sun to shade, but their leaves and branches aren't as dense in the shade, and plants are less vigorous. Zone: 6-9 (Photo | Briggs Nursery), Rhododendron Ken Janeck (Ken Janeck Rhododendron) is a dense, mound-forming, evergreen shrub which typically grows 2 ft. tall with a 2 ft. spread over 10 years, slowly increasing in size to a maximum of 3' x 5'. A distinctive group of plants which retain their leaves throughout the winter, and are often used to provide winter color. It has long, grey-green, glaucous leaves, which have a strong menthol aroma when crushed, and attractive, peeling white to cinnamon-coloured bark. Zone: 5, Buxus sempervirens Rotundifolia (Round-leaved Boxwood) is an upright rounded habit with distinctive leaves that are nearly round, 1" long x 1/2" wide with rounded tip. Avoid cultivating around plants because they have shallow roots. Below are our favorite evergreen flowing shrubs for full sun that you should really check out immediately: 1. It grows best in moist but well drained . In 2007, her collection was featured on regional PBS. Explore your local nursery or contact your extension office to find other options for your area. As with most Japanese hollies this handsome cultivar provides great form and function in the garden for foundation plantings, hedges, and en mass. Watering it in summer once its established can actually kill it. Growth habit is 2 ft. tall x 1 ft. wide. The average minimal temperature in zone 8a is 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Growth Rate slow. Tree, 520m (49-65 feet) from southern Japan. Some camellias are hardy to zone 6 but some are only hardy through zone 8 so see the Camellia Plant Profile details for more information. Typically thought of as a woodland plant, it performs equally well in full sun. Pale green flowers are inconspicuous. Most useful are varieties of Euonymus fortunei: 'Coloratus' can be both a 1'-2' high groundcover or a 6'-8' vine whose shiny green leaves turn a purple-red in winter without dying. Zone: 5-9, Mahonia aquifolium (Oregon Grape) is an excellent, easy evergreen shrub for massed planting as hedge or screen or as a single colorful accent. Loblolly Pine Tree (Pinus taeda) - Also known as North Carolina Pine and Arkansas Pine. 4'8' H. Zone 4. width: 6' 12' opposite, simple leaves 3/4" - 1 3/4" long; medium green with no fall color; In spring new foliage emerges red, and in autumn and winter they turn various shades of burgundy purple. wide. Larger than usual, thick, leathery, downward curled, dark green foliage is brown, woolly beneath. They have well-anchored roots, allowing them to survive frequent hurricanes. It is kept in a greenhouse there. Hardiness: Zone 810. It stands out for its abundant clusters of double pink flowers, and its leaves that change colors from purple to green. Prune the shrub according to your personal preferences. Older trees seem to produce leaves that are less armed than those of young trees. Those forests are home to an endangered primate, the Barbary macaque. This evergreen ( T. plicata x T. standishii) grows up to 3 feet per year, topping out at 35 to 40 feet high with a base spread of 12 to 15 feet. It will slow down now. I was reminded of an Araucaria bidwellii I got stuck with at a silent American Conifer Society auction because I was the sole bidder. For example, as early as the 1870s the downtown park blocks were planted with stately elms native to the eastern U.S. You can count the percentage they represent on one hand. Its openly funnel-shaped flowers are purplish-red with a slight bluish cast and dark red spotting. Growth: 3 - 4 ft. Once established in the right location, your evergreen tree care should be easy, not requiring much maintenance. Tolerant of a wide range of soils, cultivar 'Golden Triumph' grows well in sun or shade. Some of these plants produce berries and others bloom in flowers. It is a pretty plant. Bushy shrub reaching 3 ft. high x 4 ft. wide. Special . Bearberry is the shortestshrub on this list. It can be unruly, but especially if kept on the dry side can be very beautiful in sun or shade. Some are extremely hardy and Thuja Emerald Green is renowned for growing right up into zone 2 in Canada, so no matter how cold your area is, this is an evergreen that will thrive for you. The obvious solution to our winter-rainfall woes is to plant more evergreen trees. I know a lot more about podocarps by now. Nageia nagi is described as a tree that grows to 70 feet (21m) or more and occurs in Japan, China, and Taiwan, which verifies Dr. Krss manns outline in his world map. Zone: 4-8, Rhododendron Christmas Cheer (Christmas Cheer Rhododendron) blooms in February or early March. Zone: 6-11, Osmanthus delavayi (White Olive) has tiny, very dark green leaves and small, fragrant, tubular white flowers, this evergreen shrub provides year-round interest. . Then replant them the following spring. This dwarf pine tree thrives in USDA zones 3-7. The holly or holm oak (Quercus ilex)is from that region as well as the Iberian Peninsula, Italy and Malta, where it is the national tree. Its very dark foliage and fine texture create a punctuation mark in the perennial border and provide winter interest when other plants are dormant. Reaching over 10 feet tall and 8 feet wide at maturity this is one of the few large boxwoods. In addition to the stalwartMagnolia grandifloraEdith Bogue from the eastern U.S., its now possible to select from several exciting new trees. Growth habit is 5-7 ft. tall x 5-7 ft. wide. In summer, the leaves have dark green centers and white margins. It typically grows to 3 ft. tall and as wide over the first 10 years. There areQuercus virginianatrees that survived the Civil War still standing today, as this is a long-lived tree often lasting centuries. 'Green Giant' is great for large landscapes where a tall screen is needed, but may be too large for smaller lots. Female flowers give way to globose, shiny, black fruits (drupes to 1/3" wide). Here's a continuation of the 59 types of evergreen trees, identification guide added, that focuses on small, dwarf trees, with growing zones across the United States that will show which ones will be suitable for your landscaping project: #30 Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis Obtusa) Height: 10-12 feet Width: 3-4 feet Hardiness Zone: 5-8 Attractive, pink tint to new growth. Sign up for our newsletter. Zone: 6-9, Ilex crenata Convexa (Dwarf Compact Holly) is fast growing and is a very good hedge either sheared or unsheared. This plant is suitable for hedging or as a specimen plant. Evergreens don't have to be boring and there are more options every day as botanists develop hardier cultivars of trees from around the world. Growth habit is 6-8 ft. tall x 3-6 ft. wide. Articles, blogs, press releases, public notices, and newsletters. Liven up your garden with a group of evergreen and conifer trees with leaves instead of needles. Zones: 2-8, depending on variety Exposure: Full sun Mature size: Varies widely, from low growers at 3 feet tall to large trees in excess of 70 feet. Growth habit is 4-5 ft. tall x 3 ft. wide. Small, somewhat inconspicuous, apetulous, greenish-cream flowers in terminal and axillary clusters bloom in April and May. Cavatine (Cavatine Pieris) is one of the best dwarf forms of this useful shrub, consistently receiving the highest rating in GPP evaluations. Zone: 5-9, Buxus macrophylla Golden Triumph (Golden Triumph Boxwood) is a slow growing, upright broadleaf evergreen shrub with glossy, yellow-edged, green foliage turning somewhat bronze in the winter. The brilliant bright indigo blue flowers are an absolute show stopper in the spring and look great against the shiny and dark evergreen foliage. Zone: 5-8, Rhododendron Baden Baden (Baden Baden Rhododendron) is an excellent low and compact rhododendron erupts in spring with bright red, waxy flowers with a darker center that heightens the red glow. The dark green leaves has a slight bronze tint in winter. When young, the leaves are pleated and are covered with fine short grey or light brown hair. Lonicera pileata makes a good groundcover, where a branch touches the ground it will root-in and slowly spread over time. Takes Partial to full sun. Here are 15 dwarf evergreen shrubs to add year round interest in your small gardens and landscapes: 1: Kalmia Latifolia (Mountain Laurel) Hardiness Zone: 4-9 Mature Height: 5-15' Mature Spread: 5-15' Sun Requirements: Part Shade Soil PH Preference: Acidic Soil Moisture Preference: Medium to High Moisture Sun Exposure: Full sun. Foliage often retains good green color in winter. Color Varieties: White. Zone 8 is temperate with hot summers, warm weather in the fall and spring, and mild winters. There are 26 zones. It is spotty in the west and stretches through parts of the southwest, Texas, and into the southeast up to North Carolina. Spiny foliage emerges with bronze-red coloring, turning green and eventually a purplish-red in the winter. Sky Pencil Holly also makes a great option for a vertical appeal! Arbutus Unedo Compacta (Strawberry Tree) is a gracefully branched evergreen shrub with glossy dark green foliage and handsome cinnamon-colored bark. Zone: 6-9, Buxus sempervirens (Common Boxwood) is typically grown in evenly moist, well-drained loams (e.g., sand-clay mixture) in full sun to part shade. These sit deeply in their cup, taking up to two years to ripen. Female plants may produce blue "berries" in the fall as well. Japanese Plum Yew. When winters are mild, the leaves persist. By Genus By Cultivar By Common Name The mountain laurel is a broadleaf evergreen shrub and 'Freckles' has white flowers with maroon specks on the petals that truly look like freckles. Growth habit is 10 ft. tall x 7 ft. wide. The leathery leaves are gray-green above and make the tree incredibly drought tolerant once established. It grows about 40 ft. tall x 10 ft. wide. Clusters of black fruit are held on short spurs in late summer, persisting into midwinter and providing food for wild birds. Marlberry forms a mat of glossy, dark foliage. Or, should I keep it as a house plant and, as soon as it threatens to outgrow my living room, take it to Richmond and donate it to the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden? Showy pinkish-white blooms create a striking contrast against the deep olive-green foliage. Use evergreen huckleberry in informal groupings or as a natural low screen. Plus, it is a durable alternative to the slower growing boxwood. 3) Trees and Shrubs: In a Firefly Encyclopedia of more than 8,500 plants, I learn that all six species in the Nageia genus require well drained soil and water during dry periods. Excellent for use in . Although eclipsed later when the colored flowers of Asian species arrived, Southern magnolia remains a popular park, garden and street tree the world over. Zone: 6-9, Rhododendron America (America Rhododendron) was bred by Koster & Sons of Boskoop, Netherlands using Rhododendron 'Parsons Grandiflorum' as the seed parent and an unnamed dark red Rhododendron hybrid as the pollen parent. Dinner Recipes. Their frost tolerance is minimal. Broadleaf Evergreen: Living Zones: 5 - 8 Feet: Growth Height: 2 - 2 1/2 Feet: Spread Width: 2 - 2 1/2 Feet: Bloom Season: Early Spring, April - May: Filed Under: Tips & Ideas. Zone: 5-9, Sarcococca hookeriana var. Vernon, WA | (360) 424-3266. They are evergreen trees; their distinguishing feature is broad, lance-shaped, multi-veined leaves, a character that is unique in conifers. Its new foliage is a soft red maturing to a deep green. This small, compact evergreen has year-round interest. That plant put out 1.5 feet of growth in each direction in my living room within six months, between September and March. 5 / 10. Thick, leathery leaves keep their color during the winter, showing off small red berries. Native varieties tend to be very loose in form, but some of the named varieties are a little more compact and upright growing. Broadleaf evergreens, such as magnolias, wax myrtles, holly, and live oak trees, can be purchased from your local nursery. This article was originally published in the Spring 2009 issue of Conifer Quarterly. Dark evergreen leaves that are convex easily distinguish the selection and make an elegant backdrop to the flower garden or provide strong form in architectural gardens. Shop Now Baby Gem Boxwood Growing Zones: 5-9 The Baby Gem Boxwood is a dwarf evergreen shrub with huge appeal. Throughout Kansas, bagworm eggs have hatched and the young caterpillars are feeding on both broadleaf and evergreen trees and shrubs. Neat, low evergreen mounds are terrific for borders, massing and containers. Buds have dark pink stripes and open to light rose-pink flowers with a showy yellow blotch with brownish orange spotting on the upper petals. The dwarf Scotch pine is one of the hardiest evergreen compact trees as it still grows in temperatures as low as -40F (-40 C). Evergreen. Growth habit is 15-18 in. Maud Henne, a native of Germany, residing in Charlottesville, Virginia, has taken care of her late husbands conifer collection since 1989. Showy, drooping clusters of white flowers. Starting at $49.95. Learn about a selection of trees that keep their leaves all year, and do well in Portland. The thin, evergreen foliage is filamentous and drooping with little branching horizontally. This box-leaf honeysuckle is salt tolerant and does well in seashore plantings. Messages 5,673 Reaction score 3,964 Location Eugene, OR . Blireiana plum is one of the most beautiful purple-leaf trees. Zone: 5-8, Rhododendron Evening Glow (Evening Glow Rhododendron) has dark yellow, lax trusses on a rhododendron often requested for its tolerance to heat. Said garden is a blank slate of manicured lawn, with a few token scraggly rose bushes around the edge. FWIW, big leaf magnolia (magnolia macrophylla is generally NOT evergreen). The first flower on a Southern magnolia might look a little different than the first flower on an Oregon grape. Easily pruned into topiary shapes or a formal hedge. The Japanese plum yew is a narrow coniferous shrub with dense textured foliage. per bush! Growth habit is 4-5 ft. tall x 5 ft. wide. It is labeled Broadleaf Conifer Nageia nagi. The name did not mean anything to me, so I asked an expert. Sunny Places to Escape the Winter Blues. Calgary (Calgary Boxwood) is an upright, oval, dark green Boxwood that grows to about 3 ft. high and wide. It isnt just the northern climates that get to enjoy this year-round greenery; Zone 8 evergreen varieties are plentiful and provide screening, shade, and a pretty backdrop for any temperate garden. Plants will grow well in a variety of part shade situations, including open sun-dappled conditions or light shade with several hours of morning sun or early afternoon sun. It's an evergreen tree with a broad, hemispherical crown and sturdy branches, a deep taproot, and lateral roots. 'Firestorm' is a dense spreading shrub that grows 3 to 4 ft. tall and wide. It forms a densely branched, round headed tree with smooth, gray bark. 6. Broadleaf Evergreens retain their foliage through all seasons. Requires little care and no pruning. Growth habit is 4 ft. tall x 4 ft. wide. But if you have the right conditions, particularly in a yard, it can be a valued wildlife tree thats pretty to look at year round. This small shrub is native from central to western China. Boxwood is hardy to zone 5 but may suffer damage in harsh winters. Bagworms are primarily a pest of conifers but have expanded their host range to include a number of broadleaf plants, including: rose, honeylocust, and flowering plum. Oregon holly grapes are attention-grabbing broad-leaved evergreens. The reason is a heavy reliance on deciduous trees that lose their leaves each fall and dont green up till spring warmth returns. Growth habit is 9 ft. tall x 4 ft. wide. Many members of the oak family are actually evergreen. Several of the varieties listed produce orange or red berries to add a bright touch to the winter landscape, while others are noted for their attractive flower & fruit displays. Zone: 5-8, Pieris japonica Snowdrift (Snowdrift Pieris) is a dense, compact shrub with dark green foliage and long panicles of snow-white blooms. Mounding form is excellent for massing in shrub borders. Growth habit is 3 ft. tall x 2 ft. wide. Lustrous dark green leaves have a lighter green underside. This pine grows up to 110 feet, does well in a mixture of sun and shade, is fast-growing, and can be used as a shade or privacy tree. Nothing is quite as pretty as a magnolia tree in bloom. where your roofline casts the shade rather than large trees. Plant about 6 feet apart for a superb privacy screen. I am new here, having only just acquired a garden of my own 2 days ago. 470 reviews. Zone: 7-9, Chamaerops excelsa (Windmill Palm Fan) is the hardiest palm tree in the world. Combine it with shrubs with larger or paler leaves. . Bees are attracted by its non-showy fragrant spring flowers. It resembles Curly Red variety but has smaller leaves and deeper color. Mature leaves are dark green above, bluish green below. Chalet Azalea. Growth habit is 18 in. It has an open sprawling habit that will perform better when grown in a sunnier site and grows 4 to 6 ft. tall and wide. Are All Juniper Berries Edible Is It Safe To Eat Juniper Berries, Magnolia Evergreen Varieties: Learn About Evergreen Magnolias, Reasons Why A Holly Bush Doesn't Have Berries, Hydroponic Strawberry Indoor Farming Facts, Wisdom For Today From The Famous Benjamin Franklin Almanack, Fetterbush Information: Growing Fetterbush In The Garden, Bead Tree Information Tips For Chinaberry Control In Landscapes, What Is Eucalyptus Pauciflora How To Grow A Snow Gum Eucalyptus, Zone 9 Hops: Tips On Growing Hops In Zone 9, Home & Garden Marketplace: Advertiser Info. Very easy to grow and versatile shrub. Interior live oak can reach 70 but is usually shorter. The dark green leaves are flat and needle-like. 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