A small evergreen shrub with a dense, naturally globe-shaped growth habit. Rich green scale-like foliage is arranged in flat layered sprays. The compact form makes this a popular accent plant for mixed borders or containers. A very adaptable, tough, durable plant.
USDA Zone
3-7
Light Needs
Full sun, Partial sun
Water Needs
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
The perfect evergreen hedge for tight spaces or to create a privacy screen. Lustrous dark green leaves have a lighter green underside. Very columnar growth makes it an ideal specimen for formal topiary shapes. Medium to finely textured foliage does not brown out in winter, and its density makes it a favorite shelter plant for…
One of the most versatile shrubs, boxwoods bring year-round color to the garden. Their evergreen foliage brightens dreary winter landscapes, provides structure to both formal and informal gardens, and can be shaped into tightly clipped geometric forms or whimsical shapes. Natural size, shape, growth rate and hardiness vary between the many types of boxwood shrubs and…
Outstanding, lacy, golden yellow foliage on this compact evergreen makes a bold statement in the landscape. Superb color retention with a gold hue that deepens in winter better than other gold-tipped varieties. An excellent choice for mass plantings, along foundations, fence lines, driveways, and island plantings. USDA Zone 3-9 Light Needs Full sun Water…
Dramatic, long-lasting, pinkish purple, smoke-like airy seed clusters backed by reddish purple foliage create a prized small tree or large accent shrub. Foliage holds its color all summer, then turns scarlet red in autumn. Deciduous. USDA Zone 4-8 Light Needs Full sun Water Needs Once established, water deeply, occasionally, more in extreme heat.
This handsome and versatile male evergreen holly with a natural pyramidal form creates a superb hedge, screen, or windbreak. Dense, glossy, bright green foliage is tolerant of shearing, making it an excellent topiary specimen or formal accent to entryways or gardens. Small cream-colored flowers do not produce berries. USDA Zone 7-9 Light Needs Full sun…
