Broadleaf Evergreens

 

BROADLEAF EVERGREENS

BOXWOOD
Buxus 'Cultivars noted below'
Our collection of boxwood has been selected for cold hardiness and good winter color. Boxwood are slow-growing, compact, evergreen shrubs which may be formally clipped into hedges or left to develop their naturally beautiful, symmetrical shape. Excellent for foundations, edging, massing or specimens, they also work well in perennial and herb gardens.

Buxus microphylla ‘Wintergreen’ Wintergreen Boxwood
height: 3-5’                  Spread: 3-5’
This evergreen shrub is widely used as a low hedge.  It has an upright branching habit, small glossy leaves and is slow growing.  It performs well in sun or shade and tolerates a wide range of soils.

 

Buxus microphylla "Green Mountain", Green Mountain Boxwood
Height: 3-5'                  Spread: 2-4'
An upright, pyramidal shaped evergreen with small, dark green leaves that maintain a nice color all year.  Green Mountain Boxwood maintains shape with very little pruning.  Soil should be kept moist, but not wet, especially during the growing season. Full sun produces best growth. 

 

Euonymus fortune ‘Emerald ‘n’ Gold’
Emerald ‘n’ Gold
Height 1-2', Spread 3-5'
A low mounding compact plant. Foliage is dark, glossy green with yellow margins.  It is a good foundation or border plant.

Euonymus fortune  ‘Vegetus’
Wintercreeper
Height; 4                      Spread: 4’
Trailing or climbing shrub with thick green leaves.  Showy pinkish or reddish fruit appears in autumn.  This versatile plant can be grown as a shrub, tall groundcover or trained as a vine.  Grows well in any soil except those that are constantly wet.   Tolerates full sun or heavy shade.

           
Euonymus fortunei 'Moonshadow',  Moonshadow Euonymus
Height: 2-4'                  Spread: 3-5'
A compact grower of deep green foliage with bright yellow centers.

 

HOLLY

Ilex crenata ‘Green  Luster’, Green Luster Holly
Height: 2’                     Spread: 2’
A compact growing Holly with shiny dark green boxwood like leaves.  Berries are small and black, though sometimes white or yellow.   It needs rich, moist, slightly acidic soil, good drainage and thick mulch.  It will not tolerate drought and performs well in light shade or full sun. 

Ilex x meserveae, Blue Holly
Height: 10’                               Spread: 10’
A beautiful slow growing female holly with lovely red fruit in winter.  The foliage is a lustrous dark green.  It can easily be maintained to just about any height.  Plant alongside ‘Blue Boy’ for pollination.

 

Pyracantha coccinea, Firethorn
This is an irregularly shaped evergreen with green glossy foliage.  It produces a prolific and eye-catching display of berries.  Pyracantha is often  grown against a wall or fence as an espalier.  Although it is most well known for the vibrant color of its berries, the flowers are also extremely attractive in late spring.  Almost all varieties have white or cream colored flowers, and if the plants are situated in a sunny aspect, a haze of abundant blossom is guaranteed.  Pyracantha is a member of the rose family.

 

 

To bear the familiar red fruit, hollies require both sexes; female plants will carry the fruit. A Blue Prince, Blue Stallion or China Boy will pollinate Blue Princess, Blue Maid, China Girl or Golden Girl. Holly should always be carefully sited to avoid scorching winter sun.