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Evergreen and Semi-evergreen Shrubs Buxus
microphylla, Littleleaf Boxwood, Compact, dense,
evergreen shrub with a rounded growth habit. The variety ‘Green
Gem’ is very cold hardy and resists winter burn. Grows 3’
to 6’ high and wide. Zones 4 to 5.
Euonymus fortunei, Wintercreeper Euonymus, Glossy
green foliage in forms that range from shrub to groundcover. ‘Emerald’n’Gold’
is a yellow and green variegated variety. Grows 3’ to 4’
high and wide. Zone 5 to 8.
Ilex crenata, Japanese Holly, Great for mass
plantings and hedges. Red fruit. Many cultivars exist from the
tall and narrow ‘Sky Pencil’ to ‘Green Luster’
which grows wider than it is tall. Grows 5’ to 10’
tall. Zones 4 to 8.
Ilex glabra, Inkberry, Native. Full sun to part
shade. Black (or sometimes white) fruit. Grows 4’ to 10’
tall and wide. Zones 4 to 9.’
Ilex xmeserveae, Meserve Hybrid Hollies, Red
fruit. Can be pruned to maintain shape. ‘Blue Princess’
is an excellent variety. Grows 6’ to 12’ high. Zones
4 to 7.
Juniperus squamata, Blue Star Juniper, Silver/
blue foliage. Great size for residential landscapes. Grows 3’
high and 3’ to 4’ wide. Zones 4 to 7.
Kalmia latifolia, Mountainlaurel, Fantastic
bunches of geometrical flowers bloom in May and June. Plant in
sun or shade, prefers acidic, well-drained soil. Grows 7’
to 15’ high and wide. Zones 4 to 9.
Leucothoe axillaris, Coastal Leucothoe, Arching
growth habit. Plant in shade. Deer resistant. Leaves turn bronze
to purple in winter. Grows 3’ to 6’ high and wide.
Zones 5 to 8.
Leucothoe fontanesiana, Drooping Leucothoe,
Arching growth habit. Plant in shade. Deer resistant. Leaves turn
bronze to purple in winter. Grows 3’ to 6’ high and
wide. Zones 5 to 8.
Ligustrum ovalifolium, California Privet, Semievergreen
in Upstate NY, but evergreen in Zones 7 and 8. Great for Hedge
planting. Can be pruned to maintain shape. Grows 10’ to
15’ high. Zones 5 to 8.
Mahonia aquifolium, Oregon Grapeholly, Very
cold-hardy, but can get wind-beaten, so plant in a protected area.
Yellow fragrant flowers in March and April followed by bluish
fruit in summer. Shade tolerant. Grows 3’ to 6’ high
and wide. Zones 4 to 8.
Pieris japonica, Andromeda, Deer resistant,
shade garden staple.‘Mountain Fire’ is one of our
favorite varieties, its new growth is bright red and the color
fades from red to peach to green, as the leaves mature. Plant
in shade, full sun will burn leaves. Fragrant white flowers bloom
in March and April. Remove spent flowers. Grows 6’ to 12’
high and 4’ to 8’ wide. Zone 5 to 8.
Pyracantha coccinea, Pyracantha, Spectacular
in fall and winter. White flowers bloom in May and June, and bright
orange fruit ripens in September and persist into winter. Prefers
full sun, but still perform in part shade. Nice choice for espalier.
Grows 6’to 18’ high and wide. Zones 5 to 8.
Rhododendron caroliniaum, Carolina Rhododendron,
Rose colored flowers. Rounded growth habit. Grows 3’ to
6’ high and wide. Zones 4 to 8.
Rhododendron catawbiense, Catawba Rhododendron,
Large, rounded, evergree shrub with typically lilac/purple flowers.Grows
6’to 10’ high and wide. Zones 4 to 8.
Rhododendron ‘PJM’ Rhododendron,
Pink flowers bloom in April. Very cold hard. Grows 3’ to
6’ high and wide. Zones 4 to 7.
Viburnum xrhytidophyllum, Lantanaphyllum Viburnum,
White flowers in the spring, and red and black fruit in the summer.
Grows 10’ to 15’ high and wide. Zones 4 to 8.
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