Evergreen Shrubs

Boxwood, Buxus spp., Full sun, part sun, part shade, Green foliage. Benefits from a 2-3″ layer of mulch.

Burford Holly, Ilex cornuta ‘Burfordii’, full sun, part sun, part shade, green foliage, red berries. Plant in rich, slightly acidic soil. Prune in the late winter if desired.

Carissa Holly, Ilex cornuta ‘Carissa’, full sun, spring, white flowers. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Cleyera, Cleyera japonica, full sun, part sun, full shade, summer, tiny white flowers. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Compacta Holly, Ilex crenata ‘Compacta’, full sun, part sun, part shade, green foliage. Plant in slightly acidic soil (pH 5.0-6.5) with consistent moisture. Fertilize in spring. Prune lightly in late winter/early spring to maintain shape.

Distylium, Distylium spp., full sun, part sun, spring, dark green/blue-green leaves, tiny red flowers. Prune the tips in late May/June for bushier, more compact growth.

Japanese Yew, Taxus cuspidata, Full sun, part sun, part shade, Green foliage. Prune yearly to maintain its shape.

Needlepoint Holly, Ilex cornuta ‘Needlepoint’, Full sun, part sun, Green foliage. Prune in the late winter if desired.

Oakleaf Holly, Ilex x ‘Conaf’, Full sun, part sun, part shade, Green foliage, red berries. Plant in slightly acidic soil. Fertilize in spring.

Pittosporum, Pittosporum tobira , Full sun, part sun, part shade, Green or variegated foliage. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Prune in spring if desired.

Sky Pencil Holly, Ilex crenata ‘Sky Pencil’, Full sun, part sun, part shade, Dark green foliage. Plant in slightly acidic soil.

Sunshine Privet, Sunshine Ligustrum, Ligustrum sinense ‘Sunshine’, Full sun, part sun, Bright green leaves. Water during dry spells. Fertilize regularly throughout the growing season. Prune in late winter if desired.

Tator Tot Arborvitae, Thuja occidentalis, Full sun, Green foliage. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Benefits from a 2-3″ layer of mulch.

Viburnum, Viburnum spp., Full sun, part sun, White or pink flowers. Water weekly when it hasn’t rained. Prune after blooming if desired. Fertilize in the spring.