Italian Buckthorn
One of the most beautiful of all variegated evergreens, this is coveted by gardeners and flower arrangers alike. The species comes from Portugal and has been cultivated for centuries, proving itself a useful hardy shrub for hedging and specimen ... [... more]
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Chinese Spindle Tree
This large shrub, has very hard dense wood traditionally used for making wooden staffs and small implements. It's an attractive tree in the autumn when the foliage turns a bright magenta pink, contrasting well with evergreens and other deciduous ... [... more]
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Barberry
An early-flowering species discovered in South America in 1835 by Charles Darwin, this is one of the best flowering evergreens. The dense thicket of stems growing from ground level make a substantial border shrub as well as an effective hedge, ... [... more]
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