Olearia macrodonta
Olearia is a large and variable genus of mainly evergreen shrubs or small trees from Australasia, differing markedly in their hardiness.This species is a handsome and impressive shrub, very reliable in mild areas and seaside gardens where it is ... [... more]
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The Woodland Trust / Boxes / Box
Box is a small tree, but often grows as a dense evergreen shrub. It is a very popular garden plant for small hedges. [... more]
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Griselinia littoralis 'Dixon's Cream'
Griselinias are evergreen shrubs and trees from New Zealand, only fully hardy in mild seaside gardens, where they can reach 8m (26ft), although elsewhere sensitivity to cold limits their size. G. littoralis is the usual species grown, 'Dixon's ... [... more]
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Native to the Mediterranean but grown throughout Europe, this is a classic herb from the evergreen shrub of the mint family. Rosemary has a very distinctive flavour, so use sparingly. It is a good accompaniment to earthy vegetables, breads and ... [... more]
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Salvia officinalis
Sage was an old healing plant, sacred to the Romans, and it remains an important culinary herb with a distinctive taste. But it is also a decorative evergreen shrub that deserves a place in flower borders, especially the slightly less hardy ... [... more]
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Viburnum tinus 'Spirit'
Find out how to grow Viburnum tinus 'Spirit' This is a useful evergreen shrub for winter interest in the open garden or containers. It's a compact variety with dense dark green foliage. 'Spirit' flowers over a long period from late winter to ... [... more]
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Ilex aquifolium
Common holly is a useful evergreen shrub that can be grown as a specimen tree, clipped bushes or as a hedge. There are dozens of varieties, many with variegated leaves. Plants are either male or female. Both sexes are required for the female ... [... more]
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Camellia 'Jitsugetsusei'
Camellias make elegant evergreen shrubs with gorgeous blooms produced throughout spring. They are ideal for a sheltered spot with acid soil or a large pot. Varieties need wall protection and full sunshine to ripen their buds and stems, but early ... [... more]
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Pittosporum tobira 'Nanum'
An attractive tender evergreen shrub that is grown for its attractive green foliage and sweetly scented, creamy white flowers which appear from late spring to early summer. The variety 'Nanum' is a lower growing compact plant that is perfect for ... [... more]
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Ligustrum japonicum
A good choice for a smart evergreen shrub flowering in late summer. It has a good, thick covering of shiny, dark green leaves all year, it makes a very effective background for the white flowers which are followed by shiny black fruit. Use in ... [... more]
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Sarcococca ruscifolia
Sarcococca species are Chinese and Himalayan evergreen shrubs, related to the common box.. Most are fairly small, slow-growing plants, broader than they are tall, and very shade-tolerant although they also grow well in full sun if the roots are ... [... more]
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Euonymus japonicus 'Bravo'
This is an evergreen shrub that stands out because of its young leaves, which have a broad central blotch of bright yellow that gradually turns creamy white. Being upright and bushy, it's typically grown as a hedge, especially in seaside gardens, ... [... more]
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