Evergreen Shrubs

Araucaria imbricata commonly known as The Monkey Puzzle , also known as the 'Chilean Pine'. Full of character and slow growing at first, making them very expensive, but eventually becomes a large tree so needs planting in a good size space. Monkey Puzzle Trees are evergeen and fully hardy. Ok in sun or part shade . Any reasonably fertile soil is fine. They dislike root disturbance so when replanting just bury the pot they are in, the old pot will eventually disintegrate. Height and spread 1m in...

Japanese Evergreen Azalea   Kirin  is smothered in coral pink flowers each spring, set against the dark green foliage. If grown in pots use ericaceous compost, keep moist, feed often in summer.Japanese Evergreen Azaleas can be grown in a pot using ericaceous compost. Feed with ericaceous feed, water with rainwater if your water is alkaline. If leaves start to yellow water on iron sulphate Supplied as strong, bushy plants in a 1 litre pot, height and spread approx. 25 cm excluding pot. If your...

Berberis frikartii Amstelveen is a prickly  evergreen shrub with long arching shoots with glossy, elongated dark green leaves. Clusters of small yellow flowers in spring are followed by small black berries in autumn. Very easy to grow . RHS Award of Garden Merit. OK in most soils and tolerant of sun or shade. Ht 1m in 5 years, spread 1.5m. If you require a large quantity please contact us for availability and price Supplied in 2 litre pots, height approx. 35-40cm. spread 30-40cm. Shipped...

Ceanothus Trewithen Blue or Californian Lilac is a large, vigorous, upright version of this ever popular evergreen shrub with fragrant deep blue flowers in long panicles. Can be grown against a wall by trimming back any outward growing shoots or left to develop as a large arching bush. Generally Ceanothus Trewithen Blue flowers in late spring and early summer but in a sheltered spot it will flower earlier as well. Given RHS Award of Garden Merit. Grows to 2 metres in ten years. like full sun...

Ceanothus thyrisiflorus repens is a low growing form of California Lilac . This evergreen shrub has arching stems covered with bright blue flowers in summer. Excellent for ground cover . Ht to 90cm, spread 1.2m in 10 years. Ceanothus thyrisiflorus repens likes sun or part shade, any fertile soil Supplied in 1.5 litre pots, ht approx 20cm, spread 30cm, bushy young plants. Shipped in 1 - 3 days

Cytisus Maria Burkwood  is an upright, semi-evergreen shrub with arching shoots which are smothered in rich red flowers in early summer . Makes a spectacular garden shrub which grows to 1.2m x  1.2m in 10 years. Grows in most soils including lime, sun or part shade. Suitable for windy and coastal sites. All parts of the plant will cause mild stomach upset if ingested Supplied in 1 litre pots, height approx. 30cm, bushy plants which will grow quickly when planted (actual plants shown in photo)....

Euonymus Emerald Gaiety is an excellent, easy to grow evergreen, with bright green and white variegated foliage, Can be used for a low hedge or for group planting schemes . Very popular landscaping shrub. Ht 20 - 25 cm. Euonymus are perfectly frost hardy. In cold winters they may shed the leaves but fresh ones are quickly produced each spring. Trim lightly to keep bushy. Supplied in 2 litre pots, young bushy plants with a height and spread of 20-25cm. Small quantities shipped within 3 days,...

Gaultheria procumbens or Partridge Berry is a low growing and pretty evergreen shrub with white bell like flowers in autumn and big, bright red berries through winter . The flowers smell of germalene when crushed. Useful winter colour. Tolerates neglect, likes shade or part shade.   Excellent in winter pots and containers, with pansy's heather etc . Prefers acidic, moist peaty soil or dig in plenty of compost when planting. In pots use ericaceous compost and feed. Ht 25cm, spread 30cm in 5...

Hebe Green Globe makes a lovely emerald green mound , with a neat rounded habit. The foliage is a really bright green and being evergreen it looks great all year round. Hebe Green Globe is reasonably hardy given a sun or part shade, a sheltered spot and fertile soils. Very bushy plants, ht approx 10-12cm excluding pot, spread approx 15cm, in 2 litre pots. Shipped within 3 days

Helichrysum thianschanicum Icicle or Liquorice Plant is an  evergreen shrub with dense foliage, each leaf being a frosty white needle. Excellent for winter pots, tubs and hanging baskets . Tolerates neglect, good in sun or shade. Grows to 20 - 30cm.  Young bushy plants in a 1 litre pot (shown in photo), height approx. 15cm excluding pot, spread approx. 15 cm

Holly Golden King is a pretty gold and dark green variegated holly with almost no spines. This is a female holly which berries well, a super addition to the winter garden . Hollies grow slowly to about 1.5m in 10 years. They like moist fertile soil, sun or shade. Can be lightly pruned. Supplied in 1.5 litre pot, young bushy plants, approx. 25cm x 20cm. Shipped in 1 to 3 days

Ilex altaclerensis Lawsonianna is a pretty Holly with dark green foliage, which is almost spineless, with irregular splashes of gold across the centre of the leaves. Makes a really eye catching evergreen in the winter garden. Ilex altaclerensis Lawsoniana can produce all green shoots which should be cut out. This female form produces a few bright red berries . Hollies grow slowly to about 1.5m in 10 years. They like moist fertile soil, sun or shade. Can be lightly pruned. Supplied in 3 litre...

Ilex crenata is a dwarf evergreen shrub  with variegated green and gold foliage . Great in winter pots while small, then plant out in the garden. Ilex crenata Golden Gem will thrive in sun or shade, best in a sheltered spot. Supplied in 1 litre pots, height approx 15cm, spread approx. 15cm in diameter. Shipped in 1 - 3 days

Itea ilicifolia has the common name of Holly Leaf Sweet Spire  is native to Western China. This attractive evergreen has glossy, holly-like leaves and long, catkin-like, greenish-white flowers with nice fragrance from summer to the autumn. Like full sun and best when grown against a south facing wall.  Ht and spread 1.5m in 5 years. Supplied in 1.5 litre pot, young plants without well developed branches as yet, height approx. 30cm x spread 15cm. Shipped in 1-3 days

Mahonia Winter Sun is a deservedly popular evergreen shrub with excellent glossy, dark green foliage . Although most of the leaves stay a dark green colour one or two leaves turn red to make this an eye-catching addition to the winter garden. Mahonia Winter Sun has long lasting, slightly fragrant yellow flowers in winter & spring . Grows easily in shade or part shade & moist soils. Height to 1.5 m in 10 yrs but can be kept smaller by light pruning Supplied in 3 litre pots, not very...

Osmanthus heterophyllus Goshiki looks like a small holly with prickly, marbled green and white foliage . Grows slowly to 1.2m in 10 years. Osmanthus Goshiki makes a great evergreen shrub, rounded when young but becoming more upright with age. Undemanding, this shrub will grow in sun or shade, all soils suitable except waterlogged Supplied in a 3 litre pot, a rounded bush of approx 25cm diameter. Shipped in 1 - 3 days

Photinia fraseri Red Robin is a popular evergreen shrub with dark green, glossy foliage . The young foliage is an eye catching bright red. Photinia Red Robin develops into a bush of height and spread of 1.5 m (5ft) in 10 yrs.  Prune often to keep bushy & encourage new bright red foliage. Sun or part shade, any fertile soil. Makes a good screen plant or hedge Supplied in 3 litre pots, height approx. 0.4m. Shipped in 1 - 3 days

Pieris japonica Forest Flame is a fantastic evergreen with bright red or pink shoots whenever new foliage is produced. It also has pretty white bells in spring . Good in pots, attractive in all four seasons. Likes acid soil or grow in pots of ericaceous compost. Shade or part shade. Pieris Forest Fire can be pruned lightly to keep it bushy. Ht to 1.2m (4ft) in 10 years. Supplied in 2 litre pots, height and spread approx. 30cm. Shipped within 3 days

Pieris japonica Scarlet O'Hara is an  evergreen shrub with year round interest . The new leaves emerge as  bright red shoots through spring and summer. In spring the flowers are like pretty white bells. Likes acid soil or grow in pots of ericaceous compost. Shade or part shade. Prune lightly only if necessary. Ht to 1.2m (4ft) in 10 years. Supplied in 1 litre pots, height and spread approx. 20cm. Shipped within 3 days

Prunus Otto Lukyen  is a low growing evergreen laurel with excellent glossy, dark green foliage . This prunus laurel makes a spreading bush, superb ground cover that thrives in shade or sun. Prunus Otto Lukyen has white flowers in summer which stand upright from the branches like candles. Grows in most soils. Height to 60cm, spread 1m in 5 years. Can be kept smaller by pruning Supplied in 2 litre pots, good bushy plants, about 30cm tall with 25cm spread. Shipped within 3 days

Pyracantha Orange Charmer  is a compact shrub with variegated semi-evergreen foliage (most winters it will retain it's leaves). The stems of Pyracantha, often called Firethorn, have sharp spines so it's often planted to deter burglars and intruders. Excellent grown against a wall and if it gets too big just chop it back and it will grow back again within months. Pyracantha Orange Charmer has bright orange berries which persist into winter . Highly recommended Supplied in 2 litre pots, bushy...

Pyracantha   Orange Glow  is a compact shrub with mid green, semi-evergreen foliage (most winters it will retain it's leaves). The stems of Pyracantha, often called Firethorn, have sharp spines so it's often planted to deter burglars and intruders. Excellent grown against a wall and if it gets too big just chop it back and it will grow back again within months. Pyracantha Orange Glow has bright orange berries which persist into winter . Highly recommended Supplied in 2 litre pots, excellent...

Pyracantha Soleil d'Or, Golden Sun is a compact shrub with mid green, semi-evergreen foliage (most winters it will retain it's leaves). The stems of Pyracantha, often called Firethorn, have sharp spines so it's often planted to deter burglars and intruders. Excellent grown against a wall and if it gets too big just chop it back and it will grow back again within months. Pyracantha Soleil d'Or has bright golden yellow berries which persist into winter . Highly recommended Supplied in 3 litre...

Rubus tricolor, common name Chinese Bramble , is a scrambling, evergreen shrub with glossy, foliage and attractive red prickly stems , although the prickles are not sharp like our native blackberry. Rubus tricolor has  white flowers in summer followed by edible red fruit in autumn. Excellent for dry shade but will grow in most conditions. Ht to 30cm, spread 1.5m in 5 years Supplied in 1.5 litre pots, young bushy plants approx. 15cm x 15cm

Sarcococca confusa or Sweet Box is a dense evergreen, suckering shrub with glossy foliage and  small white, strongly perfumed flowers in winter and spring followed by shiny black berries. Sarcococca is slow growing but once established it will thrive even in deep shade and heavy clay soil. Ht to 150m (5'), spread to 1m (3') in 10 yrs. Part or full shade. Supplied in 2 litre pots, bushy plants ht and spread approx.20cm. Shipped within 3 days Care: Sarcococca need a sheltered site away from cold,...