Shrubs

Gardening Guide

Shrubs

Baby Gem™ Boxwood

Buxus microphylla var. japonica ‘Gregem’ PP21159
A compact evergreen shrub that has a dense mass of dark green, glossy leaves. Holds its foliage color well throughout the year. Excellent for shrub borders or as a hedge.

3' tall x 3' wide

Full sun to part shade

Zone 5 / Hardy to -10ºF

Baby Jade™ Boxwood

Buxus microphylla var. japonica ‘Grejade’
An exceptionally compact Boxwood that is excellent for use in smaller gardens. Excellent for borders and focal areas. The dense mass of small, dark-green leaves holds it color throughout the year.

3' tall x 3' wide

Full sun to part shade

Zone 5 / Hardy to -10ºF

Variegated English Boxwood

Buxus sempervirens ‘Variegata’
Dense, slow growing, rounded evergreen shrub. The small, glossy green leaves are edged in creamy white. Excellent hedge or foundation plant. Tolerates shearing or heavy pruning. Better in afternoon shade. Can be maintained at any height.

4-6' tall x 4-6' wide

Full sun to part shade

Zone 5 / Hardy to -10ºF

Green Mountain Boxwood

Buxus x ‘Green Mountain’
Naturally pyramid-shaped with dense evergreen foliage. Retains its dark green color throughout the winter.

4-5' tall x 3-4' wide

Full sun to part shade

Zone 4 / Hardy to -20ºF

Green Tower® Boxwood

Buxus sempervirens ‘Monrue’ PP15243
Dense, narrow, upright growing evergreen. Very columnar form produces lustrous dark green leaves with a lighter green underside. Maintains form with minimal pruning.

6-8' tall x 1-2' wide

Full sun to part shade

Zone 5 / Hardy to -10ºF

Japanese Boxwood

Buxus microphylla japonica
Popular evergreen shrub with light green, rounded leaves and dense growth. Makes an excellent sheared hedge or can be grown in containers. Can be maintainted at anysize.

4-6' tall x 4-6' wide

Full sun to part shade

Zone 7 / Hardy to 10ºF

Wintergreen Boxwood

Buxus microphylla ‘Wintergreen’
Large, evergreen shrub is great when used as a foundation plant. The dark green small leaves keep their color during summer and winter. Good cold hardiness. Tolerates pruning well.

4' tall x 4' wide

Full sun to part shade

Zone 5 / Hardy to -10ºF

Bright ‘n Tight™ Carolina Laurel

Prunus caroliniana ‘Monus’
An outstanding compact evergreen valued as a dense hedge or screen. Very shiny, deep green foliage has a clean appearance. Adapts well to occasional shearing to desired size and form.

8-10' tall x 6-8' wide

Full sun to part shade

Zone 7 / Hardy to 10ºF

Compact Cherry Laurel

Prunus caroliniana ‘Compacta’
Compact form with dark, glossy green foliage and white flower spikes followed by black fruit. Good hedge or screen. Easily pruned to desired shape.

8-10' tall x 6-8' wide

Full sun to part shade

Zone 7 / Hardy to 10ºF

Grayleaf Cotoneaster

Cotoneaster glaucophyllus
Vigorous semi-evergreen shrub with stiffly arching branches covered with handsome gray-green foliage. Pinkish flowers are followed by red berries. Thrives with little or no maintenance.

4-6' tall x 6-8' wide

Full sun to part shade

Zone 6 / Hardy to 0ºF