As winter comes, gardens may look cold and plain. Well-chosen evergreens can change your yard into a true winter wonder. Evergreens keep green all year and add shape and feel to your space. Here are four top evergreen shrubs for this season.
1. Pieris japonica ‘Flaming Silver’
Pieris japonica stands first on the list. This shrub, known as ‘Flaming Silver,’ shows broad leaves. New leaves come in pink and red. They get this bright look. In spring, small flowers appear. They remind one of lilies. The shrub grows slow but reaches five feet in height and width. It grows in full sun or part sun. A light trim keeps its shape. Faded blooms sometimes fall to add a soft, aged look. This shrub makes a lovely pick for any garden.
2. Gold Mop Cypress (Chamaecyparis ‘Gold Mop’)
Gold Mop Cypress comes next. Some call it False Threadleaf Cypress. It sports yellow, fern-like leaves. The bright green and yellow mix primes the winter scene. It grows up to four feet and can sometimes reach seven feet in warm spots. It does best in full sun but grows in part sun as well. It fits well in garden beds or in a container. This shrub gives your yard a warm feel even in the cold.
3. Boxwood ‘Green Velvet’ (Buxus)
Boxwood ‘Green Velvet’ gives a neat look to any garden. It grows two to four feet tall and wide. The dense green leaves work well as a tidy hedge or a loose border. This shrub needs good soil and careful watering. Its care shows in its strong look. It does well in both part sun and full sun. Boxwood ‘Green Velvet’ fits many garden styles.
4. Japanese Holly ‘Sky Pencil’
Japanese Holly ‘Sky Pencil’ is best for small areas. It has a narrow and tall look. It grows six to ten feet tall while staying only two to three feet wide. Its tall, slim form works well along doors or in narrow beds. It grows fast and stays green all year. With a male nearby, dark berries may form in fall and winter. It needs soil that drains and likes full or part sun. This shrub adds interest and solid form.
Conclusion
Evergreens add life to winter gardens. They give both shape and color on cold days. With Pieris japonica, Gold Mop Cypress, Boxwood ‘Green Velvet,’ and Japanese Holly ‘Sky Pencil,’ you can bring a special charm to your yard in winter. Enjoy your outdoor space all year long.
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