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Magnolia trees are prized for their stunning, fragrant blooms and graceful presence in the landscape. Whether evergreen or deciduous, these trees feature bold, glossy leaves and showy flowers that range from creamy white to soft pinks and vibrant purples, depending on the variety. Magolias are versatile and can be used as an elegant shade trees, focal points, or flowering accents. Many varieties are low maintenance and thrive in southern climates, offering year-round appeal and seasonal splendor.
Type: Evergreen Flowering Tree
Height: 15-40 feet
Spread: 10-30 feet
Hardiness: USDA Zones 6-10
Growth Rate: Moderate
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral
Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Foliage: Glossy green with rust colored undersides
Bloom Time: Late spring to summer
Flower Color: Creamy white
Fragrant: Yes, large, sweetly scented flowers
Low Maintenance: Yes
Features: Deer resistant, Heat tolerant, Great for screening and shade
This is a sleek, upright evergreen shrub prized for its narrow columnar shape and glossy, dark green leaves. Growing naturally tall and slender, it's the perfect choice or tight spaces, formal gardens, entryways, or container plantings where vertical interest is needed. Unlike traditional hollies, Sky Pencil has soft, spineless foliage and a tidy, modern look.
This low-maintenance shrub is slow-growing, heat and humidity tolerant, and requires minimal pruning to maintain its shape. It also produces small white flowers in spring, sometimes followed by tiny black berries if a male holly is nearby.
Height: 6-10 feet
Spread: 1-2 feet
Light: Full sun to part shade
Hardiness: USDA Zones 6-9
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Foliage: Evergreen; soft, spineless, dark green
Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic soil
This is a striking evergreen shrub or small tree known for its dense, pyramidal shape and dark green, glossy foliage with distinctive spiny edges. Its produces small white flowers in spring, followed by abundant bright red berries in fall and winter - an excellent source of color and interest during colder months and a favorite of birds.
Mary Nell Holly makes a bold statement as a specimen plant, privacy screen, or formal hedge, and responds well to pruning. It's heat and drought tolerant once established, and grows well in full sun to part shade.
Height: 15-25 inches
Spread: 8-15 feet
Light: Full sun to part shade
Hardiness: USDA Zones 6-9
Growth Habit: Upright and pyramidal
Foliage: Evergreen, spiny, glossy dark green
Green Mountain Boxwood is a cold-hardy, upright evergreen shrub known for its naturally conical shape and dense, rich green foliage that retains its color year-round. A hybrid of Korean and English Boxwood, this variety is specifically bred for enhanced winter hardiness and strong form, making it an excellent choice for formal hedges, topiaries, foundation plantings, and garden accents. Green Mountain grows slowly and requires minimal pruning to maintain its tidy, pyramidal shape. It tolerates sun to partial shade and adapts well to various soil types with good drainage
Height: 3-5 feet
Spread: 2-3 feet
Hardiness: USDA Zones 4-9
Evergreen: Yes
Growth Rate: Slow
Drought Tolerant: Yes - once established
The Chinese Juniper is a versatile evergreen that brings structure, texture, and year-round color to any garden or landscape. With dense, scale-like foliage in shades of deep green to silvery blue-green (depending on the variety), this hardy conifer offers natural elegance in both formal and informal settings.
Used commonly for hedges, foundation plantings, specimen accents, or even topiary and bonsai, Chinese Juniper is highly adaptable. It's known for its exceptional heat and drought tolerance, as well as resistance to pests and deer. Its upright or spreading form varies by cultivar, making it easy to find one that suits your space.
Light: Full sun
Height: 5-50 feet (depending on variety)
Spread: 4-20 feet
Hardiness: USDA Zones 4-9
Features: Evergreen, drought tolerant, heat tolerant, deer resistant
Maintenance: Very Low
Ocala Anise is a lush, evergreen shrub known for its glossy green foliage and unique star-shaped, maroon flowers that appear in spring. Native to the Southeastern U.S., this low-maintenance plant adds rich texture and color to shaded gardens and woodland landscapes. Its aromatic leaves release a subtle, spicy scent when crushed, making it a favorite for natural screening or foundation planting. Ocala Anise thrives in moist, well-drained soils performs best in partial to full shade.
Light: Partial to full shade
Height: 6-10 feet
Spread: 6-8 feet
Hardiness: USDA Zones 7-9
Ideal for use in shade gardens, borders, or as a privacy hedge, Ocala Anise is deer resistant, heat tolerant, and thrives in humid Southern climates.
Graceful and architectural, the slender Hinoki False Cypress is a slow-growing evergreen prized for its elegant, narrow form and feathery, dark green foliage. Perfect for adding year-round vertical interest to small gardens, mixed borders, or foundation plantings, this conifer maintains a soft, layered texture and refined silhouette that complements both formal and natural landscapes.
Its naturally compact, upright growth habit makes it an excellent choice for tight spaces, while its low-maintenance nature and deer resistance make it a reliable landscape addition.
Light: Full sun to part shade
Height: 10-15 feet
Spread: 3-5 feet
Hardiness: USDA Zones 5-8
Water: Moderate; prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Features: Evergreen, Deer Resistant, Drought tolerant once established, low maintenance.
Best Uses: Accent tree, privacy screen, foundation planting, container specimen.
Variegated English Holly is a classic evergreen shrub prized for its striking green leaves edged in creamy white and its showy red berries in winter. With its sharp, glossy foliage and dense, upright habit, this holly offers year round interest and makes an elegant hedge, privacy screen, or holiday accent.
In fall and winter, bright red berries appear (when a male pollinator is nearby), attracting birds and adding vibrant seasonal color. The variegated foliage stands out beautifully in mixed plantings or formal gardens, and it responds well to pruning, making it easy to shape.
Light: Full sun to part shade
Height: 8-12 feet
Spread: 4-6 feet
Hardiness: USDA Zones 6-9
Deer Resistant: Yes
Features: Evergreen, drought tolerant once established
Best Uses: Hedges, foundation plantings, privacy screens, winter interest
Brighten up your landscape with the striking Golden Child Arborvitae, a compact evergreen known for its vibrant golden-yellow foliage and neat, upright growth habit. This eye catching shrub brings year-round color and texture to garden beds, borders, and foundation plantings. Its natural pyramidal shape and slow growth make it easy to maintain, whether used as a specimen plant or planted in rows for a colorful privacy screen.
Light: Full sun to part shade
Height: 6-8 feet
Spread: 2-3 feet
Hardiness: USDA Zones 4-8
Growth Habit: Upright, columnar
Maintenance: Low
Deer Resistant: Yes
Drought Tolerant: Yes, once established
Container Friendly: When young and in large pots
Ideal for adding a pop of golden color to any garden, the Golden Child Arborvitae is a hardy, low-maintenance choice that stays vibrant even through winter. Perfect for small spaces.
Emerald Boxer Holly is a compact, upright evergreen shrub known for its rich green foliage, dense branching, and naturally uniform shape. A cross between Ilex and boxwood, this hybrid combines the hardiness and structure of holly with the refined texture of boxwood - making it perfect for hedges, borders, and formal foundation plantings.
It responds beautifully to shaping but also looks great when left natural. Emerald boxer is deer resistant, heat tolerant, and stays vibrant year round with very little care.
Light: Full sun to part shade
Height: 4-6 feet
Spread: 3-4 feet
Hardiness: USDA Zones 6-9
Foliage: Evergreen, dark green
Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Maintenance: Low
Deer Resistant: Yes
Pollinator Friendly: Mildly (tiny spring flowers attract bees)
Container Friendly: Yes - when kept pruned
Oleander is a fast growing evergreen shrub or small tree known for its lush green foliage and clusters of pure white, fragrant flowers that bloom from spring through fall. This sun loving beauty brings a clean, tropical feel to yards, hedges, and containers.
Oleander is drought tolerant, heat loving, and thrives in poor soil, making it a go to for low maintenance color in warm climates. Its upright, bushy growth can be pruned to form a dense screen, small tree, or formal hedge.
Light: Full sun
Height: 6-12 feet (can be pruned lower or grown taller as a tree)
Spread: 4-8 feet
Hardiness: USDA Zones 8-11
Foliage: Evergreen
Bloom Time: Spring to fall
Water: Low once established
Maintenance: Low
Deer Resistant: Yes
Fragrant: Yes
Toxic if Ingested: Yes, not for pets or livestock areas
Needlepoint Holly is a tough, fast-growing evergreen shrub prized for its narrow pointed leaves, rich green color, and upright growth habit. Unlike many hollies, its foliage has fewer spines, making it a more garden friendly choice for hedges and foundation plantings.
This shrub offers year round coverage and bright red berries in fall and winter (with a male pollinator nearby), adding seasonal interest and attracting birds. It tolerates a wide range of conditions - from sun to shade and poor soils to heat and drought.
Light: Full sun to part shade
Height: 6-10 feet
Spread: 5-8 feet
Hardiness: USDA Zones 7-9
Foliage: Evergreen, dark green with narrow, pointed leaves
Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Maintenance: Low; responds well to pruning
Deer Resistant: Yes
Pollinator Friendly: Yes, berries form with male pollinator nearby
Ligustrum, also known as Wax Leaf Privet, is a fast growing, evergreen shrub or small tree known for its dense foliage, glossy green leaves, and natural adaptability. It's a favorite for privacy hedges, foundation plantings, and formal topiary shapes thanks to its rapid growth and easy shaping.
This versatile shrub thrives in full sun to part shade, tolerates drought and heat once established, and is incredibly low maintenance. It can be allowed to grow naturally or trimmed to maintain a tidy, manicured look.
Comes in a variety of sizes.
Light: Full sun to part shade
Height: 6-12 feet (can be pruned smaller or trained as a small tree)
Spread: 4-6 feet
Hardiness: USDA Zones 7-11
Foliage: Evergreen, dark glossy green
Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Maintenance: Low to moderate
Deer Resistant: Yes
Pollinator Friendly: Yes - produces small white blooms in spring that attract bees
Growth Rate: Fast
The Eastern Red Cedar is a rugged, native evergreen known for its dense, pyramidal shape, fragrant green foliage, and reddish bark. Adaptable and drought tolerant, it's ideal for privacy screens.
This tree thrives in tough condition - from poor soil to intense sun - and grows steadily with minimal care. Its small bluish berries attract songbirds and pollinators, while the dense evergreen structure provides excellent cover and shelter.
Light: Full sun
Height: 30-50 feet
Spread: 8-20 feet
Hardiness: USDA Zones 3-9
Foliage: Evergreen
Water: Low once established
Maintenance: Very low
Deer Resistant: Yes
Emerald Green Arborvitae is a popular narrow, upright evergreen known for its vibrant green foliage and dense, columnar shape. It's ideal for creating living privacy screens, windbreaks, or neat foundation plantings. This variety holds its color beautifully through winter and keeps a tidy appearance with little to no pruning.
Perfect for smaller yards or tight spaces, it grows in a uniform shape and offers year-round structure and coverage. Emerald Green is low maintenance, cold hardy, and well suited to a variety of soil conditions.
Light: Full sun to part shade
Height: 10-15 feet
Spread: 3-4 feet
Hardiness: USDA Zones 3-8
Foliage: Evergreen, bright green
Water: Moderate; prefers well-drained soil
Maintenance: Very low
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Deer Resistant: Somewhat (more resistant than other arborvitae, but may be browsed in harsh winters)
Whether planted in rows for a classic privacy screen or used as a standalone accent, Emerald Green Arborvitae delivers lasting beauty and easy care.
Taylor Juniper is a striking, columnar evergreen with dense, blue-green foliage and a tall, slender shape. Ideal for creating privacy screens, windbreaks, or vertical accents in small spaces, this hardy variety grows upright without spreading wide - making it perfect for tight borders or formal plantings.
It's drought-tolerant, deer resistant, and requires little pruning to maintain its shape. Taylor Juniper stays vibrant year-round and is well-suited to a wide range of soil conditions and climates.
Light: Full sun
Height: 20-25 feet
Spread: 3-5 feet
Hardiness: USDA Zones 4-9
Foliage: Evergreen, blue-green
Water: Low to moderate; very drought tolerant once established
Maintenance: Very low
Deer Resistant: Yes
Growth Rate: Moderate
With its slim profile and year round color, Taylor Juniper is a favorite for elegant space saving privacy and structure.
Wax Leaf Privet is a fast growing evergreen shrub known for its thick, glossy green leaves and tidy, upright form. Popular for privacy hedges, foundation plantings, or standalone accents, this durable shrub grows quickly and responds well to pruning.
In spring, it produces small, creamy-white flowers that attract pollinators, followed by clusters of dark berries in fall. Whether trimmed into formal shapes or left to grow naturally, Wax Leaf Privet offers year-round color and structure with very little fuss.
Light: Full sun to part shade
Height: 6-10 feet (can reach 12 feet if untrimmed)
Spread: 5-8 feet
Hardiness: USDA Zones 7-10
Foliage: Evergreen
Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Maintenance: Low to moderate (prune for shape or size)
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Deer Resistant: Somewhat
Wintergreen Boxwood is a classic, cold-hardy evergreen shrub known for its dense, soft green foliage and naturally rounded shape. Perfect for low hedges, borders, and foundation plantings, this versatile shrub holds its color beautifully year-round even through winter.
It grows slowly and responds well to pruning, making it ideal for formal gardens, topiaries, or neatly trimmed rows. Wintergreen Boxwood is also one of the most cold-tolerant boxwoods, offering structure and greenery even in cooler climates.
Light: Full Sun to part shade
Height: 2-4 feet
Spread: 3-4 feet
Hardiness: USDA Zones 4-9
Foliage: Evergreen
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Maintenance: Low to moderate; tolerates regular shaping
Deer Resistant: Yes
Container Friendly: Yes