Evergreen shrub

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ARTEMISIA abrotanum Semi-evergreen shrub. Highly aromatic feathery foliage, with small tight white flowers in summer. Ht 90cm, Sp 90cm
ARTEMISIA camphorata Semi-evergreen shrub, possibly the best scented of the aromatic artemisias. Very fine foliage, late flowers. Ht 60cm, Sp 90cm.
AUCUBA japonica 'Rozannie' Compact rounded evergreen shrub with shiny dark-green leaves. Small red-purple bisexual flowers in spring are followed by large red berries. Ht 1m.
AUCUBA japonica variegata Evergreen, dense bushy shrub with stout, green shoots and glossy, dark green leaves spotted yellow. Ht 3m, Sp 3m.
BALLOTA pseudodictamnus Evergreen shrub with rounded, woolly grey-green leaves and stems. Small pink flowers in early summer. Ht 60cm, Sp 90cm.
BERBERIS darwinii Vigorous, evergreen, arching shrub. Masses of orange spring flowers then blue berries. Ht/Sp 3m.
BERBERIS patagonica Rare, semi-dwarf evergreen shrub, with small dark green spiky leaves, and orange flowers in spring. Ht 50cm, Sp 50cm.
BERBERIS wilsoniae Semi-evergreen prickly shrub with yellow flowers in spring on arching branches. Coral pink berries in winter. Ht 1m, Sp 2m.
BUXUS sempervirens Evergreen, bushy shrub with dark green leaves. Prefers at least partial shade. Will get tall if not clipped. Ht/Sp 5m..
BUXUS sempervirens (ball) Evergreen bushy shrub with dark green leaves. Can be clipped for hedging and topiary or will grrow to Ht/Sp 5m.
BUXUS sempervirens (pyramid) Bushy evergreen slow-growing shrub with glossy dark green leaves. Can grow tall if not clipped. Ht/Sp 5m.
BUXUS sempervirens 'Elegantissima' Compact, dense, evergreen shrub. Dark green leaves, with narrow creamy white margins. Good for clipping. Ht/Sp 1.5m.
BUXUS sempervirens 'Suffruticosa' Evergreen shrub. The classic dwarf box hedge with a tight, dense mass of oval, bright green leaves. Very slow-growing. Ht 80cm, Sp 80cm.
CALLISTEMON citrinus Evergreen shrub with lance-shaped dark green leaves. Spikes of brilliant crimson-red flowers spring to summer. Not hardy below 0 d.C. Ht/Sp 2m.plus. .
CALLISTEMON subulatus 'Crimson Tail' Evergreen shrub. Arching shoots have dark green leaves. Superb crimson flowers in summer. Needs a sunny sheltered site. Ht 1m.
CEANOTHUS 'Autumnal Blue' Upright evergreen shrub with glossy bright green leaves and large spikes of rich sky blue flowers in autumn. Ht/Sp 3m.
CEANOTHUS 'Blue Mound' Mound forming evergreen shrub with dark glossy leaves and clusters of deep blue flowers in late spring. Ht 1.5m, Sp 2m.
CEANOTHUS 'Dark Star' Arching evergreen shrub, dark green leaves and honey-scented dark purplish blue flowers in early summer. Ht 2m, Sp 3m.
CEANOTHUS thyrsiflorus 'Repens' Low spreading evergreen shrub with dark glossy leaves and pale to dark blue flowers in late spring. Ht 1m, Sp 2.5m.
CHOISYA ternata Shapely evergreen shrub. Dark aromatic leaves and fragrant white spring flowers, often repeating late summer. Ht/Sp to 2.5m.
CHOISYA ternata 'Sun Dance' Good-looking evergreen shrub with bright yellow young foliage, staying yellowy green in part shade. Rarely produces white flowers. Ht/Sp to 2.5m.
CISTUS crispus 'Sunset' Rounded bushy evergreen shrub with grey-green wavy-margined leaves and magenta flowers in summer. Ht 60cm, Sp 90cm.
CISTUS 'Silver Pink' Bushy evergreen shrub. Large saucer shaped pink flowers with yellow stamens in summer. Ht 75cm, Sp 90cm.
CISTUS x corbariensis Dense bushy evergreen shrub with, wavy edged, dark green leaves and masses of white flowers in early summer. Ht 1m, Sp 1.5m.
CISTUS x dansereaui 'Decumbens' Low spreading evergreen shrub with sticky shoots, dark green leaves and large white flowers marked crimson. Ht 60cm, Sp 1m.
COTONEASTER congestus Dense mound forming evergreen shrub with white flowers then bright red berries. Good ground cover. Ht 70cm, Sp 90cm.
COTONEASTER congestus 'Nanus' Prostrate evergreen shrub with a dense mat of dark leaves, much admired on walls, rocks. White flowers, red berries. Ht 5cm, Sp 50cm.
COTONEASTER conspicuus 'Decorus' Dense, evergreen shrub, good against a wall. Dark green leaves, masses of white flowers then shiny red berries. Ht 1.5m, Sp 2.5m.
COTONEASTER microphyllus Low spreading evergreen shrub with small leaves, white flowers in late spring then red fruits. Ht 60cm, Sp 90cm.
COTONEASTER salicifolius Vigorous evergreen shrub or small tree. Slender dark green leaves, white early summer flowers, red fruits. Ht/Sp 5m.
COTONEASTER salicifolius 'Gnome' Prostrate, dense evergreen shrub, excellent ground cover. White flowers in late spring, then red berries. Ht 30cm, Sp 2m.
CYTISUS purgans Dense evergreen shrub (often leafless). Erect branches with highly fragrant creamy yellow flowers in late spring/early summer. Ht/Sp 1.2m.
DAPHNE tangutica Evergreen shrub with fragrant white flowers flushed purple/pink in late spring, then red berries. Ht/Sp 1m.
DORYCNIUM hirsutum Pretty dwarf sub-shrub, with silvery hairy leaves, pink tinged white flowers summer/autumn then shiny brown-red fruit pods. Ht/Sp 60cm.
ELAEAGNUS macrophylla Evergreen shrub with silvery grey foliage and silver bell shaped cream flowers. Ht 3m.
ELAEAGNUS pungens 'Maculata' Evergreen bushy shrub with glossy bright yellow leaves edged dark green. Fragrant creamy-white autumn flowers. Ht. 4m, Sp. 5m.
ELAEAGNUS x ebbingei 'Limelight' Evergreen bushy shrub with young silvery brown leaves turning yellow and pale green. Fragrant white flowers in autumn. Ht/Sp 3m.
EPHEDRA distachya Strong wiry textured evergreen shrub with tiny scale-like leaves. Good ground cover but can be invasive Ht 30 cm.
ESCALLONIA 'Apple Blossom' Evergreen, bushy, dense shrub, with glossy dark green leaves and apple blossom pink flowers in summer. Hardy to -5C. Ht/Sp to 2.5m.
ESCALLONIA 'CF Ball' Vigorous erect open evergreen shrub with large glossy dark green leaves. Bright rich red flowers all summer. Ht/Sp 2.5m.
ESCALLONIA 'Donard Seedling' Vigorous evergreen, arching shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. White blooms are flushed pale pink. Ht/Sp 2.5m.
ESCALLONIA 'Donard Surprise Bushy evergreen shrub with dark glossy foliage and red flowers in summer. Ht/Sp 1.8m
ESCALLONIA 'Peach Blossom' Compact bushy evergreen shrub with glossy dark green leaves and peach-pink blossoms in summer. Ht/Sp 2.5m.
ESCALLONIA rubra macrantha Vigorous evergreen shrub with dark green leaves and peeling bark. Tubular rose-red flowers summer to autumn. Ht/Sp 2-3m.
EUCALYPTUS gregsoniana Spreading evergreen shrub with red shoots and glaucus young leaves, red rimmed when older. White flowers late spring. Ht 3m, Sp 5m.
EUMORPHIA sericea Semi-evergreen sub-shrub with fine grey foliage and white daisy-like flowers in summer. Ht/Sp 60cm.
EUONYMUS fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety' Bushy evergreen shrub, with white-edged green leaves. Makes good ground/wall cover, can climb trees. Ht 1m, Sp 1.5m.
EUONYMUS fortunei 'Emerald 'n Gold' Evergreen shrub with green leaves edged yellow, tinged pink in winter. Ground cover, wall climber with support. Ht 60cm, Sp 90cm.
EUONYMUS fortunei 'Silver Queen' Vigorous, evergreen, bushy shrub with dark green leaves boldly edged in white. Ht 2.5m, Sp 1.5m
GARRYA elliptica Evergreen, bushy shrub with leathery dark green leaves. Grey-green catkins in late winter, longer on male than female. Ht/Sp 4m.
GARRYA elliptica 'James Roof' Evergreen, bushy male shrub with wavy-edged dark green leaves and really long silver-grey catkins. Ht/Sp 4m.
GAULTHERIA mucronata (male) Compact evergreen suckering shrub. Small dark glossy leaves and white flowers in spring. Ht/Sp 1.2m.
GAULTHERIA mucronata 'Bell's Seedling' Compact evergreen suckering shrub. Small dark glossy leaves and white spring flowers. Large dark red berries follow. female. Ht/Sp 1.2m.
GAULTHERIA mucronata 'Signal' Compact bushy suckering evergreen shrub with glossy dark green leaves white flowers and scarlet berries. Female. Ht/Sp 1.2m.
GAULTHERIA mucronata 'Snow White' Compact bushy evergreen suckering shrub. Small dark glossy leaves. White flowers followed by pink spotted white berries. female. Ht/Sp 1.2m.
GAULTHERIA procumbens Creeping evergreen shrub. Crushed leaves have wintergreen scent. White flowers in summer followed by aromatic scarlet fruits. Good ground cover in shade. Prefers acid soil. Ht 15cm, Sp 1m.
GRISELINIA littoralis Vigorous dense upright evergreen shrub usually grown for its glossy apple-green foliage. Ht 8m, Sp 5m.
HEBE albicans 'Red Edge' Spreading evergreen shrub with grey-green leaves, red edged in spring. Lilac blue flowers fade to white. Ht 45cm, Sp 60cm.
HEBE macrantha Upright, open then spreading, evergreen shrub. Mid-green leaves with large white 'buttercup' flowers in summer. Ht 60cm, Sp 90cm.
HEDERA helix 'Congesta' Compact non-climbing evergreen. Small dark green leaves with wavy edges. Perfect for the rock garden. Ht 45cm.
HELIANTHEMUM 'Ben Fhada' Evergreen alpine shrub with dark green leaves and bright yellow summer flowers. Ht 15cm, Sp 30cm.
HELIANTHEMUM 'Ben More' Evergreen alpine shrub with shiny dark green leaves and a mass of eye-catching bright orange flowers. Ht 25cm, Sp 30cm.
HELIANTHEMUM 'Chocolate Blotch' Evergreen alpine shrub. Attractive grey-green leaves and papery, pale orange flowers with chocolate centres. Ht/Sp 30cm.
HELIANTHEMUM 'Fireball' Evergreen alpine shrub with small double red flowers in summer. Ht/Sp 30cm
HELIANTHEMUM 'Georgeham' Evergreen alpine shrub with slightly bluish leaves, and a good crop of raspberry red summer flowers. Ht 15cm, Sp 45cm.
HELIANTHEMUM 'Jubilee' Semi-evergreen alpine shrub with double yellow flowers in summer. Ht 25cm, Sp 35cm.
HELIANTHEMUM 'Wisley Primrose' Fast growing evergreen alpine shrub with primrose yellow flowers deep yellow at centres. Grey-green leaves. Ht 30cm, Sp 45cm.
HELIANTHEMUM 'Wisley White' Evergreen, spreading alpine shrub with greyish leaves, and masses of creamy white flowers with yellow centres. Ht 30cm, Sp 45cm.
HELICHRYSUM splendidum Compact bushy evergreen shrub with woolly stems, silvery leaves and deep yellow flowers in late summer. Ht/Sp 1.2m.
HYPERICUM 'Hidcote' Semi-evergreen, bushy, dense shrub. Large cup shaped golden yellow flowers summer and autumn. Ht 1.2m, Sp 1.5m.
IBERIS gibraltarica Semi-evergreen shrubby perennial with masses of small pink flowers in spring. Ht 25cm, Sp 40cm.
IBERIS sempervirens Evergreen, spreading sub-shrub, with dense heads of small white flowers in late spring, sometimes flushed pink. Ht 30cm, Sp 40cm.
IBERIS sempervirens 'Little Gem' Compact spreading evergreen sub-shrub with masses of small white flowers in late spring. Ht 15cm, Sp 25cm.
ILEX aquifolium Useful evergreen tree. Can be male or female Makes a good small tree with red berries, or can be used for hedging. Ht 18m, Sp 6m.
ILEX aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' Female evergreen tree. Large spiny leaves with white margins. Masses of bright red berries. Ht 15m, Sp 4m.
ILEX aquifolium 'Bacciflava' Holly. Dense evergreen female shrub or tree with spiny dark green leaves and yellow berries. Ht to 15m, Sp 4m.
LAVANDULA stoechas Compact evergreen aromatic shrub. 'French' form with grey-green leaves, purple flower bracts in early summer. Ht/Sp 60cm.
LAVANDULA stoechas 'Albas' Compact evergreen aromatic shrub. 'French' form with grey-green leaves and white flower bracts in early summer. Ht/Sp 60cm.
LAVANDULA stoechas 'Helmsdale' Evergreen aromatic shrub. 'French' form from New Zealand. Grey green leaves with large burgundy purple flowers. Ht/Sp 75cm.
LAVANDULA stoechas 'Marshwood' Evergreen aromatic shrub. 'French' form from New Zealand. Grey green leaves, large purple/pink flowers. Ht/Sp 90cm.
LAVATERA 'Bredon Springs' Vigorous semi-evergreen sub-shrub. Grey-green leaves and mauve flushed dusky pink flowers. Ht/Sp 2m.
LAVATERA 'Burgundy Wine' Vigorous, semi-evergreen sub-shrub. Grey green leaves and rich, deep purplish pink flowers. Ht/Sp 2m.
LAVATERA olbia 'Rosea' Vigorous, semi-evergreen sub-shrub. Grey green leaves and dark pink flowers all summer. Ht/Sp 2m.
LITHODORA diffusum 'Alba' Prostrate spreading evergreen shrub with small narrow leaves and grey-white flowers from spring to summer. Ht 15cm, Sp 60cm.
LITHODORA diffusum 'Heavenly Blue' Prostrate spreading evergreen shrub. Narrow dark green leaves with masses of azure-blue flowers spring to summer. Ht 15cm, Sp 60cm.
LONICERA nitida 'Baggesens Gold' Bushy evergreen shrub with small bright yellow leaves. Sweetly scented tiny white flowers, ideal for hedging. Ht/Sp 1.5m.
LONICERA nitida 'Silver Beauty' Bushy evergreen shrub. Grey-green leaves with a silver edge. Occasional white flowers in spring then purple berries. Ht/Sp 1.5m.
LONICERA pileata Dense evergreen spreading shrub. Narrow dark green leaves. Tiny cream flowers late spring. Tolerates deep shade. Ht 60cm, Sp 1.5m.
LUMA apiculata 'Glanleam Gold' Evergreen bushy shrub with attractive peeling bark and creamy yellow variegated foliage. Fragrant white flowers, late summer. Ht/Sp 3m.
MAHONIA wagneri 'Pinnacle' Upright evergreen shrub. Young bronze leaves turn bright green. Yellow spring flowers, then 'frosted' blue-black berries. Ht/Sp 1.5m.
MAHONIA x media 'Charity' Large evergreen shrub with toothed green leaflets. Bright lemon yellow flowers from late autumn to early spring. Ht/Sp 3m or more.
OSMANTHUS heterophyllus'Varigatus' Dense rounded evergreen shrub with holly-like glossy variegated leaves and fragrant white flowers in late summer. Ht/Sp 5m.
OTHONNA cheirifolia Spreading evergreen sub-shrub. Fleshy grey leaves and yellow daisy flowers, summer. Well drained gritty soils. Ht 30cm, Sp 60cm.
OZOTHAMNUS ledifolius Compact evergreen shrub. Yellow shoots, small dark green and yellow aromatic leaves with pink buds then white summer flowers. Ht/Sp 1m.
PARAHEBE perfoliata Delightful evergreen perennial with arching stems. Glaucous leathery grey leaves and rich blue summer flowers. Ht 70cm, Sp 45cm.
PHLOMIS fruiticosa Evergreen, mounded shrub with deep golden yellow flowers amid sage-like grey green foliage in summer. Ht 1m, Sp 1.5m.
PHYGELIUS aequalis 'Pink Trumpet' Evergreen, upright sub-shrub. Pale green leaves and tubular dusky-pink flowers, mid summer. Sunny sheltered spot. Ht/Sp 1m.
PHYGELIUS aequalis 'Yellow Trumpet' Evergreen, upright sub-shrub. Pale green leaves and lovely tubular pale creamy yellow flowers from mid summer. Ht/Sp 1m.
PIERIS 'Forest Flame' Compact upright evergreen shrub with glossy leaves - bright red when young then pink white finally green. White flowers in spring. Requires acid soil. Ht 4m, Sp 2m.
PIERIS japonica 'Debutante' Compact low-growing evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves and erect stems of white flowers in late winter. Requires acid soil. Ht/Sp 1m.
PIERIS japonica 'Mountain Fire' Compact rounded evergreen shrub with young red leaves turning glossy chestnut-brown. White flowers winter to spring. Requires acid soil. Ht 4m, Sp 3m.
PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium Bushy evergreen shrub. Glossy wavy edged leaves with honey scented red/black flowers in late spring. Ht 6m, Sp 2-5m.
PRUNUS laurocerasus 'Rotundifolia' Dense evergreen shrub, later open/spreading. Dark glossy leaves, white spring flowers, then red fruit turns black. Ht 6m, Sp 10m.
PRUNUS lusitanica Dense bushy evergreen shrub or tree. Fragrant white flowers in early summer, then cherry-like fruits. Ht/Sp to 20m.
PYRACANTHA 'Orange Glow' Spreading or erect evergreen spiny shrub. White flowers in spring, orange berries in autumn. For hedging or wall cover. Ht/Sp 3m.
PYRACANTHA 'Red Column' Upright dense bushy evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves white flowers early summer then dense cluster of early ripening scarlet berries, Ht/Sp 4m.
PYRACANTHA 'Teton' Upright evergreen spiny shrub. White flowers in spring, yellowy orange berries in autumn. Ht/Sp 3m.
RUBUS pentalobus Prostrate spreading evergreen shrub. Glossy leaves and white summer flowers. Occasional red berries. Good ground cover. Ht 10cm, Sp indefinite.
RUBUS phoenicolasius Semi-evergreen shrub with red prickly stems. Clusters of small pale-pink flowers are followed by sweet edible red fruits. Ht to 3m.
RUBUS tricolor Prostrate evergreen shrub. Creeping, arching shoots covered with hairy, glossy leaves. White flowers in July. Ht 60cm, Sp indefinite.
RUTA graveolens 'Jackmans Blue' Compact evergreen shrub with intensely aromatic glaucous blue-green foliage and yellow summer flowers. Can irritate skin. Ht 60cm, Sp 75cm.
RUTA graveolens 'Variegata' Compact evergreen shrub. Young foliage is creamy-yellow eventually turning glaucus blue-grey. Can cause skin irritation. Ht 60cm, Sp 75cm.
SANTOLINA chamaecyparissus Evergreen, rounded, dense shrub. White woolly shoots, finely cut aromatic grey-white leaves, bright yellow flowers. Ht 50cm, Sp 1m.
SANTOLINA pinnata neapolitana 'Edward Bowles' Rounded bushy evergreen shrub with grey-green aromatic foliage and creamy-white flowerheads. Ht 75cm, Sp 1m.
SKIMMIA japonica (female) Evergreen, bushy shrub. Aromatic dark green leaves, clusters of small white spring flowers. Fruit if female, male nearby. Ht/Sp 6m.
SKIMMIA japonica (male) Dome-shaped evergreen shrub with slightly aromatic leaves and fragrant white flowers in spring. Ht/Sp 6m.
SKIMMIA japonica 'Rubinetta' Male Dome-shaped male evergreen shrub. Green leaves have red margins. Dark red buds in winter open to fragrant white flowers. Ht/Sp 6m.
SKIMMIA x confusa 'Kew Green' Compact dome shaped evergreen shrub. Aromatic leaves, fragrant creamy white male flowers in spring. Ht 2m, Sp 1.5m.
STRANVAESIA davidiana Evergreen, spreading tree/large shrub. Leathery leaves often turn red in autumn. White flowers, red berries. Can prune hard. Ht 8m, Sp 6m.
STRANVAESIA davidiana 'Palette' Slow growing evergreen shrub. Variegated leaves often turn red in autumn. White flowers, red berries. Ht 6m, Sp 6m.
TEUCRIUM chamaedrys Aromatic creeping sub-shrub with small toothed leaves and lovely pink flowers later on in summer. Ht 25cm, Sp 40cm.
TEUCRIUM scodonia 'Crispum' Creeping semi-evergreen sub-shrub. Dark green 'quilted' leaves with lovely ruffled edges. Tiny cream summer flowers. Ht 20cm, Sp 30+cm.
VIBURNUM carlesii 'Aurora' Bushy deciduous shrub. Dark green leaves often turn red in autumn. In spring red buds open to very fragrant pink flowers. Ht/Sp 2m.
VIBURNUM davidii Dome shaped compact evergreen shrub. Clusters of tiny white spring flowers then metallic blue fruits with M & F. plants required. Ht/Sp 1.5m
VIBURNUM tinus Compact bushy evergreen shrub. Dark green leaves, pink buds then white flowers in winter/spring. Shade tolerant. Ht/Sp 2-3m.
VIBURNUM tinus 'Gwenlian' Compact bushy evergreen shrub. Dark green leaves, deep pink buds then pink flushed white flowers in winter/spring. Ht/Sp 2-3m.
VINCA major Evergreen prostrate sub-shrub. Trailing stems with large leaves, violet-blue flowers spring/autumn. Ht 45cm, Sp indefinite.
VINCA major 'Variegata' Evergreen prostrate sub-shrub. Trailing stems with large cream edged leaves, violet flowers, spring/autumn. Ht 45cm, Sp indefinite.
VINCA minor alba Prostrate mat-forming evergreen sub-shrub with long trailing shoots and white flowers from spring to autumn. Ht 15cm, Sp indefinite.
VINCA minor 'Argenteavariegata' Prostrate mat-forming evergreen sub-shrub. Mid-green and cream leaves, light violet blue flowers all season. Ht 15cm, Sp indefinite.
VINCA minor 'Bowles' Variety' Prostrate mat-forming evergreen sub-shrub, dark green leaves and lavender blue flowers all season. Ht 15cm, Sp indefinite.
VINCA minor 'Multiplex' Prostrate mat-forming evergreen sub-shrub with dark green leaves and double purple flowers. Ht 15cm, Sp indefinite.
VINCA minor 'Variegata' Prostrate mat-forming evergreen sub-shrub. Mid-green and cream leaves, light violet-blue flowers all season. Ht 15cm, Sp indefinite.
YUCCA filamentosa Evergreen short stemmed shrub. Green lance shaped leaves. Tall panicles of white flowers in mid/late summer. Ht 75cm, Sp 1.5m.
YUCCA gloriosa Varigata Evergreen short stemmed shrub. Varigated green & yellow lance shaped leaves. Tall panicles of greenish creamy flowers. Ht/Sp 1-1.5m.

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