Evergreen Shrubs

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Evergreen shrubs are the workhorses of a good landscape, and they're the first thing we reach for when someone wants their yard to look finished in January. Unlike deciduous shrubs and hedges that drop their leaves and leave bare sticks behind, evergreens hold their foliage straight through winter and into the next growing season. That's the whole botanical definition, and it's also the whole reason they're worth the money.

What that buys you is structure. Your privacy screen still screens in February. Your foundation planting still hides the crawlspace vents. Your borders still read as borders instead of a row of twigs. We've watched customers plant a hedge of deciduous shrubs, love it all summer, then call us in December wondering where their privacy went.

Evergreens also give you more variety in texture than most people expect. Some carry long needles and cones, like our junipers and arborvitae. Others are broadleaf, with wide glossy leaves that take pruning well, which is where boxwood and holly earn their reputation. A few bring berries into the mix and pull in birds through the cold months when there isn't much else out there for them.

Every plant on this page is grown and cared for on our North Florida farm, then shipped straight to your door. We're a grower, not a middleman, so the shrub that shows up is one our team has had hands on.

Best Evergreen Shrubs for Front of the House

There are dozens upon dozens of types of evergreen shrubs, but some of the most popular ones are easy to distinguish. Yew is a type of needle-leaf evergreen that grows upright and makes for great hedges. Junipers also have needles but are drought-tolerant and come in a bluish-gray color.

Boxwoods and hollies are also evergreen shrubs but they have leaves instead of needles. Boxwoods grow well in moist soil while holly is easily distinguished by its lush, green foliage and red berries. There are countless other types of evergreen bushes, but these are some of the most popular. One of our favorite boxwood shrubs is the NewGen Freedom® Shrub!

Perfect Plants offers dozens of types of evergreen shrubs for sale, so be sure to browse and find one that fits your outdoor decor all year round.

Popular evergreen shrubs can include boxwoods, hollies, yews, arborvitae, laurels, nandinas, rhododendrons, junipers, and even some cold-hardy ferns. Choose from our large array of evergreens here.

Here Are Some of Our Favorite Types of Evergreen Shrubs:

• Wintergreen Boxwood Shrub – Provides a formal hedge with reliable color and a rounded habit.

• Torulosa Juniper Shrub – With whimsical charm and a pointed shape, this shrub is great for maintained entryway pots.

• Sunshine Ligustrum Shrub – Unique yellow leaves provide a splash of sunshine to garden beds.

• Dryopteris Autumn Fern Shrub – Displays gorgeous spring color and is ideal for shade gardens. 

• Red Chinese Evergreen - Presents long bright green leaves with bright red edges and stems. 

• Old Gold Juniper - Bright, golden foliage that stays colorful all year long!

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• Deer Resistant Evergreen Shrubs

• Evergreen Shrubs for Privacy

• Evergreen Shrubs for Full Sun

• Fast Growing Evergreen Shrubs

How to Care for Evergreen Shrubs Bought Online

Technically speaking, evergreen shrubs can be planted at any point throughout the year, but spring is still preferred. If you plant in the spring, your shrubs will be able to better establish themselves when the earth is no longer frozen. Not only do evergreens stay lush and beautiful through the year, but they tend to be drought tolerant and disease resistant as well.

Hardiness may vary, but most evergreens maintain their foliage in USDA zones 2 through 9. Evergreens come in all shapes and sizes. Often, we see rounded forms, pointed or pyramidal shapes, tall and upright growth, and of course, low spreading types too. Some are as tall as 15 feet, while others only rise to about 2 to 4 feet. There is sure to be one that’s perfect for your garden.

Evergreen shrubs prefer a well-draining medium and will thrive in acidic soil conditions. Sulfur, manure, peat moss, pine needle mulch, and coffee grounds can all be added to the soil to give it the desired pH.

Fertilize your evergreen shrubs in spring with a slow-release plant food. You can also fertilize again in the fall if desired.  

How Fast Do Evergreen Shrubs Bought Online Grow?

While it varies from plant to plant, most types of evergreen shrubs are relatively fast growers. Some hollies will grow about 2 feet per year while smaller species of boxwoods may grow less than 6” a year.

Landscaping Evergreen Shrubs You Bought Online

Naturally, evergreen shrubs offer visual interest through all growing seasons. Therefore, place them in locations where they can really shine. Sometimes it’s a good idea to go into your house and look through your larger windows. Think about where you would like to see your shrubs during the various seasons of the year.

For instance, if you love bird watching, plant evergreen flowering shrubs closer to your windows and in full view from your favorite sitting area. If you want reliable privacy shrubs, even through the most barren parts of winter, plant your evergreens in places where they will provide the best visual screening from neighbors and passersby.

Select a Delightful Evergreen for Your Garden Today!

Start browsing our evergreen shrubs for sale and start looking for new ways to add more color to your home. Place your evergreens along walkways, near foundations, or in mixed planter beds. Use them as border hedges, wind breaks, and for privacy screening. No matter the layout, there is sure to be a type of evergreen bush that compliments your unique yard space.

Evergreens are also ideal for your porch, patio, or deck. House your evergreen bushes in decorative pots and planters for a luxurious aesthetic, no matter the time of year.

Do you own any evergreen shrubs? If so, how do you use them in your lovely landscape? In the comments below, share your gardening adventures with us.

If not, be sure to get hedges & shrubs for sale at Perfect Plants. Happy planting!