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     Newest Evergreens 
    Hino Crimson Azalea

    Azalea 'Hino Crimson'
    Crimson blooms cover this shrub early in the spring and delivers quite the show. A compact azalea that only grows 2 to 3 feet tall by 3 to 5 feet wide, it is perfect for smaller shady gardens. Plant in well draining soil and shelter from northwest winter winds; acidify your soil for the best performance.

    Paloma Blanca Euonymus

    Euonymus jap. 'Lanveld03'
    A delight in the landscape, this compact shrub with dense, dark green foliage welcomes spring with a harmony of brilliant white new leaves! Growing 2 ft. tall and wide in full to part sun, its small upright form requires little or no pruning and is an outstanding choice for a low border or as a garden accent.

    Olympic Fire Mountain Laurel

    Kalmia latifolia 'Olympic Fire'
    The stunning hot pink buds open to light pink flowers, which pop against the dark glossy green foliage. Tolerant of lower light levels, and preferring acidic soil, this hardy mountain laurel will grow 4-5 feet in height and width. Add this unique shrub to your shade garden for a pop of colour and winter interest.  *Ltd. supply

    Bloombux Magenta Rhododendron

    Rhododendron x 'Microhirs9'
    Looking for a new boxwood alternative? This little Rhododendron is worth a try! Clusters of cute, bubblegum pink flowers bloom in spring sit against small, dense, green leaves that mimic boxwood almost perfectly! It is 2 to 3 foot tall and wide which means less time pruning and more time enjoying your new neat and tidy hedge. Does best in well draining acidic soils and is also tolerant of shady conditions.

    Bloombux Blush Rhododendron

    Rhododendron x 'Microhirs3'
    Looking for a new boxwood alternative? This little Rhododendron is worth a try! Clusters of soft blush pink flowers bloom in spring sit against small, dense, green leaves that mimic boxwood almost perfectly! It is 2 to 3 foot tall and wide which means less time pruning and more time enjoying your new neat and tidy hedge. Does best in well draining acidic soils and is also tolerant of shady conditions.

    Holden's Fuchsia Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'Holden's Fuchsia'
    Bright bubble gum pink blooms pop against the dark glossy green foliage of this stunning spring bloomer. It’s worth trying as it offers dense form and heavy bud set at even a young age, and will grow to roughly 5 feet tall by 6 feet wide. It grows best in well draining soils that are sheltered from northwest winter winds, in full sun to partial shade.

    Holden's Pink Flare Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'Holden's Pink Flare'
    Blush pink blooms pop against the dark glossy green foliage of this stunning spring bloomer. It’s worth trying as it offers dense form and heavy bud set at even a young age, and will grow to roughly 5 feet tall by 6 feet wide. It grows best in well draining soils that are sheltered from northwest winter winds, in full sun to partial shade.

    Rhododendron 'Holden's Red'
    Ruffle edged blooms pop against the dark glossy green foliage of this stunning spring bloomer. It’s worth trying as it offers dense form and heavy bud set at even a young age, and will grow to roughly 5 feet tall by 6 feet wide. It grows best in well draining soils that are sheltered from northwest winter winds, in full sun to partial shade.

    Holden's Peach Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'Holden's Peach'
    Luminous peach pink flowers with yellow throats pop against the dark glossy green foliage of this stunning spring bloomer. It's worth trying as it offers dense form and heavy bud set at even a young age, and will grow to roughly 5 feet tall by 6 feet wide. It grows best in well draining soils that are sheltered from northwest winter winds, in full sun to partial shade.

    Castle Rouge Holly

    Ilex x meserveae 'Castle Rouge'
    This handsome male holly has the classic dark glossy green foliage, but what sets it apart is the red tipped new growth in spring!  A perfect partner for pollinating a female holly in the garden, after all why shouldn’t they be seen together? Reaching 8 feet in height and 5 feet in width, it can easily be trimmed into a hedge, topiary, or your preferred size for the garden.

    Little Fantasy English Ivy

    Hedera helix 'Little Fantasy'
    This non-invasive English Ivy has a very upright habit in comparison to its cousins, making it a unique specimen and excellent choice for those who want an evergreen that doesn’t spread like crazy. It's inclusion here in our Evergreen gallery is because it grows more like a shrub then a vine, it opens up it's use as a hedge or in an evergreen foundation planting. It grows 2-3 feet in height and width and performs well in full shade. 

    Sweet & Lo Sweet Box

    Sarcococca h. 'Sweet & Lo'
    This sweet little broadleaved evergreen only grows around 3 feet in height and width. Blooming in early spring, the pink tipped white flowers have a jasmine like fragrance. Better yet this plant loves shady conditions, and attracts pollinators! This plant does like acidic soil, so giving it a top up of soil acidifier in the spring will help keep it happy and healthy.

    Cedar Rapids Cypress

    Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Cedar Rapids'
    A Proven Winners introduction that is a much fuller and more upright growing cypress that keeps to a more classic Christmas tree shape rather than a mounded or weeping form. It can grow 30 feet tall and 15-20 feet wide. It’s best in full sun, and hardy to Zone 4, a great alternative to spruce or pine for the landscape.

    Night Lights Hinoki Cypress

    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Night Lights'
    This compact Hinoki cypress has a beautiful light golden glow on its tips when planted in sunny locations. It grows to 4 to 5 feet tall and wide in 10 years, and you can easily trim it for a fuller form. It grows best in full sun, and it will ‘bronze’ in winter to add a touch of orange to the tips in colder weather. Protect from northwest winter winds and plant in well draining soil.

    Blue Weeping Nootka False Cypress

    Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Pendula Glauca'
    This cypress is fuller and bluer than the traditional Weeping Nootka Cypress. Growing 25 feet tall and 10-15 feet wide, it’s a lovely evergreen that provides unique texture to the garden. Best in full sun, and hardy to Zone 4.

    Partridgeberry

    Mitchella repens
    This native ground cover is an excellent native alternative for English ivy and Periwinkle. The small, glossy round leaves form a dense mat on the ground and produce small star shaped white flowers that develop into attractive red berries. Hardy to Zone 3, and found in woodlands, it does well in full shade and moist soils.

    North Pole Cedar

    Thuja occidentalis 'North Pole'
    A very cool new evergreen that will add elegance to your garden all year round yet is narrower than Emerald Cedar! This narrow columnar Proven Winners selection from Minnesota has excellent hardiness and dark green winter colour. Resistant to winter burn, it grows 8-10 ft. tall in part to full sun. Use as a bold accent plant in mixed borders or screen for narrow sites.

    Private Jet Cedar

    Thuja occidentalis 'Private Jet'
    Looking for a privacy plant that rockets up in growth? This fast growing cedar, for sun to light shade, has got you covered! It grows 15 to 20 feet tall and only 3 to 5 feet wide, and will speed past the typical Emerald Cedar in a race to the sky. No need to wait - get your ticket to privacy and fly!

    Sting Cedar

    Thuja occidentalis 'Sting'
    You won’t find a skinnier cedar than this Proven Winners introduction! With a 15-20 foot height and 1.5 foot width, this cedar is perfect for narrow front yards, tight garden spaces, or making an exclamation point in the landscape.  It grows best in full sun, and minimal pruning is required.

    Gold Drift Weeping Norway Spruce

    Picea abies 'Gold Drift'
    This unique spruce brightens the landscape in spring when it’s new growth emerges in shades of yellow and gold. Its weeping form makes it an excellent specimen plant for the garden, and its size which varies around 8-6 feet tall and wide makes it great for smaller gardens. Easily pruned to your desired shape and form, this hardy evergreen provides excellent winter interest for the garden.

    Monty Blue Spruce

    Picea pungens 'Monty'
    This dwarf blue conifer is a perfect addition to small yards that can’t handle the size of traditional larger growing blue spruce varieties. It grows to only 8 feet tall and 6 feet wide in full sun, and provides excellent winter interest with a pop of colour for any sized yard.

    Blue Totem Blue Spruce

    Picea pungens 'Blue Totem'
    Here is a sure stand out in the garden! The steel blue needles of this hardy conifer will provide colour to any garden and its columnar habit makes a statement. It will grow to 15 feet tall and 3 feet wide in full sun, and is a perfect evergreen for tight spaces that are in need of winter interest.

    Thunderhead Black Pine

    Pinus thunbergia 'Thunderhead'
    The thick dark-green needles of this black pine are lit with bright white candles on the tips of the branches. The compact form of this tree makes a great shorter conifer specimen for the garden, only growing 15 feet tall and 12 feet wide.

    Yucca Excalibur

    Yucca filamentosa 'Excalibur'
    This tropical looking, broad leaved evergreen, is hardy to Zone 4! It has long stiff, sword like leaves that have more of a silver blue tone than other varieties. When in bloom the bell shaped flowers rise high above the foliage on spikes. Best in full sun, this plant grows 2 feet tall and wide.

      
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