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Evergreen

Every season has its charm and in nature, no day goes by that is the same. Sometimes it is the flowering or spectacular autumn colour that draws attention, at other times it is the colourful textured bark or beautifully shaped leaves. It could be the way the foliage filters the sunlight or a breathtaking winter silhouette that makes the landscape look like a painting.

Many feel this is true for deciduous species, but what about evergreens? Are they just year-round greens and will they stay that way? Read on to discover how we experience their qualities throughout the seasons.

OFTEN OUR EVERGREENS ARE JUST THE BACKGROUND TO LET THE DECIDUOUS ONES SHINE AT THEIR SPECTACULAR MOMENTS
Osmanthus x burkwoodii as a shrub combines beautifully with other (evergreen) trees.
Green is not just green. When you get to know evergreens better, you soon notice that both leaves and needles come in a huge variety of greens and textures. Even within a species, there can be differences depending on the variety. From the moment you can play with this, you can create wonderful combinations.
We like to experiment with the density of the crowns of our evergreens. By pruning them just more compact or more open, you can vary the way they filter light.
The densely pruned forms appear powerful year-round and can create a beautiful contrast with the landscape around.
The rough texture and grey-brown colour of the distinct cork bark is unique on each specimen.
Some leafy plants flower rather inconspicuously, while others have just gained a reputation for their exuberant flowering.

DISCOVER SOME OF OUR MOST COMMON EVERGREENS HERE

Prunus lusitanica 'Angustifolia'
Buxus sempervirens
Quercus ilex
Pinus sylvestris 'Watereri'
Magnolia grandiflora
Rhododendron 'Cunningham's White'
Ilex aquifolium
Quercus suber
Camellia sasanqua
Tsuga canadensis
Osmanthus x burkwoodii
Osmanthus heterophyllus
Taxus baccata solitary stem
Pinus sylvestris

In addition to these species, there is an assortment of evergreens that is constantly evolving. Think of Camellia japonica, Pinus nigra ‘Austriaca’, Ilex ‘Washington’, Phillyrea angustifolia, Arbutus unedo, Pistacia lentiscus, Eriobotrya japonica, Nandina domestica, X Raphiobotrya ‘Coppertone’, Quercus myrsinifolia, Pinus bungeana, Viburnum propinquum, different types of Mahonia, Azalea japonica, etc. Each species has its individuality, playing with these subtle differences is a true feast as a tree lover or landscaper.

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