Evergreen Plants

Evergreen plants retain their foliage and remain green throughout the year, even during the changing seasons. Unlike deciduous plants that shed their leaves annually, evergreens maintain their leaves or needles, providing a consistent green appearance regardless of the season. 

Evergreen plants come in various forms, including trees & shrubs, They can be categorized into different groups: 

Broadleaf Evergreens: These are plants with broad, flat leaves that stay green year-round. Examples include plants like holly (Ilex), rhododendrons, laurels, and some types of magnolias. 

Coniferous Evergreens: These plants are typically characterized by needle-like or scale-like leaves and produce cones. Conifers include pine trees, spruces, firs, cedars, junipers, and cypresses. 

Evergreen plants are valued for several reasons:

Visual appeal: They offer year-round greenery and provide structure and colour to gardens and landscapes even during the winter months. 

Privacy and screening: Many evergreen trees and shrubs are used to create natural barriers or screens due to their dense foliage. 

Habitat and wildlife: Evergreens provide shelter and food for various wildlife throughout the year. 

Low maintenance: Some evergreens are relatively low-maintenance, requiring less seasonal cleanup than deciduous plants. 

Our top picks for evergreen plants are as follows: