Buxus sempervirens - Box
A large evergreen shrub or small tree with dense masses of small dark green leaves that have a distinctive aroma. It takes well to clipping and topiary. Small, petal-less flowers are produced in spring. Easy to grow in most conditions.
Buxus semp. Suffruticosa
The Dwarf or Edging Box is perfect for framing formal borders to achieve the classic English look.
Cotoneaster lacteus
Makes a medium sized evergreen shrub rather lax in habit if left unpruned, with large evergreen leaves. I think the joy of this plant is its fantastic display of bright red berries which last into the New Year and help lift the spirit in mid winter.
Elaeagnus x ebbingei
A superb evergreen shrub of easy and fast growing habit, ideal for windy or exposed positions. Lovely two-toned foliage effect in spring when striking new silvery leaves contrast with the deep green of the old perfumed white flowers in late summer
Escallonia iveyi
Large panicles of white flowers in the autumn make this plant shine out from the others, not to mention the handsome evergreen glossy foliage. One of my favourites.
Escallonia macrantha
This excellent semi-evergreen shrub is fast growing and makes for a superb thick hedge and is ideal in windy coastal situations. Flowers deep rose crimson.
Escallonia rubra Crimson Spire
This evergreen shrub is a strong grower, making a perfect hedge. If left alone, it will form a beautiful shrub with large dark green leaves and bright crimson flowers and will grow up to 2 metres.
Euonymus japonicus
A large evergreen shrub glossy dark green leaves, very adaptable, especially useful as a shade tolerant hedge, yet quite happy in sun.
Griselinia littoralis
An excellent evergreen subject, which can be used to good effect as an individual specimen or makes an excellent hedge. The foliage is a light apple green that always looks smart and effective. Excellent for maritime exposure.
Griselinia littoralis variegata
This is a lovely evergreen shrub with thick pale green leaves with a strong creamy white variegation. Very effective for coastal conditions
Ilex aquifolium - Common Holly
Beautiful and easy to grow, makes an excellent single specimen or grow as a hedge well known prickly foliage and red berries. Plant at least three to ensure berry production. Makes a great evergreen hedge.
Ilex aquifolium Bacciflava - Common Holly
A much sought after form with bright golden yellow berries. Easy to grow evergreen suitable for a wide range of positions from industrial to seaside planting.
Ligustrum ovalifolium
Vigorous upright semi evergreen shrub. Dense panicles of white flowers in mid summer followed by shiny black berries. A tough plant for a variety of situations.
Ligustrum ovalifolium Aureum
Vigorous upright semi evergreen shrub. Dense panicles of white flowers in mid summer followed by shiny black berries. A tough plant for a variety of situations.
Lonicera nitida Fertilis - Shrubby Honeysuckle
Dense and fast-growing shrub with box like foliage. Popular for dwarf formal hedges. Tolerant of a wide range of conditions. The plant we grow performs better as an evergreen hedge than Lonicera nitida.
Mahonia aquifolium - Oregon Grape
A small evergreen shrub, which is equally happy in sun or shade. Its pinnate shiny leaves often take on a red hue in autumn. A lovely surprise in early spring when the dense racemes of yellow flowers open followed by black berries.
Photinia x fraseri ‘Red Robin’
Dramatic, eye-catching brilliant-red, young foliage, at its best when in spring, but lasting for months, slowly turning a deeper bronze and eventually green. Makes a fabulous tall informal evergreen hedge for a sunny site.
Prunus laurocerasus - Common Laurel
A well known large evergreen shrub, mid green glossy leaves, easy to grow and extensively planted as an effective evergreen screen or hedge.
Prunus lusitanica - Portuguese Laurel
The makes a very large evergreen shrub or small tree; deep glossy green foliage with cherry-red leaf stalks and masses of white scented flowers in June. A first rate plant of easy cultivation.
Pyracantha Red Column
A good upright form of this intruder proof hedge with glossy dark green evergreen leaves followed by red berries.
Pyracantha Orange Charmer
Makes a really thick impenetrable and evergreen hedge covered in autumn with deep orange berries.
Taxus baccata - English Yew
A familiar sight in churchyards and formal hedges across the country. Makes one of the best formal evergreen hedging subjects, and is not as slow growing as many people think.
Thuya plicata - Western Red Cedar
Tall conical tree with reddish brown bark with horizontal or hanging sprays of evergreen foliage. Makes a good alternative to the ubiquitous ‘Leylandlii’ with darker green and thicker foliage.
Ulex europaeus - Gorse
Dense spiny shrub known for its pea like flowers produced over long periods. A versatile evergreen plant suited in the border or hedgerow
Viburnum tinus - Lauristinus
Produces many, white, fragrant, winter to early spring flowers, followed by ornamental blue-black fruit, which attract birds. Mature plants reach up to 3m. Makes a good evergreen hedge.
