What is the quickest growing evergreen?
The green giant arborvitae is a large, vigorous, fast-growing evergreen. Its natural pyramidal to conical form boasts dense, rich green foliage that darkens or bronzes slightly in the winter. This is an exceptional landscape tree for use as a screen, hedge or single specimen. Green giant arborvitae this hybrid thuja typically grows 3 feet per year, with some reports circulating of it growing 5 feet in one year! If you need a fast-growing, large, evergreen arborvitae hedge, green giant is a perfect choice.
What shrubs have all year round interest?
evergreen shrubs are practically essential for a garden, providing structure, texture and colour all year round. They can be particularly useful in borders, where they act as a canvas for more seasonal plants and provide colour in winter. Evergreen varieties include most species of conifers, ivy, eucalyptus, camellia and many more. Many grow into massive specimens or dwarf selections but you could try planting evergreen shrubs between brightly coloured plants or into mixed borders for adding effect.