What is a good dwarf evergreen?
Examples of Dwarf Evergreens. Arborvitae (Thuja) – these hardy plants, growing well even in zones 2 and 3, are well known for hedging, but there are dwarf forms as well. Several are grown as globes, trimmed or untrimmed, and the most popular are ‘Little Giant’, ‘Hetz Midget’, and the well-named ‘Mr Bowling Ball’. Evergreen trees are those that do not shed their leaves and look green throughout the year. Evergreen Trees are typically found in tropical climates. Aswagandha, ebony, and mahogany are a few examples of evergreen plants that thrive all year long. All continents, with the exception of Antarctica, have evergreen trees.Pine – two of the most widely grown Dwarf Evergreens are pines – the Mugo Pine and the Dwarf White Pine. Mugo pine is available in a range of forms, some more dwarf than others, while a popular Tree Form is made from the Dwarf White Pine.
What is the most hardy evergreen?
North Pole® Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) One of the best tall evergreen shrubs, use North Pole® for narrow spaces, in combination with other shrubs, or as privacy screening along a fence or property line. Exceptionally hardy in colder climates. One of the best evergreen foundation plants, Thuja are coniferous trees or shrubs with year-round color and structure. Smaller varieties suitable for foundation plantings include Tater Tot®, with soft green needles and a rounded habit; and Fluffy® Western arborvitae, with gold foliage and a pyramidal shape.