What shrubs look good all year long?
Some of the most common evergreen shrubs include arborvitae, boxwood, false cypress, holly, juniper, wintercreeper, azalea and rhododendron. Any list of the best evergreen shrubs would be incomplete without gorgeous lavender. With scented silver-green foliage and lovely flowers in shades of purple, lilac and pink, this well-loved hardy shrub is attractive, versatile, deeply fragrant and acts as a magnet for bees and other pollinators.
What plant blooms once every 25 years?
In the Arid Greenhouse at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Agave ocahui is known as the century plant because people used to think it flowered only once every 100 years. A more accurate estimate is that it blooms once after 25 to 30 years of growth. Some bamboo species flower once every 40 to 50 years, often leading to mass die-offs after blooming. Known as the Queen of the Andes, it takes up to 80 years to bloom once and then dies—an epic botanical event. Often called the “Century Plant,” it blooms once after 30 to 50 years, sending up a towering flower stalk.
What are fast growing evergreens in Zone 7?
Carolina Sapphire (Arizona) Cypress, Cryptomeria Radicans, Thuja Green Giant, Nellie Stevens Holly, and Leyland Cypress are Fast-Growing privacy trees that grow well anywhere within Zone 7. Fast-growing trees like Leyland Cypress, Green Giant Arborvitae, and Hybrid Poplar provide quick, dense privacy screens. Ideal for blocking views, reducing noise, and adding greenery, these trees thrive in various climates.