Evergreens and Broad leaf Evergreens

Green Velvet Boxwood is a broad, compact shrub that grows to 3 to 4 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide. The leaves are small, glossy, and evergreen. Handles trimming very well. Grows in full to part sun. Makes a wonderful small hedge

. Tolerates shade and is considered to be an excellent evergreen for shady conditions. Prefers moist, sandy loams, but plants have no tolerance for wet conditions which must be avoided. Good soil drainage is essential. Tolerates urban conditions. Best sited in locations protected from cold winter winds. Accepts pruning and shearing well. Pruning is best done in early spring before new growth appears.Columnar shaped evergreen that can be used as a medium low hedge in shady conditions. Grows slowly to 7-10' by 4-6' wide.

Emerald cedar is a semi-dwarf cultivar that has a narrow pyramidal shape. The foliage consists of flat sprays of glossy bright green. Most specimens are 7 to 15 feet in height. It can also make a good foundation plant and is sometimes planted singly as a landscape specimen plant. Occasionally, this plant is pruned to form spiral topiaries. Grows in full sun.