Azaleas are slow-growing and it may take up to a decade for a shrub to reach its mature size.
From late fall through early spring, these flowering evergreens put on a show of solid and variegated varieties.
These stunning shrubs are easily grown from nursery plants, but be ready for a commitment.
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Camellias can live for 100 to 200 years, slowly growing to their mature size.
Because of its dense branches and small leaves, itprovides privacyas well as sculptural appeal.
Like other hollies, Japanese Holly has small flowers that turn into berries after blooming.
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This shade-loving evergreen grows tall and wide, producing dense foliage with a thick, leathery appearance.
During winter, youll find the plant covered in bright red berries.
Its also a low maintenance evergreen shrub that can adapt easily to partial shade.
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Daphne shrubs are low maintenance and typically grow into a rounded shape, making pruning an easy job.
While its a tough, dense plant with gnarly branches, it also produces abundant, billowy blooms.
It’s native to the east coast of North America and an excellent choice for pollinator gardens.
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Its often shaped into round shrubs or pruned into straight edges.
This low maintenance evergreen is a favorite of landscapers.
These low maintenance shrubs have a classic evergreen look with vibrant needles and bright red berries.
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This shade-tolerant evergreen does best in colder regions, and you should avoid planting in the heat of summer.
The large-scale shrub does best in regions that do not see extreme cold and it prefers humidity.
While it does need ample water, Kohuhu is generally low maintenance and can adapt to shady gardens.
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In winter, the shrub trades in its flowers for vibrant red berries, continuing its show of color.
Dog Hobble
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Dog hobble prefers shady, moist gardens, away from extreme heat or cold.
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In spring, it puts on a show with bell-shaped white blooms draped from its branches.
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