Monday, May 11, 2009

Have any suggestions for a evergreen shrub that flowers in the summer, spring or fall.?

I am using the shrubs to go around my house.

Have any suggestions for a evergreen shrub that flowers in the summer, spring or fall.?
afaik, most evergreens don't flower. how about a holly bush? there are several different kinds and the leaf shapes would provide a contrast to other evergreens you have. the berries don't come out until the winter though. but you have a choice of white or red berries at least.





have you ever seen a burning bush? it's not an evergreen but it is incredible in the fall. my idiot neighbors got rid of theirs when they moved in. it turns an amazing red then flame orange.
Reply:You don't say what your climate is like. If you are in the tropics there will be many - check out your local nursery, and ask the neighbours if you see anything you like.





If you are in a temperate climate, I would look at Camellias, viburnums, and gardenias (if you can provide a sheltered warm spot).





It will probably be impossible to plant the same plant right around the house because the amount of sunlight will be different on each side of the house.





Look also at variegated shrubs such as euonymus japonicus, holly and variegated buxus (boxwood), if you can't find something that will flower for you in your area. Good hunting!
Reply:Check out the various types of Hollies. Evergreen, with flowers and berries. Also Candleberry and Oregon Holly Grape. Depends on where you live. Try arborday.org tree wizard.
Reply:camellias bloom in winter or fall based on the variety and are evergreen


viburnum bloom in spring or summer based on variety


both like partial sun


my suggestion is english laurel or bright n tight laurel - both are evergreen, take full to partial sun and bloom. they can be shaped as a hedge or ornamentally, or tree-formed. they bloom in spring. they do get large (10 to 20 feet tall).


if you need something shorter, try otto luyken dwarf english laurel, but these need some shade. they grow 3 to 5 feet tall and about 6 feet wide and are covered with white blooms in spring and early summer.


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