While many Arborvitae grow quite tall and conical, 'Little Giant' ( Thuja occidentalis 'Little Giant') is a small, globe-shaped, evergreen shrub. It holds its bright green color well and is perfect for foundation planting, , or specimen planting with flowering plants. USDA Growing Zones : 3a to 8b. The advantage of planting small or compact evergreen shrubs is that they are low maintenance. You don't need to prune them to control their height, and there are no leaves to clear up in the fall. Another advantage of growing dwarf evergreens such as conifers in your yard is that it lets you grow plants that, otherwise, would be too large.
9.25 in. Pot Compacta Japanese Holly(Ilex), Evergreen Shrub Pyramid
Whether you have a compact urban lot, sprawling suburban property, or even a tiny apartment balcony, you can add year-round living color with small evergreen shrubs. There are many different types that can liven up your space, from cold-hardy conifers to broadleaf evergreens suitable for milder climates. Dwarf Alberta spruce ( Picea glauca 'Conica') is a dwarf evergreen tree that works well in the landscape as a compact cone-shaped shrub. These plants grow to a mature size of 5-8 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide. Dwarf Alberta spruces are usually planted as single specimens or accent trees that structure the landscape year-round. If you need or want an evergreen in your garden, terrace, or patio, but you only have limited space, a redwood tree is out of the question, so is a cedar, or even a cypress, come to think about it! Small evergreen bushes are a great alternative for those who need a plant that will fit in a small space. Courtesy of Monrovia Dwarf Globe Blue Spruce Picea pungens 'Glauca Globosa', Zones 2 to 7 Plant this small low-maintenance evergreen in full sun. Water it regularly while it's young, but once it's established, give it a good soak during dry periods. It adapts to most soils and tolerates air pollution and even some shade.
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8 Best Small Evergreen Shrubs
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) What I Know About Small Evergreen Shrubs In this guide, we will tell you everything you need to know about planting and maintaining low growing shrubs. When you reach the end of this list, you'll know which shrubs will work best in your garden. Compact Maximum Rhodendron ( Rhododendron 'Maximum Compacta') - A small evergreen shrub with colorful blooms: A mini version of a traditional rhododendron, this broad-leaved dwarf evergreen produces large clusters of pinkish lavender flowers in late spring. 7. Compact Japanese Andromeda. Compact Japanese Andromeda grows slowly into a rounded, dense shrub with shiny, leathery evergreen foliage. Mounding to only three feet tall and wide with a spreading habit, this maintenance evergreen shrub is perfect for small gardens and borders. Some low-growing or dwarf evergreen shrubs are compact enough to safely grow under windows, but it's best to plant them 2 to 5 feet away from the walls depending on the mature size of the plant. If the goal is to create dense screening for privacy, shade, noise- or wind-blocking, consider planting evergreen shrubs close together, about 2 feet.
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The 'Alberta Globe' white spruce is one of the best small shrubs for full sun evergreen landscaping. The attractive green conifer is identified by its light green, densely-growing foliage, ball shape, and low growth. The miniature evergreen plant grows 1.3 ft. (0.4 m) tall and 2 ft. (0.6 m) wide. Azaleas are compact evergreen shrubs that are smothered in bright flowers in spring. There are thousands of cultivars to choose from, with flowers ranging in colour from pinks, magenta and purple to red, orange and yellow. Azaleas are perfect for growing in a damp, shady part of the garden.
The compact rounded habit is suitable for low hedging, containers and for edging pathways and borders. Hardy in zones 5-9, full sun to full shade, 2-4' tall and wide, deer resistant 2. Gold Splash ® Wintercreeper ( Euonymus fortunei) Wintercreeper is a broadleaf evergreen with a shrubby vining habit. Small shrubs are compact, bushy plants that grow up to 3 to 5 ft. (1 - 1.5 m) tall. A variety of short shrubs are deciduous or evergreen, and some coniferous shrubs are under two feet tall.
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Small Evergreen Shrub Varieties
Dwarf conifers are some of the most exotic small evergreen shrubs you can plant in your garden. The term dwarf is a loose term and covers woody plants from creeping juniper, only a few inches high, to dwarf spruce and pine which could be up to 15' or more tall. These evergreen shrubs range in size from 2'-3' tall, depending on the species. Very compact evergreen shrub that's perfect for small gardens in cool, damp climates. Up to 3′ tall and wide. Partial sun. Dwarf Globe Blue Spruce Zone: 2 - 8 Will eventually reach about 5′ tall and wide but a slow grower. Bright blue needles add a cool calming effect to the garden. Up to 5′ tall and wide. Partial to full sun.
