Broad Leafed Evergreens - Pieris
One of my favorite broad-leafed evergreens, Pieris or often mistakenly called Andromeda, is perfect for the shady garden. A member of the Ericaceae and closely related to Rhododendrons, it thrives in the same kind of moist, organic, acid ... [... more]
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Broad Leafed Evergreens - Rhododendrons & Azaleas
If the Rhododendron is King of the broad-leafed evergreens, then the Azalea is Queen. While I do have something blooming all season, there is nothing like the concentrated flower-power of the Rhodies and Azaleas in May. Actually, both are ... [... more]
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Broad Leafed Evergreens - Kalmia
Kalmia, or Mountain Laurel, is one plant whose buds are just as neat and lovely as the open flowers. Sometimes the buds are a completely different color from the open flower, and since the flowers don't open all at one time, the effect can be ... [... more]
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Broad Leafed Evergreens - Boxwood
The term 'broad leafed' doesn't really mean large leaves. It just differentiates between needled evergreens and those with leaves. Boxwood (Buxus) has been associated with formal gardens for centuries. The term 'broad leafed' doesn't really mean ... [... more]
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Broad Leafed Evergreens - Aucuba
If you need an evergreen shrub for that really dark shady spot, then Aucuba is the one for you. Belonging to the same family as Dogwoods (Cornus), Cornaceae, but not resembling them in the least, are a small group of 3 to 7 species of evergreen ... [... more]
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Broad Leafed Evergreens - Hollies
All hollies have alternate leaves and most have inconspicuous flowers. Generally, you need to have both male and female holly plants in the same area to have good berry crops. Hollies can be rounded, pyramidal or columnar in form. You can use ... [... more]
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