Buxus — commonly called boxwood–are almost always grown for their small, tough, evergreen leaves and amenability to shearing and pruning. Boxwood is often used in formal hedges, both small and medium sized–and sometimes large. Buxus is easy to grow though it is a slow grower. When not clipped or pruned it has a soft, billowing appearance. The…
Physocarpus — commonly called Ninebark –is a deciduous shrub that bears round clusters of tiny white or pinkish flowers in spring or early summer. Physocarpus common name ninebarks come from its peeling bark, which strips off to reveal several layers. Physocarpus leaves look like the leaves of the currant plant. The flowers resemble the flowers of spirea or…
Sarcococca — commonly called sweet box–is grown for its handsome, dark green, wavy foliage and for its tiny, powerfully fragrant white flowers which appear hidden in the foliage in late winter and early spring. Sarcococca will grow and bloom in the deepest shade. Sarcococca is a polished green plant for shaded areas–beneath low growing evergreen trees, under…
Skimmia is a slow-growing evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. In spring tiny white flowers open from clusters of pinkish buds held above the foliage. Skimmia bears holly-like red fruits in fall and winter. Skimmia is grown for its attractive leaves, flowers, and fruit. Skimmia flowers are star-shaped and strongly scented in some species….
Genista — commonly called broom–bears sweet pea shaped yellow flowers from spring into summer. Genista has arching branches; species range from almost prostrate shrubs that can be used as ground cover to large shrubs reaching to 15 feet (4.5m) tall. Genista is commonly called broom; the branches were once used for making dust rooms. Genista…
Gaultheria is commonly grown for its combination of leathery leaves, small urn-shaped white flowers, and fleshy, long-lasting seed capsules. One species, Gaultheria procumbens, is a favorite low-growing ground cover for shade gardens. Low-growing Gaultheria varieties are suitable for woodland plantings, rock garden, or as a groundcover in a moist garden or shady hillside. Taller types…
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