A distinctive group of plants which retain their leaves throughout the winter, and are often used to provide winter color. Several of the varieties listed produce orange or red berries to add a bright touch to the winter landscape, while others are noted for their attractive flower & fruit displays. All will need protection from hot afternoon winds, winter protection, and winter watering.
Boxwood
Dwarf English Boxwood
Buxus sempervirens ‘Suffruticosa’
Height: 1-2′
Spread: 1-2′
Faulkner Boxwood
Buxus microphylla ‘Faulkner’
Height: 4′
Spread: 3′
Graham Blandy Boxwood
Buxus sempervirens ‘Graham Blandy’
Height: 5-10′
Spread: 2′
Green Beauty Boxwood
Buxus microphylla var. japonica ‘Green Beauty’
Height: 4-6′
Spread: 4-6′
Green Gem Boxwood
Buxus x ‘Green Gem’
Height: 3-4′
Spread: 3-4′
Green Mountain Boxwood
Buxus x ‘Green Mountain’
Height: 5′
Spread: 3′
Green Tower Boxwood
Buxus sempervirens ‘Monroe’
Height: 9′
Spread: 1-2′
Green Velvet Boxwood
Buxus x ‘Green Velvet’
Height: 3-4′
Spread: 3-4′
Winter Gem Boxwood
Buxus microphylla var. japonica ‘Winter Gem’
Height: 4-6′
Spread: 4-6′
Daphne
Carol Mackie Daphne
Daphne x burkwoodii ‘Carol Mackie’
Height: 3′
Spread: 4′
Eternal Fragrance Daphne
Daphne x transatlantica ‘BLAFRA’
Height: 2-3′
Spread: 2-3′
Maejima Daphne
Daphne odora ‘Maejima’
Height: 3-4′
Spread: 3-4′
Rock Daphne
Daphne arbuscula x cneorum
Height: 15″
Spread:
Euonymus
Canadale Gold Euonymus
Euonymus fortunei ‘Canadale Gold’
Height: 4′
Spread: 3-3.5′
Chollipo Euonymus
Euonymus japonicus ‘Chollipo’
Height: 12′
Spread: 6′
Emerald and Gold Euonymus
Euonymus fortunei ‘Emerald ‘n Gold’
Height: 2′
Spread: 5′
Emerald Gaiety Euonymus
Euonymus fortunei ‘Emerald Gaiety’
Height: 2-3′
Spread: 2′
Gold Splash Euonymus
Euonymus fortunei ‘Roemertwo’
Height: 1.5- 2′
Spread: 1.5- 2′
Golden Euonymus
Euonymus japonicus ‘Aureo-marginatus’
Height: 6′
Spread: 3′
Green Spire Euonymus
Euonymus japonicus ‘Green Spire’
Height: 6-8′
Spread: 1-2′
Golden Prince Euonymus
Euonymus fortunei ‘Monce’
Height: 1-2′
Spread: 3-4′
Ivory Jade Euonymus
Euonymus fortunei ‘Ivory Jade’
Height: 3′
Spread: 6′
Manhattan Euonymus
Euonymus kiautschovicus ‘Manhattan’
Height: 6-8′
Spread: 5′
Moonshadow Euonymus
Euonymus fortunei ‘Moonshadow’
Height: 3′
Spread: 5′
Purpleleaf Wintercreeper Euonymus
Euonymus fortunei ‘Coloratus’
Height: 2′
Spread: 6-8′
Silver King Euonymus
Euonymus japonicus ‘Silver King’
Height: 6′
Spread: 3′
White Album Euonymus
Euonymus fortunei ‘Alban’
Height: 1.5- 2′
Spread: 1.5- 2′
Heath
Erica x darleyensis ‘Kramer’s Red
Erica x darleyensis ‘Silberschmelze’
Height:
Spread:
Heavenly Bamboo
Firepower Heavenly Bamboo
Nandina domestica ‘Firepower’
Height: 30″
Spread: 30″
Flirt Heavenly Bamboo
Nandina domestica ‘Murasaki’ FLIRT
Height: 1-2′
Spread: 1.5-2′
Gulf Stream Heavenly Bamboo
Nandina domestica ‘Gulf Stream’
Height: 3-3.5′
Spread: 3′
Harbour Dwarf Heavenly Bamboo
Nandina domestica ‘Harbour Dwarf’
Height: 1.5′
Spread: 2.5′
Obsession Heavenly Bamboo
Nandina domestica ‘Obsession’
Height: 6-8′
Spread: 4-6′
Plum Passion Heavenly Bamboo
Nandina domestica ‘Monum’
Height: 4-5′
Spread: 3′
Sienna Sunrise Heavenly Bamboo
Nandina domestica ‘Monfar’
Height: 3-4
Spread: 2
Woods Dwarf Heavenly Bamboo
Nandina domestica ‘Woods Dwarf’
Height: 2-3′
Spread: 2-3′
Holly
Berry Magic Kids Combo Holly
Ilex x meserveae ‘Blue Girl’ & ‘Blue Boy’
Height: 6-8′
Spread: 3-6′
Berry Magic Royalty Combo Holly
Ilex x meserveae ‘Blue Prince’ & ‘Blue Princess’
Height: 8-10′
Spread: 6-8′
Blue Boy Holly
Ilex x meserveae ‘Blue Boy’
Height: 6-8′
Spread: 3-6′
Blue Girl Holly
Ilex x meserveae ‘Blue Girl’
Height: 6-8′
Spread: 3-6″
Blue Prince Holly
Ilex x meserveae ‘Blue Prince’
Height: 6-8′
Spread: 3-6′
Blue Princess Holly
Ilex x meserveae ‘Blue Princess’
Height: 8-10′
Spread: 6-8′
Dwarf Burford Holly
Ilex cornuta ‘Dwarf Burford’
Height: 4-6′
Spread: 4-6′
Gold Coast Holly
Ilex aquifolium ‘Monvila’
Height: 4-6′
Spread: 4-6′
Little Rascal Holly
Ilex x meserveae ‘Mondo’
Height: 2′
Spread: 3′
Scallywag Holly
Ilex x meserveae ‘Monnieves‘
Height: 4′
Spread: 3′
Sky Pencil Japanese Holly
Ilex crenata ‘Sky Pencil’
Height: 6-8′
Spread: 2-3′
Variegated English Holly
Ilex aquifolium ‘Argentea Marginata’
Height: 15-20′
Spread: 8-12′
Mountain Laurel
Elf Dwarf Mountain Laurel
Kalmia latifolia ‘Elf’
Height: 3-4′
Spread: 3-4′
Minuet Mountain Laurel
Kalmia latifolia ‘Minuet’
Height: 3′
Spread: 3′
Olympic Fire Mountain Laurel
Kalmia latifolia ‘Olympic Fire’
Height: 5′
Spread: 4-5′