Evergreen Shrubs

Buxus x ‘Green Gem’, Zone 4-9, 2-3 H x 3-4 W, small, lush mound of emerald green foliage, some winter bronzing, protect from dry winter winds

Buxus microphylla var. japonica ‘Winter Gem’, Zone 5-9, 4-6 H x 4-6 W, rich green foliage can bronze in winter, but is among first to green again come spring

Juniperus horizontalis ‘Wiltonii’, Zone 3-9, 3-6” H x 6-8’ W, fine trailing juniper with uniform, full centered growth, silver-blue foliage covers ground quickly

Pinus mugo ‘Slowmound’, Zone 2-8, 1-2 H x 2-3 W, rugged cold hardy evergreen with fine textured foliage, slow growing mound shape

Taxus x media ‘Dark Green’, Zone 4-7, 4-5 H x 6-7 W, dark green color all year, prefers some shade and wind protection

Taxus x media ‘Densiformis’, Zone 4-7, 3-4 H x 4-6 W, light green new growth on dark green foliage with scarlet red cones which resemble berries

Taxus x media ‘Hicksii’, Zone 4-7, 10-12 H x 3-4 W, long, upright branches and dense glossy green foliage make it perfect for a foundation, takes well to trimming and shaping

Taxus x media ‘Tauntonii’, Zone 4-7, 3-4 H x 4-6 W, dwarf spreading, yellow new growth turns dark green, slightly more wind resistant than other varieties