The Grey Owl Juniper (Juniperus virginiana ‘Grey Owl’) is a hardy, low-growing evergreen shrub prized for its soft silvery-gray foliage and spreading habit. Growing wider than it does tall, this juniper makes an excellent choice for groundcover, erosion control, borders, or mass plantings.

With its unique color and texture, Grey Owl Juniper provides year-round interest and pairs beautifully with flowering shrubs, perennials, and ornamental grasses. Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, it thrives in tough conditions and is perfect for both residential and commercial landscapes.

Care Instructions:

• Light: Full sun for best color and growth.

• Water: Low to moderate water needs; drought-tolerant once established.

• Soil: Prefers well-draining soil; tolerates sandy or rocky conditions.

• Fertilizer: Apply a balanced evergreen fertilizer in spring.

• Growth Habit: Spreading evergreen shrub; grows 2–3 feet tall and 4–6 feet wide.

• Hardiness: USDA zones 4–9; heat- and cold-tolerant.

• Pet Safety: ⚠️ Juniper berries are mildly toxic if ingested; keep away from pets.

👉 Add the Grey Owl Juniper to your landscape for a durable, low-maintenance evergreen shrub that provides year-round silvery beauty and reliable ground coverage.

The Japanese Boxwood (Buxus microphylla japonica) is a classic evergreen shrub prized for its dense, glossy green foliage and compact growth habit. A landscape favorite, it’s perfect for hedges, borders, foundation plantings, or formal garden designs.

This variety of boxwood is especially valued for its tolerance to heat and humidity, making it a top choice for southern gardens. It responds well to pruning and shaping, making it an excellent option for topiary work, low hedges, or neat borders. With year-round greenery and minimal care needs, the Japanese Boxwood is a versatile, low-maintenance plant that brings timeless structure to any landscape.

Care Instructions:

• Light: Full sun to partial shade.

• Water: Moderate water needs; water regularly until established.

• Soil: Prefers well-draining soil, slightly acidic to neutral.

• Fertilizer: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring.

• Growth Habit: Evergreen shrub; grows 4–6 feet tall and wide, responds well to trimming.

• Hardiness: USDA zones 6–9; heat- and drought-tolerant once established.

• Pet Safety: ⚠️ Leaves are mildly toxic if ingested; keep away from pets and children.

👉 Add the Japanese Boxwood to your garden for a hardy evergreen shrub that provides year-round beauty and structure.

The Korean Boxwood (Buxus microphylla var. koreana) is a hardy, evergreen shrub prized for its dense, compact growth and glossy green foliage. More cold-tolerant than many other boxwood varieties, it’s an excellent choice for landscapes in cooler climates while still thriving in warmer zones.

Perfect for hedges, borders, foundation plantings, and topiary designs, Korean Boxwood adapts well to pruning and shaping. Its year-round foliage provides structure and color to gardens, making it a favorite for both formal and natural landscapes. Low-maintenance and reliable, this shrub offers timeless beauty in any outdoor space.

Care Instructions:

• Light: Full sun to partial shade.

• Water: Moderate water needs; water regularly until established.

• Soil: Prefers well-draining soil with added organic matter.

• Fertilizer: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring.

• Growth Habit: Compact evergreen shrub; typically grows 2–4 feet tall and wide.

• Hardiness: USDA zones 4–9; highly cold-tolerant compared to other boxwoods.

• Pet Safety: ⚠️ Leaves may be toxic if ingested; keep away from pets and children.

👉 Add the Korean Boxwood to your garden for a hardy, low-maintenance evergreen shrub perfect for hedges, borders, and year-round greenery.

The Gold Mound Duranta (Duranta erecta ‘Gold Mound’) is a vibrant evergreen shrub admired for its brilliant golden-yellow foliage that brings year-round color to gardens and landscapes. Compact and fast-growing, this low-maintenance shrub is perfect for borders, hedges, foundation plantings, or as an accent plant in mixed beds.

Unlike flowering shrubs, the Gold Mound is prized primarily for its foliage color, which stays bright and eye-catching even in the hottest summer months. It thrives in full sun and warm climates, creating a stunning contrast against darker green plants. Easy to grow and drought-tolerant once established, it’s an excellent choice for southern gardens and modern landscapes.

Care Instructions:

• Light: Full sun for the brightest golden color.

• Water: Moderate water needs; drought-tolerant once established.

• Soil: Prefers well-draining soil.

• Fertilizer: Feed in spring with a balanced fertilizer to encourage lush growth.

• Growth Habit: Compact evergreen shrub; grows 2–3 feet tall and wide.

• Hardiness: USDA zones 9–11; treat as an annual in cooler climates.

• Pet Safety: ⚠️ Berries from Duranta plants may be toxic if ingested; keep away from pets and children.

👉 Add the Gold Mound Duranta to your landscape for a low-maintenance shrub that shines with golden color all year long.

The Ligustrum japonicum ‘Texanum’, also known as Waxleaf Privet, is a hardy evergreen shrub valued for its dense, glossy green foliage and adaptability in landscapes. Its compact, upright growth makes it an excellent choice for hedges, privacy screens, or foundation plantings.

In late spring to early summer, the shrub produces fragrant clusters of small white flowers, followed by dark berries that attract birds. Its polished foliage and reliable growth habit make it a staple in southern landscapes, offering both beauty and functionality with minimal care.

Care Instructions:

• Light: Full sun to partial shade.

• Water: Moderate water needs; drought-tolerant once established.

• Soil: Prefers well-draining soil; tolerant of clay and sandy soils.

• Fertilizer: Apply balanced fertilizer in spring to promote healthy growth.

• Growth Habit: Upright evergreen shrub; grows 6–8 feet tall and wide.

• Hardiness: USDA zones 7–11; heat- and drought-tolerant.

• Pet Safety: ⚠️ Berries may be toxic if ingested; keep away from pets and children.

👉 Add Ligustrum japonicum ‘Texanum’ to your landscape for a classic, low-maintenance evergreen shrub that’s perfect for hedges, privacy, and year-round greenery.

The Sweet Viburnum (Viburnum odoratissimum) is a fast-growing evergreen shrub prized for its dense foliage and ability to form a lush, living privacy screen. With glossy green leaves and fragrant clusters of small white flowers in spring, this versatile shrub is both functional and beautiful.

Ideal for hedges, borders, and property lines, Sweet Viburnum can be easily trimmed into a formal hedge or left to grow naturally into a large, spreading shrub. Its rapid growth rate makes it a popular choice for creating quick, effective privacy in residential and commercial landscapes.

Care Instructions:

• Light: Thrives in full sun to partial shade.

• Water: Moderate water needs; drought-tolerant once established.

• Soil: Prefers well-draining soil enriched with organic matter.

• Fertilizer: Apply a balanced shrub fertilizer in spring to encourage healthy growth.

• Growth Habit: Evergreen shrub; can grow 12–20 feet tall and wide if unpruned.

• Hardiness: USDA zones 8–10; heat-tolerant and durable.

• Pet Safety: ⚠️ Mildly toxic if ingested; keep away from pets and children.

👉 Plant Sweet Viburnum for a fast-growing, low-maintenance privacy hedge that stays green and beautiful year-round.

The Indian Hawthorn Shrub (Raphiolepis indica ‘Alba’) is a hardy evergreen shrub prized for its glossy green leaves and clusters of fragrant white spring flowers. Compact and versatile, this low-maintenance shrub is a favorite for borders, foundation plantings, and container gardens.

After its spring bloom, ‘Alba’ produces small dark berries that add seasonal interest and attract birds. Its neat, rounded shape requires little pruning, making it ideal for gardeners who want year-round greenery with seasonal flowers. Highly tolerant of heat, drought, and coastal conditions, the Indian Hawthorn ‘Alba’ is an excellent choice for southern landscapes and seaside gardens.

Care Instructions:

• Light: Full sun for best growth and flowering; tolerates partial shade.

• Water: Moderate water needs; drought-tolerant once established.

• Soil: Prefers well-draining soil; salt-tolerant for coastal plantings.

• Fertilizer: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring.

• Growth Habit: Evergreen shrub with rounded form; grows 3–4 feet tall and wide.

• Hardiness: USDA zones 7–11; heat and salt tolerant.

• Pet Safety: ⚠️ Mildly toxic if ingested; keep away from pets and children.

👉 Add the Indian Hawthorn ‘Alba’ to your landscape for year-round greenery, fragrant spring blooms, and durable, low-maintenance beauty.

The Blue Pacific Juniper (Juniperus conferta ‘Blue Pacific’) is a hardy evergreen groundcover prized for its dense, spreading growth and rich blue-green foliage. Known for its ability to withstand tough conditions, this low-maintenance juniper is ideal for slopes, rock gardens, borders, and erosion control.

With its compact, trailing habit, the Blue Pacific Juniper forms a thick carpet of foliage that adds year-round color and texture to landscapes. It is highly tolerant of salt, drought, and poor soils, making it especially well-suited for coastal gardens. In addition to its beauty, this juniper also provides excellent weed suppression and ground stability.

Care Instructions:

• Light: Full sun for best growth and color.

• Water: Drought-tolerant once established; water regularly until roots are established.

• Soil: Thrives in well-draining soil; tolerant of sandy and rocky soils.

• Growth Habit: Evergreen, spreading groundcover; grows 1–2 feet tall and spreads 4–6 feet wide.

• Hardiness: USDA zones 6–9; cold-hardy and salt-tolerant.

• Pet Safety: ⚠️ Juniper berries are mildly toxic if ingested; keep away from pets.

👉 Add the Blue Pacific Juniper to your garden for a reliable, low-maintenance evergreen groundcover that provides beauty and function all year long.