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Large evergreen shrubs to enhance your garden

Home » News » Large evergreen shrubs to enhance your garden
September 26, 2016 by Gwenda

Large shrubs bring many benefits to your garden. These include providing privacy (which is  always a concern for many of our clients) together with instant maturity.

Arundel Arboretum is one of the leading stockists of large shrubs in West Sussex and we  have many specimen shrubs available. We understand that investing in mature shrubs is a big  commitment and we will ensure that we assist you in making the right choices for your  garden and its conditions. We supply excellent quality that will not only enhance the appeal  of your garden, but will also improve the overall look of your home. In addition they bring  benefits to wildlife.

5 large shrubs you could consider are:-

  • Photinia x fraseri ‘Red Robin’

We have mentioned Photinia x fraseri ‘Red Robin’ in previous blogs, but it continues to be a  favourite with many of our clients. It is an ideal evergreen specimen shrub, coming in many  forms – bush, standard and half standard. It is very appealing too, as it is a highly ornamental  shrub with dark green leaves. The new growth comes out a brilliant red and is followed by  small white flowers in April and May. The flowers are sometimes replaced by bright red fruit  later in the summer. Photinia x fraseri ‘Red Robin’ can be kept regularly trimmed which will  enhance the colour and produce dense foliage. This therefore makes it an ideal shrub for screenage too.

  • Eriobotrya japonica ‘Coppertone’

Eriobotrya japonica ‘Coppertone’ is an evergreen shrub that has dark green leaves. The new  spring foliage has a copper tint to it. In early spring, fragrant pink flowers appear. Eriobotrya  japonica ‘Coppertone’ prefers a sunny, sheltered position and well-drained soil. It is fairly  hardy, but would be vulnerable during periods of extended extremely cold weather.

  • Magnolia grandiflora ‘Goliath’

Magnolia grandiflora ‘Goliath’ has short, broad dark green glossy leaves, which are green  beneath. It is an evergreen shrub producing cup-shaped, waxy flowers. The flowers appear  from late summer into early autumn. They are highly scented and off-white in colour.  Magnolia grandiflora ‘Goliath’ has a spreading habit, so it is an ideal shrub to train as a  climber. It enjoys a sunny position and is hardy.

  • Quercus ilex

Quercus ilex is an evergreen shrub with leathery green leaves, with a pale white-grey  underside and short hairs. Quercus ilex is very hardy and an excellent choice for coastal  positions, as it is able to withstand the salt conditions. It likes a well-drained soil and will  cope with being hard pruned. It is an ideal large shrub for screenage. It will also be happy in  shady positions.

Quercus Ilex
  • Camellia japonica

Camellia japonica has lush, shiny green leaves, which look fresh during the winter months.  Camellia japonica produces beautiful, colourful flowers from February to April. They prefer  a moist, acidic, well-drained soil and are also happier in partial shade, as too much sun can  depress the flowers. They need to be protected from frost and it’s wise to prune after they  have flowered to encourage new growth.

Carmellia Japonica

We always have an extensive range of large shrubs suitable for all conditions, and our  friendly, knowledgeable staff are always able to assist you with the right choices for your  conditions. As the majority of our stock is in containers, you can purchase your large shrubs  at any time of the year.

We are always delighted to help with any questions you may have, so please do not hesitate  to contact us.

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