Can someone please recommend some shrubs?

14 years ago

I need to find a nice "Evergreen Shrub" (no more than 8'tall x 5' wide. It will receive morning shade and afternoon sun. Thanks everyone. Much appreciated.

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stimpy926
14 years ago
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Gracilis', a dwarf form, growing slowly to 6-8'

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alla_pa
14 years ago
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Dwarf Gold Hinoki Cypress 'Nana Lutea' (chamaecyparis obtusa)
Golden Mop Cypress (chamaecyparis pisifera)
Euonymus japonica 'Silver King' or 'Aureo-marginata'
Juniperus squamata 'Meyeri'
Breckman's Golden Arborvitae (platyclaudus orientalis 'Aurea Nana') - my favorite
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Variegated Golden Euonymus. I don't know the specific variety I bought so many years ago. I regretted it for exactly the reasons you would appreciate it. ;)
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14 years ago
As I recall, you live in the PNW. If that's the case, there are literally scores of possibilities. And keep in mind that in our benign climate, various selections - including several mentioned above - will ultimately exceed your intended size limitations but many will tolerate careful pruning to keep size in check. A visit to a good garden center should reveal countless choices but I might consider Choisya ternata or Abelia x grandiflora.

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