Native evergreen shrubs in Maryland are also important for establishing habitat for birds and pollinators. In the spring we carry a variety of evergreen rhododendrons, mountain laurel, and juniper.

American holly (pictured above), eastern hemlock, mountain laurel, sweetbay magnolia, eastern red cedar, as well as a few species of pine, can be found throughout Maryland. These trees and shrubs are excellent for native wildlife and make great additions to any garden.

October 9, 2024 - Camellia is a flowering evergreen shrub with dark, glossy leaves and large, lush blossoms. They like partial shade and rich, moist, but well-drained soil. Sweeney especially likes the ‘Autumn Rocket’ cultivar, a dazzling beauty with crisp white, semi-double blooms in fall. It fits nicely in tight spaces, and blooms at a time of year when little else is flowering. It’s a great choice among evergreen plants for Virginia, Maryland, and DC.

February 17, 2025 - Needle leaf evergreen shrubs, such as Juniper and Yew, are coniferous and can be used to fill in low, empty spaces in your landscape. Boxwood is a slow-growing evergreen with small leaves and dense foliage. It can grow in sun or part shade and is adaptable to most garden conditions.

The proper way to go about this is to bring up the “Recommended Species” for Maryland – then “narrow the choices” by your requirements on the sidebar. The following Mr Smarty Plant question/answer pairs illustrate this and provide some interesting reading on similar questions: Native Alternatives for Baltimore Evergreens for Privacy in VA Privacy Screen in Arlington VA Shrubs for a Screen in DC Large Shrubs for Privacy Screen in VA Shrubs for a barrier fence in Alexandria VA

Winterberry holly is a native shrub that provides berries for wildlife and winter interest in the garden. ... This native shrub with fragrant flowers is adapted to the Maryland Coastal Plain.

It has a dense-branching habit and like inkberry sometimes forms colonies with suckers. The leaves are aromatic when crushed, and if cross pollination occurs, female bayberries will set waxy-blue fruits in the winter. ... Mountain laurel is a lovely evergreen tree that grows up to 15 feet tall ...

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Blog posts highlight ways to garden with native plants, different styles of gardens and native alternatives for popular ornamental plants. ... Discover the best native hollies and more at Heartwood Nursery. Explore a certified Holly Arboretum and a retail native plant nursery. ... Native, available and easy to grow! Native and Non-native Evergreens Evergreens anchor gardens.

It will grow in full sun but needs sufficient moisture. Native habitats include woody swamps, low woods and thickets in coastal areas. Inkberry is deer- and salt-resistant. This small- to medium-size evergreen shrub has glossy dark green ovate leaves, typically 1 inch to 2 inches long.

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) Deciduous. Best in damp soils and very tolerant of poor drainage. Growth can be fast but easily pruned if needed as height might reach 6 to 8 feet over time. Pollinators enjoy the round white flowers in summer and sometimes the shrubs develop showy fall ...

Wild animals use leaves, twigs and buds of the plant itself for food. Shrubs can also provide shelter from predators or extreme weather, or to nest and raise young, especially when massed. Evergreen, thorny or dense-branching shrubs usually offer the best shelter.

April 24, 2025 - For homeowners in central Maryland, professional installation can make the difference between shrubs that flourish for years and those that require constant replacement. By incorporating water-efficient techniques and native plants, these services not only create beautiful landscapes but also support local wildlife. From boxwoods to yews, expert planting brings out the best in every shrub. Now, it’s time to finalize your planting plan. These seven evergreen ...

Thanks for sending 2 packs of root booster with. Since my rhododendron was already planted, I will sprinkle and scratch it onto the top. Spring will reveal the beauty.

They offer essential habitat and ... and structure, choose native evergreen trees like Eastern Red Cedar, American Holly, Eastern White Pine, and Bald Cypress....

February 8, 2022 - Ilex glabra, ‘Gem Box’ Inkberry, is a dwarf evergreen shrub with a dense, rounded habit. It is best grown in medium to wet soils in full sun to part shade. Inkberry is a dioecious plant (separate male and female plants). ‘Gem Box’ is a female plant, and if pollinated the flowers will yield black, berry-like drupes.

Dwarf Eastern White Pine is an evergreen conifer displaying soft delicate blue-green needles on a compact shrub. Pinus strobus 'Nana' is hardy to zones 3-9, prefers full sun and a moderately moist slightly acidic soil.

January 17, 2024 - New Jersey tea, sweet spire, shrubby st johns wort are my suggestions that stay smaller I think. ... Is that an American holly? If so, it's a valuable wildlife tree. Either way, as an evergreen it's providing important winter cover for birds.

October 25, 2022 - Green and Gold is an excellent choice for shady landscape areas, such as under trees or in woodland gardens. They can also be used as a groundcover or as an accent plant. Lady ferns (Athyrium filix-femina) are hardy, evergreen ferns found throughout ...