Trees and shrubs

Common myrtle is a small, original, flower-bearing and very ornamental garden shrub.

Barberry is a shrub much appreciated for its foliage, defensive spikes, and flowers.

Photinia stand out with their scarlet and red-colored leaves.

The tamarillo is a fruit shrub native to the tropics which bears surprising fruits with firm flesh and a tangy, pungent taste.

Mimosa, the famous yellow-flowered tree, is easily controlled through pruning. Mimosa pruning key facts Goal – size, appearance Season – after the blooming (early spring) Cycle – yearly (every few months for suckers) With proper pruning, your mimosa tree will grow to the shape you desire. Read also: Mimosa tree care and, more specifically, Mimosa […]

Pittosporum, apart from its shy flowers, has simply beautiful leaves.

Hortensia, more commonly known as hydrangea, is a wonderful flower shrub.

Crinodendron has a beautiful summer blooming that’s a true enchantment in gardens.

Thuja isn’t the most elegant conifer, nor is it a hedge shrub that is particularly supportive of biodiversity, but it does, however, excel in cutting off the view for intrusive onlookers.

Perovskia is a magnificent summer to mid-fall bloomer.

Some shrubs have the advantage of flowering during the entire fall season. They let us make-believe that the summer is extended

Cestrum blooms in waves from spring to fall.

Kerria is a shrub covered in cute yellow blooms

Himalayan honeysuckle is a shrub with fantastic flowers.

Bamboo is a beautiful modern evergreen shrub, but if left unchecked, it may spread uncontrollably.

Mimosa, in winter, bears  exceptional fragrant, bright gold yellow flowers.

Lomatia are small shrubs that bloom magnificently. A summary of Lomatia key facts Name – Lomatia species Family – Proteaceae Type – evergreen shrub

Korean forsythia looks just like yellow forsythia – but white.

Oregon grape is either of three gold winter-blooming hollies. Oregon grape holly key facts Species name – Mahonia Sub-sp. – aquifolium, repens, nervosa

Topiary is the art of pruning shrubs into specific shapes. Topiary key facts

Lomatia tinctoria is a magnificent evergreen shrub that blooms in summer.

Even though there aren’t very many, winter blooming shrubs are often the most amazing. They are unique in that they bloom when all the other plants are at rest.

Guitar plant is a shrub with beautiful summer blooms.

Aside from its visual appeal, eucalyptus is a tree credited with many benefits and uses.

Camellia is a resilient winter-blooming shrub. Some types display their most beautiful gems at the heart of winter.

Inviting wild birds to forage for snacks in hedges is one of the most thrilling garden shows – and it’s great for the environment, too.

Mahonia is a simply astounding shrub during winter.

Chimonanthus, also called wintersweet, is a shrub with stunning winter blooming.

Mimosa blooms in winter with warm, yellow flowers. Grow it in a pot near a window! Key facts on potted mimosa

Sun-loving mimosa trees are native to Australia, and in the Northern hemisphere they bloom as if they were still down under. December to March is when flowers appear on most varieties!

Juniper is a very cute little conifer, famous for its berries from which alcohol is made.

Why not go for a four-seasons hedge? Bored with drab monochrome conifers? Bring a bundle of delight to the neighborhood with a mixed hedge of ornamental flower, leaf and fruit shrubs.

Olive trees in the North? Yes, it can grow! A single thing matters: take great care of the special needs of this exceptional tree.

Don’t leave your garden boxes and pots empty during the cold season: many plants will let you landscape your balcony with plants in winter.

Mistletoe, or Viscum album, is a plant classified as a parasite for many species of trees.

Wintersweet is a wonderful winter-blooming shrub tree.

Nandina is a wonderfully beautiful shrub that many find appealing for its colored foliage and early summer blooming.

The mop-head acacia tree is an appealing ornamental tree. From planting and pruning to basic care, follow our advice to grow a thick, round mophead acacia.

Russian olive is a beautiful shrub. Its name comes from its native region – Southern Russia – and the resemblance to the olive tree around the Mediterranean.

Saint John’s wort is a shrub with abundant blooming which requires practically no care at all.

Silverberry is a very beautiful ornamental evergreen shrub.

An amazing blooming, beautiful leafage, ornamental fruits… Birds and insects love Japanese snowball. And we do, too!

You might not expect this: what is most fatal to olive trees in winter isn’t the cold – it’s moisture. Protect and winterize your olive tree by diverting excess water and providing shelter and insulation.

The Arbutus unedo tree is a superb shrub appreciated for its beautiful red fruits that look like strawberries – and they’re edible, too!

Araucaria araucana, or Monkey puzzle tree, is a surprising evergreen conifer that’s very ornamental.

With its dense clump-like silhouette and tight-growing stalks, Fargesia is the ideal candidate for growing a privacy hedge. This non-invasive bamboo grows corms that bear elegant, thin green leaves.

Windmill palm, or Trachycarpus, is one of the palm trees that best resist the cold – perfect for our temperate climates!

Cordyline australis is a beautiful exotic plant that’s worthy of appearing on the most far-flung travel postcards!

Butterfly bush key facts : Botanical names: Buddleja, Buddleia Common names – Butterfly bush, butterfly tree, summer lilac Family – Scrophulariaceae Type – Shrub Bearing – round Height – 10 to 18 feet (3 to 5 meters), depending on the species Breadth – 6 to 10 feet (2 to 3 meters) Exposure – full sun to part sun Soil – any type […]

Buddleia is a shrub that exhibits beautiful bunches of flowers that butterflies delight in.

Do you want to add a touch of greenery to your balcony or terrace? Go for evergreen laurel!