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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Thomas Rutter

Easiest evergreen trees to grow – 5 reliable species for year-round greenery

Arbutus unedo or the strawberry tree, with green leaves and red fruits in summer.

Evergreen trees retain their leaves all year round, adding greenery to borders and pots in every season. There are many popular evergreen tree species, including conifers and magnolias, which can be relied upon to provide year-round structure and color to any space.

As a former professional gardener, I have planted, grown, and cared for lots of different evergreen trees, and whatever the size or shape of your plot, I know that incorporating evergreens is important when designing and landscaping a yard. After all, no one wants to look out of their window during December or January and see bare soil and empty brown borders.

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