Evergreen plants from spring to winter – that would be it! We’ll tell you here which plants are eye-catching in the garden all year round.
What are evergreen plants
Evergreen plants keep their leaves all year round. They also replace their leaves, but they do so continuously so that they are always leafy. Since they are a real eye-catcher in your own garden, even in winter, they are so popular. In addition to evergreen plants, there are also evergreen species, ie they are leafy in winter, but shed the leaves in spring. Then they are bald for a short time before they sprout again.
We have selected plants for you, whose evergreen look you can enjoy again and again. Whether as a hedge or as a ground cover for your bed, here you will find 18 beautiful evergreen plants.
General note: Many of the plants presented are poisonous. Particular caution applies here if you have children: it is better to avoid these plants, especially with small children! But the plants can also be very dangerous for pets. Inquire beforehand which plants are suitable for your pet. Also note: If care work on poisonous plants is necessary, gardening gloves and protective clothing should be worn! Some people are already sensitive or even allergic to skin contact with the parts of the plant.
Evergreen species for a hedge
Evergreen plants do not lose their leaves even in winter. Even during this time, hedge plants offer reliable privacy protection for your garden.
bamboo
Bamboo is versatile in the garden and shines not only as a hedge, but also as a pond edge or ground cover. It grows quickly, but it also needs a lot of water. Here you can find out more about planting bamboo.
Attention: There are types of bamboo with an urge to spread and bamboo types without an urge to spread. The former absolutely need a root barrier, as otherwise they will develop uncontrolled subterranean root runners, which can possibly cause great damage. Also good to know: There are poisonous types of bamboos that are indigenous to us but non-toxic.
Thuja hedges
Thuja is also called the tree of life, grows quickly and is easy to cut. Arborvitae are easy to care for, robust and windproof. It is particularly popular as a privacy screen and wind protection. It grows best in a sunny spot with moist soil. Warning: all parts of the plant are poisonous. Sensitive people can already cause skin irritation when they come into contact with the shoots.
Firethorn
Red Column and ‘Soleil d’Or’ are among the evergreen varieties. The bloom takes place from May to June and convinces with beautiful bright colors. Firethorn can withstand the sun, but also partial shade, and is also friendly to bees.
yew
The conifer is very durable and tolerates shade very well. Because of its dense habit, it is also suitable for topiary cutting. Warning: Almost all parts of the yew plant are highly poisonous!
Cherry laurel
Cherry laurel varieties usually grow quickly and densely, such as B. Caucasica, and must therefore be pruned regularly. The cherry laurel impresses with its tight and upright growth. Warning: the plant is poisonous!
Japanese holly
the Holly belongs to the broadly spreading shrubs, but is densely branched. With its matt white flowers from May to June, it is a restrained beauty that can grow to be over three meters high. Warning: The fruits of the Japanese holly are poisonous!
Boxwood
Box trees are particularly popular as a good topiary, which brings color to the garden with its oval green leaves. With a height of two to about four meters and its longevity, the Boxwood perfect as a hedge! Warning: the boxwood is poisonous!
Aukube
Aukubes are best in partial shade or shade. They are easy to care for and can reach heights of one to three meters. Warning: The fruits of the plant are highly poisonous!
Olive willow
The evergreen olive willow tolerates wind and can also cope with salty conditions on the coast.
rhododendron
If you want rhododendron as a hedge plant, the “Cunningham’s White” variety is ideal. It is not only evergreen, but can grow up to three meters and tolerates both shady and sunny places. Attention: All parts of the rhododendron are poisonous!
Evergreen plants as ground cover
Small-leaved evergreen
The evergreen thrives in shady or sunny locations, becomes approx. 20 cm high and bears purple-blue flowers from May to September. Warning: the evergreen is poisonous in all parts!
Fat man
The shade green grows easily under trees. Tolerates partial shade and shade and becomes approx. 20 to cm high. Attention: All parts of the plant are poisonous!
Loquat
Loquat is also called loquat and is a rather undemanding plant, but it has to be pruned regularly. But: the crawfish is a great way to prevent weeds. Attention: The plant is slightly poisonous in all parts of the plant!
Gold ivy
Goldefeu can be used as a climbing plant, but also as a ground cover. It grows slowly, but both in the shade and in the sun. With its green leaves and the golden center, the gold ivy stands out in the garden and sets beautiful highlights. Warning: the plant is poisonous!
cranberry
The large-fruited cranberries grow best in a sunny, sheltered location on sandy to boggy soil that has a lot of moisture. It grows quickly and quickly covers large areas. In spring it shows its most beautiful side with its pink-white flowers.
Dwarf rhododendron
The easy-care and hardy one Dwarf rhododendron is blooming and a feast for the eyes for every garden! Attention: All parts of the rhododendron are poisonous!
Elven flower
The perennials are colorful and look particularly beautiful in rock gardens or as borders. Warning: the plant is slightly poisonous!
Field thyme
Field thyme needs sun, but is otherwise very easy to care for. With its carpet-like growth and the splendor of flowers between June and August, it is excellent in beds or rock gardens, but also as a bee pasture.
Further tips and tricks for your garden are available on our garden design topic: from planting zucchini to building your own insect hotel, everything is included. You don’t have a garden? A vertical garden on the balcony is a great alternative! You can find out what seed bombs are and how you can make them yourself under Making seed bombs yourself.
You can find even more ideas about the world of plants in our Brigitte Community.