Which trees stay green in the winter?

A This tree is truly an asset to any garden, no matter how small that garden is…

In a small garden, it's important to be able to enjoy your tree every season.

As a result, many people want a evergreen tree.

An evergreen tree provides a green framework during the winter months, and there is enough privacy in your garden. Because these trees are evergreen, they are well-suited for use as property boundaries. They are often trained as espaliers.

Evergreen trees

• Cedrus deodora
• Cupressus sempervirens “Stricta” (Italian cypress)
• Eleagnus ebbingei (olive willow)
• Eucalyptus azura
• Fagus sylvatica (beech)
• Ilex Nellie R. Stevens (holly)
• Ligustrum japonicum (privet)
• Magnolia grandiflora (beaver tree)
• Olea europaea (olive)
• Photinia fraseri (glossy photinia)
• Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine)
• Prunus laurocerasus (cherry laurel)
• Prunus lusitanica (Portuguese laurel)
• Quercus ilex (holm oak)
• Quercus suber (cork oak)
• Trachycarpus sp. (hardy palm)

In addition to the trees mentioned above, there are, of course, many more options. Just think of the variety of pines, spruces, and cypresses available. Many evergreen shrubs are also readily available on standard stock these days. If you want to enjoy beautiful blooms in addition to the evergreen appearance, it’s often better to choose a shrub on standard stock.

Exotic plants also often remain green in the winter. Examples include oleanders, palms, citrus trees, and banana trees. However, because they are not hardy, it is often not possible to leave them outside during the cold months.