Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Spearmint Juniper





















Spearmint Juniper
Juniperus chinensis ‘Spearmint’
Aka Spartan.

Evergreen Shrub

Size:
Height 10-15‘
Spacing 4-6’

Sun: Sun
Water: Xeric

Landscape Use: Focal point or screen
Comments: Does not require shearing.
Still a juniper, Need to be
tied up to prevent winter
snow damage.

Maximum Elevation: 8000 ft.
Not always deer resistant













































Mahonia compacta


Mahonia compacta
Mahonia aquifolium

Great Variety:
King’s Ransom - Heavy fruit set


Evergreen Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen

Size:
Height 3-4’
Spacing 4-5’

Sun: Sun to shade
Water: Xeric.

Landscape Use: Evergreen foundation planting
Comments: Broadleaf evergreen means its leaves
will stay green or purple. Has holly-
shaped leaves, and sets fruit. Yellow
fragrant flowers in early spring.

Maximum Elevation: 6800 ft.
Mostly deer resistant





Cotoneaster - Spreading















Emerald ‘n Gold Euonymus
Emerald Gaiety
Euonymus fortunei

Size 2’x4‘ (both)


Evergreen Shrub

Size:
Height 24”
Spacing 24”
(Taller if growing over or against something)

Sun: Sun - Shade
Water: Water regularly to establish then medium.
Landscape Use: Evergreen Ground Cover
Comments: May not grow much until established.
Great shade tolerant evergreen. Can work in full
sun if watered regularly.

Maximum Elevation: 6000 ft.
Not Deer Resistant




Emerald ‘n Gold Euonymus





















Emerald ‘n Gold Euonymus
Emerald Gaiety
Euonymus fortunei

Size 2’x4‘ (both)


Evergreen Shrub

Size:
Height 24”
Spacing 24”
(Taller if growing over or against something)

Sun: Sun - Shade
Water: Water regularly to establish then medium.
Landscape Use: Evergreen Ground Cover
Comments: May not grow much until established.
Great shade tolerant evergreen. Can work in full
sun if watered regularly.

Maximum Elevation: 6000 ft.
Not Deer Resistant







Manhattan Euonymus


Manhattan Euonymus
Euonymus kiautschovica ‘Manhattan’


Evergreen Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen

Size:
Height 3-5’
Spacing 4-5’

Sun: Sun to shade
Water: Minimal is Shade Needs Regular Watering
when in direct sun. .

Landscape Use: Foundation plantings or
as lush evergreen in shrub boarders.
Comments: Very tough plant, may loose green
color in January or February but new leaves
my middle of May.
Maximum Elevation: 6500 ft.
Questionable deer resistants





Broom















Broom
Cytisus

Varieties;
Spanish Gold C. purgan Yellow 4’x6‘
Lilac Time C. x Lilac Purple 3’x3‘
Minstead C. Minstead Tricolored 6’x6‘
Lena C. x ‘Lena’ Rust Red 3’x3’
Moonlight C x ‘Moonlight’ Soft Yellow
5’x5’


Evergreen Shrub


Sun: Full sun
Water: Xeric after established.
Blooms: Early May.
Landscape Use: Unique specimen or
as a hedge in mass.

Comments: Great year round texture.
Can spread. Evergreen

Maximum Elevation: 6500 -8000’.
Really deer resistant





Arborvitae


















Emerald Arborvitae
Thuja occidentalis ‘Emerald’

Evergreen Tree

Size:
Height 8-15‘
Spacing 5’

Sun: Sun, shade
Water: Regularly
Needle Drop: Low

Landscape Use: Accent or screen
Comments: Can get sun burn on the south west
facing side during winter, Susceptible
to snow damage. Make sure to note
your home elevation only good
5,500 feet.

Maximum Elevation: 5500 ft.
Questionable deer resistance.