I Need Some Ideas Other Than Boxwood And Holly For A Plant That Will Keep Its Leaves In The Winter And Will Be Right Up Against Th

Question

e house I have just lost three shrubs that were right up against the house. In front of them are nandinas and on either side of them are holly trees. I have boxwood on the other side, so I don’t want to duplicate boxwood or more holly, but I do want to be sure it doesn’t lose its leaves in the winter and I want to be sure it doesn’t have an invasive root system. Since I will also have to prune them to keep them below the windows of the house, I need the limbs not to be too thick and tough that it will make it hard for me to prune. Thank you for your suggestions.

Answer 1

You have several options in broadleaved evergreens as well as needled evergreens. If you buy a plant whose mature size fits where you put it, you shouldn't have to do a lot of pruning, if any. Here are some ideas:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-7/zone-7-evergreen-shrubs.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-7/zone-7-bushes.htm