Evergreen Shrubs & Trees for Sale
Evergreen shrubs and trees hold their foliage year-round, giving your landscape structure and privacy through every season. Sun needs vary by species — most hollies do best in full sun (better berries and a more compact form), while boxwood prefers afternoon shade.
Evergreen Care Basics
Per Clemson Cooperative Extension, boxwood should be sheared by early June and never pruned after mid-August, so new growth has time to harden off before winter. It grows best in slightly alkaline soil (pH 6.8–7.5) with afternoon shade. Holly prefers well-drained, slightly acid soil and tolerates part shade, though full sun produces the best berry set. The most common evergreen problems are boxwood blight — managed by thinning for airflow and refreshing mulch yearly — and scale insects on holly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do evergreen shrubs need full sun?
It depends on the species — most hollies do best in full sun, while boxwood prefers afternoon shade.
When should I trim boxwood?
By early June; avoid pruning after mid-August so new growth can harden before winter.
What's a common evergreen shrub problem?
Boxwood blight and holly scale insects — both are managed with good airflow, spacing, and fresh mulch.
Source: Clemson Cooperative Extension — Boxwood and Holly.
