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8 Easy Evergreen Shrubs To Use As Foundation Plants

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Gardenia

This Southern favorite boasts dark evergreen leaves, fragrant white blooms, and thrives in the heat and humidity. Best suited for acidic, well-drained soil and partial sun exposure.

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Boxwood

Versatile evergreens perfect for sculptural shapes or formal hedges. They thrive in well-drained loam or sandy soil with partial sun exposure.

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Inkberry Holly

Smooth-leafed shrub with white-green flowers and dark berries, ideal for privacy in sunny or shady spots with moist, sandy soil.

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Mirror Bush

Glossy-leaved shrub from New Zealand offering year-round color in various garden settings, preferring slightly acidic to neutral, well-drained soil.

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Mountain Laurel

Native shrubs with attractive foliage and pink or white blooms, suitable for both cold winters and hot summers in cool, shady spots.

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Bottlebrush Tree

Stunning shrub with red flowers attracting hummingbirds, adaptable to various soils and can be trained as a small shrub or a tree.

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Camellia

Winter-blooming beauties with large, showy flowers, best grown in acidic, well-drained soil and partial sun.

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Azalea

Spring-blooming favorites thriving in acidic, organically rich soil and partial shade, offering a burst of color each year.