Olearia x haastii Zn7b (5º to 10ºF) Asteraceae
A very dapper evergreen shrub with small olive green leaves and a pleasant tan colored indumentum beneath each leaf. In summer this spreading plant produces clusters of FRAGRANTsmall white daisies. To 5' tall and as wide for full sun and well drained soil. Drought tolerant when established. Hardiest Olearia to cold, undamaged at 5ºF. Tolerant of some salt spray. Good for deer prone areas. Tip prune in late summer to shape. A favorite shrub of Gertrude Jekyll.
Olearia moschata Zn8a (10º to 15ºF) Asteraceae
A cold hardy Olearia (Daisy Bush) from New Zealand with excellent evergray foliage that looks amazing year round. Moderate growing shrub to 5' tall and as wide with undulated leaves that are silver on top and white underneath, white stems too. In June-July small white daisies. Full sun and well drained soil-drought tolerant when established. Very pretty with Lavender and Cistus. Not bothered by deer. Great foliage plant.
Olearia nummularifolia Zn8a (10º to 15ºF) Asteraceae
A crazy daisy from New Zealand that forms a very artistic evergreen shrub. Small wavy leaves adopt a silver sheen in summer. Profuse dainty white flowers are fragrant in June and July. Full sun to light shade. Great specimen plant. Extremely tolerant of drought when established. To 6' tall and 4' wide in our climate. Occasional summer water, well drained soil. Tolerates drought when established. Wonderful on slopes.
Olearia solandri Zn8a (10º to 15ºF) Asteraceae
A very wild looking New Zealand shrub that is evergreen- or everolivegreen that grows quickly to 6' tall and as wide. In summer clouds of fragrant small white daisies smother the already dainty foliage. Full sun and well drained soil in a warm position. Very tolerant of drought when established. Better in unammended soil. Combine with Arctostaphylos, Cistus and Ceanothus. Makes a good, wild texture. Useful where deer are a problem.
Osmanthus x burkwoodii Zn7a (0º to 5ºF) Oleaceae
Handsome broad-leaved evergreen in the Olive family. Moderate growing shrub with deep green leaves and in April profuse white fragrant flowers. Impervious to cold in our climate and tolerant of drought when established. To 8' and as wide in as many years. Prune after blooming has ended. Blooms on the previous seasons wood. A nice limbed up small tree or hedge, no disease, always looks good.(Formerly Osmarea x burkwoodii).
Osmanthus delavayi Zn7a (0º to 5ºF) Oleaceae
Serrated deep dark evergreen leaves like a small holly and profuse FRAGRANT white flowers in April make this tough and handsome shrub a great garden favorite. Dome shaped to 5' tall and wide in as many years. Full sun to part shade with regular summer water-none when established, very drought tolerant. Excellent hedge. Blooms on year old wood, prune after flowering. Very good in clay soil, but not boggy. Everhandsome.
Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Fastigiata’ Zn6a (-10º to -5ºF) Oleaceae
Quite possibly one of the best screening plants for our climate. This fastigiate (upright) form of Tea Olive is a wonderful evergreen to 10' tall but only 2' wide! Full sun to light shade, NO DISEASE, tolerates drought when established and is extremely hardy to cold. Fragrant white flowers in Oct/Nov. Takes subfreezing wind and growth remains tight-unperturbed by snow or Ice. Nice specimen, looks good year round. Grows about 1' a year.
Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Gulftide’ Zn6a (-10º to -5ºF) Oleaceae
An old selection of Osmanthus that has superior hardiness to cold but also has a compact
habit. Glossy green leaves are deeply toothed and holly-like when young but change
to entire as the shrub ages. To 7’ tall and as wide in 5 years. Tolerates clay soil and drought when established. Deliciously fragrant small white flowers appear September -November. Not showy but the fragrance carries for yards. Prune in winter or early spring.
Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Purpureus’ Zn6a (-10º to -5ºF) Oleaceae
A dramatic and even more cold hardy selection of Holly Tea Olive. New growth emerges deep purple on this incredibly tough evergreen. Related to Lilacs and Jasmine it produces deliciously fragrant small white flowers in the Fall. Not damaged by our most extreme winters. To 8' tall and as wide. Perfect screen to buffer cold winds. Full sun to part shade. Drought tolerant after several years. Prune in early spring, flowers on old wood.
Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Rotundifolius’ Zn6a (-10º to -5ºF) Oleaceae
A fascinating and handsome selection of the cold hardy Holly Tea Olive. Thick, almost rectangular leaves are glossy and good looking year round. Compact growth to 4' tall and as wide. Prune in early spring. Full sun to part shade. Drought tolerant when established. Occasional summer water. Well drained soil, adaptable to clay. Small, fragrant white flowers in fall. Pretty specimen or hedge plant. Great shrub that always looks good.
Osmanthus x fortunei ‘San Jose’ Zn7a (0º to 5ºF) Oleaceae
Small evergreen tree with some of the most fragrant flowers in the vegetable kingdom. Tea Olive looks like holly, however in Fall, small flowers powerfully scented of freesia appear for two months. To 15' tall, excellent screening plant. Prune in spring to keep it smaller. The powerful fragrance carries for dozens of feet and can scent a whole garden. Full sun to shade with regular water. Drought tolerant when established. Grows quickly.
Ozothamnus hookeri Zn7b (5º to 10ºF) Asteraceae
A handsome little shrub from Alpine regions of New Zealand with silvery stems clad in scales and in summer small petal-less daisy flowers. Slow growing to only 3' tall and as wide in full sun and well drained soil. Great plant for slopes and will accept quite a bit of drought when established. Works well with smaller ornamental grasses and perennials. Nice looking year round. Architectural in a container.
Ozothamnus rosmarinifolia ‘Silver Jubilee’ Zn7b (5º to 10ºF) Asteraceae
Ozothamnus ‘Sussex Silver’ Zn7b (5º to 10ºF) Asteraceae
A beautiful English selection of a New Zealand native shrub. Fast growing evergray plant with cool cord-like stems coated in fine white and a great accent to the small silver leaves. Small white flowers in summer. Best in well draining soil and requires little water in full sun. To 6' tall and as wide in 3 years. Hardier to cold in poorer soils. Natural looking large border plant for slopes with Buplerum fruticosum and ornamental grasses, if you so desire.
Philadelphus x ‘Galahad’ Zn5a (-20º to -15ºF) Philadelphaceae
Nice little Mock Orange that is in scale for smaller gardens. To about 5' tall and forming a rounded shrub to 4' wide. Profuse, fragrant white flowers appear from May to June. Full sun to light shade in average soil that never becomes boggy. Deciduous with subtle, light yellow fall foliage. Excellent summer trellis for small Clematis. Prune after flowering-thin out old stems and shape.
Philadelphus lewisii Zn4a (-30º to -25ºF) Philadelphaceae
One of our most beautiful native shrubs, this is the tall form of Mock Orange that is native to the western side of the Cascades. Vase shaped deciduous shrub to 9' tall and 5' wide. In June, silky white 2" flowers that exude the fragrance of orange blossoms. Full sun to light shade and occasional summer water, drought tolerant when established. Blooms on wood from the previous year. Prune after flowering. Good shrub for natural effects.
Phillyrea angustifolia Zn7a (0º to 5ºF) Oleaceae
Beautiful fine leaved evergreen shrub native to the mediterranean and closely related to the Tea Olive (Osmanthus)and true Olive (Olea). To 8' tall and 6' wide this willowy shrub is a great backdrop in a border or perennial bed. Demure but very fragrant white flowers appear in March/April. Tolerates drought and many types of soil including clay. Full sun to light shade. Very pretty limbed up as a small garden tree. France, Italy, Spain.
Pittosporum heterophyllum Zn7a (5º to 10ºF) Pittosporaceae
This glossy evergreen Pittsoporum from China has been one of the most successful species of the genus in the PNW. To 15' over time- but possible to prune it much lower, it bedecks itself in small white flowers in late spring with the intense fragrance of Orange Blossoms. Full sun to light shade and regular soil and water. Prune after flowering. Great screen for a hot sunny location. Open informal habit. Syn. P. glabratum.
Pittosporum tobira ‘Tall and Tough’ Zn7a (0º to 5ºF) Pittsoporaceae
A selection of Japanese Pittosporum that was made from the northern extent of its natural range in Asia that is fully ONE ZONE HARDIER. 'Tall & Tough' has weathered temperatures down to 0∞F with nary a scratch. Deep green handsome evergreen foliage. In May/June profuse creamy white small flowers with a powerful orange blossom fragrance. Full sun to part shade with only occasional water. To 8' tall x 6' wide. Soil that is not boggy.
Pittosporum tobira ‘Variegata’ Zn7b (5º to 10ºF) Pittosporaceae
An extemely handsome variegated evergreen shrub whose foliage is often sold sold for cutflower arrangements. Rounded to 4' tall and as wide in 5 years it bears small creamy white flowers in May/June with sweet fragrance of orange blossoms. Best in a protected location on a south or west exposure, full sun and only occasional water when established. Very care free. Good plant for Japanese themed gardens.
Podocarpus alpinus ‘Red Tips’ Zn6b (-5º to 0ºF) Podocarpaceae
Podocarpus macrophyllus Zn7b (5º to 10ºF) Podocarpaceae
A small tree or large shrub that is a classic conifer in asian gardens and mild climates. To 15' tall and 6' wide in our climate. Great fomal look clipped against a wall in an entry way. Free standing trees have an informal conical structure. Full sun to part shade with regular water. Tolerant of drought when established. Neat and clean year round. Larger trees develop attractive gnarled bark. Well drained soil. AKA Japanese Yew Pine.
Pseudopanax ferox Zn8a (10º to 15ºF) Araliaceae
Is it a plant or a reptile? Its a tree! Pseudopanax ferox from New Zealand evolved its juvenile foliage to blend in like camoflauge to avoid the browse of predators. When it is about 12' tall adult leaves emerge palmate and green. Slow growing to 20' tall. Full sun to light shade. Insane container plant. Move in to a protected location if a big freeze threatens. (Below 15∞F.) Regular water, average soil.
Pseudopanax lessonii ‘Nigra’ Zn8a (10º to 15ºF) Araliaceae
Punica granatum ‘Yellow Flowered’ Zn7b (5º to 10ºF) Punicaceae
The unusual Yellow Flowered form of Pomegranate is a beautiful garden shrub. Fully double soft yellow flowers appear from June to August. In late September vivid bright yellow fall color that holds before the leaves fall. Full sun and well drained soil. Extremely tolerant of drought when established. Vase-shaped shrub to 8' tall. Blooms on one year old wood and occasionally on new wood, prune after flowering. Leafs out late, May.
Pyracantha fortuneana ‘Graberi’ Zn7b (0º to 5ºF) Rosaceae
Best Firethorn for our climate P. graberi has glossy deep green leaves and reliable large clusters of true RED berries. Fast growing evergreen shrub to 8' x 10' that can take blasting hot locations as well as light shade. Summer clusters of parchment white flowers are followed by vivid red clusters of berries that hold until spring. Best trained flat against a wall. Prune in early spring. Low water. Train to any shape, size. Wonderful winter plant.
Olearia x haastii in this July photo in full bloom. Striking underplanted with fellow New Zealander Acaena inermis purpurea.
Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Rotundifolius’
Pyracantha fortuneana ‘Graberi’ has some of the truest red berries.
Shrubs play a vital role as the backbone of Pacific Northwest gardens. Our winters are mild enough to enjoy a multitude of choices. Evergreen to deciduous they offer so much from profuse bloom to handsome structure.
Osmanthus x burkwoodii
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