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Ok the hands down winner is a Cherry Laurel - Prunus laurocerasus. However it’s a bit of a shame that you have a space for a shrub but want something that may turn into bit of a bland blob given budget or the fact it needs to be evergreen.
This is an opportunity for something wonderful to make an appearance in your garden. So have a look at these two as contenders that won’t break the budget but may offer up some wow for your garden. They pretty much will grow anywhere!
1. Viburnum opulus - the Guelder rose which drops its leaves but is fab for wildlife and 3 seasons of interest.
2. Mahonia aquifolium - really underrated shrub. Evergreen and wonderful yellow berries for birds
Ok the hands down winner is a Cherry Laurel - Prunus laurocerasus. However it’s a bit of a shame that you have a space for a shrub but want something that may turn into bit of a bland blob given budget or the fact it needs to be evergreen.
This is an opportunity for something wonderful to make an appearance in your garden. So have a look at these two as contenders that won’t break the budget but may offer up some wow for your garden. They pretty much will grow anywhere!
1. Viburnum opulus - the Guelder rose which drops its leaves but is fab for wildlife and 3 seasons of interest.
2. Mahonia aquifolium - really underrated shrub. Evergreen and wonderful yellow berries for birds
Good shout! Another great evergreen shrub that's relatively quick growing.
Though one thing to bare in mind with Photinia (Common name Red Robin) is that it doesn't like exposed or windy conditions. Unless sheltered they do tend to look threadbare pretty quickly!
Happy planting!
Good shout! Another great evergreen shrub that's relatively quick growing.
Though one thing to bare in mind with Photinia (Common name Red Robin) is that it doesn't like exposed or windy conditions. Unless sheltered they do tend to look threadbare pretty quickly!
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