Collection: Evergreen Trees

There are plenty of evergreen trees out there that grow nicely in British gardens, both broadleaf and coniferous. Yew, cypress and cedar trees are all coniferous examples, while arbutus, eucalyptus and citrus trees are all popular broadleaf evergreen trees.

The most commonly-found evergreen tree in the UK is the English holly tree (Ilex aquifolium), whose spiny, dark green foliage and vibrant red berries are synonymous with the festive season, as well as being fantastic for wildlife. Honourable mentions go to the Holm oak and common yew.

Some of the hardiest evergreen trees include the common yew (RHS H7), Leyland cypress and English holly (both RHS H6). H7 means that yew trees can withstand temperatures down to below -20°C.

Holly, yew and bay trees are all nice and easy to grow, requiring little in the way of maintenance or aftercare. Just keep them watered during hot, dry spells, trim away any dead, damaged or diseased branches as and when you see any, and if your soil is poor, then apply slow-release, general fertiliser at the start of spring.

If you haven’t got much space to play with, then opting for an evergreen tree like the strawberry tree is a good bet. It grows to just five metres but can be easily kept even shorter. Patio bay trees and eucalyptus plants are also easily kept as contained, manageable trees in smaller spaces.