Theearly-summer panicles of hot pink blossoms cover evergreen abelia, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies from two towns away. Zones: 8–11. Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; fertile, well-drained soil. Size: 12 feet wide and 10 feet tall. Clusiaguttifera (small leaf Clusia) is a popular hedge plant in tropical countries. Clusia shrubs grow as a natural evergreen living fence with low branches reaching heights of 25 ft. (7.5 m) tall. Regular trimming keeps the Clusia dense hedge to a more manageable height of 5 ft. (1.2 m).. Clusia hedges are also a superb landscaping Alongthe coast of California, it is common to the redwoods but sporadic further south. Growth: Evergreen Huckleberry grows slowly, reaching 3-6 feet (1-2m) in the sun and 12 feet (4m) or more in the shade. Habitat: It is very common in second growth forests, especially along edges and openings. Buddlejadavidii (butterfly bush) This fantastically fast-growing deciduous shrub, which is brilliant for adding masses of colour, scent and wildlife to your garden. The classic Buddleja bears long cones of purple flowers in summer that bees and butterflies love. • Sun – Full sun or partial shade. 17 Lilac. Variegated lilac, Syringa vulgaris ‘Aucubaefolia,’ has medium green leaves splashed with yellow, for an unexpected twist on this plant’s typical green foliage in Zones 3 to 7. Syringa vulgaris ‘Aucubaefolia.’. Photo Piceapungens ‘Globosa’ is an evergreen, coniferous shrub with a globose or spreading habit. It features needle-like, round leaves with a silvery-green or blue-green color. This slow-growing, small shrub reaches a height of around 3 to 5 ft. (1 – 1.5 m) with a spread of up to 6 ft. (1.8 m). Lightrequirement: Full or partial shade. Mature size: 2 to 4 feet tall. Dwarf Coral Hedge Barberry. 4. Evergreen Barberry. ( Berberis spp.) Many gardeners know barberry only as a despised invasive plant, but that’s mainly an issue with Japanese barberry ( B.thunbergii ), a deciduous shrub. Pruneto maintain its shape in the late winter or early spring. Name: Flamingo willow ( Salix integra 'Flamingo') USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9. Light: Full sun to part shade. Soil: Rich, moist, well-draining. Flower Color: Yellow. Mature Size: 4 to 6 ft. tall, with a spread of 5 to 7 ft. Deer Resistant: Yes. 02 of 10. GeeJZs.