#evergreenplant

[floravii]

Japanese Holly (Ilex crenata)

Boston, MA

Situated on the perimeter of the Boston Public Garden.

Height: 3-6′

Preferred Solar Exposure: full sun, partial sun 

Preferred Soil Type: chalk, clay, loam, sand

Preferred Soil pH: acid, neutral, alkaline

Preferred Moisture Level: moist but well-drained

Hardiness Zones: 6-8

Tolerance: drought

Maintenance: low

Health Value: NA

Sources:

https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Ilex+crenata

https://www.gardenia.net/plant/ilex-crenata-brass-buckle

[floravii]

Boxwood (Buxus microphylla)

Boston, MA

Situated around the perimeter of an entry garden, packed closely to each other and to other species. Placed on the perimeter of a bed of periwinkles.

Height: 3-4′

Preferred Solar Exposure: full sun, partial sun, shade

Preferred Soil Type: chalk, clay, loam, sand

Preferred Soil pH: acid, alkaline, neutral

Preferred Moisture Level: moist but well-drained

Hardiness Zones: 6-9

Tolerance: deer, drought, rabbit

Maintenance: low

Health Value: treats fever, even used as a substitute treatment of malaria. Can treat some cases of epilepsy. Treats toothaches.

Sources:

https://www.gardenia.net/plant/buxus-microphylla-faulkner

https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/boxwood/

[organicgardendreams]

Facade of a house in Winchcombe, England. A little flower love can have such an impact. Just imagine the house without the plants, what a difference they make! We all can do our part, big or small, to make the world a more beautiful place for everyone to enjoy! #windowbox #evergreenplant #topiary #facadeofahouse #winchcombe #england #beautiful #flowerlove #entry #beautifyinganentry #door #flowers #organicgardendreams #maketheworldabetterplace (at Winchcombe, Gloucestershire)