Evergreen Plant Varieties for the Northern Winter and How to Care for Them

In the northern winter, certain evergreen plants can add a touch of life and vitality to the cold season. Below are five evergreen plants recommended for growing in the north.

Holly, a common evergreen tree or shrub, shows high ornamental value with its thick leaves and deep green color. It is highly adaptable, tolerant of cold, drought and poor soil, and holds an important place in northern landscaping.

Pine, a tall evergreen tree, is one of the main tree species of northern forests thanks to its upright form and lush branches and foliage. Its strong cold tolerance and adaptability allow it to thrive in harsh environments.

Cypress, also a common evergreen tree, owes its very high ornamental value to its graceful form and emerald-green branches and foliage. It is tolerant of cold, drought and poor soil, with strong adaptability to the environment.

Spindle Tree, an evergreen shrub or small tree, has oval leaves with serrated edges and a very pleasing emerald-green color. It is not only cold- and drought-tolerant but also tolerant of pruning, making it a common plant in northern landscaping.

Boxwood, an evergreen shrub or small tree, has oval leaves that are emerald green and thick in texture. It too is cold-tolerant, drought-tolerant and tolerant of pruning, and is widely used in northern landscaping.

When it comes to care, these evergreen plants share some common points. As for light, most of them prefer an environment with plenty of light, and some can also grow in partial shade; in winter they should be placed in a sunny spot as much as possible. As for temperature, all of them are strongly cold-tolerant, but in extremely cold weather appropriate cold-protection measures can be taken. As for watering, growth slows in winter and water demand is low, so watering frequency should be controlled and the soil kept moderately dry. As for fertilizing, generally no fertilizer is applied in winter, while in spring and autumn an appropriate amount of organic fertilizer or compound fertilizer can be applied. In addition, the spindle tree and boxwood tolerate pruning, so they can be pruned appropriately in winter to keep an attractive shape.