1. Cherry Laurel
– Best for: Low maintenance – Type: Evergreen shrub – Height: 10-18ft – Spread: 5-7ft – Hardiness: USDA 5-10
2. Yew Podocarpus
– Best for: Attracting birds – Type: Evergreen conifer – Height: 12-20ft – Spread: 6-8ft – Hardiness: USDA 7-11
3. Western Red Cedar
– Best for: Scented foliage – Type: Evergreen conifer – Height: Up to 150ft, depending on variety – Spread: Up to 65ft, depending on variety – Hardiness: USDA 5-8
4. Boxwood
– Best for: Formal landscaping – Type: Evergreen shrub – Height: 1-20ft, depending on variety – Spread: 2-20ft depending on variety – Hardiness: USDA 5-9
5. American Holly
– Best for: Red berries – Type: Evergreen shrub – Height: 15-30ft – Spread: 10-20ft – Hardiness: USDA 5-9
6. Leyland Cypress
– Best for: Fast growth – Type: Evergreen conifer – Height: 60-70ft – Spread: 15-20ft – Hardiness: USDA 6-10
7. Bamboo
– Best for: Tropical gardens – Type: Ornamental shrub – Height: 15-39ft, depending on variety – Spread: 25ft+, depending on variety – Hardiness: USDA 5-11, depending on variety
8. Privet
– Best for: Glossy leaves – Type: Semi-evergreen shrub (depending on region and variety) – Height: 4-15ft – Spread: 4-10ft – Hardiness: USDA 3-8
9. Tri-Color Dappled Willow
– Best for: Colorful foliage – Type: Deciduous shrub – Height: 8-10ft – Spread: 8-10ft – Hardiness: USDA 5-9
10. Yew
– Best for: Shaded front yards – Type: Evergreen conifer – Height: 4-65ft, depending on variety – Spread: 4-65ft, depending on variety – Hardiness: USDA 4-8