Broadleaf Evergreens Original PowerPoint Created by Howard Henderson Modified by the Georgia Agriculture Education Curriculum Office June, 2002

Definition Hold their leaves year-round. Have broad leaves rather than needles. Require a constant supply of moisture.

Uses Foundation Plantings Specimen plants Hedges To line sidewalks In woodland plantings

Foundation Plantings Japanese Holly Azalea Rhododendron Dwarf English Holly Andromeda Barberry Viburnum

Specimen Plants Rhododendron American Holly Magnolia Andromeda Barberry Camellia Firethorn

Hedges Privet Japanese Holly Boxwood Barberry

To line sidewalks Privet Japanese Holly Common Boxwood Chinese Holly Barberry

Requirements Ample moisture Good soil drainage Mulching Location which is sheltered from strong winds Enough sunlight

Fertilizer Usage Too much nitrogen fertilizer will cause – long shoot growth – open unattractive plant A small, compact, slow-growing plant is much more attractive. Fertilizer is added in the spring in a circular fashion around the plant at the dripline.

Amount and Type of Fertilizer All broadleaf evergreens except Hollies require a few handfuls of fertilizer sprinkled around the plant. For larger trees, use 1-1 1/2 lbs per inch of tree trunk. Chinese and Japanese Holly require 1 1/2 lbs. Per 3 feet of height of plant. Use a fertilizer.

Transplanting Should be dug up with the soil remaining around the roots because roots are less disturbed and able to supply moisture to the leaves. Must be planted in a raised bed if planting in a poorly drained soil. Planting hole should have inches of space around the plant.

Applying Mulch Apply 2 to 3 inches deep Use wood chips or pine bark

Pruning Should be done in early spring or immediately after blooming – Exception: Holly can be pruned during the winter holiday season (clippings can be used for decorations) Rhododendrons should be pruned at the point where a flush of growth stops and buds are more plentiful

Insects and Diseases Buy varieties that are adapted to the area; minimizes insect and disease problems. If insects are a problem, use malathion and sevin. If fungus diseases are a problem, use captan, zineb, ferbam, or alliette.