Evergreens

Arborvitae (Green Giant)

Evergreen

Bloom: Year-round structure

Sun: Full sun to part shade

Water: Moderate; deep watering in first two seasons

Excellent privacy screen; protect from winter wind burn.

Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria japonica)

Evergreen tree

Bloom: Year-round structure

Sun: Full sun to part shade

Water: Moderate; avoid prolonged drought

Soft texture, great for screening; protect from salt spray.

Arborvitae (Emerald Green)

Evergreen

Bloom: Year-round structure

Sun: Full sun to part shade

Water: Moderate; deep water in establishment

Narrow form ideal for tight privacy hedges.

Arborvitae (Techny)

Evergreen

Bloom: Year-round structure

Sun: Full sun to part shade

Water: Moderate

Cold hardy and dense; good for windbreaks.

Blue Spruce

Evergreen tree

Bloom: Year-round structure

Sun: Full sun

Water: Low to moderate once established

Strong architectural form and blue foliage for focal points.

Norway Spruce

Evergreen tree

Bloom: Year-round structure

Sun: Full sun to part shade

Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established

Excellent windbreak and screening tree.

White Pine

Evergreen tree

Bloom: Year-round structure

Sun: Full sun to part shade

Water: Moderate

Soft needles and tall canopy; avoid high salt exposure.

Inkberry Holly

Evergreen

Bloom: Year-round structure

Sun: Full sun to part shade

Water: Moderate; tolerates moist soils

Native option with good salt tolerance for coastal sites.

Boxwood

Evergreen

Bloom: Spring foliage flush

Sun: Full sun to part shade

Water: Moderate; deep water during drought

Protect from winter wind burn and salt spray.

Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana)

Evergreen tree

Bloom: Year-round structure

Sun: Full sun

Water: Low to moderate

Tolerates salt spray and coastal wind exposure.

Pitch Pine (Pinus rigida)

Evergreen tree

Bloom: Year-round structure

Sun: Full sun

Water: Low to moderate

Native pine for sandy, coastal, and salt-exposed sites.