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Fast Growing Evergreen Shade Trees

Cotoneaster dammeri

Cotoneaster dammeri, commonly known as the Bearberry Cotoneaster, is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub with horizontal branches and is commonly used as a groundcover. It features small and glossy, dark green leaves which often develop purple tones in autumn. The foliage is complemented with fragrant, white flowers in summer which result in bright red berries that last well into winter. It typically grows to 40 cm tall and 1 m wide. Cotoneaster dammeri is commonly used as a groundcover, included in borders, added to rock gardens, or allowed to cascade over banks and retaining walls.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 40 cm
Spread: 1.00 m
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Banks, Borders, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Rock

Cunonia capensis

Cunonia capensis, commonly known as the Butter Knife Bush, is a fast-growing tree that features lovely foliage and interesting flowers. It has large and glossy, dark green leaves with new foliage emerging a bronze-red colour. The foliage is complemented with sprays of fragrant, cream-coloured flowers in summer. This evergreen typically grows to 4 m tall and 3 m wide. Cunonia capensis is commonly included in mixed plantings, grown as a specimen, or planted as a backdrop for smaller plants.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 4.00 m
Spread: 3.00 m
Flowering time: Summer
Garden uses: Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern
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