In addition to selecting a hardy variety of evergreen, you will need to look at the size, shape, color and texture of the plant. In cold climates such as ours, we also need to be sure we don't try to plant evergreens too late in the fall. Unlike deciduous plants, they continue to lose moisture through their needles during most of the winter. To be sure they have sufficient root growth to take up enough water, they need to be established earlier in the fall. Once the right plant for the right place is selected, be sure to follow the guidelines for proper installation and maintenance.
Size is a very important and too often overlooked factor in selecting and siting evergreen trees.
Many evergreen trees are actually too large for city landscapes. Other than hemlocks, evergreen trees are very difficult to keep small by pruning. The following is a list of many of the evergreen trees used successfully in our area. If you don't find the evergreen you are interested in on this list, or have more questions, stop by and ask one of our horticulturists. Spruce Picea Probably the most often planted of all evergreen trees, there are several varieties of spruce available in our climate.