The Best Evergreen Shrubs for Year-Round Color and Structure

If your landscape feels empty during fall and winter, evergreen shrubs are one of the best ways to keep your yard looking alive year-round. They provide structure, texture, and color in every season while staying relatively low maintenance.

Here are some standout evergreen shrubs we love for Midwest landscapes and Zone 5 gardens:

Slow Mound Pine

A compact pine with a naturally rounded shape and rich green needles. Great for foundation beds, rock gardens, and low-maintenance landscapes.

Gold Mop Cypress

Bright golden foliage that adds color contrast all season long. Its soft texture makes it stand out against darker green evergreens.

Mr. Bowling Ball Arborvitae

One of the easiest dwarf evergreens to use in modern landscaping. Its perfectly rounded shape requires little to no pruning.

Hetz Midget Arborvitae

Dense, compact, and reliable. Excellent for borders, foundation plantings, or adding structure to smaller beds.

Taunton Yew

A dependable evergreen that handles pruning well and stays attractive year-round. Great for both formal and natural landscapes.

Woodward Arborvitae

A fuller, globe-shaped arborvitae that works well in foundation plantings and mixed evergreen beds.

Dwarf Serbian Spruce

A unique evergreen with elegant texture and beautiful color contrast underneath the needles.

Globe Blue Spruce

Known for its striking blue color and compact shape, this evergreen adds serious visual interest to any landscape.

Evergreens are the backbone of a good landscape design. Mixing different colors, textures, and shapes creates a landscape that looks intentional and attractive in every season.

Stop by Perricone Garden Center and let us help you pick the right evergreen combinations for your home. Make sure to join us for our Spring Fling event on May 31st for fresh inventory, seasonal deals, inspiration for your yard, and help celebrate our 30th Anniversary.