swap_horiz Protea cynaroides Alternatives

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Protea cynaroides (King Protea)

Protea cynaroides, commonly known as King Protea, is a striking South African shrub valued for its large, architectural...

Pink Architectural Evergreen South African

9.6 Brilliant

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Osmanthus fragrans (Sweet Olive)

Osmanthus fragrans, commonly known as Sweet Olive, is an evergreen Asian shrub valued for its intensely sweet and floral...

Evergreen Fall Asian Fragrant

9.5 Brilliant

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Camellia sinensis

Camellia sinensis is a perennial evergreen shrub originating in Southwest China. It’s notable as the sole source of all...

Evergreen Hedge Culinary Acidic Soil

9.5 Brilliant

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Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

* * * Rosmarinus officinalis, commonly called rosemary, is a perennial evergreen shrub originating in the Mediterranean...

Mediterranean Evergreen Fragrant Culinary

9.3 Excellent

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Laurus nobilis (Bay Laurel)

Laurus nobilis, commonly known as bay laurel, is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. Its fragrant lea...

Mediterranean Evergreen Fragrant Culinary

9.2 Excellent

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Rhododendron 'PJM'

Rhododendron ‘PJM’ is a popular evergreen shrub known for its exceptionally early lavender-colored blooms. Developed in...

Evergreen Rhododendron Lavender Cold Hardy

9.1 Excellent

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Daphne odora (Winter Daphne)

Daphne odora is a compact evergreen shrub originating from East Asia. It’s valued for its intensely fragrant, pink flowe...

Pink Evergreen Winter Fragrant

9.1 Excellent

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Medinilla magnifica (Rose Grape)

Medinilla magnifica, commonly known as Rose Grape, is a tropical evergreen shrub native to the Philippines. It’s notable...

Pink Evergreen Tropical Asian

9.1 Excellent

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Chamelaucium uncinatum (Geraldton Waxflower)

Geraldanium uncinatum, commonly known as Geraldton Waxflower, is an evergreen Australian shrub valued for its unique, wa...

Evergreen Australian Pink White Cut Flower

9.1 Excellent

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Paeonia suffruticosa

*Paeonia suffruticosa*, commonly known as the tree peony, is a deciduous woody shrub native to China. Unlike herbaceous...

Asian Long Lived Spring Blooming Deciduous

9.1 Excellent

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Sarcococca hookeriana (Sweet Box)

Sarcococca hookeriana, commonly known as Sweet Box, is an Asian evergreen shrub valued for its strong winter fragrance....

Evergreen Asian Fragrant Shade Tolerant

9.0 Excellent

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Feijoa sellowiana (Pineapple Guava)

Feijoa sellowiana, commonly known as pineapple guava, is an evergreen shrub originating from South America particularly...

Evergreen South American Edible Drought Tolerant

9.0 Excellent

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Leucadendron argenteum (Silver Tree)

Leucadendron argenteum, commonly known as the Silver Tree, is an evergreen shrub native to the Cape Peninsula of South A...

Architectural Evergreen Silver South African

9.0 Excellent

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Osmanthus heterophyllus (Holly Osmanthus)

Osmanthus heterophyllus is a dense evergreen shrub originating in Asia. It’s recognized by its distinctive spiny leaves...

Evergreen Hedge Asian Spiny

8.9 Great

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Leptospermum scoparium (Manuka)

Leptospermum scoparium, known as Manuka, is an evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It’s recognized for its nectar whi...

New Zealand Evergreen Honey Pink White

8.9 Great

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Lavandula angustifolia

Lavandula angustifolia, commonly called English lavender or true lavender, is an aromatic evergreen shrub native to part...

Mediterranean Evergreen Fragrant Drought Tolerant

8.9 Great

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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, commonly known as Chinese hibiscus or tropical hibiscus, is an evergreen shrub native to East As...

Evergreen Tropical Colorful Large Flowers

8.4 Great

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Leucadendron argenteum

Leucadendron argenteum, commonly known as the silver tree, is an evergreen shrub or small tree belonging to the Proteace...

Evergreen South African Fynbos Drought Tolerant

7.9 Good

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Tibouchina urvilleana

Tibouchina urvilleana, known as princess flower or glory bush, is a soft-wooded evergreen shrub in the Melastomataceae f...

Evergreen Tropical Subtropical Large Flowers

7.5 Good

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Cotoneaster lacteus

Cotoneaster lacteus, commonly called milky cotoneaster, is an evergreen shrub in the rose family, Rosaceae. It is native...

Wildlife Evergreen Red Berries Specimen

5.9 Mediocre