Top 7 Exciting Broadleaf Evergreens in the USA

 Broadleaf evergreens keep their leaves year-round and add structure, color, and beauty to landscapes in every season.

1. Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora)

• Large, glossy, dark-green leaves

• Huge, fragrant white flowers

• Iconic tree of the Southern United States

2. American Holly (Ilex opaca)

• Spiny, deep-green leaves

• Bright red berries (on female plants)

• Widely used for Christmas décor 🎄

3. Live Oak (Quercus virginiana)

• Massive, spreading branches

• Highly tolerant of coastal winds and salt

• Can live for hundreds of years

4. Cherry Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus)

• Dense evergreen foliage

• White spring flowers and black berries

• Excellent for privacy hedges

5. Camellia (Camellia japonica)

• Rose-like blooms in winter and early spring

• Glossy evergreen leaves

• Popular ornamental shrub 🌸

6. Rhododendron

• Large clusters of vibrant flowers

• Native to mountainous regions

• Thrives in partial shade

7. Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia)

• Unique star-shaped flowers

• State flower of Connecticut & Pennsylvania

• Ideal for natural woodland gardens