Evergreen Shrubs for Charleston, SC Coastal Heat

Charleston, SC new build. Needs evergreen, heat-tolerant shrubs for late afternoon sun. Regular watering. No hollies. Wants many suggestions.

Recommended Species

• Indian Hawthorn - knee-high, pink/white flowers
• Korean/Japanese Boxwood - formal hedge, knee to chest
• Azalea spp. - gumpos to karumes, many colors
• Anise - coarse texture, foundation/background
• Camellia spp. - many varieties/colors, protected alcove
• Cleyera - tough, chest-high loose hedge
• Acuba - tough, 6-8 ft, fence screening
• Pittosporum - leggy at 10 yrs, dwarf varieties, 3-5 ft with 1-2x yearly pruning

Coastal Resource

SearchWarp coastal shrubs article

Sean J. Murphy
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