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Landscape Shrubs / Trees Metairie & New Orleans

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Eagleston Holly Tree

Eagleston holly is a beautiful  privacy hedge or a solitary specimen. The tree has a dense canopy and requires very little care. During the cooler months, it produces bright red round berries.

Xanadu

Xanadu with its unique leaf texture will surely add a new look to any tropical design.

Sylvester Palms

Want to make a statement at your home? Install these Sylvester palms around a pool or in front yard.

Katrina Iris

These Katrina Iris produce stunning white blooms with shades of yellow and blue. They can also withstand wet conditions.

Agave and English Ivy

Spaghetti Strap Agave with English Ivy. Make sure to use a large enough pot to allow proper growth. 

Our goal is to provide plants for your landscape that are hardy and easy to maintain. 

Oakleaf Holly

A popular upright, pyramidal, evergreen holly. Features medium green leaves and . tight growth habit makes it a great screen or privacy hedge. 

Japanese Maple

Graceful and elegant, Japanese maples are excellent addition to most gardens. Essentially carefree once established, they offer year-round interest with their ever-changing leaves from red to pink. Great for landscape, patio, or courtyard. They can grow in large pots.

Tibouchina

This plant is native to Brazil and commonly known as princess flower or purple glory bush. It produces purple flowers from May until fall. It likes full sun and regular watering. Princess flower is great addition to any landscape.

Live Oak Tree

Live Oak tree is the iconic tree of the south. It has been called one the most impressive American trees. This tree is a tough specimen that can live for hundreds of years if planted and cared for. It provides great shade and will tolerate a wide range of soil conditions. Make sure it is planted in an area that will allow it to grow to its potential.

Lily of the Nile

Lily of the Nile

Attractive, deep blue flower clusters on stalks, this shrubs evergreen foliage and is very effective in groups to create a lush tropical effect. Does well in partial sun and blooms from late spring into the summer. Water regularly or more often in extreme heat or containers.

Kaleidoscope Albelia

Kaleidoscope Albelia

Looking for a dwarf, easy care evergreen shrubs that flowers and provides year long color? Its foliage changes with the seasons, from golden yellow in spring to orange-red in fall. It also attracts birds and butterflies. 

Encore Azaleas

Encore Azaleas

Encore Azaleas are the world’s best selling re-blooming azalea with rich, colorful blooms in spring, summer and fall. Encore Azaleas have 31 varieties to choose from. They are evergreen and prefer partial sun with adequate watering.

Boxwood wintergreen

Boxwood plants are dense, evergreen shrubs often planted in elegant and formal landscapes. Growing Boxwoods in your home landscape allows you to create a formal hedge. Boxwoods may also be planted as focal points or foundation plantings.

Purple Diamond Loropetalum

Loropetalum, an evergreen shrub of Chinese origin, can add a vivid pop of color alongside traditional green plants. 

Caladiums

Caladiums

Caladiums are ideal border plants and stunning when planted in a random mix in beds. Caladiums thrive in partial sun and shade, some varieties are more sun tolerant and can be planted in full sun.

Angelonia

Angelonia

Angelonia is a spectacular addition for any garden. A tough perennial, Angelonia stands up against summer’s heat and humidity with no problem. Prefers full sun and drought tolerant.

Dwarf Pentas

Dwarf Pentas

Pentas bloom all summer long, even during the hottest weather conditions. The large clusters of star blooms come in various colors. Best of all they attract butterflies and hummingbirds. This plant grows well in both containers and in the ground.

Italian Cypress

A unique, compact form with dense foliage. Maintains a narrow, columnar form and tidy, well groomed appearance without pruning. Makes an excellent choice for any formal landscape. 

Yuletide Camellia

Brilliant red blooms with yellow stamens makes an elegant statement in the winter garden. The glossy, dark green foliage creates a great foundation shrub. Evergreen and prefers filtered sun.

Firepower Nandina

Firepower Nandina

This dwarf species was developed in New Zealand. This shrub is hardy and disease resistant, and specifically known for its lime green leaves and red color that shows in the fall. This shrub needs minimal care and is very compact. 

Foxtail Fern

Foxtail Fern

This unusual plant adds texture to contrast in beds. Long, upright plume-like stems hold soft. needle like leaves. An excellent choice for any landscape or even containers. Prefers partial shade and regular watering.

Little Gem Magnolia

A dwarf version of southern Magnolia with smaller dark green foliage. A very compact narrow form growth habit. Very attractive, white, fragrant blooms. A naturally small tree or large shrub for small gardens. Looks stunning against a wall or fence.

Variegated Ginger

Variegated Ginger

Leafy, arching stems create a lush, tropical effect with striped yellow and green foliage. Large, drooping clusters of white and pink shell like flowers are fragrant. Grows to 7′ tall and 4′ wide. Prefers partial sun and regular watering.

Lantana

Lantana

Want blooms all summer for next to no work? Try Lantana. Flowering from spring to fall, these plants laugh at the heat and drought. They have tiny flowers in tight clusters and come in a wide range of colors.

Mother-In-Law Tongue

Mother-In-Law Tongue

One of greatest plants for pots. Whether on your porch or inside your home in the living room this desert plant plant adapts to all environments. It also regulates humidity in your home as well as converts poison substances into oxygen.

Victoria Salvia

Victoria Salvia

The deep blue flowers run up and down flower spikes that are about 8″ long. The foliage is also pretty, being grayish-green. This plant can bloom all summer long. They like full sun and well drained soil.

Profusion Zinnia

Profusion Zinnia

A real breakthrough in the world of Zinnias. This variety of Zinnia is disease resistant, drought, and heat tolerant. Best of all, it is easy to maintain with no dead heading. They bloom from early summer to fall. Butterflies love hanging around these also.

Torenia

Torenia

This plant loves filtered sunlight and provides superb color throughout the hottest months of the year. It also does well in planters. Comes in several different colors.

Dusty Miller

Dusty Miller

This plant has an interesting leaf. It really goes well with other plants as a background plant. Care for this plant is minimal once established. Can be trimmed lower to maintain height.

Pink Muhly Grass

Pink Muhly Grass

Durable and versatile ornamental grass has pink cloud like blooms. It is drought resistant and looks good when planted in masses. Its leaf texture is sure to enhance the looks of your gardens.

Japanese Yew

Japanese Yew

Yews are a popular and versatile evergreen shrub. They make a good foundation or accent plant. Its dark green leaves make a good background for colorful shrubs and perennials. They grow in full sun to shady locations.

Confederate Jasmine

Confederate Jasmine

Looking for a vine to grow on your fence or just want to hide something? Confederate jasmine is just the right plant. This plant has green glossy leaves with white flowers and is very fragrant.

Firecracker Shrub

Firecracker Shrub

Clusters of scarlet red flowers that resemble firecrackers provide reliable color from spring through fall. Great for training on your trellis or spilling out of a container. Grows well in part shade to full sun.

Dwarf Buford Holly

Compact grower is one the most popular Hollies. This shrub makes a great back ground specimen planted in a row to create a clean line. Handles all weather conditions, and a very hassle free plant. 

Sunshine Plant

This evergreen also makes a great hedge, and offers year around golden foliage. Thrives in full sun. Really makes a good background plant to your green shrubs.

Bottle brush

Bottle brush

Visually stunning to look at, this evergreen plant has bright red spikes of color. Drought tolerant and attracts butterflies.

Asian Jasmine under Oak tree

Asian Jasmine under Oak tree

If you’re looking for a ground cover that’s durable and spreads quickly, look no further than Asian Jasmine. Its robust growth and simple planting requirements make it suitable for adding constant greenery to areas where other plants might not thrive or provide adequate coverage.

Boxwood Globe Topiary

Boxwood Globe Topiary

These Boxwood Globes provide a formal focal point in the garden or in large containers. They”ll hold their color all year, and there dense foliage makes it easy to maintain shape with light pruning.

Blue Plumbago

Blue Plumbago

This plant grows as an evergreen shrub and makes an excellent foundation plant or tropical plant around a pool. It is beautiful when planted over a stone or retaining wall, allowing its branches to cascade over. Will bloom most of the year in full sun and easy to grow.

Rosemary

Rosemary

Rosemary is one of those plants that make you want a glass of wine while enjoying the aroma. It is easy to grow and thrives in containers. Rosemary is a low maintenance herb and pest free. Also makes a great addition to a rock garden.

Whopper Begonias

These Whoppers produce huge clusters of big red blooms for a spectacular show that can last all summer. Plant Whoppers in containers or use as a background plant with smaller annuals in front. No matter how you use it you will love how easy it is to grow

Blue Dart Grass

Blue Dart Grass

Blue Dart features attractive blue to blue -green foliage. This fine leaf textured plant will make a great addition to any garden. Grown in moist to wet soils and in full sun. This plant will also handle cold winters.

Robolinni Palm

Robolinni Palm

Robolinni palms can grow in a variety of locations. This slow growing palm reaches a height of about 8′ tall making it perfect for small tropical gardens. This palm can tolerate cold down to 15F. Comes with 1 to 3 trunks.

Split Leaf Philodendron

Split Leaf Philodendron

The Split leaf plant is known for its tropical oversized leafs. Makes a great background plant around pools. Put it behind your waterfall for a beautiful cascading effect.

Bird Of Paradise

Bird Of Paradise

Bird of paradise is also known as crane flowers, is one of the most exotic plants in tropical landscapes. This native of south Africa gets its name from unusual flowers, which resemble birds in flight. This evergreen plant reaches a height of 4-5′ tall and 2-3′ spread. Requires full sun, but will tolerate lightly shaded areas.

Shi - Shi Camellia

Shi – Shi Camellia

This plant has a profusion of hot pink blooms with dark green leaves. Flowers are perfect for cutting. Use as a colorful low hedge. Blooms December thru January. It is one our best evergreen shrubs.

Dwarf Mondo Grass

Dwarf Mondo Grass

This dwarf variety creates a lush groundcover of dense, dark green, grass like clumps. Excellent as an edging plant or planted between stepping stones or rocks. It grows in shady areas and is evergreen.

Creeping Fig Ivy

Creeping Fig Ivy

Vigorous growing, dense branches cling firmly to any surface. A great choice for climbing walls, pillars, arbors and fences. Can grow in part to full sun.

Indian Hawthorne

Indian Hawthorne

Indian hawthorne is a great shrub for sunny locations. It’s easy to care for because it keeps a neat, rounded shape without too much pruning. This shrub looks great year around and displays clusters of white flowers.

Petunias

Petunias

One of the most popular bedding plants. These annuals provide mountains of color to gardens and containers. Best planted in fall and early spring. They come in a wide range of colors and like to be planted in full sun.

Pansy

Pansy

This great annual adds plenty of color to your garden in late fall and winter when weather gets cooler. It can handle freezing weather with no problem. Also comes in many different colors. Plant them in sun or part shade.

Dwarf Snapdragons

Dwarf Snapdragons

Growing snapdragons in the flower bed provide cool season and a mid sized plant to balance tall background plants. They do well in a sunny location and prefer some clipping to encourage more flowering.

Sweet Alyssum

A real winner. The abundant white blooms make this plant easy to use in garden designs – they can truely go with everything. They work best at the front edge of gardens or even cascading over the edges of pots. Comes in purple and pink also, but white really stands out. Plant in sunny location fall thru winter.

Kale

Kale

This kale grows like their close relatives of edible cabbages and kale. Although they are edible, they aren’t as tasty. They are bred for looks, not flavor. Make a great contrast to more traditional annuals in your winter garden. Likes sun and cool temps.

Violas

Violas

The National Gardening Bureau picked violas as their plant of the year. Also known as Johnny Jump Ups, these annuals are easy to care for and do best in sunny locations planted fall thru winter.  They come in many colors and are not tall. We have seen each plant have as many as 20 blooms per plant once fully grown.

Lamandra Grass

Lamandra Grass

Lomandra grass is a native Australian grass. Nothing beats the sway and swish of ornamental grasses in the landscape. One of the nicest grasses for dry and wet locations. This versatile plant makes a perfect background plant with a great leaf texture. Needs very little water and low maintenance.

Sunpatien

Sunpatien

Sunpatien is a hybrid of traditional impatien with larger New Guinea. The result is a variety that thrives in full sun and humid weather. Blooms straight through from late spring to fall. Great for containers. Prefers full sun to part shade.

Christmas Berry

Christmas Berry

This is a great compact shrub that grows in shady conditions. Produces red berries around Christmas. It reaches a height of 36″. Easy to care for. Leaf texture mixes well with other plants in the landscape.

Trellis Little Gem Magnolia

A dwarf southern magnolia with smaller dark green leaves. Very attractive compact grower. Trained to grow on trellis. Make a beautiful accent ornamental tree against a fence or wall. Produces white, fragrant blooms.

Japanese Magnolia

Japanese Magnolia

These fine trees can be used in the landscape as specimen trees or accents. Noted for there blooms, these trees put on a show every year. They prefer partial sun about 6 hours per day. Blooms late winter into spring. Once blooms are finished green leaves flush out till next season.

Cast Iron Plant

Cast Iron Plant

This plant is as tough as its name. Excellent for those difficult to fill areas in deep shade. It spreads gently by underground stems. A lush, leafy evergreen that will tolerate a wide range of growing conditions. Very easy to grow and low maintenance.

Lemon Ball

Lemon Ball

Lemon Ball is one one of those plants that people ask “what is that”. It stands out because of it’s intense yellow color and foliage. Needs very little water and loves sunny locations. Will also do good in pots.

Regina Iris

Regina Iris

Regina iris produces a beautiful blue flower through out the summer. It can be planted in many light conditions but prefers full sun. Really adds a nice leaf texture to any landscape design.

Tractor Seat

Tractor Seat

Also known as Leopard plant. This evergreen has shiny foliage and does really well in shaded gardens. It looks best when mass planted. Ferns and Hostas compliment this beautiful shrub.

Curcuma

Curcuma is a stately and elegant summer blooming flower. This tropical plant produces beautiful pink, purple, or white flowers all summer long. Great addition to any garden.

Compacta Holly Globe

Compacta Holly Globe

This shrub makes a great accent in your formal landscape design. Dense green foliage, a neat globe- like form makes it beautiful addition in your gardens. Easy to upkeep with light trimming.

Alta Magnolia

Alta Magnolia

The Alta Magonlia tree is the perfect choice for smaller areas and gardens. It is an evergreen tree that has a columnar growth habit with large white blooms for 2 months.  It would look good against a wall or between windows. It likes full sun and easy to care for. True southern beauty.


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