Sweet Box, Christmas Box Thrives in light shade to full shade. It can tolerate some sun, especially if the soil is kept consistently damp, but it generally prefers shadier conditions Ideal for planting alongside borders and pathways, or as ground...
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Callistemon citrinus
crimson bottlebrush, bottlebrush flower, Callistemon lanceolatus Full sun is essential for abundant flowering and strong leaf colour Sheltered from cold easterly or northerly winds—against a south- or west-facing wall is ideal Tolerates coastal...
Cercis canadensis Forest Pansy
Eastern Redbud Forest Pansy, Cercis canadensis Purple Leaf Prefers full sun to light shade; full sun brings out the deepest leaf colour Sheltered from strong winds to protect late spring blossom and tender new shoots Ideal as a specimen in lawns or...
Cercis chinensis Avondale
Chinese redbud Avondale Prefers full sun to light shade; a warm, sheltered spot (e.g. against a south- or west-facing wall) encourages prolific flowering Tolerates light shade but flowers most abundantly in sun Avoids sites with strong, drying winds...
Cercis siliquastrum
Judas tree, love tree Prefers full sun for the best floral display A warm, sheltered spot—e.g. against a south- or west-facing wall—helps protect early blossom Tolerates light shade but flowers less prolifically Withstands temperatures down to about...
Aucuba japonica Rozannie
Spotted Laurel Rozannie, Japanese Laurel Rozannie Thrives in partial to deep shade, ideal for north or east-facing gardens, spaces beneath trees, or shady corners Will tolerate full shade, making it excellent for challenging, low-light locations...
Aucuba japonica Picturata
Aucuba japonica Sundance, Spotted Laurel Picturata, Japanese Laurel Picturata Thrives in partial to deep shade, making it perfect for north and east-facing gardens, under trees, or against fences and walls Tolerates full shade and is excellent for...
Aucuba japonica Crotonifolia
Aucuba variegata Crotonifolia, Spotted Laurel Crotonifolia, Japanese Laurel Crotonifolia Thrives in partial to deep shade, making it ideal for north or east-facing sites Tolerates full shade under trees or alongside walls and fences Protect from...
Aronia x prunifolia Aron
Chokeberry, Danish Chokeberry Prefers full sun for the heaviest flowering and fruiting, but will tolerate partial shade Ideal for mixed borders, wildlife gardens, edible landscapes, or as a hedge Sheltered exposure is helpful but not essential;...