Is guelder rose evergreen?

shei111 · #1 (**permalink**) 20-03-2008, 04:39 PM

Hello please can someone tell me whether guelder rose is evergreen or not ?

Thanks in advance sheila

jimmer · #2 (**permalink**) 20-03-2008, 05:46 PM

Hello Sheila no the guelder is not evergreen it is native and likes to grow by the coast and can grow to 13 feet. I hope this helps sheila kind regards Jimmer

shei111 · #3 (**permalink**) 20-03-2008, 06:52 PM

Hello jimmer thanks for reply, good news is I live 1 mile from the sea ,bad news I wanted a evergreen shrub!! now its up to me many thanks to you .

Paul mabbott · #4 (**permalink**) 20-03-2008, 07:43 PM

I've not noticed guelder being particularly coastal.

If you want a native evergreen then you have the choice of juniper and holly. Almost native is the dwarf pine, Pinus mugo - I assume you're looking for something fairly small?

aeshna5 · #5 (**permalink**) 20-03-2008, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul mabbott

I've not noticed guelder being particularly coastal.

If you want a native evergreen then you have the choice of juniper and holly. Almost native is the dwarf pine, Pinus mugo - I assume you're looking for something fairly small?

I agree Paul- I don't understand the coastal reference either! Certainly a plant of damp places such as fens,etc, though not restricted to these.

shei111 · #6 (**permalink**) 20-03-2008, 08:53 PM

hELLO TO YOU BOTH AND THANKS FOR THE REPLY, yES IM LOOKING FOR A SHRUB\TREE FOR CENTRE LAWN ABOUT 10 FOOT HIGH EVERGREEN WOULD HAVE LIKED SOMETHING WITH BERRIES FOR THE BLACKBIRDS IN THE WINTER. THANKS SHEILA

aeshna5 · #7 (**permalink**) 21-03-2008, 07:02 AM

How about a Strawberry Tree, Arbutus unedo- attractive with flowers + fruits at the same time, which Blackbirds adore. It's evergreen + is a native of SW Ireland + Mediterranean, fully hardy + frequently found in parks + gardens. It has the potential to grow higher , but can be maintained at the desired height.