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November | 2022
Feature
ere are many types of Southern evergreens, starting
with Magnolia in early fall and followed by others later
in the fall and into the winter. Here are some of the most
popular options.
Photos provided by Albin Hagstrom & Son ; Pierson, Fla.; albin-hagstrom.com
Botanical name: uja occidentalis
Common names: American
arborvitae, Eastern white cedar,
Northern white cedar
A fl at and vibrant type of
greenery, with stems measuring
approximately 12 inches in
length. Stems of arborvitae
are great to use in vase-based
designs as well as a base for wreaths
and centerpieces.
Botanical name: Hesperocyparis arizonica
'Carolina Sapphire'
( formerly Cupressus arizonica 'Carolina Sapphire')
Common names: Arizona cypress,
Arizona blue cypress
Stems of the 'Carolina Sapphire'
variety of Arizona cypress bring
a distinctive, snowy look to all
types of designs and measure
approximately 16 inches in length.
is evergreen is perfect garlands
and wintry bridal designs.
Botanical name: Calocedrus decurrens
(syn. Libocedrus decurrens)
Common names: Gold-tip cedar,
Incense cedar
Gold-tip cedar has a fl at vibrant
green base with beautiful
gold tips. Stems measure
approximately 16 inches in
length. is evergreen is beautiful
in all types of holiday designs but
especially in wreaths.
Botanical name: Cuprocyparis leylandii
Common name: Leyland cypress
Look no further than Leyland
cypress for a classic evergreen
look without the mess. Available
in green or variegated varieties,
it is one of the most popular
Southern evergreens. Stems
measure approximately 24 inches
in length and make a great base
greenery or mix-in.
Botanical name: Magnolia grandifl ora
Common names: Bull bay,
Southern Magnolia
Start the holiday off right with
stems of majestic Magnolia,
with leaves that are glossy green
on one side and brown and suede-
like on the other. While leaves
are often removed from the stems
to use in handcrafted items, stems
measure approximately 18 inches and
are available beginning in early fall.
