Hardy shrubs

Our hardy shrubs. Boxwood, forsythia, and lilac (Syringa) are famous for their ability to withstand severe frost and winter temperatures below -15°C. Box is known for its evergreen foliage that structures the garden all year round, while forsythia enchants spring with its bright yellow flowers. Lilac, on the other hand, is praised for its clusters of fragrant flowers, offering a beautiful palette of colours and fragrances in spring. Dogwood, valued for its colourful branches in winter, shows remarkable cold resistance. Mahonia, with its often thorny leaves and clusters of yellow flowers, creates a captivating winter spectacle. Hibiscus syriacus, or Althaea, widely planted for its spectacular summer flowers, has a surprising resistance to low temperatures. Also worth mentioning is spirea and its abundant flowering in spring or summer, depending on the variety, a trouble-free deciduous shrub. Holly (Ilex) also holds a prominent place in cold climate gardens, as does the Canadian serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis). Lastly, the thorny lemon tree (Poncirus trifoliata), related to the lemon tree, is a citrus fruit with surprising hardiness (to -20°C). There are many other varieties to discover on these pages.