November may feel like the end of the gardening year, but it’s one of the best months to plant trees and evergreen shrubs. The soil is still warm from the summer and the rain keeps the ground moist, helping new roots establish before the winter frosts.

Many people associate evergreens and fir trees with Christmas, however planting in November means these trees and shrubs aren’t just seasonal decoration. They offer a stunning backdrop all year round, plus a magical winter wonderland when the festive season arrives.

Trees and shrubs for winter magic

Evergreens are often the unsung heroes in the garden. Bringing green hues to outdoor spaces, they also create interest, structure, privacy and shelter. For shrubs, try the Skimmia Japonica – a compact, evergreen shrub with red berries and fragrant spring flowers, the Viburnum with its evergreen foliage and clusters of white or pink winter flowers, or the interesting Holly, Hawthorn, Hellebores and Pyracantha.

Conifers are the stalwart of any garden providing structure, depth, and elegance. Add other interesting evergreens such as Laurels, Magnolia and Red Robins, and you’ll witness stunning displays all year round.

For a spectacle throughout all the seasons, deciduous trees and fruit trees are perfect. Beautiful and fragrant petals in spring, delicious fruit in autumn, and dramatic shapes and silhouettes under dark winter skies. Think Silver Birch, Acer trees, Willow or Crab Apple.

Planted thoughtfully now, these trees and shrubs will transform gardens at Christmas into an enchanting wintery setting.

Tis the season to be inspired

For wintery garden inspiration, we invite you to step into our enchanting Christmas Magical Wonderland – a world full of snow-covered evergreens, wintery scenes, twinkling lights, sparkling pathways and so much more.

If you’re dreaming of your very own winter wonderland, now is the perfect time to make it happen. Next year you could have your very own backdrop to your festive wonderland. Start making that Christmas magic now.

For expert gardening help and advice, visit the team at Hartwell Nurseries.

Happy gardening!