Essential Evergreens

Sybil's festive holiday arrangements start with fresh cuts from your—or maybe a generous neighbor's—garden.

Boxwood
Fine-textured, dark green foliage is ideal as a filler or for garlands and wreaths.

Nandina
Medium-textured, fernlike leaves add red, burgundy, or bronze color.

False Cypress
Fine-textured, yellow-green foliage can be tucked into arrangements for an airy look.

Pine
Medium- to coarse-textured needles are graceful in garlands and for use as a filler.

Magnolia
Coarse-textured leaves can stand alone or work as a base in wreaths and garlands.

Abelia
Medium-textured leaves and rose-colored sepals provide an unexpected element.