| Abies alba 'Green Spiral' | Green Spiral European Silver Fir | 25 ft | 15 ft | upright, weeping | A strong central leader, with the branches spirally descending around it, with the lateral branches and stems pointing downward in short curves. Needles are short and dense. |
| Abies alba 'Pendula' | Weeping Silver Fir | 8 ft | 4 ft | weeping, columnar | Strongly-weeping, narrowly-columnar tree that requires staking. From the point of the highest stake, the tree will "knuckle over" toward earth, establishing its maximum potential height. The branches droop vertically, parallel to the stem. The needles are a nice green color, growing on strong shoots and are often recurved. |
| Abies alba 'Pyramidalis' | Pyramidal Silver Fir | 10 ft | 5 ft | narrow upright | An elegant, deep green, narrow symmetrical tree that will fit in any size garden. The dense ascending branches are clothed in soft dark green needles that curve upward, showing two white bands on the underside. |
| Abies amabilis | Pacific Silver Fir | 100-200+ ft | 30 ft | conical | Like all true firs, it has erect, cylindrical cones that are borne near the tips of the uppermost branches. Secondary branches and twigs are typically in pairs,with leaves twisted or curved so that they tend to lie in one plane. Mature cones are 3.5 to 6 inches long and purple. |
| Abies amabilis 'Spreading Star' | Sprerading Star Silver Fir | 3 ft | 6 ft | spreading | A beautiful low-growing spreader with thick stems. Long, dark green needles radiate upward from the stem edge to give this plant a full, lush texture. Occasional pruning will maintain its prostrate form. |
| Abies balsamea 'Nana' | Dwarf Balsam Fir | 2 ft | 3 ft | spreading | Dense, dark green, aromatic needles on horizontal spreading branches form a very small, globe-shaped shrub. This slow growing, tidy evergreen is an beautiful specimen for low maintenance rock gardens and mixed borders. Thrives in cooler summer regions. |
| Abies balsamea 'Piccolo' | Piccolo Balsam Fir | 2 ft | 2 ft | globose, compact | This dwarf Balsam fir grows very slowly into a dense globe that is an ideal addition to a rock garden, container or other small garden spot. Tiny, uniform, dark green needles cover the coniferâs many short branches and, in fall, prominent brown buds on the tips of branches lend added character. Best planted in partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. |
| Abies cilicica 'Hunnewell WB' | Balsam Fir | 2 ft | 3 ft | mounding | Only growing 1 or 2 inches per year, it will fit in any garden space. It is believed to have come from the private collection of Mr. Hunnewell of Wellesley, Massachusetts. |
| Abies grandis | Grand Fir | 130 ft | 20 ft | pyramid in youth, columnar with age | Native to the Pacific Northwest. In native soil, this tree is the fastest growing of all the NW conifers. It can handle full sun to dapppled shade. |
| Abies koreana 'Blauer Eskimo' | Blue Eskimo Korean Fir | 1 ft | 1 ft | globose compact | An unusual shade of gray-green needles provide a colorful back drop for the plentiful resin covered buds on the very slow growing tree. This excellent rock garden addition enjoys full sun and moist well-drained soil. |
| Abies koreana 'Wellenseind' | Wellenseind Korean Fir | 1 ft | 1 ft | globose | An extremely compact, slow-growing conifer with short, wide, dark green needles that are held at wide angles. It boasts conspicuous white buds in winter. An excellent choice for containers or in the alpine rock garden. |
| Abies koreana 'Silver Show' | Silver Show Korean Fir | 12 ft | 8 ft | broad upright, pyramidal | The two-toned needles of Abies koreana âSilver Showâ are so tightly curled that the shoots are almost cylindrical, exposing the extremely white undersides completely. The result is a silver-white element in the garden. The contrasting dark purple cones stand out against the foliage. |
| Abies koreana | Korean Fir | 20 - 30 ft | 12 ft | upright | Native to Korea, this conifer has tidy, medium green foliage, and striking purple cones. It prefers cool summers. |
| Abies koreana 'Aurea' | Golden Korean Fir | 25 ft | 15 ft | broad upright, pyramidal | Golden, lemon-yellow needles with glowing, silver-white undersides are displayed on the ascending branches of Abies koreana âAureaâ in spring. The yellow gradually softens as the season progresses, but complementary purple-blue cones add to the dramatic effect. Full sun produces the best color, but this golden fir will benefit from some protection if grown in scorching conditions. |
| Abies koreana 'Golden Glow' | Golden Glow Korean Fir | 1 - 2 ft | 2 - 3 ft | dwarf | Golden foliage, yellow with white undersides, purple buds in late winter. |
| Abies koreana 'Green Carpet' | Green Carpet Korean Fir | 1 - 2 ft | 5 - 6 ft | dwarf | Low growing mound-shaped conifer with striking deep purple cones. |
| Abies koreana 'Horstmann's Silberlocke' | Horstmann's Silver Korean Fir | 12 ft | 8 ft | broad upright, | A colorful, hardy Korean Fir that stands out in the garden with stunning two-toned needles. The needles of this small, pyramidal tree are recurved, displaying the silver-white undersides which give a gleaming color and uncommonly beautiful textural effect. |
| Abies koreana 'Ice Breaker' | Ice Breaker Korean Fir | 2 ft | 3 ft | globose, compact | Abies koreana âIce Breakerâ became an overnight sensation after its discovery as a mutation growing on A. koreana âHorstmannâs Silberlockeâ and is sought for its stunning contribution to the garden! Two-toned needles recurve up and around their stems to expose a bright white, waxy underside of the green needle. Slow growing with a rounded form when young, it may eventually mature into a broadly pyramidal small tree. |
| Abies magnifica 'Mt. Si' | Mount Si Shasta Fir | 1 ft | 2 ft | spreading | A miniature spreading evergreen conifer with short gray-blue needles. Beautiful in a rock garden setting. Prefers full sun in well-drained soil. |
| Abies nordmanniana | Caucasion Fir/Nordmann Fir | 50 ft | 25 ft | brooad upright, pyramidal | This is a dense, pyramidal conifer that typically grows to 50' tall and 20' wide in cultivation, but may reach 200' tall in its native habitat. Trees are typically branched to the ground. Branches are densely clad with flattened, glossy dark green needles (to 1 1/4â long). Needles have two white bands underneath. |
| Abies nordmanniana 'Pendula' | Weeping Nordmann Fir | 25 ft | 15 ft | weeping | Distinctive, dark green, soft, blunt-tipped needles cover long, pendulous branches which reach out and fall to the ground. Young trees are staked for height. As the trees mature, they take on great character as the gently swerving main trunk and irregular arrangements of weeping branches work together to create a unique garden sculpture. |
| Abies numidica 'Pendula' | Weeping Algerian Fir | 2 ft | 5 ft | weeping | Unless staked upright, this irregular, spreading form of Algerian Fir will never form an upright tree. The stiff, blue-green needles are arranged symmetrically on each branch. |
| Abies pinsapo 'Aurea' | Golden Spanish Fir | 25 ft | 15 ft | broad upright | Attractive, yellow needles that are rigid and tapered radiate from the branches. Although a golden form, Abies pinsapo âAureaâ is hardier than the species. Full sun produces the best color, but plants benefit from some protection if grown in scorching conditions. |
| Abies pinsapo 'Fastigiata' | Fastigiate Spanish Fir | 12 - 15 ft | 6 - 7 ft | Narrow upright | The columnar form of Spanish fir, âFastigiataâ has short, stout, blue green needles that radiate around upright branches. This garden spire has a narrow footprint and provides loads of texture. Abies pinsapo tolerates hot, dry conditions better than other fir species because it is native to dry mountain areas in southern Spain. |
| Abies pinsapo 'Pendula' | Weeping Spanish Fir | varies with culture | | weeping | The stems of this weeping Spanish fir are uniquely textured in oh-so-satisfying spiral symmetry of stiff blue green needles. Red pollen cones glow at branch tips in spring. The trunk can be staked if an upright tree form is desired, or the cascading branches can be allowed to ramble down a rock wall or slope. Plant in full sun. âPendulaâ is a unique evergreen addition to the drought tolerant garden. |
| Abies procera 'Danish Column' | Danish Column Noble Fir | 4.5 ft | 2 ft | dwarf, columnar | Bright blue foliage on this columnar fir is very stunning. Its narrow form makes it a wonderful, slow-growing Christmas-type tree. Selected by Jason Hupp of Western Evergreen |
| Abies procera 'Rice Hill' | Rice Hill Noble Fir | 8 ft | 4 ft | compact, pyramidal | An exceptional cultivar of Noble Fir, valued for its dense, compact growth and rich blue-green foliage. This conifer is perfect for adding structure and visual interest to smaller landscapes or as a feature plant in mixed borders. |
| Abies veitchii 'Pendula' | Weeping Veitch Fir | 3 ft | 9 ft | weeping | A slow growing evergreen conifer tree with green foliage and purple fruit. It contributes glossy texture to the garden. Attractive to birds. To grow well, it prefers sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Grows best in well-drained, rich and average soil. |
| Cedru liban 'Blue Angel' | Blue Angel Narrow Lebanon Cedar | 25 ft | 15 ft | broad upright | Covered in powder blue needles that are longer than typical for the species, the irregular branching forms an open structure. The Lebanon Cedar thrives in wellâdrained soil and open sunny locations. |
| Cedrus atlantica 'Fastigiata' | Atlas Cedar | 25 ft | 12 ft | upright, columnar | Fantastic color - vibrant, blue-green needles and dramatically ascending branches contribute the character and shape needed to perform as a focal point or in a grouping. Cedrus atlantica âFastigiataâ will grow as tall as the species, but its slender, columnar footprint requires less space. |
| Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca Pendula' | Weeping blue Atlas Cedar | 3 - 12 ft | 3 - 12 ft | upright weeping | Blue needled, weeping conifer that can be trained to run along a fence; weeping branchlets create a curtain like effect. |
| Cedrus atlantica 'Granny Louise' | Granny Louise Atlas Cedar | 35 ft | 6 ft | upright, narrow | A striking sentinel for gardens large and small, with its tight narrow habit and attractive blue-green foliage. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant. |
| Cedrus brevifolia 'Kenwith' | Kenwith Lebanon Cedar | 2 ft | 1 ft | broad upright | Small rich green needles are in perfect scale to the short erect branches. A slight inward curve to the branches give the plant some added interest. An exceptional conifer for container plantings where a miniature landscape is the goal. Selected 2012 Collectorâs Conifer of the Year by the American Conifer Society. |
| Cedrus deodara 'Electra Blue' | Bush's Electra Himalayan Cedar | 8 ft | 4 ft | pyramidal | This form of deodar cedar has ascending branches with needles emerging a light yellow-green color, needles from the previous year sporting a glaucous appearance, and needles from two or more years ago the traditional blue-green color of most deodar cedars. A truly outstanding plant with a fantastic color contrast especially in the spring. |
| Cedrus deodara 'Feelin Blue' | Feelin' Blue Deodar Cedar | 5 ft | 10 ft | spreading | The lowest of the dwarf cedars, with a unique spreading form that rarely develops a leader. The intriguing form with blue-green foliage is a wonderful specimen for smaller spaces, rock gardens and containers. An ideal topiary that may be trained into upright or patio tree forms. |
| Cedrus deodara 'Pendula' | Weeping Himalayan Cedar | 8 ft | 12 ft | weeping | A dwarf, prostrate Himalayan Cedar that is often staked upright with limbs that hang down. |
| Cedrus deodara 'Sanders Blue' | Sander's Blue Deadora Cedar | 70 ft | 60 ft | upright | A medium growth rate and a pyramidal shape that will grow taller than wide. New growth is a striking in two ways. It has a graceful drooping form with powder blue colored needles. The bluest of the deodars. Older growth slowly darkens with age to a blue-green which really shows off the new tips. |
| Cedrus deodara 'Snow Sprite' | Snow Sprite Himalayan Cedar | 10 ft | 7 ft | irregular, mounding | New foliage is creamy white, becoming pale yellow green. |
| Cedrus libani 'Stenocoma' | Stenocoma Lebanon Cedar | 25 ft | 15 ft | broad upright | Like the species, the dark green conifer changes from a pyramidal form in youth to a flat-topped, picturesque tree with stiff, horizontal branches and a massive trunk in maturity. Attractive, broadly columnar, durable and unusual, it performs best in full sun. |
| Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Duke Gardens' | Duke Gardens Plum Yew | 2-4 ft | 2-4 ft | spreading mound | Duke Gardens' was discovered at Duke Gardens in Durham, North Carolina and is noted for its compactness and vase shape. Its name is derived from the Greek words kephale and taxus meaning "head" and "yew" respectively, in reference to the hard, round seeds |
| Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Fastigiata' | Fastigiate Japanese Plum Yew | 10 ft | 5 ft | narrow upright | Dark green, shiny needles radiate along the vertical branches of Cephalotaxus harringtonia âFastigiataâ. With age, the striking, upright conifer produces multiple leaders, taking on a vase-like shape. Plants prefer shade and they make dramatic, mid-size focal points, hedges, or clusters. They show good deer resistance too, and when established, tolerate drought and heat well. |
| Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Korean Gold' | Korean Gold Plum Yew | 4 ft | 2 ft | columnar | An upright, vase-shaped conifer with very long yellow-green foliage arranged radially around ascending branches. A very unique and beautiful conifer that has a subtropical appearance. |
| Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Spiralis' | Spiralis Hinoki Cypress | 4 ft | 3 ft | narrow upright | A striking narrow habit and attractive bark contribute to the beauty of each specimen. But it is the very dense, finely textured foliage naturally sculpted on spiraling branches that account for the awe factor. Slow growing and ideal for large courtyard containers, this choice selection has a delicate constitution that requires perfect conditions. Grow in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. |
| Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Ellwoods Pillar' | Ellwoods Golden Pillar Cypress | 4 ft | 2 ft | pyramidal | A columnar green cypress that has golden tips in the fall. |
| Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Ellwoods Pygmy' | Ellwoods Pygmy Lawson Cypress | 4 ft | 5 ft | tight, upright | An evergreen conifer shrub with blue foliage. In spring flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant. |
| Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Golden Surprise' | Golden Surprise Lawson Cypress | 8 ft | 5 ft | upright, conical | Forms an upright narrow spire of impeccable, intense steel blue foliage that will not go unnoticed in the landscape! Attractive year round, the dense foliage emerges a silvery blue transition to a darker grey blue in summer then taking on a purplish cast during the colder winter months.Blue Surprise is a perfect fit for smaller garden spaces or to fill a narrow spot. |
| Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Pendula' | Weeping Alaskan Cedar | 25 ft | 12 ft | broad upright | A stately tree that develops gently swooping, horizontal branches with gracefully draping, lighter green foliage. Weeping Alaskan Cedar differs from both âJubileeâ and âStrict Weepingâ in that it grows more slowly and broadens out, becoming wider at the base. Use this popular form as an elegant specimen or dramatic focal point in the suburban landscape. |
| Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Chirimen' (Habari) | Chirimen Hinoki Cypress | 4 ft | 2 ft | dwarf, upright | A downright cool hinoki cypress that always draws comments. The distinctively upright specimens sport short, greenish-black foliage that is compressed into thick, spire-like columns. Plants are quite slow growing, adding only 1-2" of growth annually. Excellent for texture and vertical accent in the rock garden. |
| Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius' | Confucius Hinoki Cypress | 8 - 10 ft | 6-10 ft | upright | Neat, feathery fans of foliage display a range of color, from bright lemon yellow on outer foliage to softer shades of yellow, gold, and rich green on interior foliage. |
| Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Crippsii' | Golden Hinoki Cypress | 15 ft | 5 ft | broad uprighrt | Has spreading branches and pendant sprays of bright, showy foliage that bring an attractive golden color to winter gardens. The tree grows upright, and the foliage matures to yellow on the interior of the tree with some yellow on the green tips, giving it a two-toned effect. |
| Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Dainty Doll' | Dainty Doll Hinoki Cypress | 3 ft | 4 ft | spreading | Displays rich green foliage and a low, rounded habit when young. As it matures, the plant spreads into an intriguing, irregular form that becomes wider than tall. Lacy foliage and unique character make âDainty Dollâ an excellent option for highlighting small spaces, including rock gardens and containers, where its character may flourish. |
| Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Ellie B' | Ellie B Hinoki Cypress | 1.5 ft | 1 ft | broad upright | Is filled with tightly congested clusters of dense, dark green foliage that take on distinctive bronze hued tones in winter, making it a tasty garden treat accented with cinnamon brown stems. The outstanding performance and very slow growth of âEllie B.â make it a desirable addition to rock garden, trough or container plantings. |
| Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Fernspray Gold' | Fernspray Gold Hinoki Cypress | 12 ft | 8 ft | broad upright | Classy, arching sprays of golden, fern-like foliage decorate this tree. Each unique, flattened branch tapers to a point, just as a fern frond does. Give this intermediate-sized Hinoki plenty of sun and ample moisture to achieve the brightest gold, but use caution in hot climates, where scorching afternoon sun may be too much. |
| Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Fernspray Gold' | Fernspray Gold Hinoki Cypress | 6 ft | 4 ft | dwarf upright | A medium-sized, upright growing selection of hinoki cypress with a dense pyramidal growth habit and beautifully twisted golden, fern-like, flattened branches with lemon coloration. |
| Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Filicoides Compacta' | Fern leaf Hinoki Cypress | 10 ft | 7 ft | broad upright | The delicate foliage on this stunning, upright tree looks more like fern fronds than typical Hinoki branches. Each arching, rich green branch tapers to a fine point, instead of the more usual cupped tip. It will develop a handsome, open habit, and will stand out as a focal point or combine nicely in an evergreen screen. If desired, judicious pruning encourages a more compact shape. Grow in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. |
| Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gracilis' | Slender Hinkoi cypress | 15 ft | 6 ft | upright | Elegant columnar tree, perfect for small urban yards. |
| Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Iseli Green' | Iseli Green Hinoki Cypress | 20 ft | 15 ft | spreading | The elegant hinoki cypress grows into a distinctive, handsome tree. Spreading, graceful branches display gently cupped sprays of dark green, scale-like leaves, marked with characteristic white crosshatches on the underside. Attractive reddish brown bark develops striking texture with age, and irregular branching gives each tree a unique personality. Native to Japan. Full sun, but tolerates some shade |
| Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Kosteri Fast Form' | Koster Fast Form Hinoki Cypress | 4.5 ft | 1.5 ft | broadly pyramidal | Branching is dense and uniform; and foliage is rich, dark green in color. |
| Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Gracilis' | Dwarf Hinoki Cypress | 8 ft | 6 ft | broad upright | The most popular and well-known Dwarf Hinoki Cypress, Chamaecyparis obtusa âNana Gracilisâ has an irregularly globose form that develops an upright habit with age. Dense, extremely healthy, rich green cups of foliage suggest an elegant Japanese aesthetic. Slow growing, reliable structure, for full to part sun. |
| Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana' | True Dwarf Hinoke Cypress | 2 ft | 2 ft | globose | tightly cupped fans of dark green, highly congested foliage form a dense, miniature mound that contributes beautifully to small-scale plantings, including rock gardens, troughs and container gardens. |
| Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Spiralis' | Sprialis Hinoki Cypress | 2.5 ft | 1 ft | narrow irregular, upright | Has distinctive and desirable twisted branches holding shell-like, dark-green sprays of foliage. |
| Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Spiralis' | Spiralis Hinoki Cypress | 4 ft | 3 ft | narrow upright | A striking narrow habit and attractive bark contribute to the beauty of each specimen. But it is the very dense, finely textured foliage naturally sculpted on spiraling branches that account for the awe factor. Slow growing and ideal for large courtyard containers, this choice selection has a delicate constitution that requires perfect conditions. Grow in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. |
| Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Tetragona Aurea' | Yellow Tetragona Hinoki Cypress | 6 ft | 3 ft | pyramidal | An evergreen with a pyramidal form and flat golden fans of foliage. Itâs name âTetragona aureaâ translates to â4 rowed goldâ which describes how the foliage is arranged on its limbs. |
| Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Thowei' | Thowei Hinoki Cypress | 6 ft | 2 ft | narrow upright | Will make a great feature specimen in the garden when creatively placed for 360° viewing. Its small, deep green foliage and naturally sculpted narrow upright habit make it a unique and stately addition to the garden. Alone in a container, it may be a featured patio specimen. |
| Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Torulosa' | Twissted Hinoki Cypress | 4 ft | 2 ft | upright, narrow, open | A slow-growing Hinoki cypress that typically forms a small upright pyramid to 4 ft. tall over the first 10 years, eventually maturing to 12 ft. tall. This compact conifer features twisted, contorted, thread-like branching clad with scale-like dark green foliage. |
| Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Well's Special' | Well's Special Hinoki Cypress | 15 ft | 7 ft | upright, narrow | A dense multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a narrowly upright and columnar growth habit. It lends an extremely fine and delicate texture to the landscape composition which can make it a great accent feature on this basis alone. |
| Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Angel Hair' | Angel Hair Threadbranch Cypress | 6 ft | 6 ft | Globose | Very fine textured threadbranch foliage is the main feature. With slower growth and thinner foliage than âFiliferaâ, it adds a light airy element to the garden. It was found in southern New York by Mike and Ken Yeager of Hickory Hollow Nursery. |
| Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera' | Japanese false cypress | 6 - 8 ft | 6 - 8 ft | pryamidal | Evergreen shrub with drooping, cord-like branches. Often called a thread-leaf cypress. |
| Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Gold Mops' | Gold Thread Cypress | 5 ft | 5 ft | mounding | Low mounding, globose with intense yellow thread-like foliage. Wonderful planted in a group with other dwarf conifers |
| Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Tamu himura' | Tamu-himura Falsecypress, Japanese Falsecypress | 3 ft | 3 ft | globose | A dwarf conifer which is primarily valued in the garden for its ornamental globe-shaped form. It has attractive bluish-green evergreen foliage. The threadlike sprays of foliage are highly ornamental and remain bluish-green throughout the winter. |
| Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Tsukomo' | Tsukumo Sawara Cypress | 1.5 ft | 1.5 ft | globose | A rounded bun that almost doubles as a mossy green rock. It has dense, finely textured green foliage and grows so slowly that it wonât outsize a trough or rock garden. The compact cushion, which is hardy, tough and resilient, is wider than it is tall. Occasionally, short feathery plumes will sprout out among the fine foliage, adding character and dimension, or may simply be removed to maintain the most compact, tiny mound. |
| Chamaecyparis x 'Blue Surprise' | Blue Surprise Lawson False Cypress | 5 ft | 1.5 | columnar | This narrow, columnar conifer has an unreal, bright blue, color! This soft-textured foliage takes on a plum-colored hue in wintertime. Its slender form and stunning coloration make it a great dwarf for any landscape. |
| Cryptomeria japonica 'Araucarioides' | Snake Japanese Cedar | 15 ft | 8 ft | broad upright | With a prehistoric look, Cryptomeria japonica âAraucarioidesâ has long branches with short green needles resembling a cord or rope. The sparse branching of the snake-like limbs on young trees thicken with age to form a tall, open, conical tree. It will thrive in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil |
| Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon' | Black Dragon japanese Cedar | 6 ft | 4 ft | upright | grows vigorously in youth, until it attains a height of 4-6â˛; then the growth rate slows and plants fill in with more compact foliage and branches. The light green, new growth ages to a deep, dark green and in winter maintains the darkest greenâalmost blackâof all Japanese Cedar. |
| Cryptomeria japonica 'Dacrydiodes' | Whipcord Japanese Cedar | 18 ft | 9 ft | upright, conical | An exceptionally whimsical and bizarre-in-a-good-way Japanese Cedar, Cryptomeria japonica 'Dacrydioides'' is sure to be an outstdaning attraction and conversation piece in the landscape. It features very long, rope-like branches clothed in overlapping gray-green needled leaves creating a "whipcord" appearance, hence the common name. |
| Cryptomeria japonica 'Dinger' | Dinger Japanese Cedar | 4 ft | 3 ft | broad upright | Rounded and multi-branched shoots are cord-like and filled with awl-shaped bright green needles. Masses of decorative buds form on lightly sheared tips to create a full, well-rounded treasure. Adds unique texture in the garden. |
| Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans Nana' | Plume Cedar
Plume Cryptomeria | 3 ft | 2 ft | broad upright | It is tightly compact and tends to grow with clumps of foliage. The small cones are abundant and very attractive. The cones first appear in fall as a very light almost lime green that contrast to the dark green foliage making 'Elegans Nana' one of the most interesting plants in the Autumn garden. During winter the cones turn first gold, then brown and during colder winters in the south, the foliage will bronze sometimes taking on an almost purple cast. Then in spring you get the same effect as fall when the new growth emerges lime green against the dark older foliage. |
| Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans' | Japanese Plume Cedar | 30 ft | 10 ft | broad upright, conical | The national tree of Japan. It can be found planted at many sacred sites and is also planted on a large scale as a forest tree. Only one species exists, Cryptomeria japonica.
It grows fast into a very large lofty, pyramidal or conical evergreen tree, with red-brown bark which peels in vertical strips. During winter several varieties have foliage that changes color from green to bronze or burgundy. Some varieties are soft and plume-like foliage while others have branches and leaves that resemble dreadlocks or ringlets. Cryptomerias lend year round interest and are an excellent addition to the Northwest garden. |
| Cryptomeria japonica 'Koshyi' | Koshi Cryptomeria or Japanese Cedar | 2 ft | 3 ft | spreading | Slow growing, evergreen that works well in small spaces like rock gardens, containers, and fairy gardens |
| Cryptomeria japonica 'Mushroom' | Mushroom Japanese Cedar | 10 ft | 10 ft | globose | The finely textured, soft green foliage of this mounding mushroom turns a dramatic russet with mahogany highlights in winter. Its thin, evenly spaced needles on delicate branches create an open, airy look that requires little to no pruning to maintain. |
| Cryptomeria japonica 'Nana' | Dwarf Japanese Cedar | 5 ft | 3.5 ft | narrow, pyramidal | Fairly thick, congested foliage gives this variety a different appearance than most of the dwarf cultivars. Eventually forming a narrow but dense pyramid with rich yellow-green color. |
| Cryptomeria japonica 'Spiralis' | Granny's Ringlets Japanese Cedar | 10 ft | 8 ft | broad upright | Light green needles spiral around the thick branchlets and form twisted ropes of ringlet-like foliage. A vigorous, densely branched, globe-shaped plant when young, âSpiralisâ will develop a leader and a broad, upright habit that makes a dramatic impression in the landscape. |
| Cryptomeria japonica 'Spiraliter Falcata' | Japanese Cedar | 1 ft | 6 ft | globose | A shrubby variety with tight, curly light-green foliage that is soft and juvenile. It was found as a branch mutation on the variety âSpiralisâ. |
| Cryptomeria japonica 'Tansu' | Tansu Japanese Cedar | 3 ft | 2 ft | broad upright | A light green, slow-growing dwarf with pointed needles and a coarsely textured, broad upright habit that mimics, in miniature, a jagged mountain outline. A perfect sculptural addition to rock garden or container. |
| Cryptomeria japonica 'Tenzan' | Tenzan Japanese Cedar | 1 ft | 1 ft | globose | Possibly the smallest Cryptomeria cultivar available and is excellent for miniature container gardens, troughs or rock gardens. Siting is important for success, as it is slightly less hardy and more susceptible to frost damage than other dwarf Cryptomeria selections. |
| Cupre arizonica 'Aurea' | Golden Arizona Cypress | 12 ft | 8 ft | broad upright | A pale yellow cultivar has frosty looking foliage, due to the white specks along the shoots. Areas of the plant that are not exposed to full sun have a bluish green color. An upright growing plant, the foliage is radially arranged on the branches that curve upward at the end. Stroking the foliage emits a citrus aroma. Tolerant of hot, dry summers, it maintains a fresh look in the garden throughout the season. |
| Cupressocyparis 'Leylandii' | Leyland cypress | 60 -70 ft | 10 -15 ft | upright | Fast growing conifer often used for privacy hedges; takes shearing well. |
| Cupressus 'Wilma Goldcrest' | Wilma Monterey Cypress | 12 ft | 4 ft | upright, narrow | A small, evergreen conifer displaying bright yellow foliage with a lemon scent. |
| Cupressus arizonica 'Blue Ice' | Blue Ice Arizona Cypress | 15 ft | 10 ft | upright, narrow | An excellent fast growing tree that will make a statement in the landscape with it's evergreen frosty blue foliage. |
| Cupressus macrocarpa 'Chandleri' | Chandlerâs Monterey Cypress | 25 ft | 12 ft | colummnar | A very dense and broadly columnar habit with a slightly irregular outline. It is an excellent coastal choice that is extremely wind hardy and salt resistant. This selection has lush, dark green foliage that appears to swirl around the perimeter of the plant. |
| Cupressus sempervirons 'Swanes Golden' | Swane's Golden Italian Cypress | 20 ft | 3 ft | narrow, columnar | A very narrow, columnar form with magnificent, bright, golden yellow new growth that retains good color throughout the season. A stunning specimen on its own, this selection makes great impact when used in mass plantings as an evergreen screen, windbreak, or tall hedge. |
| x Cupressus Leylandii 'Gold Rider' | | 35 ft | 14 ft | broad upright | Considered one of the best golden conifers, this selection was found as a sport in the Netherlands. Open, horizontal branching covered with dense, bright gold-tipped needle-like sprays, contrasting with lime green interior foliage. A single plant makes a bright focal point in the garden, or plant en masse as an eye-catching hedge. |
| Ginkgo biloba 'Anny's Dwarf' | Anny's Dwarf | 4 ft | 4 ft | compact, dense | A slow-growing semi-upright shrubby form of Ginkgo that is of a male clone origin. It was discovered in 1990 by Andre van Nijnatten from the Netherlands. Growth of this cultivar is significantly reduced when planted in a container. Leaves are deeply lobed and turn bright gold for fall. |
| Ginkgo biloba 'Anny's Zebra' | Anny's Zebra Maidenhair Tree | 10 ft | | dwarf | A unique ginkgo selection from Andre van Nijnatten in the Netherlands. Most selections starting with Anny are actually his introductions. 'Anny's Zebraâ has a light striped variegation through each antler-like leaf. The leaves on âAnnyâs Zebraâ are much more divided than a typical ginkgo leaf and are each unique in shape like antlers on a moose. |
| Ginkgo biloba 'Goldspire' | Glodspire Ginkgo Tree | 14-16ft | 5-6ft | pyramidal columnar | Drought tolerant and adaptable to a variety of sites. Deep green foliage on a columnar tree turns bright gold in the fall |
| Ginkgo biloba 'Kew' | Kew Maidenhair Tree | 10 ft | | upright | Conical male ginkgo tree selection from Kew Gardens. Bright gold fall color |
| Ginkgo biloba 'Kohout Pendula' | Kohout Weeping Maidenhair Tree | 12 ft | 8 ft | upright | A weeping form found by Jorg Kohout of Germany. |
| Ginkgo biloba 'Mariken' | Mariken Maidenhair Tree | 2-3 ft | 2-8 ft | upright | Dwarf, low-spreading, somewhat weeping/pendulous male form that grows very slowly. Small green leaves turn a uniform golden yellow in autumn. |
| Ginkgo biloba 'Snow Cloud' | Snow Cloud Maidenhair Tree | 10 ft | | upright | Unusual cream edging on foliage matures to light green; should not be planted in full sun orientalis it will burn; golden fall color. |
| Ginkgo biloba 'Troll' | Troll Maidenhair Tree | 2-3 ft | 2-3 ft | dwarf | Shrubby mound-shaped plant; bright yellow fall color. |
| Ginkgo biloba 'Autumn Gold' | Autumn Gold Ginkgo | 35-50 ft | 35-50 ft | broad upright | Unique fan-shaped green foliage turns brilliant golden yellow in fall. Symmetrical branching creates an exceptional upright landscape accent, eventually becoming a handsome shade tree with age. |
| Ginkgo biloba 'Chotek' | Chotek Maidenhair Tree | 4 ft | 4 ft | weeping | Found in the Czech Republic as a weeping sport off of the cultivar 'Witches' Broom', this Ginkgo has a very unique habit. The foliage is very tube-like while having a horizontal to weeping habit. Fall color is a bright school bus yellow. This cultivar is extremely rare and unusual. |
| Ginkgo biloba 'Ding A Ling' | Ding A Ling Maidenhair Tree | 8 ft | 4 ft | upright | A new male selection of ginkgo with long bark protrusions that provide a comical winter interest. In the autumn, 'Ding-A-Ling' turns to a bright golden yellow. |
| Ginkgo biloba 'Fan Dancer' | Fan Dancer Maidenhair Tree | 20ft | 16 ft | horizontal | Fan-shaped leaves are golden yellow and green in their variegation, and almost striped in their appearance. This variety has shown excellent stability with its coloring, meaning better resistance to reversions. Parentage is from the horizontal growing ginkgos, so lateral branching should be seen as it grows and matures. |
| Ginkgo biloba 'Folkerts Select' | Folkert's Select Maidenhair Tree | 15 ft | 8 ft | narroew upright | Small, thick, deeply cut, bilobed leaves help give this selection a look unique to its own. The branches are short but finer and denser than normally seen, making for a bushy narrow tree. The slightly frilly foliage turns to characteristic golden yellow in fall. |
| Ginkgo biloba 'Green Pagoda' | Green Pagoda Maidenhair Tree | 10 ft | 8 ft | dense, upright, rounded | A dwarf upright male ginkgo with a tight compact habit. 'Green Pagoda' was found by Leo Gambardella in Albany, Oregon. Fall color is a bright golden yellow. |
| Ginkgo biloba 'Medusa' | Medusa Maidenhair Tree | 4 ft | 4 ft | dwarf | Tree is dwarf ginkgo with twisted, curled leaves that are slightly fringed at the ends. Adding to this unique characteristic is a striped gold and blue-green variegation making this an especially unusual variety. |
| Ginkgo biloba 'Munchkin' | Munchkin Maidenhair Tree | 6 ft | 6 ft | broad upright | A dwarf Ginkgo selection also known as Ginkgo biloba 'Chris's Dwarf', has the smallest leaves of all the dwarf Ginkgos, one quarter the normal size. 'Munchkin' has a semi upright shape with outwardly oriented branches and densly packed leaves. The result is a somewhat irregular compact shape. It can be trained as a small tree or as a multistem shrub. It would work well in small spaces, as an accent, in a container and as a bonsai. |
| Ginkgo biloba 'Snowcloud' | Snowcloud Maidenhair Tree | | | open branching, irregular | This aptly named tree puts on a spectacular spring and summer show with foliage that emerges a soft cream color with snow white edges to the leaves. By mid-summer the foliage will settle into a light green with varying degrees of white blotches and streaks. For best effect, site this tree in an area with light, high shade. The foliage will burn in the full sun, while deep shade will lessen the intensity of the variegation. |
| Ginkgo biloba 'Sunstream' | Sunstream Maidenhair Tree | | | broad, oval | A small Ginkgo with green and yellow variegated leaves. The yellow stripes on the leaves are irregular and fade to a cream as the leaf matures. It is reported that this variegated form shows less tendency toward reversion to an all green leaf, which has been a problem with past variegated forms. Sun Stream Ginkgo was first introduced by Oregon Nurseryman Gary Handy. |
| Ginkgo biloba 'Tubifolia' | Tubifolia Maidenhair Tree | 12 ft | 8 ft | broad shrub shape | The crown is about as wide as it is tall. Twigs are light brown and smooth, mature bark is grey-brown and deeply grooved when older. The fan-shaped eaves of the first sprouting curl into a typical tube shape making them look like small cups. This curvature makes the matt green underside of the leaf visible. The leaves of the second sprouting, later in the summer are often dissected. The leaves are distinctly smaller than the species, growing to about half as long. In autumn the leaf turns yellow before falling. This small tree is unmistakeable due to the striking leaf shape and is suitable for (small) gardens. |
| Juniperus chinensis 'Shimpaku' | Shimpaku Chinese juniper | 1 - 3 ft | 3 - 5 ft | wide mound | This versatile, vase-shaped Juniperus chinensis âShimpakuâ develops upright, fountain-like branches that are covered in robust, green, awl-shaped foliage. Appreciated by bonsai enthusiasts for an irregular form and exposed, peeling bark, it also makes an interesting addition to container arrangements and garden beds. |
| Juniperus chinensis 'Torulosa' | Hollywood Juniper | 20 ft | 15 ft | broad upright | Drought tolerance, and the ability to endure alkaline soil, adds to its appeal. Growing as a single specimen, it can be expected to create a living sculpture with an upright form and many branches growing outward and then spiraling up. The dark green foliage and silver-blue berries are lush and attractive. âTorulosaâ responds well to creative pruning and may frequently be seen trimmed into pom-poms or other whimsical shapes. |
| Juniperus conferta | Shore Juniper | 2 ft | 8 ft | spreading | a dense, low-growing, spreading, decumbent, evergreen, conifer shrub.A dense, low-growing, spreading, decumbent, evergreen, conifer shrub. It is native to the sea coasts of Japan and Sakhalin Island in Russia. |
| Juniperus horizontalis 'Pancake' | Pancake Juniper | 6 in | 4 ft | spreading, layering | Feathery, scale-like foliage which covers the ground as it grows flat as a pancake. The branches will root as they creep along the ground. Gray-blue in color through the growing season, it takes on light purple hues in winter. Prefers full sun in dry, sandy soils and is drought tolerant when established. Stake to attain additional height for pleasing effect. |
| Juniperus sabina 'Blue Forest' | Blue Forest Juniper | 1 ft | 3 - 4 ft | spreading | Branches have an unusual upright habit, giving the appearance of small groves of trees. Blueish foliage. |
| Juniperus scopulorum 'Moonglow' | Moonglow Juniper | 20 ft | 8 ft | pyramidal | Exceptionally showy, silvery blue foliage on a broad pyramidal form makes this a highly attractive landscape accent, excellent for screens, hedges, and group plantings. This tough plant has a dense, compact-branching habit that resists grazing by deer |
| Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star' | Blue Star Juniper | 1 - 3 ft | 1 - 4 ft | spreading | Blue Star' is a slow-growing cultivar with a low-mounded, hemispherical habit. Typically grows to only 1 foot tall after 5 years, but eventually matures over time to 2-3' high. |
| Larix decidua 'Horstmann's Recurved' | Horstman's Recurved Larch | 12-15 ft | 6-8 ft | upright | Twisting, turning branches; light green leaves in summer turn golden yellow in fall. Deciduous. |
| Larix decidua 'Lanark' | Lanark European Larch | 6 ft | 6 ft | shrubby | A lovely dwarf form of this deciduous conifer with upturned finely-needled branches and a nicely rounded habit; slow growing, dense and compact; foliage turns brilliant gold in fall |
| Larix decidua 'Prag' | Prag European Larch | 6 ft | 6 ft | globe | Delicate, green needles and short, slender branches give Larix decidua âPragâ a soft, airy texture. Newer branches sweep gently upward and then spill down as they mature, giving âPragâ a low, mounding form. Super cold hardy, this deciduous conifer is a great choice in some challenging garden conditions. |
| Larix decidua 'Varied Directions' | Varied Directions Larch | 12 ft | 12 ft | weeping | âVaried Directionsâ produces robust twigs that propel the branches up and out, inâthatâs rightâvaried directions. Bright green spring foliage changes to gold in autumn before needles fall. |
| Larix kaempferi 'Diana' | Diana Japanese Larch | 18 ft | 3 ft | open, sculptural | This upright-growing larch has branches with many twists and turns. Such dramatically contorted branches and twigs make it very sculptural in the winter once the needles have fallen. Ornamental cones are produced by older trees as well! |
| Larix kaempferi 'Paper Lanterns' | Paper Lanterns Japanese Larch | 8 ft | 3 ft | columnar | Dainty, yellow-green cones are perched amidst the fresh green tufts of needles on the ascending branches of this narrow, vigorously-upright larch before turning to brown, giving the appearance of paper lanterns hanging from the bare branches in winter. |
| Metasequioa glyptostroboides 'Amber Glow' | Amber Glow Dawn Redwood | 25 ft | 15 ft | broad upright | A brilliant yellow dawn redwood that does not burn in the hot summer months. The foliage emerges in spring with a touch of burgundy that is quickly replaced by completely yellow needles. Fall brings on an orange tinge before needle drop and the characteristic reddish brown shaggy bark is exposed for the winter garden |
| Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Gold Rush' | Gold Rush Dawn Redwood | 50 ft | 15 ft | upright | Deciduous; fast growing; golden foliage turns orange-brown in fall. |
| Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Matthaei Broom' | Head Hunter Dawn Redwood | 5 ft | 3 ft | pyramidal | Deciduous. Originated as a witchâs broom at the University of Michigan Matthaei Botanical Gardens. It has soft green foliage with compact branches forming a globose shrub which develops a leader as it matures. A fantastic redwood for small gardens. |
| Picea abies 'Blaze' | Blaze Norway Spruce | 8 ft | 6 ft | dense upright | Bright red new growth in spring fades to green by summer. Full sun. |
| Picea abies 'Formanek' | Formanek Norway Spruce | 4 ft | 8 ft | spreading | A radically prostrate, slow-growing form of Norway Spruce that will become a densely matted, spreading carpet over time. If staked up, its strongly weeping branches cascade down and create a pendulous form. Unstaked, it is the perfect plant to creep over and around rocks. |
| Picea abies 'Gregoryana Parsonsii' | Parsons Norway Spruce | 10 ft | 8 ft | broad pyramid | Good for rock gardens. Unique irregular shape. |
| Picea abies 'Mikulasovice' | Mikulasovice Norway Spruce | 2 ft | 3 ft | dwarf | The combination of unique branch styling, long needles, slow growth and excellent form make this a one-of-a-kind dwarf conifer. Good in containers. |
| Picea abies 'Motala' | Motala Norway Spruce | 4 ft | 4 ft | globose | Blunt-tipped needles radiate out and downward on short, stout, vertical branches, which produces an Abies-like appearance. Minute, glaucous striations on needle tops complement the color with a silver-blue cast. |
| Picea abies 'Pusch' | Pusch Norway Spruce | 2 ft | 3 ft | spreading | A witchâs broom from P.a. âAcroconaâ that produces loads of bright red cones on many short branches in spring. The tiny cones brown as they age, but continue to decorate the irregular, dwarf variety year-round. Globose when young, the small spruce develops an upright broad shape with maturity. It is extremely hardy and grows well in full sun or part shade. |
| Picea glauca 'Conica' | Dwarf Alberta Spruce | 8 ft | 5 ft | conical | Ubiquitous dwarf Alberta spruce, is arguably the most commonly planted conifer in the nursery trade. It is a slow, conical growing plant with tight uniform branching holding light-green juvenile foliage. |
| Picea glauca 'Macs Gold' | Macâs Gold White Spruce | 20 ft | 15 ft | broad upright | Small grayish green needles cover branches in an open growing form. An exciting springtime bonus of Picea glauca âMacâs Goldâ is the bright yellow flush of new foliage and the addition of small red cones add to the display. The foliage gradually fades to green to finish out the year. A perfect background tree that adds a surprise to the early season. |
| Picea jezoensis 'Chitosemaro' | Chitosemaru Yeddo spruce | 2 ft | 1 ft | broad | A slow-growing, compact evergreen selection with short, blue and green needles on a small conical upright plant. It could be used as a small specimen or accent plant. |
| Picea mariana 'Mont Tremblant' | Mont Tremblant Black Spruce | varies with culture | | weeping | A very vigorous grower with lots of movement. Very hardy. Short gray-green needles cover long branches which curve and twist, arching up, out, and then strictly downward. Well suited to peat and boggy areas, it makes an interesting focal piece in most any garden space. |
| Picea omorika 'Blue Sky' | Blue Sky Serbian Spruce | 8 ft | 8 ft | upright conical | Broadly conical, upright Serbian spruce has outstanding light blue foliage with silvery-blue undersides. |
| Picea omorika 'de Ruyter' | De Ruyter Serbian Spruce | 6-15 ft | 5-8 ft | upright | Slow growing, with a broad, irregular habit, has both frosty blue and light green. |
| Picea omorika 'Pendula Bruns' | Bruns Weeping Serbian Spruce | 15 ft | 3 ft | upright narrow | Narrow, upright, with pendulous branches, interesting foliage is green on top and silver underneath. |
| Picea omorika 'Peve Tijn' | Peve Tijn Serbian Spruce | 6 ft | 4 ft | dwarf conical | Good for rock gardens, gold-green foliage with a hint of blue. |
| Picea omorika 'Pimoko' | Pimoko Serbian Spruce | 18 in | 30 in | broad upright | The showy, dark green needles, accented with a bluish cast and silvery undersides, seem to sparkle. Reddish brown buds add to the effect too. Globe-shaped when young, this superb rock garden plant develops multiple leaders and an upright, broad shape with maturity. |
| Picea orientalis 'Tom Thumb' | Tom Thumb Oriental Spruce | 1 ft | 1.5 ft | spreading | Striking golden fingers of tight foliage point out from the center of the attractive Picea orientalis âTom Thumbâ. The combination of brightly colored needles, extremely slow growth, and compact nest shape make âTom Thumbâ desirable for small garden spaces, tucked beneath taller trees or in trough or rock gardens. For best color, site in plenty of sun, but protect from super hot conditions. |
| Picea orientalis 'Gowdy' | Gowdy Oriental Spruce | 25 ft | 15 ft | broad upright | Very short, glossy, dark green needles, held close to the stems give the well-defined, recurved, sweeping branches a distinctive appearance. The soft-to-the-touch spruce develops into a stately accent that stands out among other greens in the landscape. |
| Picea orientalis 'Skagit' | Skagit Oriental Spruce | 30 ft | 6 ft | columnar | An attractive evergreen conifer known for its compact and conical growth habit. This cultivar is highly prized for its dark green needles, which are short, sharp, and densely arranged, providing a lush and visually appealing appearance. The Skagit Oriental Spruce maintains its appealing green color year-round and is slow-growing, making it a versatile choice for various garden settings, including smaller gardens, rock gardens, borders, or as an accent plant. |
| Picea orientalis 'Skylands' | Skylands Caucasion Spruce | 15 ft | 5 ft | upright | A robust, symmetrical, upright, tree form of Caucasian spruce with tiered branching holding fantastic golden needles held tightly against the stem. Older, interior foliage is more of a species-typical deep green in color â the contrast is striking. In spring, the display is amplified with the emergence or cherry-red pollen and seed cones. |
| Picea orientalis 'Spring Frost' | Spring Frost Dwarf Oriental Spruce | 6 ft | 4 ft | broad | Picea orientalis 'Spring Frost' is an upright growing oriental spruce with a broad growing habit. It will have shoots of yellow new growth on the ends of each branch in the spring. This new growth eventually matures to a dark green foliage for the rest of the summer. 'Spring Frost' eventually grows into a short, broad tree at maturity. |
| Picea pungens 'Christina' | Christina Colorado Blue Spruce | 6 ft | 6 ft | globose | Very compact and slow growing, forming a mounding, flat-topped biscuit shape. Relatively long needles on short branchlets and the slow growth create a very full and lush form with a unique texture. Beautiful color and extreme hardiness add to the desirable features. |
| Picea pungens 'MontyÂŽ' | MontyÂŽ Blue Spruce | 8 ft | 6 ft | broad upright | MontyÂŽ has a classic conical Christmas tree shape with a strong leader as well as long, thin, bluest of blue needles. The small size and compact habit with shimmering frosty blue foliage makes this tree a versatile specimen for todayâs small landscapes. |
| Picea pungens 'Mrs Cesarini' | Mrs. Cesarini Colorado Spruce | 3 ft | 4 ft | flattened mound | A bright green, flattened mound with dense branching and profuse budding. This dwarf selection offers a unique texture and color contrast that results from shiny needles and a clustered, light green bud break on the ends of branches. |
| Picea sitchensis 'Papoose' | Papoose Sitks Spruce | 8 ft | 6 ft | broad upright | Has sharp, two-tone, blue-green needles. Late in spring, clusters of buds open at the branch tips and form blossom-like bursts of foliage. The slow-growing tree displays a dense, globose habit when young, but produces a leader with age and becomes a tight, upright, broad shape. |
| Pinus banksiana 'Uncle Fogy' | Uncle Fogy Jack Pine | 12 ft | 8 ft | broad upright | Plants bend and swoop to create a curvy, living sculpture decorated with resinous winter buds. This collectorâs plant, first discovered in a garden in Richfield, Minnesota, seems to be a reference to everyoneâs eccentric relative. Extremely hardy and adaptable, it tolerates heat, cold and dry, sandy or poor soils. |
| Pinus cembra 'Algonquin Pillar' | Algonquin Pillar Swiss Stone Pine | 20 ft | 10 ft | narrow upright | A narrow, upright gorgeous tree with long, two-toned needles that twist and weave together to form lustrous, bushy branches. It is extremely hardy and needs little pruning to maintain a large, but slender stature. |
| Pinus contorta 'Chief Joseph' | Chief Joseph Pine | 8-12 ft | 4-6 ft | upright | Green summer needles turn bright gold in fall-winter, |
| Pinus contorta 'Contorta' | Shore Pine | 40 - 50 ft | 20 ft | irregular, contorted | NW native. tall, irregular, twisted (contorta: twisted, the young shoots), spreading, broad rounded crown, dark brown bark. Large blobs of pitch often present on trunk. Two needles per bundle that tend to point backwards. Found in peat bogs and dry, sandy sites. It is very tolertant of salt spray and is common along NW coast. |
| Pinus contorta 'Murrayana' | Sierra Lodgepole Pine | 75-100 ft | 30-50 ft | tall upright | In the landscape Sierra Lodgepoles are popular for their dark green color and dense branching habit, it is also one of the best pines for creating a tall privacy hedge. They are also very popular for bonsai with short needles and lots of stocky branches that develop a thick diameter quickly |
| Pinus contorta 'Spaans Dwarf' | Spaans Dwarf Shore Pine | 3-4 ft | 4 ft | broad upright | Slow-growing pine has short, dark-green needles and an open branch pattern that give it a natural bonsai/windswept appearance. |
| Pinus contorta 'Taylor's 'Sunburst' | Taylor's Sunburst Lodgepole Pine | 12 ft | 8 ft | upright | Bright gold new foliage in spring becomes light yellow-green before changing to green. Red cones in spring. |
| Pinus contorta var. contorta 'Splashes' | Splashes Shore Pine | | | irregular, contorted | A variegated form of the shore pine tree with random splashes of gold on its branches. |
| Pinus densiflora 'Jane Kluis' | Jane Kluis Japanese Red Pine | 5 ft | 5 ft | globose | A pine that grows into a umbrella shape with a flat top. Needles are light green on tan-brown colored stems. |
| Pinus densiflora 'Low Glow' | Low Glow Japanese Red Pine | 4 ft | 6ft | globose | The short, thick, bright green needles keep their color all year long. They grow densely along stout horizontal branches that give the unusual pine a flat-topped, low-growing habit. |
| Pinus densiflora 'Pendula' | Weeping Japanese Red Pine | 4 ft | 2 ft | weeping | A fairly strict weeping pine with thin, light-green foliage and showy orange-red flaking bark. |
| Pinus densiflora 'Vibrant' | Vibrant Japanese Red Pine | 3 ft | 5 ft | dwarf mmound | Almost identical to Pinus densiflora 'Low Glow', this Japanese Red Pine has short, bright-green needles and forms a tight low mound in the garden. When the new growth emerges, it is bright florescent lime-green, making it totally 'Vibrant'. Plant among darker, duller foliage plants for a striking contrast. |
| Pinus heldrechii (leucodermis) | Bosnian Pine | 65 ft | 100 ft | broad upright | A mountainous conifer found in the southern and western part of the Balkans, near the Mediterranean basin. The adult tree is characterized by ridged and furrowed bark with angular patches. The tree is frost-hardy, has demonstrated low susceptibility to insect attacks and is capable of adapting to extreme environmental conditions. These abilities, as well as its great colonizing potential, make the tree suitable for reforestation of extensive dry and high-altitude areas. |
| Pinus heldrechii (leucodermis) 'Irish Bell' | Irish Bell Bosnian Pine | 8 ft | 6 ft | broad upright | A handsome, broadly pyramidal form that stays compact, neat and well-mannered. Trees gradually widen into a classic bell shape, narrow at the top, broader near the ground and about as wide as tall. A mature âIrish Bellâ displays a colony of upright branches, each one decorated with tufts of straight green needles and glistening white fascicles. The bright white accent gives the impression that light dances among the needles, a feature that accentuates the beauty of this useful ornamental pine and adds to its value as a striking garden specimen. |
| Pinus heldreichii 'Compact Gem' | Compact Gem Bosnian Pine | 12 ft | 8 ft | broad upright | A very slow-growing, narrow tree that matures into a dense, well-proportioned, columnar tree that stays trim even after many years. Elegant, long, dark green needles cover the treeâs branches thickly and contribute to a dynamic, full-size feel that fits in tight garden spaces. Superior disease and pest resistance and outstanding health assure year-round beauty. |
| Pinus heldreichii (leucodermis) 'Banderica' | Banderica Bosnian Pine | 4 ft | 3 ft | broad upright | Plant is filled with clusters of clean, lustrous, dark green needles decorated with white resin on buds, candles and stems. The easy-care conifer with a big personality conjures words like chubby, squat and pyramidal, but none does justice to the compact, friendly dwarf with the sturdy constitution and almost cuddly presence. Another superior selection from this wonderful species, it requires no pruning to maintain its wide-bottomed form. |
| Pinus heldreichii (leucodermis) 'Bosnian Sunrise' | Bosnian Sunrise Bosnian Pine | 2.5 ft | 2 ft | pyramidal | A slightly compact pine with dark green needles and a brightly colored yellow new growth in spring. |
| Pinus heldreichii (leucodermis) 'Smidtii' | Smidt Bosnian Pine | 1.5 ft | 1.5 ft | globose | This choice miniature deserves a prominent position in a very small space, such as a container or rock garden. A rare, highly desirable cultivar, Pinus heldreichii (leucodermis) âSmidtiiâ maintains its neat, compact habit without any pruning, shaping or shearing. The extremely small bush with tightly congested, dark green needles, very slow growth and a rugged, durable constitution provides striking beauty and long life in even the smallest spaces. |
| Pinus jeffreyi | Jeffrey Pine | 80-140 ft | 25-35 ft | upright | Is native to mountainous areas, often on dry exposed slopes, from southwestern Oregon south through the Sierras in California to Baja California. It is a tall, erect, long-lived, single-trunk, evergreen conifer with a straight trunk and conic to rounded crown. |
| Pinus jeffreyi 'Joppi' | Dwarf Jeffrey Pine | 12 ft | 12 ft | globose | Has full puffs of long, narrow needles that grace the branches of the small, rounded, Ponderosa-type pine. Much slower and smaller, but with the same 6-8âł needles as the immense West Coast native, it is adaptable and provides a big impact in a small, sunny rock garden, container or courtyard. |
| Pinus koraiensis 'Blue Ball' | Blue Ball Korean Pine | 3 ft | 3 ft | globose | A dwarf selection of Korean Pine with blue green needles that emphasize the blue. Short stiff branches and long needles form a globe shaped plant that has a bit of irregularity to it. Hardy and adaptable, with minimal disease or insect problems. |
| Pinus koraiensis 'Anna' | Anna Korean Pine | 8 ft | 3 ft | pyramidal | A great variety introduced by the late Chub Harper, passionate conifer collector, and named after his wife. Needles are beautifully glaucous and very blue. |
| Pinus koraiensis 'Oculis Draconis' | Dragon's Eye Korean Pine | 12 ft | 5 ft | conical, pyramidal | A fast-growing, upright tree form of Korean pine with extra long, green-Blue needles that grow with a slight "kink," giving the plant a false weeping look. The name 'Oculus Draconis' suggests a "dragon-eye" variegation to the needles. However years of propagation and observation in many parts of the world resulted in the overwhelming opinion that the variegation is inconsistent to absent in nearly all known plants. |
| Pinus fenzeliana (kwangtungensis) | Kwangtung Pine | 8 ft | 4 ft | pyramidal | From the Kwangtung province of China. Is a moderate-growing, slow-growing evergreen conifer tree with blue and green foliage. and brown fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant. |
| Pinus heldreichii (leucodermis) 'Aureospicata' | Aureospicata Bosnian Pine | 25 ft | 12 ft | broadly conical | Aureospicata Bosnian Pine is a dwarf conifer which is primarily valued in the landscape or garden for its distinctively pyramidal habit of growth. It has yellow-tipped dark green foliage. The large needles remain dark green throughout the winter. The rough brown bark and silver branches add an interesting dimension to the landscape. |
| Pinus heldreichii (leucodermis) 'Kaleidoscope' | Kaleidoscope Bosnian Pine | 7 ft | 3 ft | pyramidal | A fairly slender, upright cultivar with brightly colored spring growth. |
| Pinus heldreichii (leucodermis) 'Satellite' | Satellite Bosnian Pine | 25 ft | 8 ft | columnar | A narrow growing selection of Bosnian Pine with dark green needles. The needle grow tightly and dense. The narrow, slender habit of this tree makes it a good choice for small yards or narrow spaces. |
| Pinus monticola | Western White Pine | 100 feet + | 40 ft | broad upright | White pines are easily recognized by their long, soft, slender needles in bundles of five. They are nice to stroke. The cones of white pines although still woody, are much softer than the cones of hard pines. The scales on cones of white pines have no prickles and are often dotted with spots of white resin. They are fast growing and become quite huge over time |
| Pinus mugo 'Aurea Fastigiata' | Upright Golden Mugo Pine | 10 ft | 3 ft | columnar | A semi-dwarf, columnar tree with ascending branches, which are coverd in lush, dark green foliage. This compact little tree is sturdy and holds up well in the winter cold and snow. The columnar habit is unusual to the species, setting this variety apart and making it fit in any landscape. |
| Pinus mugo 'Carstens Wintergold' | Carstens Mugo Pine | 9 -12 in | 18 - 24 in | cushion or bun shaped | Small, dwarf selection of mugo pine. Overall its structure is cushion-shaped becoming a flattened globe with age. Needles are typical of the species and are a pleasant medium green in the summer, becoming a rich golden yellow in the winter. 'Carstens' is considered by many to be one of the best of the "winter-gold' pines. Another distinguishing feature is a late season push of shorter needles, creating the effect of a crown at the end of each terminal branch. |
| Pinus mugo 'Chameleon' | Chameleon Mugo Pine | 1.5ft | 1.5ft | pyramidal | Richly-variegated needles are banded with bright golden-yellow. The color contrast is truly outstanding, changing slightly as the seasons change. A wonderful, compact dwarf variety that is colorful than most! |
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| Pinus mugo 'Laarheide' | Laarheide Mugo Pine | 3 ft | 4 ft | spreading | Throughout the growing season it maintains as a low-key garden element with its medium green needles. As winter approaches, the needles turn color and become an outstanding luminous yellow that brings the winter garden to life. |
| Pinus mugo 'Minima Kalous' | Minima Kalous Mugo Pine | 3 ft | 3 ft | globose | An adorable little bun that has short, dark green needles held at wide angles to surround a thick cluster of conspicuous white buds. Originated in the Czech Republic. |
| Pinus mugo 'Misty' | Misty Mugo Pine | 4 ft | 3 ft | pyramidal | Handsome upright mugo pine with dense, dark green needles banded in light yellowish-green, creating a diffused, misty appearance. Creates wonderful contrast when paired with darker foliage shrubs. An excellent single specimen, or plant in groups to add a vertical effect in larger beds. |
| Pinus mugo 'Pesto' | Pesto Mugo Pine | 1 ft | 3 ft | spreading | Has a unique spreading habit. Its vibrant green needles contrast strongly with its attractive brownish purple buds. Maintaining its ground-hugging form with minimal or no pruning. |
| Pinus mugo 'Sunshine' | Sunshine Mugo Pine | 3 ft | 3 ft | globose | Bands of dragonâs-eye type variegation brighten the foliage of this slow-growing pine. The coloration is most noticeable in spring when the bright creamy-yellow color is at its prime, accented by the darker green foliage of previous years. |
| Pinus mugo 'Sunshine' | Sunshine Mugo Pine | 2 ft | 2 ft | mound | Bands of dragonâs-eye type variegation brighten the foliage of this slow-growing pine. The coloration is most noticeable in spring when the bright creamy-yellow color is at its prime, accented by the darker green foliage of previous years. |
| Pinus mugo 'Tannenbaum' | Tannenbaum Mugo Pine | 15 ft | 12 ft | broad upright | Has a perfect Christmas-tree shape and displays an exceptionally good habit with the tough constitution of other mugos. Believed to be the first single-stem tree form of Mugo Pine to be commercially produced and distributed, it was selected from hundreds of seedlings in the trial beds of McCrory Gardens at South Dakota State University. Foliage is rich green with a hint of gray/blue, even during winter. Highly adaptable to a wide range of environmental and climatic conditions and very hardy. |
| Pinus mugo 'Thomas' | Thomas' Mugo Pine | 2 ft | 3 ft | globose | This slow-growing pine has a rich, golden-yellow color in the winter. A beautiful, globose conifer that is similar to the more common âCarstens.' |
| Pinus mugo 'Varella' | Dwarf Mountain Pine, Swiss Mountain Pine, Mugo Pine | 25 in | 35 in | rounded, bun shaped | A dwarf form of mountain pine with particularly decorative foliage. Its light green needles are long and slightly undulate, giving it a charmingly tousled appearance. It has a very slow growth and forms a wider than tall globular habit, resembling a cushion. Very hardy and not demanding in terms of soil, it is a plant for full sun, or possibly light partial shade, and suitable for container cultivation. |
| Pinus mugo 'Walch' | Walch mugo pine | 2 ft | 2 ft | mound | A dwarf Mugo Pine with tight congested needles. A great miniature conifer for a small space or rock garden. |
| Pinus mugo 'Winter Sonne' | Winter Sun Mugo Pine | 6 ft | 4 ft | spreading | With the cool temperatures of autumn, this extremely hardy, compact mugo pine becomes an electric yellow color that persists through the cold season. Great for containers, the rock garden â or any landscape space that needs a little spark of color during the dreary winter months. Pinus mugo âWintersonneâ loves full sun, well-drained soil, and responds well to spring candle pruning if a more compact form is desired. |
| Pinus mugo 'Zundert' | Zundert Mugo Pine | 3 ft | 3 ft | globose | A great new mugo with brilliant golden winter color. Needles turn green in summer. |
| Pinus nigra 'Aurea' | Golden Austrian Pine | 7 ft | 5 ft | upright, pyramidal | Slow-growing conifer with golden new shoots in Spring darkening to green as the year progresses. |
| Pinus nigra 'Helga' | Helga Austrian Pine | 8 ft | 8 ft | globose | Slow-growing, rounded form with white buds that contrast against fresh, spring green needles. The attractive, fluffy form was discovered as a witchâs broom on a 60-year-old Pinus nigra in Germany. An excellent choice for small space gardens, containers and courtyards, even in sandy, coastal soils. An excellent stand-alone specimen or part of a broad, multi-plant border. |
| Pinus nigra 'Pierrick Bregeon' | Dwarf Austrian Black Pine Tree | 5 ft | 4 ft | broad | An Austrian Black Pine that was created by crossing Pinus nigra with Pinus densiflora. What an idea! The Swiss breeder, Henri Bregeon, selected this very worthy plant from his group of seedlings and will, no doubt become popular as time goes by. Besides just being a lovely compact plant, this cultivar is reported to handle just about any growing condition...windy, poor soil, coastal, dry and hot, what ever. The symmetrical growth pattern and the nice foliage color is attractive all year round. |
| Pinus nigra Komet' | Komet Dwarf Austrian Pine | 15 ft | 4 ft | narrow, upright | A dwarf columnar variety perfect for screening where there isn't a lot of room; beautiful gray-green needles are held on upswept branches that are compact and dense; excellent also as an accent in a single planting because of its uniform habit. |
| Pinus parviflora 'Adcock's Dwarf' | Adcock's Dwarf Japanese White Pine | 3 ft | 2 ft | pyramidal | This low, squatty pyramid shaped pine has tiered branching that lends it well to use as bonsai. The shorter, blue-green needles are evenly lined along the twigs giving a bottlebrush style appearance. |
| Pinus parviflora 'Kinpo' | Kinpo Japanese White Pine | 3 ft | 2 ft | broad upright | Its twisted, brush-like clusters of needles appear along spreading branches, some of them exposed to show off gray, textured bark. Gently curved shoots, accented with attractive small cones, provide year-round appeal. Site the accent conifer in a raised, courtyard bed, container or other premium location with full sun and average moisture. Salt tolerance suggests a seaside setting. |
| Pinus parviflora 'Kobe' | Kobe Japanese White Pine | 2 ft | 3 ft | pyramidal | A compact pine with short green needles that are widely spaced. Named for Kobe Arboretum in Toyko, Japan.
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| Pinus parviflora 'Koru' | Koru Japanese White Pine | 10 ft | 8 ft | broad upright | Clusters of curved blue green needles give this Japanese White Pine a silvery glow. Bold cones on branch tips add textural appeal. An architectural specimen with irregular branching and an overall conical shape, âKoruâ makes a dynamic focal point in the Asian inspired garden. |
| Pinus parviflora 'Ogon' | Golden White Pine | 4 ft | 3 ft | plump pyramidal | Creamy-yellow foliage at the ends of the branches make this a stunning form of Japanese white pine. 'Ogon' means gold in Japanese, and this tree is sometimes refered to as the Golden White Pine. However, the color is more cream than gold. |
| Pinus parviflora 'Zigzag' | Zigzag Japanese White Pine | 15 ft | 8 ft | narrow upright | This cultivar of Japanese White Pine was originally found as a seedling of the popular cultivar âKinpoâ. Named âZigzagâ for its irregular and meandering growth habit, this dwarf conifer maintains a narrow upright habit. Densely clustered green needles are short, straight, and softly textured. Performance will be best when sited in a sunny area with well-drained soil |
| Pinus ponderosa | Ponderosa Pine | 90 ft | 30 ft | broad upright | Pinus ponderosa, commonly known as the ponderosa pine, bull pine, blackjack pine, western yellow-pine, or filipinus pine is a very large pine tree species of variable habitat native to mountainous regions of western North America. It is the most widely distributed pine species in North America. |
| Pinus pumila 'Jeddeloh' | Jeddeloh Japanese Stone Pine | 5 ft | 5 ft | spreading | Long, silver-blue needles on this dwarf pine are soft to the touch. Found at Jeddeloh Nursery in Germany.
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| Pinus resinosa 'Morel' | Morel Red Pine | 10 ft | 10 ft | globose | Has long, light green needles that are soft to the touch. Mid-size plants become dense, billowy shrubs that resemble the shape of morel mushrooms with rounded top-caps and more height than width. The very hardy plants project an informal beauty in the garden year-round. |
| Pinus resinosa 'Thundercloud' | Thundercloud Red Pine | 5 ft | 4 ft | pyramidal, globose | Long, dark-green needles and a mounding dwarf form make this slow-growing pine look like a thundercloud. A very handsome yet small pine. |
| Pinus strobiformis 'Foxtail' |
Foxtail Southwestern White Pine | 7 ft | 3 ft | pyramidal | A loosely pyramidal evergreen that becomes more irregular with age; open and airy branches displaying blue-green needles that are tapered, resembling a fox tail; great as a stand alone accent or massed along a border. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live to a ripe old age of 100 years or more; think of this as a heritage tree for future generations! |
| Pinus sylvestris 'Green Penguin' | Green Penguin Scots Pine | 3 ft | 1.5 ft | | Dense, thick needles on this upright, bushy pine give the plant the appearance of a penguin. A very distinctive pine with a clever name. |
| Pinus sylvestris 'Hillside Creeper' | Hillside Creeper Scots Pine | 1 ft | 6 - 10 ft | prostrate, ground cover | A strongly growing, completely prostrate selection of Scots pine with rambling, lax branches that, over time, will cover a significant portion of real estate. Foliage is attractive, thick, fleshy and a nice gray-green in color. In colder climates, in winter, the needles will assume a bit of a yellow-green cast |
| Pinus sylvestris 'Jeremy' | Jeremy Dwarf Scots Pine | 15 in | 15 in | miniature | The short little needles accentuate its 'dwarfness'. The plant was discovered in 1973 by Mr. B. Reynolds of Wellingborough, Northants, England. This cultivar is an excellent choice for a rock or trough garden for it will never outgrow its space. A 10-year-old specimen may be the size of a basketball. |
| Pinus sylvestris 'KBN Gold Sport' | KBN Gold Scots Pine, KBN Gold Sport Scots Pine, Kate Brook Gold Scots Pine | 4 ft | 2 ft | pyramidal | A two-toned tree, this beautiful conical form of Scots pine combines bright gold needle coloring where exposed to the sun with blue-green foliage in interior or shaded sections. The slow-growing tree with open branching was found at Kate Brook Nursery in Vermont (hence KBN) by Greg Williams. Tough and adaptable, it likes dry to average moisture. Also known as âKBN Gold Sportâ or âKate Brook Gold.â
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| Pinus sylvestrus 'Mitsch's Weeping' | Mitschs Weeping Scots Pine | 3 ft | 5 ft | mounding, arching, weeping | This contorted, weeping cultivar of Scots Pine was found as a seedling by John Mitsch in 1965. This tree responds beautifully to pruning and shaping, resulting over time into a living sculpture -- a fine centerpiece to any conifer garden. |
| Pinus tabuliformis 'Jiuzhaigou' | Jiuzhaigou Valley Chinese Red Pine | 4.5 ft | 4.5 ft | pyramidal | Thin, very dark green foliage on this globose pine give it a very shaggy appearance. A rare species from China. |
| Pinus thunbergii 'Hakuho' | Hakuho Japanese Black Pine | 4 ft | 2 ft | broad upright | Rough, deeply fissured bark and dense, vibrant green needles give this Japanese garden essential its distinctive character. A dramatic garden centerpiece when pruned and trained to have a windswept look. Textured bark develops at a young age, making them an ideal bonsai specimen. |
| Pinus thunbergii 'Katsugai' | Katsugai Japanese Black Pine | 5 ft | 5 ft | broad upright | A slow-growing, compact Japanese Black Pine cultivar prized for its dense branching and distinctive, irregular form. Its dark green needles, arranged in pairs, lend a lush, textured look. |
| Pinus thunbergii 'Kotobuki' | Kotobuki Japanese Black Pine | 1-5 ft | 1-5 ft | narrow upright or fastigiate | A moderately fast growing, narrowly upright selection of Japanese black pine with short irregular branching and shorter-than-typical, extremely prickly, dark, gray-green needles. |
| Pinus thunbergii 'Kyokko Yatsubusa' | Kyokko Yatsubusa Japanese Black Pine | 5 ft | 3 ft | lateral, upright | A Japanese black pine that is known for its rough, cork bark that it develops with age. âKyokko yatsubusaâ has medium green needles with medium length similar to many other Japanese black pine cultivars. It has a dwarf-like growth habit that does not get very tall. In fact, much of âKyokko yatsubusaâs growth is lateral. Due to its dwarf stature and attractive, rough bark this tree is most commonly used as a bonsai plant and is highly sought after by bonsai enthusiasts. |
| Pinus thunbergii 'Ogon' | Golden Japanese Black Pine | 5 ft | 4 ft | dwarf, upright | A Japanese Black Pine with golden yellow needles especially at the tips of the needles. The yellow is more pronounced in the winter. Golden yellow color comes out better in sunny situations. |
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| Pinus thunbergii 'Shirome janome' | Snake Eye Japanese Black Pine | 10 ft | 7 ft | conical, pyramidal | An upright pyramidal selection of Japanese black pine with open branching, and 2 striking, yellow bands of golden yellow on each otherwise dark-green needle. Simply put, this is a strikingly beautiful pine. |
| Pinus thunbergii 'Shun sho matsu' | Japanese Black Pine | 5 ft | 3 ft | pyramidal | Incredibly thick, dark-green needles are held stiffly to the dense branches of this slow-growing upright pine. A very fascinating and uniquely-textured plant. |
| Pinus thunbergii 'Thunderhead' | Thunderhead Japanese Black Pine | 12-15 ft | 20 ft | broad upright or oval | Attractive, vigorous, broadly pyramidal selection of Japanese black pine with densely packed, long, brooding, dark-green needles and distinctive silver-white candles that are most attractive in late winter/early spring. |
| Pinus thunbergii 'Yoshimura' | Yoshimura Japanese Black Pine | 15 ft | 15 ft | | Researching |
| Pinus uncinata 'Kovarska' | Kovarska Mountain Pine | | | | Researching |
| Pinus uncinata 'Silver Candles' | Mountain Pine | 3 ft | 3 ft | globose | Dense thick needles with silver candles that elongate in the spring. |
| Pinus, banksiana 'Uncle Fogy' | Uncle Fogy Jack Pine | 12 ft | 8 ft | broad upright | Plants bend and swoop to create a curvy, living sculpture decorated with resinous winter buds. This collectorâs plant, first discovered in a garden in Richfield, Minnesota, seems to be a reference to everyoneâs eccentric relative. Extremely hardy and adaptable, it tolerates heat, cold and dry, sandy or poor soils. |
| Podocarpus macrophyllus | Kusamaki, Yew Plum Pine, Buddhist Pine, Chinese Podocarpus, Chinese Yew Pine, Japanese Yew, Souther | 20 ft | 10 ft | pyramidal | This evergreen tree is noted for its narrow and pyramidal form. Feathery foliage is narrow and bright green. Takes well to shearing and makes a great screen or hedge. |
| Podocarpus nivalis 'Jalako Red' | Jalako Red Plum Pine | 2 ft | 3 ft | globose | Short wide needles with pointed tips are spirally arranged on stiff erect shoots. Noted for its unique seasonal color transformation; dark green foliage in summer changing to a deep red wine color in winter. Small and compact yet sturdy branching makes this a useful durable color accent in the shrub border or container garden. A seedling selection from Kools Nursery in The Netherlands. Named by nursery owner Nelis Kools, who coined the word Jalako in honor of his father Jan and mother Laura Kools. |
| Podocarpus x 'Red Tip' | Red Tip Mountain Plum Pine | 2 ft | 3 ft | globose | In late summer, the short, thin, yew-like foliage of the, slow-growing Podocarpus x âRed Tipâ puts on a flush of deep red that holds through winter. The rest of the year, rich, deep-green foliage spirals up the plantâs short stems. |
| Pseudotsuga menziesii 'Torquis' | Emerald Twister Douglas Fir | 25 ft | 15 ft | broad upright | The twisting, undulating branches of Pseudotsuga menziesii âTorquisâ create a sense of motion and evoke wonder in those who see the prominent, sculptural tree. Rich, dark green needles decorate the magnificent specimen, which makes a dramatic statement in a spacious garden |
| Pseudotsuga menziesii 'Blue' | Blue Douglas Fir | 25 ft | 15 ft | broad upright | Develops wonderful color and becomes a noble specimen for the spacious landscape or an exciting color contrast, if sited against a backdrop of standard Douglas Fir trees or other greenery. The clear blue foliage draws the eye and creates a sense of distance. Multi-colored cones add spring and summer ornamentation. |
| Pseudotsuga menziesii 'Graceful Grace' | Graceful Grace Douglas Fir | 25 ft | 15 ft | broad upright, weeping | Vigorous, sturdy branches drape uniformly from each whorl of this compact weeping tree. Its long, dark green needles, highlighted with an interesting, glaucous cast, radiate outward around the stems and create a lush, full appearance. |
| Sciadopitys verticillata 'Green Star' | Green Star Umbrella Pine | 12 ft | 6 ft | narrow upright | Clusters of succulent, glossy, dark green needles radiate outward from the branches of this Japanese umbrella pine, making it look like it is covered in green stars. The unique texture of the lush foliage on this densely branched tree makes it almost look tropical, but it is reliably winter hardy and its strong, stocky branches enable it to stand up more effectively to snow. âGreen Starâ makes a stunning focal point in a full sun location with moist, acidic soil. |
| Sciadopitys verticillata 'Picola' | Picola Japanese Umbrella Pine | 4 ft | 3 ft | broad upright | Dense and compact, the slow growing Sciadopitys verticillata âPicolaâ is perfect for the patio garden. Shorter, thinner needles on short shoots account for an overall bushy habit. Full sun to partial shade and well drained soil is preferred. |
| Sciadopitys verticillata 'Wintergreen' | Winter Green Japanese Umbrella Pine | 12 ft | 10 ft | broad upright | an improved cultivar with size and shape similar to the species. As the name indicates, the beautiful foliage retains its dark, glossy green through winter. A seedling selection from Sydney Waxman, University of Connecticut. Full sun to partial shade and well drained soil is preferred. |
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| Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Barabit's Requiem' | Barabit's Requiem Weeping Giant Redwood | 12 ft | 3.5 ft | upright, narrow, columnar, irregular | A conifer with a bizarre growth pattern, with branches hanging down sharply, but some grow in a more or less horizontal, undulating pattern. These branches have twigs that hang straight down. The main trunk sometimes grows in an undulating fashion as well. This ultimately produces an exceptional, irregular growth pattern that is pre-eminently suited for solitary planting. 6 hours or more of direct sunlight per day is suggested. |
| Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Bultinick Yellow' | Bultinck Yellow Giant Sequoia, Yellow-tipped Sierra Redwood. | 10 ft | 6 ft | fat, conical | A giant redwood selection from Bultinck Nursery in Belgium. The new growth on this giant redwood is a bright lemon yellow, which matures to a darker green. |
| Taxodium ascendens 'Debonair' | Debonair Pond Cypress | 10 ft | 5 ft | upright | A deciduous needled conifer that grows vigorously to 60' tall and half as wide with an oval crown and straight single trunk. The unusual foliage produced on erect branchlets is bright green in summer, delicate and fern-like. They become orange-brown in fall. Does not develop knees such as the ones found on common bald-cypress. Use as a specimen in open areas. Tolerates wet soil. |
| Taxodium distichum 'Cascade Falls' | Cascade Falls Bald Cypress | varies with culture | | weeping | Offers fine foliage, great fall color and dramatic winter form. Its yellow-green spring foliage darkens to soft sage during summer and then mellows to warm brown and orange in fall. In winter, the deciduous conifer shows off gracefully weeping stems. Stake the young tree to any height, and it will arch over and sweep down with stunning effect. From Cedar Lodge Nursery in New Zealand, it makes a dynamic focal feature in full sun and is easy to prune to desired size. Known to thrive in wet conditions, it adapts to many conditions. |
| PET WARNING: All species of the genus Taxus are poisonous if ingested by all pets and humans. đ | If you have a curious pet or human, you may want to avoid this plant! đ | | | | One American species is the source of the cancer drug, Taxol used in the treatment of cancers. In England yew trees were restricted to church yards where they were not subject to livestock grazing, which caused many animal deaths in the past. Interestingly, deer may graze on them, unaffected. Birds are also attracted to the fruit, which they eat without consequence, as the flesh is not toxic to most, and the seed passes through intact. Male flowers can appear occasionally on Irish Yew, resulting in setting of brightly colored drupes on this generally female plant. Regardless, if you are conserned about your pet or favorite human consuming any part of this tree, think twice before purchasing anything of the genes Taxus!. đ |
| Taxus baccata 'Amersfoort' | Amersfoort Yew | 5-8 ft | 2-8 ft | upright | Unsual rounded needles makes this plant look different from other conifers. A sculptural specimen that would be good for bonsai. grows well in shade. |
| Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata Stricta' | Irish Yew | 15 ft | 4 ft | narrow, columnar | A handsome evergreen shrub with a narrow columnar form. Its rich dark green needles are larger than that of English Yew, densely cloaking its strong upright branches. May set red berry-like fruit in late spring to summer. Creates exceptional vertical interest. An excellent tall hedge or screen, easily clipped into formal or topiary shapes. Grows in shade. |
| Taxus baccata 'Repandens' | Creeping English Yew | 2 ft | 6 ft | spreading | A robust, widely spreading selection of English yew with undulating branches and nodding lateral shoots. Its long, dark-green, sickle-shaped needles are held in two ranks. Berries are rarely produced and only on older plants. Grows well in shade. |
| Taxus baccata 'Standishii' | Golden English Yew | 5 ft | 2 ft | spreading | Bright golden foliage is most noticeable in areas where the plant was exposed to the sun. Forms a narrow pillar with age. Can grow in shade. |
| Taxus baccata 'Stricta Aurea' | Golden Irish Yew | 15 - 30 ft | 4 - 8 ft | upright | Dense, needle-like, evergreen foliage has golden margins that become more intense in warm, sunny exposures. Vibrant red berry-like fruit stands out in the fall - do not ingest! The stately, upright form works well as a landscape specimen or planted en masse for a privacy screen or hedge. Takes well to shearing and can grow in shade. |
| Taxus baccata 'Watnong Gold' | Watnong Gold English Yew | 3 ft | 4 ft | spreading | Bright gold colour is most noticeable on the newer growth with a vibrant yellow persisting on the leaf margins throughout the rest of the year. Will form a spreading, somewhat bushy form with time. Tolerates shade. |
| Taxus baccata Fastigiata | Irish Yew | 15 ft | 4 ft | columnar | A handsome evergreen shrub with a narrow columnar form. Its rich dark green needles are larger than that of English Yew, densely cloaking its strong upright branches. May set red berry-like fruit in late spring to summer. Creates exceptional vertical interest. An excellent tall hedge or screen, easily clipped into formal or topiary shapes. Grows in shade. |
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| Taxus cuspidata 'Emerald Spreader' | Emerald Spreader Jaapanese Yew | 2 -- 3 ft | 8 - 10 ft | spreading, creeping | This exceptional, cold hardy, evergreen shrub is a perfect low-maintenance choice for ground cover, large scale borders or a low hedge. Strong and sturdy, it provides good erosion control on slopes. The attractive dark green foliage retains its color in the coldest of winters. |
| Taxus cuspidata 'Nana Aurescens' | Golden Dwarf Japanese Yew | 2 ft | 8 ft | spreading | New growth looks like a splash of brilliant goldenrod. Since second-year foliage goes dark green, each yearâs new growth makes another dramatic splash of color when it emerges. The shade tolerant, adaptable, colorful conifer has a wider-than-tall, spreading habit. |
| Taxus x 'Densiformis' | Dense Spreading Yew | 3 -4 ft | 5 - 6 ft | spreading | This dense, low, spreading shrub is an excellent basic foundation planting for a hedge, screen or border. The dark green foliage backs scarlet-colored, berry-like cones. A versatile and durable evergreen that provides year-round interest in the landscape and tolerates shearing well. |
| Taxus x 'Hicksii' | Hicks Yew | 10 - 12 ft | 3 - 4 ft | upright | An excellent evergreen shrub for tall hedges and privacy screens. The long, upright-growing branches with dense, glossy, dark green foliage naturally form a narrow, columnar habit that works well as a foundation plant, or placed in pairs at entries or doorways. |
| Taxus x 'Maureen' | Maureen Hybrid Yew | 6 ft | 1.5 ft | columnar, upright | A slender, upright conifer with wide, dark-green needles. Found and introduced by Joe Reis and named for his wife, Maureen.
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| Taxus x media 'Beanpole' | Beanpole Hybrid Yew | 10 ft | 2 ft | narrow, upright | Dark green, coarse foliage on strictly upright branches create a useful form. This supremely narrow, slow growing conifer will add an architectural presence to the garden. Like an ancient Roman pillar, âBeanpoleâ can be used to delineate space or add formality, either in containers or planted in the ground. Light shade is best but can tolerate full sun and loves evenly moist, well-drained soil. |
| Taxus x media 'HM Eddie' | Eddie Yew | 8 ft | 4 ft | narrow, columnar | An excellent evergreen shrub for tall hedges and privacy screens. Long, upright-growing branches with dense dark green foliage naturally form a narrow, columnar habit that works well as a foundation plant, or in pairs at entries. Does not produce toxic fruit. |
| Taxus x media 'Hubers Tawny Gold' | Huber's Tawny Gold Spreading Yew | 4 ft | 6 ft | broad, spreading | A dense, spreading evergreen with attractive tawny-gold needles. Provides excellent contrast when massed under the canopy of trees. This versatile and durable shrub has a naturally attractive vase shape and tolerates shearing well, making it ideal for use as a specimen plant, in foundation plantings or low hedges, and in borders. |
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| Thuja occidentalis 'Autumn Moon' | Autumn Moon Arborvitae | 3 ft | 3 ft | globe or globose | Dense, rounded plant with upright fans of canary yellow foliage, âAutumn Moonâ stays uniform and tidy without developing an oval, upright habit. |
| Thuja occidentalis 'Emerald Green/Smaragd' | Emerald Green Arborvitae | 15 ft | 4 ft | columnar | A narrow, pyramidal evergreen with dense, emerald green foliage that holds its color throughout winter. Thrives in the heat and humidity of the south, and tolerates dry spells when established. One of the most popular and effective shrubs for screening or tall hedge use. An ideal specimen for topiary. |
| Thuja occidentalis 'Emerald Squeeze/Lilshreckthu' | Emerald Squeeze⢠Thuja | 9 ft | 4 ft | columnar | Emerald Squeeze was introduced to garden centers in 2024. It is a shorter variety of the popular Emerald Green, reaching only 8-9 feet after 20 years. The compact, narrow pyramidal, and dense habit makes this evergreen an extremely popular choice for hedging, screening, specimen, accent, or windbreak planting. Fragrant foliage grows in flattened sprays of scale-like needles. Foliage is sometimes cut for use in winter dÊcor. |
| Thuja occidentalis 'Fire Chief' | Fire Chief⢠Arborvitae | 4 ft | 4 ft | globose | Distinctive color shifts set Fire Chief apart among compact evergreens. Bright gold foliage brightens the tidy globe-shaped shrub in spring. Summer brings gentle hues of orange which deepen to red in fall. No pruning; resists sun and wind burn. |
| Thuja occidentalis 'Jantar' | Amber Gold Arborvitae | 15 ft | 4ft | narrow upright | The eye popping yellow on this version of Emerald Arborvitae becomes a warmer amber tone during winter, hence the name âJantarâ, Polish for amber. With the same narrow upright habit as its popular green parent this selection will add dramatic color to the landscape as a focal plant or privacy screen. Selected by Jakub Jablonski of Poland and introduced to the U.S. by Breederplants. |
| Thuja occidentalis 'Kelsoki Spire' | Kelsoki Spire Arborvitae | 10 ft | 3 ft | narrow upright | Beautiful deep green summer foliage reminiscent to Hinoki Cypress. The narrow shape combined with textured foliage and moderate growth rate makes this a valuable new hardy garden conifer. âKelsoki Spireâ has a multitude of landscape possibilities. Use as a solo sculptural accent specimen or as a utilitarian yet sophisticated screen. |
| Thuja occidentalis 'Mr Bowling Ball' | Mr. Bowling Ball Arborvitae | 30 in | 30 in | globose | The correct botanical name of this cultivar is Thuja occidentalis 'Linesville,' but the more colorful name Mr. Bowling Ball⢠was attached to it for marketing purposes and it has crept into the nomenclature â although purists resist it. Because it's an Eastern Arborvitae it has all the generous cultural characteristics of the species plus a unique, nearly perfect round shape that requires no pruning and will stay dwarf and its shape to the ground giving the appearance of a sphere sitting on the landscape. |
| Thuja occidentalis 'Pin Cushion' | Pin Cushion Arborvitae | 32 in | 27 in | bun shaped | Whip-like foliage so abundant that it is not possible to see the approximately one inch long trunk. Some of the foliage strands have a very short branch at the end. It is green in color, but interspersed are a few brown filaments making its name appropirate; the less abundant brown filaments can be considered pins stuck in the abundant green foliage, visualized as the cushion. |
| Thuja occidentalis 'Primo' | Primo Arborvitae | 4 ft | 1 ft | narrow upright | Rich, deep green summer color combines with the compact textural foliage and naturally sculpted spire-like shape making this new selection an unexpected breakthrough for the hardy common Arborvitae. With a bronzed winter color, a very young tree has proportions perfect for miniscapes or container gardening. As it ages, an elegant small tree develops. The natural character as a specimen is the finest quality a conifer can offer the landscape in either cold or moderate climates. |
| Thuja occidentalis 'Teddy' | Teddy Arborvitae | 2 ft | 1 ft | globose | A dwarf, flattened-globose selection of Eastern arborvitae with dense, delicate, thin branches and feathery, juvenile, green-gray foliage. |
| Thuja occidentalis 'Tiny Tim' | Tiny Tim Arborvitae | 2 ft | 2 ft | globose | Tiny Tim' is a very slow-growing cultivar with a globular, finely-branched habit. Features scale-like, medium green foliage in flat sprays. |
| Thuja orientalis 'Morgan' | Morgan Oriental Arborvitae | 4 ft | 3 ft | broad upright | Displays lime green foliage in summer, which turns to purple bronze in fall, then amber to deep orange in winter. Flat fans of soft, colorful foliage are held vertically and are very dense. The result is a circle of soft foliage around an upright growing plant. Handles part shade. |
| Thuja pisifera 'Green Giant' | Green Giant Arborvitae | 30 - 50 ft | 12 - 16 ft | columnar | Fast growing, good for screening. |
| Thuja plica 'Whipcord' | Whipcord Western Red Cedar | 2.5 ft | 2.5 ft | prostrate, spreading | A wiry, dwarf variety of Western Red Cedar, Thuja plicata, native to the Pacific Northwest from Alaska to northern California. It was discovered in 1986 as a chance seedling by Barbara Hupp, co-owner of Drake Cross Nursery in Silverton, Oregon, and became a novelty. In 2012, it won the prestigious Royal Horticultural Award of Garden Merit for its hardiness and unusual foliage.
Whipcord Western Red Cedarâs threadlike branches flow gracefully down like a fountain. When young, it has a flattened top, but in a few years, it becomes mound-like. |
| Thuja plicata 'Forever Goldy' | Forever GoldyÂŽ Arborvitae | 25 ft | 12 ft | narrow upright | With intense yellow foliage that stays bright all season and through the winter, this plant is truly forever gold. Being both heat and drought tolerant, it is highly resistant to burn. Fast growing but compact, it serves excellently as a low maintenance hedge or screen. Definitely an eye-catcher in the garden. |
| Thuja plicata 'Grune Kugel' | Grune Kugel Western Red Cedar | 1 ft | 2 ft | cushion or bun shaped | Evergreen shrub, dense, very dwarf form. Dark green, somewhat purplish in winter. |
| Thuja plicata 'Whipcord' | Whipcord Dwarf Western Red Cedar | 4-5 ft | 4 ft | shrubby dwarf | Unusual long, glossy, threadlike foliage is dark green, becoming bronze in winter. |
| Thuja x 'Tiny Tower' | Tiny Tower Arborvitae | 18 - 20 ft | 4 - 5 ft | upright | Lively green foliage is fine to the touch and maintains a tight shape. Use this handsome, easy-care shrub to create an evergreen screen, define the back of a border, or feature as an accent specimen in landscape or container. |
| Tsuga canadensis Forest 'Fountain' | Forest Fountain Hemlock | 10 ft | 8 ft | broad upright | A small, pyramidal tree with deep green foliage, this selection has branches that arch upward in the shape of a fountain. Plant the extraordinary sculptural plant as a focal point or as part of an informal grouping. Found by John Mitsch, Aurora, Oregon. |
| Tsuga heterophylla | Western Hemlock | 150 + ft | | pyramidal when young; more columnar in age | Pacific Northwest forest tree. Its fine-textured, fern-like foliage give it a graceful appearance in the landscape. Very shade tolerant.The western hemlock was designated Washington's state tree in 1947. It is an iconic member of the western Cascade Forest. |
| Tsuga heterophylla 'Iron Springs' | Iron Springs Western Hemlock | 12 ft | 8 ft | broad upright | Has short, dark green needles that contrast well with the light bark on the very irregular branches of this choice selection of Western Hemlock. It eventually develops a rigid, upright-broad habit, but it grows more slowly than the species. Found at Iron Springs, Washington, and introduced by the University of Washington. |
| Tsuga heterophylla 'Iron Springs' | Iron Springs Western Hemlock | 12 ft | 8 ft | broad, upright | Short, dark green needles contrast well with the light bark. It eventually develops a rigid, upright-broad habit, but it grows more slowly than the species. Found at Iron Springs, Washington, and introduced by the University of Washington. |
| Tsuga mertensiana | Mountain Hemlock | 10 ft | 6 ft | narrow upright | Very distinct from the other hemlock species with more rigid branches and a dense branch habit. Its naturally dwarf growth rate and alpine appearance make it a favorite for rock gardens. Mountain hemlocks also have a naturally slender growth habit, so can be excellent as a vertical accent! |