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CONIFER OF THE MONTH:
Pinus contorta 'Frisian Gold'
Lodgepole pine
Thuja occidentalis 'DeGroot's Spire'
Upright Narrow, Intermediate, Full sun, Zone 3
Foliage is rich green, thick and ruffled in texture with branchlets occasionally twisting and layering over one another. This narrow columnar form of American Arborvitae is in demand for its habit and texture. It can be planted as a specimen or used in narrow situations where high screening is needed. Great for use in a formal front-door setting.
Thuja occidentalis 'Filiformis'
Weeping, Dwarf, Full sun/part shade, Zone 4
Dense branches hold many loose tufts of long thread-like pendulous branchlets. New growth is bright green. Grafted on Patio Tree form to display pendulous habit. Looks great planted by a pond or stream! One of my personal favorites - those of us that have this call it our "bad-hair-day plant!
Thuja occidentalis 'Gold Drop'
Globose/pyramidal, Dwarf, Full sun/part shade, Zone 4
A gorgeous plant with deep gold foliage - outer tips turn orange in winter. Still fairly rare.
Thuja occidentalis 'Hetz Midget'
Globe, Dwarf, Full sun/pt shade, Zone 2
Light blue-green leaves tightly packed in fan-shaped sprays; bronze winter color; stout branches. 2-4' x 3-5' 10 yrs.
Thuja occidentalis 'Hetz Wintergreen'
Conical, Large, Full sun to part shade, Zone 3, Green
'Hetz Wintergreen' stays a rich green year-round; not bronzing in the colder months like other selections. A single-leader specimen. This fast-growing conical form of American Arborvitae is useful planted as a soeciment, tall screen, or hedge.
Thuja occidentalis 'Mini Spirals'
Conical, Dwarf, Full sun/part shade, Zone 2
A dwarf conifer with a narrow columnar form. Green foliage is twisted around the branchlets. Extremely slow growing and cute, cute, cute!! 30" tall x 10" wide in 10 years. Perfect for the rock garden or trough!
Taxodium distichum 'Cave Hill'
Globe, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 5
A witch's broom, 'Cave Hill' is compact and slow growing. The delicate, feathery, light green foliage changes to a golden yellow in fall. Tough and adaptable to most soils, except alkaline. Likes moisture and full sun. From Cave Hill Cemetery in TN.
Taxodium distichum 'Lindsey's Skyward'
Upright Narrow, Intermediate, Full sun, Zone 5
New form of Bald Cypress growing 18-20' tall x 6' wide in 20 years. Shows resistance to winter snow and ice load and has not indicated any sign of surface roots or the "knees" typical of taxodiums. Tolerates wet soil. A beautiful landscape tree offering contrasting foliage to other conifers.
Taxodium distichum 'Peve Minaret'
Upright Broad, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 5, Green
A natural miniaturized tree, this selection from the Netherlands has soft rich green foliage that begs to be touched. Forming a dense compact spire, the delicate fine textured foliage against the solid trunk and branching habit gives the impression of great age in a young plant. This deciduous conifer colors an attractive red brown in autumn with the leaves held for many weeks. Responds well to pruning and can be kept small and narrow with hard late winter pruning. (One of my personal favorites!) 2010 Collector's Conifer of the Year!
Taxodium distichum 'Peve Yellow'
Globe, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 5
A fascinating compact form of the bald cypress native to the Great Lakes area. Thick spring and summer foliage in a very soft yellow is able to withstand extremely high temperatures without burning. Fall color is a bright orange-brown, typical for the species. Like 'Peve Minaret, this cultivar also enjoys full sun and wet soil conditions. Generally growing smaller than the species, 'Peve Yellow' may only reach 4' tall by 3' wide in 10 years.
Cedrus deodara 'Karl Fuchs'
Upright Narrow, Intermediate, Full sun/Part shade, Zone ??
While I am not in the habit of selling cedars due to hardiness issues for Zone 5 or colder, I will sell this one! A friend of mine sent me this tree 2 years ago to test in my garden. It is believed by the nursery industry that this is one of the few cedars which will, in fact, handle our colder climate. To date, the tree is alive and well in my garden, and there are reports it is alive and well in Minneapolis!
A tree worth risking for anyone that falls in love with every cedar they encounter! Beautiful blue new growth and the tall, narrow, somewhat weeping habit, make it a real standout in the garden! 35' x 15'
Microbiota decussata (available on 30" & 36" standards)
Prostrate, Dwarf, Full sun/part shade, Zone 3
Woody groundcover with bright green spring foliage, dark green summer foliage, and dark brown, bronzed foliage in fall and winter. Best performance occurs in partial sun in moist, well-drained soils, but it is very adaptable to poor, dry soils in sun and wind-exposed sites. Mature at 1' tall x 6' wide, although it can get taller and wider in time. (A.K.A. Russian Cypress or Russian Arborvitae)
Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'North Light'(aka Schirrmann's Nordlicht')
Ball, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 5
This small round ball originated as a witch's broom on Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'White Spot'. Cream-white needles make this plant glow in the garden. Small enough for rock gardens. 10 years: 30" x 30"
Abies balsamea 'Piccolo'
Globose, Dwarf, Part shade, Zone 5
Grows about 1" per year, quite miniature in all respects. Planted at the Iowa Arboretum - appears to be hardier than 'Nana'. A nice addition to the small rock garden.
Abies concolor 'Blue Cloak'
Weeping, Large, Full sun, Zone 3, Blue
A weeping form of White Fir. A strong main leader with all side branches coming down. Needles are medium size and powder blue. Grows 1' per year.
Abies concolor 'Candicans'
Conical, Large, Full sun, Zone 3, Blue
One of the bluest forms of White Fir. A fast-growing, upright, conical plant. Needles are very big and powder blue. Mature at 40'.
Abies Concolor 'Compacta'
Upright, Dwarf , Full sun/part shade, Zone 4
Compact White Fir. Needles are large and blue. About 6' in ten years.
Abies concolor 'Gable's Weeping'
Pyramidal, Dwarf to Intermediate, Sun to Partial Shade, Zone 3, Green
Holds a dense, formal shape well, even with age. Medium to coarse texture, slow-grower, semi-pendulous, irregular weeping habit, useful as focal point.
Abies concolor 'King's Gap'
Globe, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 3
The needles of this concolor fir are a vivid silvery-blue color. A new introduction suitable for a rock garden or smaller residential garden. As with all firs, it prefers dry soil conditions. 10 years: 6" x 15"
Abies concolor 'Wintergold'
Conical, Dwarf, Full sun/part shade, Zone 4
'Winter Gold', a small cultivar, changes color through the seasons. It is green in summer and yellow in winter. It has flat, blunt needles and tiered, horizontal branches. May need some afternoon shade in warmer climates. 10 yrs: 6-8'
Abies koreana 'Aurea'
Upright Broad, Large, Full sun, Zone 4, Yellow
Appealing lemon yellow needles and complementary purple-blue cones make this plant an outstanding specimen. The glowing silver-white needle undersides are displayed on ascending branches. Over time, 'Aurea' will become a pyramidal tree. Best color in full sun, but may need some afternoon shade in warmer summer climates.
Abies koreana 'Ice Breaker' A NEW introduction!!
Globe, Miniature, Full sun, Zone 4
This exciting new selection originated as a witches broom on Abies koreana 'Horstmann's Silverlocke' in Germany. It has the same recurved foliage but everything is reduced in size. The growth habit appears to be that of a miniature, flat-topped cushion. The recurved foliage gives this a silver-white color and produces an exceptionally nice plant that stands out in the landscape!
10 yrs: 8 inches tall x 12 inches wide!
Abies koreana 'Silber Mavers' (on a standard)
Globe, Miniature, Full sun/part shade, Zone 5
Very small leaves on a plant that grows about 1/2 inch a year. Underside of leave is silver. Sometimes will grow upright and conical. German by origin but introduced by Hoey Van Smith, Holland about 1989.
Abies koreana 'Silberperle'
Globe, Miniature, Full sun/part shade, Zone 4
This tiny Korean fir is an exquisite garden gem, every compact branch decorated with resinous, white buds during fall and winter. Short, wide, deep green needles, accented with silvery-white undersides, add to the plant's year-round ornamental impact. Conifer collectors and other discerning gardeners will love adding this dense, very slow growing jewel to their rock or trough displays, where it eventually takes on a pyramidal form. Afternoon shade in hot areas beneficial.
Abies koreana 'Silver Show'
Upright, Dwarf, Full sun/part shade, Zone 5
Small statured compact tree. Dark green needles curl up and twist around the stem to reveal the bright silver undersides. Beautiful violet cones stand straight up on stems. Similar in appearance to 'Horstmann's Silberlocke'. A very showy plant. Mature at 20'
Abies koreana 'Silberzwerg'
Bun-shaped, Miniature, Sun/part shade, Zone 5
A miniature flat round bun. Leaves are small, green and silver. Leaves slightly contort showing the silver. One of a series. Afternoon shade in warmer climates beneficial.
Abies lasiocarpa 'Duflon'
Globe, Miniature, Full sun, Zone 4
Stubby little branches and the squatty, somewhat conical shape make this Rocky Mountain Fir a must for all rock gardeners! One of the most dwarf of all conifers.
10 yrs: 6" x 6"
Abies lasiocarpa arizonica 'Glauca Compacta'
Pyramidal, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 5
Dwarf, compact version of the Blue Alpine Fir aka Dwarf Rocky Mountain Fir. Needles are a striking silver-blue, bark is light, almost white. Very slow growing. Use as a substitute for Colorado Blue Spruce where size is a factor. 'Glauca Compacta' is a much slower growing and softer tree!
Abies lasiocarpa 'Green Globe'
Globose, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 5
Tight, blue-green needles on a dwarf globe. Grows 1-2 inches per year - nice for a rock garden setting.
Tsuga canadensis 'Bennett'
Spreading,Dwarf, Part shade, Zone 4
A compact, broader than high, spreading Hemlock with
arching branches. Not as flat as 'Cole's Prostrate'. A
graceful plant for foundation plantings or shrub borders.
H 2' x W 4' (10 yrs)
Tsuga Canadensis 'Betty Rose'
Mounding, Miniature, Part Shade, Zone 4
'Betty Rose' is an extremely slow growing hemlock. This irregular shaped, mounded shrub is very quaint and compact. The new growth, both in spring and in late summer, is creamy white against the mature, dark green foliage. With time it becomes pyramidal in shape. Ideal for rock gardens and troughs.
15 years: 10 - 15 inches tall.
Tsuga canadensis 'Cappy's Choice'
Spreading, Dwarf, Full sun to partial shade, Zone 4, Green
A dwarf, low growing shrub. Leaves light green with a hint of gold. Plant will only get about 2 ft. high and spread out and around.
Tsuga canadensis 'Cole's Prostrate'
Prostrate, Dwarf, Partial shade, Zone 4, Green
Stiff main branches knuckle under and bend downwards making a truly prostrate form. Gnarly interior branches display silver bark, adding dimension to this excellent low spreading hemlock. Use to drape over or around stones or walls in the landscape. A true garden gem!
Tsuga Canadensis 'Greenwood Lakes'
Upright, Miniature, Part shade, Zone 4
Short, bright green neeles on this irregularly shaped hemlock are a standout as new growth appears. 10 years: 1' x 2.5'
Tsuga canadensis 'Hornbeck'
Mounding, Dwarf, Full sun/part shade, Zone 4
Bigger than 'Abbott's Pygmy' and smaller than 'Jervis, providing an in-between size for smaller spaces. Delicate foliage and informal shape.
Tsuga canadensis 'Jervis'
Upright Broad, Dwarf, Partial shade, Zone 4, Green
A densely branched, broad pyramid with congested, dark green foliage similar to 'Hussi', but more compact. Slow, upright, irregular grower with prominent buds and short twiggy growth.
Tsuga Canadensis 'Lewis'
Irregular upright, Dwarf, part shade, Zone 4
This is a dwarf, upright, irregular conical hemlock. The needles are short, stiff, and a dark green color. This is a wonderful addition to the rock garden or small landscape area - very low maintanance, and it looks great all year round.
10 yrs: 3-4'
Tsuga canadensis 'Moon Frost'
Globose, Dwarf, Part Shade, Zone 4
Bright white new growth, reminiscent of the glow of frost on a moonlit night. Older green inner foliage retains light tones giving the plant an overall whitish appearance. In winter, the white foliage is blushed with pink.
Tsuga canadensis 'White Fountain'
Mounding, Dwarf, Full sun/part shade, Zone 3
Slender branches of white foliage ascend then arch downward on this compact mounding form. Selected by Ed Wood and named by Stanley & Sons Nursery. Morning sun, afternoon shade. 2' x 2' in 10 years. Hardy to -40 degrees!
Tsuga diversifolia 'Gracilis'
Upright Broad, Dwarf, Part shade, Zone 4
This dwarf selection of Rice Tree has the shortest needles of the hemlocks. Dark-green and rounded, they are congested on the interior and more widely spaced on the newer growth. Dense and rounded when young, 'Gracilis' develops an irregular habit with stiff, stout leaders that have weeping tips.
Tsuga diversifolia 'Loowit'
Globe, Dwarf, Part shade, Zone 4
Small, blunt needles look like green grains of rice interspersed with tiny brown buds. Diminutive branches crowded with branchlets form a tight, congested bun. This dwarf hemlock was selected from seed collected in the high alpine region of Fukushima prefecture, Japan. This small tree is also referred to as the Japanese rice tree.
Tsuga mertensiana 'Blue Star'
Pyramidal, Dwarf, Full sun/Part Shade, Zone 5
Bright blue foliage on a hemlock that grows 5' x 2' in 10 yrs.
Tsuga mertensiana 'Elizabeth'
Spreading, Dwarf, Full sun/Part shade, Zone 5
Found on Mt. Rainier in Washington State, this mountain hemlock has a spreading form, with very blue foliage. 10 yrs: 1' x 3'
Juniperus chinensis 'Mint Julep'
Vase-shape, Dwarf, Full sun to part shade, Zone 3
Outstanding evergreen shrub with dense, upright branches clothed in sharply pointed, bright green needles. Requires little maintenance - a very tough plant. Needs pruning to maintain shape. Available in pompom, spiral and topiary basket form.
Juniperus horizontalis 'Icee Blue'
Spreader, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 3
A new introduction that exhibits the best winter color of the groundcover junipers. Maintains a full, dense crown of foliage creating a solid silver-blue cover in a short time. Winter foliage becomes plum purple in coldest climates. Once established needs only occasional watering. 10 yrs: 4" tall x 8' wide. Great falling over rocks or walls.
Juniperus sabina 'Monna' ('Calgary Carpet')
Spreading, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 3
9" tall, this is a great low-growing, soft conifer. The layered branching habit of this plant gives the subtle appearance of soft undulations in the ground beneath them. Serves nicely in a small Zen garden, with it's ability to suggest a forest of undulating green. This juniper does well in more dry soils that are well drained. One of my favorite junipers.
Juniperus scopulorum 'Moonglow' (spiral form)
Pyramidal, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 4
Not a favorite of deer and rabbits. Dense, pyramidal form with blue-green color. Will develop into a tear-drop shape. 10 years: 15' x 5'
Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star' (on a standard)
Spreading, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 4, Blue
As broad as it is high, the short branches for a star-like appearance. The name 'Blue Star' is a wonderful description of this plant.
Juniperus x pfitzeriana 'MonSan' (Sea of Gold)
Spreading, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 3
Even more outstanding golden color than its Gold Coast® parent. Lacey foliage on this compact form makes it an excellent choice as a colorful accent. Color is retained and deepens in winter better than other gold tipped varieties. 10 yrs: 3' x 4'. Also available in a topiary basket form.
Juniperus virginiana 'Taylor'
Columnar, Large, Full sun, Zone 3
Beautiful, semi-soft, blue-green foliage. Narrow columnar shape gives this evergreen a formal look. Can be used as a privacy screen, flanking plant for entrances, or dramatic vertical element in the landscape. 'Taylor' maintains a denser upright form than similar plants. A Nebraska Statewide Arboretum introduction. The original plant is a sport of an Eastern red cedar found in Taylor, NE. 30' x 3'
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Pinus heldrechii 'Schmidtii'
Globe, Miniature, Full sun, Zone 4
A favorite small pine. It is handsome and ideal for the small garden space, such as a rock garden or even as a container plant. A ten-year-old plant may be 12 inches in height and 12 inches across, appearing like a bright green globe. The foliage is dense, and the needles are sharp and about 3 inches in length.
2009 Conifer of the Year.
Pinus aristata
Upright braod, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 4
Pinus aristata is native to the mountainous regions of the southwestern United States. Dense with foliage often stemming from ground level gives a bushy appearance. Notable are the disfigured, twisted, and sheared semblances these pines can acquire while demonstrating their ability to continue to slowly grow in spite of the soil erosion; drought; wind, sand and ice blasting occurring in their timberline habitats. Must have dry soil. Very slow growth rate making the mature height irrelevant.
Pinus aristata 'Joe's Bess'
Conical, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 4
Dense clusters of two-toned needles point towards the tip of each ascending branch to create a consistent, formal shape, much like "Sherwood Compact'. Originated as a seedling. Slow growing, but will eventually become larger than 'Sherwood Compact' and smaller than 'Formal Form'.
Pinus aristata 'Sherwood Compact'
Conical, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 5
The perfectly conical form of this Bristlcone Pine evokes a "must have" emotion for conifer lovers. The short, green needles radiate around ascending branches creating a dense formal appearance. Makes a good foundation plant.
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Pinus pumila 'Jeddeloh'
Spreading, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 4
These spreading, bushy plants feature short, blue-green needles and cones that are borne young and covered in a very ornamental white sap. More needles per stem than usual, creating a much fuller look. 10 years: 3-5' x 3-5'
Pinus strobus 'Angel Falls'
Weeping, Large, Full sun, Zone 4
This refined version of the popular Weeping White Pine (Pinus strobus 'Pendula') stood out among sibling seedlings started at Iseli Nursery in 1981. Early in the evaluation process, the long, narrow, light-green needles, strong weeping habit and profusion of buds and branches showed promise of extraordinary quality. 20 years of evaluation culminated in honoring the unique tree with the name of the world's tallest waterfall in Venezuela. Height depends on staking.
Pinus strobus 'Blue Shag'
Globe, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 3, Bluish Green
A popular dwarf selection of Eastern White Pine - grows approx. 4" per year. 'Blue Shag' is an outstanding, compact, reliably rounded form. Excellent for a variety of landscape uses.
Pinus strobus 'Louie'
Pyramidal, Large, Full sun, Zone 3
This upright eastern white pine was discovered in Vermont by Greg William, where it is known to intensify its color in winter months. With bright yellow foliage throughout the year, 'Louie' becomes a medium sized, dense pyramidal tree. Once established this cultivar won't burn in the full sun. "A must-have"!
Pinus strobus 'Mini Twists'
Globe, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 3
A sister seedling to 'Tiny Kurls'. Growth rate is only 1-2 inches per year. Twisted foliage. Cute!
Pinus strobus 'Niagara Falls'
Spreading, Full sun, Zone 4
American Conifer Society Collector's conifer of the year 2009. Appearing like a broad, cascading waterfall on a mighty river, this form of weeping white pine is an improvement over 'Pendula'. It is dense and full in appearance, with short internodes and numerous branches, all cascading from the hightest point the plant is trained to. A bud mutation from 'Pendula'. Just recently released to the trade.
Pinus strobus 'Pendula'
Pendulous, Large, Full sun, Zone 3
This popular weeping form of the eastern white pine is a robust tree with a very striking look. Long, blue-green needles gently cascade from twisting, pendulous branches, and with the exposed, smooth, grey bark, give a soft, relaxed feeling. Form can vary from tall and slender to low and broad. Extremely variable in nature. No two are ever the same!
Pinus strobus 'Stowe's Column'
Narrow columnar, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 3
An improved form, which handles the snow load better than 'Fastigiata'. Thin green needles on this narrow columnar tree. 10 yrs: 10' x 3'
Pinus strobus 'Tiny Kurls'
Globe, Miniature, Full sun, Zone 3
Dark blue-green needles are twisted. More interesting than most of the dwarf pines. Grows 2-3" per year. 10 years: 2' x 3'. A cute little shrub!
Pinus strobus 'Torulosa'
Pyramidal, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 3
Sometimes referred to as Pinus strobus 'Contorta'. As the name implies, needles and stems twist in all directions, yet the tree maintains an upright narrow pyramidal form. Growings 4-6" per year it will reach 25'tall x 6' wide in 25 years. Great for situations that call for contrast. Truly an interesting tree!
Pinus strobus 'Westin Elf'
Conical, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 4
Similar to 'Densa' but a bit smaller. Congested blue foliage. Grows 1-2" per year.
Pinus strobus x Ayacahuite'
Upright broad, Large, Full sun, Zone 4
Slower growing, tighter form, less winter browning than Eastern White Pine. Beautiful blue cast to the foliage. A big improvement over Eastern White Pine in many applications.
Pinus strobus x schwerinii 'Wiethorst'
Conical, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 3
A hybrid of Pinus strobus and Pinus wallichiana. Discovered as a witches broom from Pinus x schwerinii. A very eye-catching plant with long drooping needles. Produces long, drooping cones at a young age. Rare! 10 years: 6' tall x 3-4 wide'
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Pinus banksiana 'Chippewa'
Mounding, Miniature, Full sun, Zone 3
'Chippewa' develops into a miniature, irregular, flat-topped mound. It grows less than 1 inch (2 cm) per year, and the foliage is light green with tiny needles mostly held parallel to the branchlets. The buds are elongated, gray-white, and slightly resinous. Smaller than 'Manomet'
Pinus banksiana 'Manomet'
Globe - pyramid, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 2
A diminutive, emerald green witch's broom of the hardy Jack Pine. Perfect for the rock or miniature garden, 'Manomet' is a tight irregular glove when young. Older plants eventually show signs of forming a leader and becoming pyramidal. Also available on a standard.
Pinus banksiana 'Schoodic'
Spreading, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 2, Green
'Schoodic' is an excellent, ground-hugging selection, dense and low growing, with short emerald green needles. Typical of the species, 'Schoodic' is cold hardy and adaptable to poor soils. A native selection of Jack Pine found on the Schoodic Peninsula in Maine.
Pinus banksiana 'Uncle Foggy'
Penudlous, Intermediate, Full sun, Zone 3
A pendulous form of Jack pine found growing in a garden in Richfield, Minnesota, with wildly undulating, pendulous branches. The winter buds are densely covered with resin. A bizarrely attractive collector's plant. No two are the same!
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Pinus densiflora 'Alice Verkade'
Spreading, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone
A small bright green dome with tight-packed needles. Dense, grass green foliage. A height and width of up to 3ft. can be expected in 10 years.
Pinus densiflora 'Globosa'
Globe Shaped, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 4
This Japanese Red Pine has dark green, short, thick needles and an egg-shaped habit.
Pinus densiflora 'Low Glow'
Globose, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 3
Low growing and vibrant green, this dwarf form of Japanese red pine can best be described as a cheerful Pinus densi-thunbergiii 'Jane Kluis'. Where 'Jane Kluis' is somewhat flat-topped, 'Low Glow' appears to have a more mounding, rounded habit. The growth is denser and more compact and needle color is a brighter green through the seasons. A seedling from a witch's broom introduced by Sydney Waxman, University of Connecticut.
Sciodopitys verticillata
Upright, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 5
This glorious conifer constitutes the sole member of both its genus and plant family. A remarkable conifer native to a restricted region in Japan. The dark green needles have a thick, rubbery texture and are arranged in whorls along the branches. The foliage develops a bronzy tint in winter. While it often grows to 30 feet in cultivation, its slow-growing nature inspires patience. Very unique.
Sciadopitys verticillata 'Wintergreen'
Conical, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 5
Possibly the finest form. Conical habit and bright green foliage that does not discolor in winter. Rich, acidic soil with average to medium moisture conditions are best, not standing water. Will eventually grow to 30' x 15'
PINUS PARVIFLORA -
General Info:
Pinus parviflora's natural elegance and beauty combine with the challenges specific to pine training to make it a favorite of bonsai enthusiasts around the World. Their needles are short - about 1.5 to 3 inches, grow in clusters of five and stay on the tree for 2 to 3 years. The needle colors range from emerald to blue green and often have white stripes. In nature, Japanese White Pine can reach 70 ft tall. In bonsai culture, most range from 1ft to 3ft. A cold dormancy for at least 3 months a year is required for them to stay healthy.
Light: Part shade to full sun. Parviflora will drop its needles if not getting enough sunlight. Position it where it can get around 5 or more hours of sunlight everyday.
Pinus parviflora 'Arnold Arboretum'
Conical, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 3
Slow growing Japanese white pine with a broad, pyramidal habit. Selected at the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University. 10 yrs: 2.5' tall x 2' wide.
Pinus parviflora 'Bergmani'
Upright broad, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 5
In spring, the bright, carmine-red pollen cones provide a dramatic contrast to the long, twisted, blue-green needles of this rare Japanese White Pine. Originally from Raraflora Nursery, Feasterville, Pennsylvania, the compact, rounded shrub develops a wide, irregular, upright habit that makes it a nice architectural accent. 10 years: 3-4' tall. 2011 Collector's Conifer of the Year
Pinus parviflora 'Billie'
Conical, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 5
Light green, short needles on this conical Japanese White Pine. 10 yrs: 3' x 2'
Pinus parviflora 'Blauer Engel'
Narrow upright, Dwarf, Full sun/part shade, Zone 5
One of the bluest of the parviflora's. A slow grower which will become an upright narrow tree.
Pinus parviflora 'Bonnie Bergman'
Upright Broad, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 5
Dense, silvery-blue needles with red cones in the summer. A very slow grower. 10 yrs: 3-4' x 3-5'. Reportedly an excellent choice for bonsai.
Pinus parviflora 'Burke's Bonsai'
Intermediate, Full sun/part shade, Zone 5
A very interesting form, quite loose when young, with time it grows denser. It creates a relatively small trees with twigs more or less upraised. Very often it is used for miniature bonsai. Grows about 8 inches per year. Needles are short, straightened, dark green with a light glimmer of blue.
Pinus parviflora 'Catherine Elizabeth'
Round, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 5
Soft textured with short bluish green needles. Grows just a few inches per year. For a tighter, more compact look, candle prune in the spring.
Pinus parviflora 'Eiko Nishiki'
Upright, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 5, Blue
A dwarf small needle form of Japanese White Pine. Has nice fruiting bodies of yellow and purple.
Pinus parviflora 'Fukai'
Upright, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 5
Blue-green needles with light yellow variegation. Best color in plenty of sun. Twisted needles and open branch structure. 10 years: 3'-4' tall by 1.5' wide.
Pinus parviflora 'Fuku-zu-mi'
Spreader, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 5
Short, soft needles are silvery blue-green on this low, dense table-top form. Develops multiple leaders that extend at 45 degree angles to create the naturally variable and windswept character. 10 years: 1' tall x 2.5' wide.
Pinus parviflora 'Gimborn's Ideal'
Pyramidal, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 5
Pyramidal to columnar form with rather congested curved needles and an irregular outline. From the Gimborn Arboretum in Holland. Morning sun with some afternoon shade. Likes more sun than shade. 10 years: 6' tall x 3' wide.
Pinus parviflora 'Go-gin'
Upright, Intermediate, Full sun/part shade, Zone 5
Light and airy plant growing about 8 in. per year. Upright, open habit.
10 years: 6-8'
Pinus parviflora 'Goldilocks'
Upright Broad, Intermediate, Full sun/part shade, Zone 4
A new introduction from Japan. This selection of Japanese white pine is noted for its long blue-green needles which are frosted golden yellow. A refined beautifully colored conifer.
Pinus parviflora 'Iona'
Bun, Miniature, Full sun, Zone 5
One to two inch growth on this miniature bun. 10 years: 8" x 16". Great for rock gardens and troughs!
Pinus parviflora 'Iri Fune'
Veritcal, Semi-dwarf, Full sun, Zone 5
An extremely thin, vertically, some-what contorted tree. A 5-needle, Japanese White Pine. Will make a statement in the landscape! Grows approx 6" per year.
Pinus parviflora 'Jyu Man Goku'
Upright, Intermediate, Full sun/part shade, Zone 5
A compact yatsubusa look. Blue-green color with short needles. 10 yrs: 10'
Pinus parviflora 'Kinpo'
Irregular, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 5
Twisted, brush-like clusters of needles appear along spreading branches. Curved shoots, accented with attractive small cones, provide year-round appeal. Salt tolerant. Great for a raised bed or container. Unique
Pinus parviflora 'Kobe'
Upright, Dwarf, Full sun/part shade, Zone 5
Very slow growing. Short, thick yellow-green needles.
Pinus parviflora 'Ko-ku-ho"
Globe, Dwarf, Full sun/part shade, Zone 5
Needles are light green and very soft. Great for Bonsai. 3' tall x 3' wide in 10 years.
Pinus parviflora 'Miyoi'
Globe, Dwarf, Fulll sun/pt shade, Zone 5
Silver-blue foliage on a flattened-globe form. 10 yrs: 30" tall x 36" wide.
Pinus parviflora 'Pent. Azuma'
Globe, Dwarf, Full sun/part shade, Zone 5
Grows about 1-3 inches per year. Very blue needles. Great for Bonsai work!
10 years: 1' x 1'
Pinus parviflora 'Tamayzima'
Upright Narrow, Large, Full sun/part shade, Zone 5
1" long needles that are blue-green in color. Will become a tall tree, narrow tree. 10 yrs: 10' x 6'
Pinus parviflora 'Tani Mano Uki'
Pyramid, Semi-dwarf, Part Shade, Zone 5, Green
The Japanese Snow Pine. One of the most sought after Japanese White Pines. Green leaves that have a white dusting all over them like snow at the end of the stems. The candles in spring come out bright pink. Low growing mound, can take shade.
Pinus parviflora 'Venus'
Upright Broad, Semi-dwarf, Full sun, Zone 5
'Venus' tends to have a dense pyramidal form when young, but with age it will become more spreading, with a flatter top. Blue-green needles that are compressed against and curl around the twigs. Eventually grows to 30'. 10 years: 6-8'
Pinus koraiensis 'Gee Broom'
Globe, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 3
A squatty globe with short blue-green needles. A soft bun, discovered as a witch's broom at Gee Farms in Michigan. Too new to know growth rate.
Pinus koraiensis 'Silverray'
Pyramidal, Intermediate, Full sun, Zone 3
The Korean Pine is a most adaptable and extremely cold hardy conifer with few problems. The narrow, pyramidal form has beautiful long, rich silvery-blue needles and fist sized pineapple-like blue-green cones . Ideally suited to smaller home landscapes. Requires a well drained soil. 10 years: 10' x 5'
Pinus bungeana 'Diamant'
Spreading, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 4
Compact and low-growing. Bright green foliage. Prized for the exfoliating bark. Originally found as a witch's broom in Hungary. 10 years: 1' tall x 2.5' wide
Pinus bungeana 'Compacta'
Pyramidal, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 4
Slower growing than the species with the same exfoliating bark. 10 years: 6-10'
Pinus flexilis 'Cesarini Blue'
Pyramidal, Intermediate, Full sun, Zone 3
This is a magnificent form of the Rocky Mountain 'Limber Pine'. Its needles are a brilliant powder-blue color, and are most intense from mid-summer through winter. In fact, it is said to be the bluest selection of Pinus flexilis. Its color brings so much attention and popularity that, with the exception of 'Vanderwolf's', there is no need for other varieties! 'Cesarini Blue' is slow growing, reaching only six feet tall by three feet wide in ten years. Drought tolerant once established.
Pinus flexilis 'Comanche'
Globe, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 4
A globose, somewhat conical, conifer which grows about 2" per year. A Jerry Morris introduction named after the Comanche Indians. Needles are only about an inch long with a blue-grey coloring. Good plant for the rock garden.
Pinus flexilis 'Glauca Reflexa'
Weeping, Large, Full sun, Zone 4
A weeping blue Limber Pine. Leaves are gray blue on a plant that has a central leader. Plant likes to lean over and hit the ground and go up again. Large red cones. 10' x 8' in 10 years.
Pinus flexilis 'Witch's Broom'
Miniature, Full sun, Zone 4
A very tight compact broom. Grows 1" per year with blue-green needles. Great for rock gardens and troughs.
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Pinus contorta 'Frisian Gold'
Globe, Dwarf, Part shade, Zone 5
This plant originated as a golden witch's brrom. It grows twice as wide as tall while retaining a compact habit. One of those "can't miss" varieties which is reportedly difficult to propogate, therefore, somewhat rare.
Pinus contorta 'Taylor's Sunburst'
Upright Broad, Intermediate, Full sun, Zone 3
Absolutely brilliant spring color makes 'Taylor's Sunburst' a real show stopper. In spring the elongating candles are a bright golden-yellow and the needles mature to a light yellow-green. An exciting new introduction from Alan Taylor who found this extraordinary lodge pole pine high in the Colorado Rockies. 6-8' in 10 years.
Pinus peuce 'Nana'
Conical, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 5, Green
A dwarf form of Macedonian Pine. Small green leaves on a very tight upright pyramid. Must clean old needles out of the inside of the plant each year!
Pinus uncinata 'Echiniformis WB'
Globe, Miniature, Full sun, Zone 5
Yet another cute little uncinata! Prominent buds on a globe-shaped plant. Great for the rock garden or trough.
Pinus mugo 'Carsten's Wintergold'
Globe, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 4
This is a very attractive dwarf pine much wider than high. In late autumn it turns a deep - nearly orange gold color, the color remaining until new growth comes out the following May. One of the best gold-colored mugos I have seen. Rare. (also available on a standard
Pinus mugo 'Gnom'
Globe, Dwarf, Full sun/part shade, Zone 2, Green
Forms a dense, globular, dark green mound; this is sometimes considered to be the best dwarf mugo. 'Gnom' tends to have a flat top. Usually seen less than 2' high, but given enough time it may grow to 6' in height. Dirr indicates that a 25-year-old plant was only 15" tall.
Pinus mugo 'Green Creeper' (on a standard)
Spreading, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 2
Ground hugging form of mugo pine with short needles. 10 years: 8" x 30"
Pinus mugo 'Little Delight'
Globe, Miniature, Full sun, Zone 4
Each shoot on thus ultradense mugo has up to 10 tiny buds, with an occasional 2" shoot having over 20 buds. Grows about ¾ inch per year. This one is very special! Also available on a standard.
Pinus mugo 'Jakobsen'
The clumpy form of this Mugo Pine sets it apart from the rest. Generally a mounding form with branches that may grow horizontally or vertically from the main plant. Slow growth rate and interesting form make it a great plant for the smaller landscape or rock garden. 10 years: 2-3' x 18" wide
Pinus mugo 'Moppett'
Mound-shaped, Miniature, Full sun, Zone 3
A short-needled, slow growing mugo pine that will only grow 1" per year, making it an excellent choice for rock gardens, troughs, or the very small residential landscape. Medium green color with prominent winter buds and a compact form. 10 year height and width 1.5-2'
Pinus mugo 'Mops'
Globe, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 2, Green
This genuinely dwarf, winning selection grows into a low, dense dome that stays compact without shearing. The smooth appearance of the mounded plant is the result of many evenly spaced needles on abundant branchlets, all of which grow at a uniform rate. During most of the year, 'Mops' displays a hint of gray/blue in its green, but during the crisp, cold months of winter, needles take on a warm, golden hue. Great for confined spaces.
Pinus mugo 'Paradekissen'
Globe, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 2
Prominent brown buds on this dwarf round ball.
Pinus mugo 'Prostrata' - standard
Spreading, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 2
A dwarf, low-growing evergreen conifer with a compact form. Foliage is bright green. Useful in the landscape as it needs no pruning to be a groundcover. 1' tall x 2.5' wide in 10 years. Hardy to -50 degrees.
Pinus mugo 'Sherwood Compact'
Globe, Dwarf, Full sun/part shade, Zone 2, Green
Short, stiff branches are heavily clothed with slightly twisted needles in whorls around the terminal buds. A rich green color throughout the year, in winter, golden tips and white fascicles of the foliage give plants a "fiber-optic' look. Very limited availability in the trade. Also available on a standard.
Pinus mugo 'Slowmound'
Globe, Dwarf, Full sun/part shade, Zone 2, Green
This Iseli introduction has so many superior traits that it is designated a Jean Iseli Signature plant. Discovered as a seedling at the nursery, the dense, dark green mound is one of the best, claiming highly reliable color and texture, growth rate and habit. The year-round beauty produces many showy brown buds and matures to a wide, even shape. Plants can be gently sheared to slow growth, but they are naturally compact enough to use even in the most confined areas.
Pinus mugo 'Spilled Milk'
Spreader, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 2
A good ground-hugging form. Great for draping over a wall or rocks. 10 yrs: 8" x 30"
Pinus mugo 'Teeny'
Globose, Miniature, Full sun, Zone 3
'Teeny' is an extremely dwarf cultivar that may be the smallest form of mugo pine available today. This is a dense, globose form that typically grows 1" per year, typically maturing over 10 years to only 10-12" tall and as wide. It features unusually short, medium to dark green needles (to 1" long) in bundles of two.
Pinus mugo 'Winter Sonne'
Globe, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 4
Avery dense mugo that turns bright gold in winter. It grows about 4" per year.
Pinus mugo 'Zundert'
Globe, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 4
This selection has an exceptionally bright gold winter color and distinctively long needles. Lower and denser growth habit than 'Pumilio'. Grows about 3" per year.
Pinus resinosa 'Morel'
Globe, Intermediate, Full sun, Zone 3
A new compact bush form of American Red Pine. 'Morel' has long light green needles that are soft to the touch. Develops into a dense, billowy, informal shrub. Beautiful and hardy.
Pinus sylvestris 'Beauvronensis'
Globose, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 3
This choice garden pine grows into a broadly globose bush. It is a slow-growing, densely branched pine which can be candle-pruned to enhance the dense habit. Discovered as a witch's broom in France and in cultivation for nearly 100 years.
Pinus sylvestris 'Cerik'
Globe, Miniature, Full sun, Zone 3
A little miniature,growing less than an inch/year. Great for rock gardens and troughs. 10 yrs: 12" x 12"
Pinus sylvestris 'Globosa Virdis'
Upright Broad, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 3, Green
At the branch ends, tufts of short light green needles contrast with longer, dark green needles creating a starburst-like appearance. This upright pyramidal plant provides interesting color and textural contrast.
Pinus sylvestris 'Hillside Creeper'
Spreading, Dwarf-Intermediate, Full sun, Zone 3, Green
Layered branches covered with thick green needles spread vigorously, creating a flat mesa-like form. This selection of hardy Scots Pine is a lighter shade in winter. 'Hillside Creeper' is an attractive alternative for low spreading junipers.
Pinus sylvestris 'Little Brolly' - standard
Mounding, miniature, Full sun, Zone 2
Needles are light green, slightly contorted and borne on thin wiry stems. Overall appearance is neat and cute.
Pinus sylvestris 'Nana'(on a standard)
Globose, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 3
A small to medium-sized shrub, slowly maturing at 5' tall by 6' wide, with distinctly blue-green twisted needles having a hint of silver.
Pinus sylvestris 'Repens'
Spreader, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone
A prostrate scots pine that grows about 2" per year. The winter buds are extremely resinous. As the plant ages, it mounds up slightly in the center. It looks especially nice planted among large rocks on a slope.
Pinus sylvestris 'Spaan's Slow Column'
Upright Narrow, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 3
Narrow pillar-like form makes this a perfect tree near the house, or in a tight spot. Blue-green, slightly twisted needles and dense branching. Does not break open as it ages like its parent 'Glauca Fastigiata'. 10 years: 4' x 1'
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Pinus cembra 'Algonquin Pillar'
Upright Narrow, Large, Full sun, Zone 3
A gorgeous tree with long, two-toned needles that twist and weave together to form lustrous, bushy branches. Needs very little pruning to maintain a large, but slender form. With its slower growth rate, this tree is a better alternative to 'Vanderwolf's Pyramid' for the suburban landscape. Holds its needles all the way to the base.
Pinus cembra 'Blue Mound'
Conical, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 4, Blue
A very tight conical shape with nice silver-blue needles. It was selected for its dwarf rate of growth, about 1/4th as slow as P. cembra 'Glauca, nice blue foliage and low mounding habit when young. H:3' W:2' in 16 years. This plant is a rock garden gem and is becoming more popular all the time. Swiss Stone Pine
Pinus cembra 'Chalet'
Upright Broad, Intermediate, Full sun, Zone 3
A beautiful selection of Swiss stone pine. 'Chalet' grows slowly and develops a dense, narrowly conical form. Striking blue-green needles add a touch of elegance to an already beautiful tree. This extremely hardy, compact tree is perfect for today's smaller landscapes.
Pinus cembra 'Chamolet'
Columnar, Intermediate, Full sun, Zone 3
An upright column. Leaves are blue. Mature at 6 ft.
Pinus cembra 'Glauca'
Columnar, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 4
The "Blue Swiss Stone Pine" is a very slow grower that may take nine years to reach four feet tall. It is an excellent formal pyramidal tree with blue-green needles that is perfect for urban setting or in situations where a larger plant is not appropriate. Underused in the modern trade.
Pinus cembra 'Glauca Compacta'
Conical, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 4
This compact, conical variety is a blue form of Swiss Stone Pine. It has slightly shorter needles and is more compact than Pinus cembra 'Glauca'. Its color and compact size make it an attractive compliment for the small to large landscape areas. 10 years: 6 - 8'
Pinus cembra 'Pygmaea'
Upright Broad, Dwarf, Zone 3, Full sun, Blue- green
A miniature shrub to about 24-30" high with spreading branches resembling a beehive in shape with dark blue-green needles. A superb plant for the Japanese, Rock or Dwarf Conifer Garden.. The plant has a ruffled appearance due to needle growth in congested tufts. Swiss Stone Pine
Pinus cembra 'Prairie Statesman'
Pyramidal, Intermediate, Full sun, Zone 2b
A dense tree with a strong central leader and a distinctive pyramidal form. It will grow to approx 30' x 15' with a low canopy. It prefers dry to avg soil, not wet. Considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus may be a good choice for xeriscaping. It is very tolerant of urban pollution and will thrive in inner city environments.
Pinus cembra 'Silver Sheen'
Pyramidal, Intermediate, Full sun, Zone 2
A Swiss Stone Pine with an elegant pyramidal form. Long silver blue-green needles cause the tree to glow in the landscape, especially welcome in winter. 8' tall x 4' wide in 10 years.
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Picea pungens 'Blue Pearl'
Globe Shaped, Miniature, Full sun, Zone 3, Blue
A miniature, flat, blue ball of Colorado Spruce. Leaves are regular size on stems that grow less than one inch a year. Found as a sport on 'Fat Albert'. Nice plant for rock gardens, troughs, patio containers and miniature railroading.
Picea pungens 'Dietz Prostrate' (Dietz Weeping Blue Spruce)
Weeping, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 4, Blue
The outstanding, year-round blue color of this Spruce makes it a great centerpiece for any landscape! If staked, it will weep gracefully and become a ground cover, while on the ground it should stay under 10" tall and spread about 4' wide in 10 years. Deer resistant
Picea pungens 'Early Cones' (on a standard)
Cushion, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 4
One of the more exciting cultivars is this selection from Australia. It is a dwarf, flat-topped bush with thin branches and fine textured foliage. Its most striking characteristic is the development of miniature cones on the tips of the recent year's growth. Develops into a bush twice as wide as high. Very similar to Picea abies 'Acrocona'. Slow to develop, approx. 2" per year, it takes about 5 years to form a nice shape.
Picea pungens 'Gebelle's Golden'
Pyramidal, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 3
Upright, conical Colorado Spruce noted for its breathtaking new growth display in spring. Emerging growth is a stunning vivid, bright soft yellow before fading to a muted blue-green. The spectacular coloring of the young shoots is particularly effective in dull, overcast conditions. Plant in a sunny yet protected location to fully benefit the young foliage display. 8' x 4' in 10 years.
Picea pungens 'Glauca Globosa'
Globe, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 2, Blue
The Globe Blue Spruce is a nice miniature plant with a good globose habit. It is very compact and dense with great blue coloration. An excellent selection for the small garden - about 2.5' high and wide in ten years. Also available on a standard.
Picea pungens 'Glauca Procumbens'
Prostrate, Intermediate, Full sun, Zone 2, Blue
Similar to 'Pendula' in color, but used as a spreading undulating groundcover. 'Procumbens' has a dramatic effect when draped over a rock wall or slope.
Picea pungens 'Lundeby's Dwarf'
Globe, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 2, Blue
Steel blue needles and horizontally layered branches make 'Lundeby's Dwarf' a neat and reliable landscape conifer that becomes wider than tall with age. Used as a foundation plant or focal point, this rare form of Colorado Blue Spruce is appropriate for gardens large or small.
Picea pungens 'St. Mary's Broom'
Globe, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 2, Blue
A dwarf blue selection with relatively long, wide-angled needles for a slow-growing plant. Slower than 'Montgomery', it is reliably mounding or globose without any tendency to grow a leader. A very nice shrub for any landscape.
Picea pungens 'The Blues'
Weeping, Intermediate, Full sun, Zone 3
A strongly pendulous form of Colorado Blue Spruce, more pendulous than other forms. It grows up to 1' (30 cm) per year. The terminal shoot grows upward at an angle with just a little encouragement as a young plant. It is bright blue and makes a great accent to any garden. Staked for height, this plant will reach 6' by 4' after ten years
Picea pungens 'Waldbrunn'
Spreading, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 2
This flat, spreading Colorado Spruce boasts a remarkable color that defies description -blue/gray/green-you decide. Nest-like form with short, horizontal branches of thick, tough needles that overlap and provide reinforcement for the structure. An ideal choice for a low, colorful sphere of color in a garden bed or rock garden. 10 years: 2' x 4'.
Picea pungens 'Walnut Glen'
Pyramid, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 3
Neon yellow spring growth which fades to lighter electric yellow in the winter and summer.is quite striking set against the blue needles of this tree. Rarely offered in the trade. 10 years: 5' x 2 ½'.
Picea engelmannii 'Blue Magoo'
Upright, Dwarf/Intermediate, Full sun, Zone 1
A striking upright tree with short, gray-blue needles. New growth in spring droops giving this selection a lovely "weeping" look. Tiny red cones in spring mature to dark brown by summer. 10 years: 6' x 4'
Picea engelmannii 'Bush's Lace'
Weeping upright, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 3
A selection of Engelmann spruce that develops a strong central leader with pendulous branches which in time create a gray-blue skirt around the base of the tree. A striking accent conifer for the smaller yard. Better pest tolerance to spruce spider mites than other Picea species. Does not like soil to dry out. 10 years: 8-10' tall.
Picea engelmannii 'Compacta'
Conical, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 2
This compact variety with gray-blue needles grows about 4-6" a year. Forms an attractive blue pillar in the landscape. 10 years: 3' x 1 1/2'
Picea engelmannii 'Jasper'(aka 'Hexenbesen Jasper')
Globe, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 3
Softer in color and in needle texture than dwarf Picea pungens cultivars, this compact, globose spruce traces its roots to a species native to the Rocky Mountains. Rarely seen in the trade, the muted, blue-green conifer's rugged beauty makes a perfect addition to the alpine garden.
Picea engelmannii 'Hoodie'
Conical, Miniature, Full sun, Zone 1
A dwarf dense evergreen conifer with short blue needles. Somewhat irregular in form, and often as wide as tall. Prefers full sun in well-drained soil. 10 years: 2' tall x 2' wide.
Picea abies 'Acrocona'
Upright Broad, Intermediate, Full sun, Zone 3
Aptly named, 'Acrocona' means "with terminal cones on the ends of branches." Abundant cones, even on young plants, with an added spring color featuring purple-red, immature cones. Can develop into a tree form, but the unusual coning habit tends to modify growth rate and shape to a broad pyramid. Known since about 1890, when it was found near Uppsala, Sweden, occurring spontaneously in the forest. 5-8' in 10 years
Picea abies 'Bant'
Globe, Miniature, Full sun, Zone 3
One inch long stems with ¼" long needles. A nice, true green. Considered one of the best miniature Norway Spruce. 10 yrs: 1' x 1'
Picea abies 'Bella'
Bun, Dwarf, Part shade, Zone 2
A flat bun with blue-green needles. Grows 1-2" per year. As with all small, tight foliaged Norway spruce, Bella will do better with some afternoon shade.
Picea abies 'Blue Trout'
Spreading, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 2
Unusual for a Norway spruce - rich blue-green foliage! Great for small gardens. 10 yrs: 1' tall x 2' wide. Grafted on a standard
Picea abies 'Cobra'
Upright narrow, Large, Full sun, Zone 3
What a statement this tree makes in the landscape! I find people either love it or hate it. Either way, it is a one-of-a-kind! Each example of this new seedling selection from Iseli Nursery has its own wildly unique character that combines the ground-covering qualities of its parent, Picea abies 'Pendula', with the bizarre, snake-like branching of Picea abies 'Virgata'. When staked, trees have a relatively tall, straight, sparsely branched main trunk and a thick, ground-hugging skirt that radiates outward with dancing, cobra-like leaders.
Picea abies 'Crusita'(aka 'Cruenta')
Upright, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 4
This slow-growing, upright little tree is best known for the unusual color of its new growth, which is a bright purple-red. The older foliage turns into a nice dark green. This selection is also known as Picea abies 'Cruenta' and it originated in Europe sometime before 1978. Deer Resistant.
Picea abies 'Cupressina'
Upright Narrow, Large, Full sun, Zone 4
'Cupressina' has the much-desired, narrow, fastigiate form in high demand for urban and boundary plantings where a strong vertical accent is required. Tends to be moderately fast-growing, and can better withstand snow loads than many other fastigiate types. 12-15' in 10 years.
Picea abies 'Farnsburg'
Weeping, Intermediate, Full sun, Zone 2
A smaller more compact form than 'Pendula'. Good for the smaller residential landscape. Height and width depend on staking.
Picea abies 'Frohburg'
Weeping, Intermediate, Full sun, Zone 3, Green
'Frohburg' is a narrower form of Weeping Norway Spruce with a strictly pendulous habit and full spreading skirt. This finer textured selection has short, slender, medium green needles and a slower growth rate. An excellent choice for today's limited space landscapes.
Picea abies 'Goblin'
Globe, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 3
Dwarf , globe-shaped form of Norway Spruce. 10 years: 31/2' tall and wide
Picea abies 'Gold Drift'
Weeping, Intermediate, Full sun, Zone 3
Beautiful golden foliage and a weeping habit are characteristic of this variety. Can be used to drape over a wall, spread along the ground or be staked to a desired height. Slower grower than Picea abies 'Reflexa'
(parent plant) with smaller foliage but could still grow up to 4-6" per year. New to the trade.
Picea abies 'Hillside Upright'
Upright Narrow, Intermediate, Full sun, Zone 3
'Hillside Upright' is possibly the darkest green-needled conifer. An elegant plant with irregular branching habit. Stylish enough for container or focal point use.
6-12' in 10 years.
Picea abies 'Obergaertner Bruns'
Pyramidal, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 2
A dwarf evergreen conifer with rich-green needles. Eventually forms a dense pyramidal shape. Nice plant for front of the border or in a rock garden.
10 years: 2' tall x 1.5' wide
Picea abies 'Pendula'
Varies, Large, Full sun, Zone 3
The dark green weeping Norway spruce can be easily grown, staked, and trained into an upright specimen, or allowed to grow as an undulating groundcover, hanging over slopes and walls. For an original solution to an age-old landscape predicament, plant a row of 'Pendula' alongside a stake-and-wire support where they can be easily trained into a narrow "living fence".
Picea abies 'Perry's Gold'
Conical, Dwarf, Full sun/part shade, Zone 3
Dwarf, upright conical form of Norway Spruce. New foliage in spring is the brightest yellow. Leaves turn back to dark green in summer. Has best color if grown in a wooded area. Grows 4" per year.
10 year size - 4' x 5'
Picea abies 'Pusch'
Bun, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 3
A dwarf version of the Norway Spruce 'Acrocona'. Plant only grows about 2-3 inches a year with miniature red cones at the end of all the stems. Cones are about 1/2 inch long. Makes a nice rock garden plant. Very cute and rare in cultivation. 10 years: 1' x 2'. Also available on a standard.
Picea abies 'Stoner'
Conical, Miniature, Part shade, Zone 2
A cute miniature form of Norway Spruce. Newer to the trade. Afternoon shade beneficial. 10 yrs: 2' tall x 1' wide.
Picea abies 'Tompa'
Upright Broad, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 3, Green
Fresh green needles and a compact habit make this slow-growing Norway Spruce a great selection for those smaller landscapes and rock gardens. Its wide conical shape is similar, but a more desirable alternative to the well-known Alberta Spruce as it does not winterburn.
Picea abies 'Thumbelina'
Globose, Miniature, Part shade, Zone 3
A witch's broom from Picea abies 'Gregoryana Parsonii, a dwarf conifer itself. An extremely dense, tiny Norway Spruce. More globose than its parent, the tight cushion of sharp, short needles puts on a nice winter show. Prominenet brown buds. Afternoon shade.
Picea abies 'Will's Zwerg'
Conical, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 3
The only green in this species like this! A very compact plant growing 2-3" per year. Nice!
Picea abies 'Yamina'
Bun, Miniature, Full sun, Zone 3
Fluffy looking with simple buds. Blue-green. 10 yrs: 4" x 12" wide.
Picea orientalis 'Bergman's Gem'
Globe Shaped, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 5, Green
A dwarf form of Oriental or Caucasian Spruce. Leaves are dark green and wrap close to the stem. Use this as a substitute for a Nest Spruce.
Picea orientalis 'Losely'
Conical, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 4
A very dense, conical habit with branches that gracefully droop. Needles are a rich dark-green. 10 years: 3' x 2'
Picea orientalis 'Mount Vernon'
Bun, Miniature, Full sun, Zone 5
Extremely slow grower, densely branched with dark green foliage. Prominently displays a myriad of buds. Ideal for limited spaces, including troughs, rock gardens and smaller landscapes. Discovered at Wells Nursery in Mt. Vernon, Washington. 30 year old parent plant: 36"tall by 18" wide
Picea orientalis 'Tom Thumb'
Globe Shaped, Miniature, Full sun to part shade, Zone 4, Yellow
Enticing bright gold needles, short layered branches, and slow growth make 'Tom Thumb' a highly sought after garden gem. For optimum color enhancement seek a balance between sun and shade. 1.5 - 2' in 10 years.
Picea omorika 'Aurea'
Conical, Intermediate, Full sun, Zone 3
A frosting of yellow overlays the typical blue-green needles on this Serbian spruce. The yellow overlay is most predominant in the cooler months. Full sun will result in better color.
Picea omorika 'Berliner's Weeper'
Weeping, Large, Full sun, Zone 5, Bluish Green
A weeping variety of Serbian Spruce. Main leader is straight without staking, side branches are pendulous. Grows 2' per year.
Picea omorika 'Blue Sky'
Upright narrow, Intermediate, Full sun, Zone 3
A relatively new introduction. Becomes a narrow pillar. 10 yrs: 7' x 5'. Outstanding light blue needles with silvery-blue undersides. Excellent color! Makes a nice accent tree in the landscape.
Picea omorika 'Bruns'
Upright Broad, Large, Full sun, Zone 4
The strongly upright branches of this spire-like spruce reveal bright white stomata on the undersides of the needles, which gives the tree a shimmering silver cast. Its pyramidal form and dense, graceful branches create a striking silver-blue structure, wider at the bottom, sweeping up into a spire. Uncommon in the trade-don't confuse it with 'Pendula Bruns'-this large, handsome cultivar commands attention. Plant it in deep, rich, well-drained soil in full sun. 10-12' in 10 years.
Picea omorika 'de Ruyter'
Upright broad, Intermediate, Full sun, Zone 4
Texture, color and an irregular sculptural habit give this adaptable, slow-growing Serbian Spruce unique character and make it an excellent focal point for the small garden. Individual shoots display either blue needles for a frosty look, or green needles for a softer look, both on the same plant. The interesting, rustic appearance will accent many garden styles.
Picea omorika 'Frondenberg'
Globe, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 4
A dwarf evergreen conifer with a dense flattened-globe shape. Needles are deep jade green. Very cute in a trough or in the rock garden. 10 years: 10" tall x 12" wide.
Picea omorika 'Kamenz'
Spreader, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 4
Typical two-toned needles of Picea omorika which radiate out from the branches in a way that catch the light. A great choice where a sturdy ground cover is desired as well as being a distinctive specimen in its own right. Grows 2-4" per year.
Picea omorika 'Minima'
Bun, Miniature, Full sun, Zone 5
An enchanting little globe. Upright, short, tidy branches with distinctive, silver and green needles create a drmatic, contrasting backdrop for loads of cinnamon-colored buds. Works well in troughs or rock gardens.
Picea omorika 'Peve Tijn'
Broad Pyramid, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 4
Needles have a golden cast on this slow growing, dwarf conifer. Originated as a sport on Picea omorika 'Nana' at Bergeldt Nursery in Holland and named for the owner's son. 10 years: 2' tall x 1.5' wide.
Picea omorika 'Pendula Bruns'
Weeping, Intermediate, Full sun, Zone 3
A weeping form of Serbian spruce selected at Bruns Nursery in Germany. The strong weeping habit of this tree is much more accentuated compared with omorika 'Pendula'. Slightly more narrow than Picea glauca 'Pendula'. Makes a strong vertical statement in the landscape. 5-8' in 10 years.
Picea glauca 'Burning Well'
Bun, Miniature, Full sun, Zone 3
A flat topped bun with grey-blue needles. Prominent brown buds on the stem ends. Great for rock gardens and troughs. 10 yrs: 6" x 12"
Picea glauca 'Daisy's White'
Bun, Miniature, Part shade, Zone 3
A most striking plant, this form of Alberta White Spruce covers itself in creamy yellow new growth in the spring. Unlike most Alberta Spruce, Daisy's White will tolerate more shade than typical and may even produce a whiter flush. 10 years: 2' x 1'. Also available on a standard.
Picea glauca 'Ducharme'
Conical, Miniature, Full sun, Zone 1
A form of White Spruce with very short, blue needles. Often displays an irregular shape, but usually more tall than wide. 10 years: 10in. tall by 8 in. wide
Picea glauca 'Humpty Dumpty'
Pyramidal, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 4
The habit of this extremely dense, Alberta-type plant explains its name: short and plump, kind of egg-shaped, like Humpty Dumpty. With nearly equal base width and height, it forms an almost perfect pyramid that is only 2/3 the size of 'Conica.' Found as a witch's broom and introduced by Iseli Nursery.
Picea glauca 'Pendula'
Intermediate, Weeping, Full sun, zone 2
Weeping spruce distinctive in its formal, very narrow conical shape. Pendulous with stiffly held, drooping branches, heavily covered with gray green needles.
Picea glauca 'Laurin'
Conical, Miniature, Full sun/Part shade, Zone 3
A miniature form of the common Alberta Spruce. Light green, short needles make this plant very dense. An ideal plant for the vertical accent in troughs and rock gardens. 10 yrs: 2' x 1'
Picea glauca 'Rita'
Conical, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 3
This little shrub will turn your head when the ivory gold new shoots open in the spring - a striking contrast to the dark green winter color. Similar to 'Daisy's White', but it appears the new growth emerges several weeks later and holds the color a little longer. 10 years: 24" x 12"
Picea glauca 'Zuckerhut'
Conical, Miniature, Full sun, Zone 3
A miniature variety of Alberta spruce. Very green leaves on a miniature conical plant. Plant grows less than one inch a year. Great in the rock garden and trough! Found as a witches broom in Germany.
Taxus baccata 'Amersfoort'
Upright broad, Dwarf, Full sun/part shade, Zone 5
Form of English yew that grows slowly. It exhibits a generally upright growth habit with outward to ascending branches. Densely covered with ¼ to ½" long, dark green needles.
Taxus x media 'Beanpole'
Columnar, Dwarf, Full sun-shade, Zone 4
Medium green foliage on this very narrow columnar for. 10 yrs: 3-4' tall, 6-8" wide.
Taxus x media 'Maureen'
Columnar, Dwarf, Full sun-shade, Zone 4
A narrow columnar form, 'Maureen' originated with Joseph Reis. It has been around since 1983 but remains rare in collections. Rich, dark green needles on a plant that reaches 6-8' in 10 years. Needs good drainage.
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