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Miniature and slower growing dwarf conifers are the perfect companions for alpines when planted in troughs and rock gardens. Many of the plants in this list come in 4" and 1 gallon containers. However, some will only be available in larger sizes. Please check for size availability and price.

Thuja occidentalis 'Mossy'...SOLD OUT!
Globe, Miniature, Full sun/part shade, Zone 3
A dwarf, stringy, green type of Eastern Arborvitae. Looks like a little clump of moss with tentacles. A sea urchin if you will. Nice
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.. 30" tall x 10" wide in 10 years. Perfect for the rock garden or trough!
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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.
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Abies concolor 'Birthday Broom'...New addition 3/21/12
Bun, Miniature, Full sun, Zone 4
A cute little miniature bun which is almost flat! Discovered by Rich Eyre on his birthday (no age given!). Perfect for a rock garden or trough! 10 yrs: 8 inches!
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Abies concolor 'Charming Chub'
Pyrmaidal, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 3
A Jerry Morris introduction. Named for Chub Harper, a great connoisseur and authority on conifers. Found in northern New Mexico as a broom in 1996. Tight growth and good blue color, gradually attains a pyramidal shape. Rubbery, soft foliage. Grows 1-2"/year. Great for a rock garden!
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Abies concolor 'Conica'
Conical, Intermediate, Full sun, Zone 4
Narrow, steel blue White Fir with ascending branches. Grows about 6" per year. 10' tall tree will only be about 4' wide.
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Abies concolor 'Conica WB'...New addition 3/21/12
Globe, Miniature, Full sun, Zone 4
Everything about this plant is miniature! Grows about ½" per year. Perfect rock garden or trough plant!
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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 'La Veta'...New addition 3/21/12
Globe, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 4
A witch's broom which grows about 2" per year. A small, flat globe. Blue. Part of the Jerry Morris Rocky Mountain Collection
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Abies concolor 'Pigglemee'...New addition 3/21/12
Globe, Miniature, Full sun, Zone 4
Discovered as a witch's broom on 'Candicans'. Thick, beautiful blue needles, with short stems arranged with an exceptionally dense branching habit. The first of the miniature concolor selections. Grows about 1" per year.
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Abies grandis 'Van Dedem's Dwarf'...New addition 3/21/12
Globe, Miniature, Full sun/part shade, Zone 5
The unique coloring on this Grand fir is a standout on this little, round form. Needles are gloosy freen above with two white bands beneath. Stout, upright branches. 10 yrs: 12" x 12"
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Abies koreana 'Ice Breaker' ... 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 cushion 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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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"
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Abies lasiocarpa 'Prickly Pete'...New addition 3/21/12
Columnar, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 4
The parent plant was found in the Rocky Mountains by Jerry Morris. It was tall with tight, short, horizontal branching. Blue tufts appeared along its length creating a bonsai look. Young plants are cushion-shape. Good for rock gardens and troughs where height is desired.
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Abies sibirica 'Liptovsky Hradec'...New addition 3/21/12
Globe, Miniature, Full sun, Zone 2
Bright green needles and prominent buds on a miniature globe. Rock garden or trough plant.
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Abies veitchii 'Heine'...New addition 3/21/12
Spreading, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 3
A dwarf, spreading plant with a bizarre growth habit. Grows about 2" per year with occasional end branches of about 4". Light green color.
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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.
Tsuga canadensis 'Abbott's Pygmy'...New addition 3/15/12
Globose, Miniature, Full sun/part shade, Zone 4
Possibly the smallest Hemlock cultivar and also one of the smallest of all conifers. Tiny dark green leaves on a globose shaped plant. Despite its tiny size this is a tough, hardy plant only needing protection from the strong afternoon sun and, more importantly, protection from foot traffic. 1-1.5' in 10 years. Great Rock garden plant.
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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.
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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.
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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'
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Pinus nigra 'Bambino'...New addition 2/15/12
Globose, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 4
A cute little ball which is flattened on top. Needles are dark green, typical of Austrian pines, however they are not quite as long. White buds that stand out in the winter garden. Great for rock gardens. 10 years: 1.5' x 2'
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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.
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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.
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 '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 '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!
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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 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 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 '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.
Pinus parviflora 'Aoi'...New addition 2/15/12
Pyramidal, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 5
Short blue needles and compact growth make this Japanese White Pine a true garden gem. Aoi means 'blue' in Japanese. 10 years: 2' x 1.5'
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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'
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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 '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.
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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.
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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 'Iona'...SOLD OUT!
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!
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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.
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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'...SOLD OUT!
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 '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.
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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 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 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 '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 'Rand'...New addition 3/21/12
Globe, Miniature, Full sun, Zone 5
A tiny Lodgepole pine, growing 1"/year
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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 'Babay'...New addition 3/21/12
Bun, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 5
Found in the Czech Republic this Mountain Pine grows 2" per year. 1" long needles. 10 years: 2' x 2'
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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.
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Pinus uncinata 'Offenpass'...New addition 3/21/12
Mound, Miniature, Full sun, Zone 5
'Offenpass' has longer, softer needles than some Mountain pines. A low, mounding plant. 10 yrs: 12"
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Pinus uncinata 'Uschi'...New addition 3/21/12
Globe, Miniature, Full sun, Zone 5
A soft, dense cushion which grows about 1" per year. Growth rate may be a little faster the first few years.
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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 '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 '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.
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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'
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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.
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Pinus mugo 'Paradekissen'
Globe, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 2
Prominent brown buds on this dwarf round ball.
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Pinus mugo 'Picobello'...New addition 3/21/12
Globe, Miniature, Full sun, Zone 2
Growing less than 1" per year, 'Picobello' will be a perfect plant for the trough , rock garden or small garden.
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Pinus mugo 'Pigglemee'...SOLD OUT!
Bun, Miniature, Full sun, Zone 2
A miniature with tiny green needles and a flattened bun shape. Cute in the rock garden. 10 yrs: 10" x 12"
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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.
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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.
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Pinus edulis 'Tiny Ration'
Bun, Miniature, Full sun, Zone 4
A witch's broom discovered by Jerry Morris. Globe-shaped with good green color and a tight growing habit. MUST have well-drained soil, does not like wet feet. Grows 1" per year.
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"
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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'
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
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.
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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 '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 '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'.
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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 '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'
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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.
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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 'Goblin'
Globe, Dwarf, Full sun, Zone 3
Dwarf , globe-shaped form of Norway Spruce. 10 years: 31/2' tall and wide
Picea abies 'Humilis'...New addition 2/15/12
Conical, Dwarf, Part shade, Zone 2
A cute little pyramid perfect for the rock garden. Afternoon shade is beneficial to all Norway spruce which are very tight. 10 years: 3' x 2'
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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 '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.
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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.
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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!
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Picea abies 'Yamina'
Bun, Miniature, Full sun, Zone 3
Fluffy looking with simple buds. Blue-green. 10 yrs: 4" x 12" wide.
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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 'Professor Langner'...New addition 3/21/12
Globe, Miniature, Full sun, Zone 5
A very special little plant! Dark green, tiny grower! ½" per year. Also available on a standard.
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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.
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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.
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Picea omorika 'Kamenz'...SOLD OUT
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 sitchensis 'Renken'...New addition 3/21/12
Globe, Miniature, Full sun, Zone 6 (5)
Sitka spruce with blue-green needles. 'Renken' means seedling in Welch.
10 yrs: 12" x 12"
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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"
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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 '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'
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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"
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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.
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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'...SOLD OUT!
Columnar, Dwarf, Full sun-shade, Zone 4
Medium green foliage on this very narrow columnar for. 10 yrs: 3-4' tall, 6-8" wide.
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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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