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ARBORVITAE
American Arborvitae
(Thuja occidentalis)—American Arborvitae are
good, tough evergreens for our landscapes. These
plants do best in full sun although many will
tolerate light shade. They also can tolerate a
wide range of soil and site conditions, however
most will benefit from some moisture during our
hot, dry summers.
‘Brabant’—A strong grower that tends to maintain
a more dominant central leader making it less
prone to damage from snow and ice in the winter.
Bright green foliage that is more resistant to
winter discoloration. This form is also
supposedly quite shade tolerant. Height 12-15’,
spread 5-10’.
‘Columbia’—A slender grower with unusual,
silvery-white foliage tips on light bluish-green
leaves. Creates a frosted effect through the
growing season that intensifies in the winter.
Height 15-20’, spread 5-10’.
‘Danica’—Considered to be one of the best globe
forms. Has the same wonderfully bright, glossy
green foliage that the Emerald Arborvitae has
but packed into a little bundle of a plant.
Great for tight areas. Height 12-18”, spread
12-18”.
‘Degroot’s Spire’—Very narrow form with medium
green foliage. Great for accent or hedge use.
Height 10-15’, spread 2-3’.
‘Emerald’ (‘Smaragd’)—Compact, narrow columnar
form. Bright green foliage that holds its color
well in the winter. Excellent heat and cold
tolerance. Keep moist through dry weather.
Height 10-15’, spread 3-4’.
‘Filiformis’—This unique selection has weeping
branches and loose, drooping, thread like branchlets. New growth is bright green. Much
like Weeping Falsecypress only tougher.
Stunning! Height 4-8’, spread 3-5’.
‘Golden
Tuffet’—A golden-orange, dwarf form with an
attractive, short, squatty shape. Wonderful
texture adds to the show. Makes an impressive
small specimen. Best if planted in light shade
to avoid sun burning the foliage. Height 1-2’,
spread 2-3’.
‘Hetz Midget’—A very popular, dwarf arborvitae
with an even, rounded habit. Foliage is a rich
green. Height 3-5’, spread 3-5’.
‘Holmstrup’—A narrow selection with a compact,
slow habit. Dense growth is bright green and
holds its color well through the winter. Height
6-10’, spread 2-3’.
‘Malonyana’—An
extremely narrow form with dark green foliage.
Good for a vertical accent or for a narrow
screen or hedge. Height 15-20’, spread 2-3’.
‘Mr.
Bowling Ball’ (‘Bobazam’)—With a name like
that, how can you resist! This small rounded
selection looks just like a soft green bowling
ball, just like everybody has been looking for.
Perfect for small spaces. Sage-green foliage and
a shape that naturally stays rounded and
compact. Height 2-3’, spread 2-3’.
‘Rheingold’—A dwarf, rounded selection
with rich, deep yellow summer foliage, changing
to coppery-orange in the winter. A real
eye-catcher! Height 3-4’, spread 3-4’.
‘Rosenthalii’—A classic in the conifer world!
Dramatic, semi-dwarf, columnar form with
bluish-green, fan like foliage. Compact and slow
growing. Perfect for a dramatic accent in the
landscape and a must for the conifer garden.
Height 10-15’, spread 2-3’.
‘Sherwood Moss’—A neat little dwarf form with
interesting, bright green, moss-like foliage.
Takes on an interesting bronzish color in the
fall. Height 4-6’, spread 3-5’.
‘Techny Gold’ (‘Walter Brown’)—A fantastic gold
version of the Techny Arborvitae. Tough, hardy,
burn resistant, rich gold foliage. Color
actually intensifies in the winter. Stunning
accent plant! Height 10-15’, spread 4-6’.
‘Teddy’—A popular introduction from Europe, this
fantastic plant grows into a cute little dwarf
globe of soft, evergreen foliage. Described by
some as being “loveable and huggable”. We are
not really sure who those people are but we are
keeping a lookout. Height 10-15”, spread 12-24”.
Western Arborvitae
(Thuja plicata)—An attractive species, native to
western U.S. and Canada. Narrow growing with a
pyramidal habit. Actually quite tough, but
performs best in areas with good soil and some
moisture through the summer. Fairly fast growing
and literature says it is deer resistant. Let’s
hope deer can read.
‘Spring Grove’ (‘Grovepli’)—A fast growing,
extremely cold hardy selection selected from the
Spring Grove Cemetery in Cincinnati, Ohio. Rich
green foliage that holds a good color in the
winter as well. Develops quickly into a tall,
slender, pyramidal tree. Supposedly bagworm and
deer resistant. Height 20-30’, spread 4-6’.
‘Green Giant’ (T. x ‘Gigantioides’)—This is
actually a vigorous Western Arborvitae hybrid.
Praised for its lustrous, rich green foliage,
quick growth rate and natural resistance to deer
and bagworms (that has yet to be proven in our
area!). Quick growing with a very narrow,
pyramidal growth habit. Height 20-40’, spread
4-6’.
CEDAR
Blue Atlas Cedar
(Cedrus atlantica ‘Glauca’)—A beautiful tree
with bright silvery-blue needles. Makes a
magnificent specimen plant, however use it
cautiously. Winter hardiness can be an issue so
only be plant it in sites that offer some winter
protection and access to some summer moisture.
Height 20-30’+, spread 15-20’+.
NEW!—Hortsman Blue
Atlas Cedar
(Cedrus atlantica ‘Hortsman’)—A slightly smaller
form with a slightly denser habit. Considered to
be one of the more cold tolerant Blue Atlas
Cedar selections, however winter hardiness may
still be an issue, so only plant in sites that
offer some additional winter protection. Height
15-20’+, spread 10-15’+.
Karl Fuchs
Himalayan Cedar
(Cedrus deodara ‘Karl Fuchs’)—This is a
more cold hardy selection from the mountains of
Afghanistan. Silvery-gray foliage with slightly
pendulous branch tips. Plant in areas protected
from sweeping winds. Height 30-50’, spread
20-30’.
Stenocoma
Cedar of Lebanon
(Cedrus libani var. stenocoma)—A more
cold hardy form, found growing natively in the
mountians of Turkey. A stately tree with rich
green foliage. Height 30-50’, spread 20-30’.
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Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar
(Cedrus atlantica ‘Glauca Pendula’)—This weeping
conifer with its bright silvery-blue needles and
unusual weeping habit is an eye-catching accent
in any garden. Can be treated as a weeping form
or trained to sprawl on the ground or some kind
of support. Needs to be planted in a lightly
shaded site, away from hot winds in an area that
affords some winter protection as well. Height
6-8’, spread 6-8’.
DOUGLASFIR
Douglasfir
(Psuedotsuga menzeisii)—Although not widely used
in our area, Douglasfir can still make a nice
addition to a landscape. They are easy to grow
as long as they are sited properly. Give them
good drainage but keep them moist throughout the
year. Plant them in full sun to partial shade,
and protect them from our hot, drying summer
winds.
FALSECYPRESS
Hinoki Falsecypress
(Chamacecyparis obtusa)—This is probably the
most popular of the Falsecypress species. Plant
in a rich, moist, well-drained soil in full sun
to light shade. Some protection from the
afternoon sun and excessive heat is recommended.
‘Nana Gracilis’—A rounded, irregular
form. Develops an upright, irregular habit over
time. Dark green, compact foliage has a
coral-like appearance. One of the most popular
selections of Hinoki Falsecypress. Height 4-6’,
spread 3-4’.
‘‘Verdoni’—A yellow selection with foliage that
is more resistant to sunburn. Still best to grow
in light shade. Prefers moist, well-drained
soils. Interesting foliage structure. Height
4-6’, spread 3-4’.
Nookta Falsecypress
(Chamacecyparis nookatensis)—One of the most
hardy of the Falsecypress species.
Characteristics will vary with selection but all
will perform best if planted in sites with good,
rich, moist soils (but not wet). It would also
be wise to try to site them out of the hot
summer winds as much as possible.
‘Jubilee’—A fast growing narrow selection that
develops a wonderful spire like main trunk with
gracefully draping side branches. Height 10-15’,
spread 10-15’.
‘Strict Weeping’—An upright growing form with
strongly weeping side branches almost hanging
directly against the main trunk. This tree takes
pendulous to the extreme! Extremely narrow.
Height 10-15’, spread 2-3’.
‘Weeping’ (‘Pendula’)—A beautiful,
elegant selection with gracefully pendulous
branches. Rich green foliage. Avoid locations
that expose the plant to strong winds both
through the summer and the winter. Height
10-15’, spread 10-15’.
Sawara Falsecypress
(Chamacecyparis pisifera)—This plant does best
in full sun and wants good, well-drained soil.
Selections are quite variable.
‘Boulevard’—Beautiful soft, fluffy, silvery
blue-green foliage changing to grayish-blue in
the winter. Narrow, upright pyramidal habit.
Choose planting site carefully to allow for some
protection from the summer heat. Height 8-10’,
spread 4-6’.
‘Mops’—This is a dwarf, mounding form with
brilliant gold, thread-like foliage. This
selection may show some foliage burn in hot,
sunny exposures so provide afternoon shade if
possible. Height 2-3’, spread 3-4’.
‘Sungold’—A dwarf, mounding selection with
bright, golden-yellow, lacy thread-like foliage.
Vibrant color makes it a stunning accent plant
or a fun addition to the conifer garden. Yellow
color holds up well and resists burning in full
sun. Height 3-4’, spread 4-5’.
NEW!— ‘True
Blue’—A very small selection with foliage
similar to ‘Boulevard’. This dwarf form has a
more rounded to slightly upright habit over
time. Height 3-5’, spread 3-4’.
FIR
White Fir
(Abies concolor)—The best Fir for the Midwest.
Upright, conical grower, similar in appearance
to a Colorado Spruce. Site carefully to insure
success. Plant in moist, well-drained soil,
located out of the hot summer winds. Height
30-40’, spread 15-20’.
‘Candicans’––Bright, silver-blue needles. The
bluest of all the Firs.
GOLDEN-LARCH
Golden-Larch
(Pseudolarix amabilis)—This deciduous conifer
has soft green foliage that turns a fantastic
golden-yellow in the fall. Grows very slowly
into a broadly pyramidal specimen with
horizontal branches. Should be planted in moist,
well-drained soil and sited out of our hot
summer winds. Height 20-40’, spread 15-25’.
JUNIPER, CREEPING/
GROUNDCOVER FORMS
Alpine Carpet Juniper
(Juniperus communis ‘Mondap’)—An extremely hardy
selection with attractive, soft textured, deep
blue-green foliage and a dense spreading habit.
An excellent groundcover choice for tough areas.
Height 8-10”, spread 4-8’.
Andorra Juniper
(Juniperus horizontalis ‘Plumosa Compacta’)—A
compact form of the cultivar ‘Andorra’. Very
dense, compact blue-green foliage turning to an
attractive bronze-purple in the fall and winter.
A great groundcover for hot, dry, sunny areas.
Height 9-12”, spread 3-6’.
Blueberry Delight Juniper
(Juniperus communis ‘AmiDak’)—An exciting
introduction from North Dakota State University.
Rich dark green foliage with a contrasting
silvery-blue cast on the upper surface. A dense,
low-spreading juniper. Height 8-12”, spread
3-5’.
Blue Chip Juniper
(Juniperus horizontalis ‘Blue Chip’)—Bright blue
foliage changing to purplish in the winter.
Makes an excellent low growing plant for adding
color to a landscape. Very popular. Height
8-10”, spread 4-8’
Blue Pacific Juniper
(Juniperus conferta ‘Blue Pacific’)—An
attractive selection of Shore Juniper with dense
blue-green foliage. Very dense, low-growing
habit that makes it useful as a groundcover.
Needs well-drained soils and plenty of sun.
Protection from winter sun and temperatures is
recommended. Height 10-12”, spread 4-8’.
Blue Prince Juniper
(Juniperus horizontalis ‘Blue Prince’)—A recent
introduction from Alberta, Canada. Selected for
its incredible blue foliage and its nice
compact, low-growing habit. Looks good as a
groundcover or even better cascading over
retaining walls where the foliage can really be
shown off. Height 4-6”, spread 3-6’.
NEW!—Blue
Pygmy Juniper
(Juniperus horizontalis ‘Blue Pygmy’)—A
very slow, low-growing plant with blue-gray
foliage. Tight, congested growth with a slowly
spreading habit. Height 2-3”, spread 3-4’.
Blue Rug Juniper
(Juniperus horizontalis ‘Wiltonii’)—This is
easily the most popular Juniper we carry.
Bright, silvery-blue foliage in a dense,
carpet-like plant. Makes a great groundcover!
Trailing growth makes a dramatic effect when
allowed to cascade over the top of retaining
walls like a waterfall. Super effect! Height
3-4”, 4-8’.
Blue Star Juniper
(Juniperus squamata ‘Blue Star’)—A very popular
form with intense, bright, steel-blue foliage. A
great, slow-growing plant for rock gardens or
tight spaces like courtyards and narrow planting
sites. Height 1-2’, spread 2-3’.
Broadmoor Juniper
(Juniperus sabina ‘Broadmoor’)—A low spreader
with a dense mounding form and rich, deep green
foliage. Will tend to build up a little extra
height in the center of the plant creating a
nice little mound of green. Height 12-18”,
spread 4-6’.
Calgary Carpet Juniper
(Juniperus sabina ‘Monna’)— Soft green
foliage and a low-growing, almost layered habit.
Really works well as a low evergreen groundcover
by itself or in front of larger plants. Height
10-12”, spread 4-6’.
Green Carpet Juniper
(Juniperus communis ‘Green Carpet’)—A nice,
tidy, compact form with rich, bright green
growth in the spring that matures to a dark
green for rest of season. A good choice for
tighter areas and rock gardens. Height 4-6”,
spread 2 1/2-3’.
Greenmound Procumbens Juniper
(Juniperus procumbens ‘Greenmound’)—Very dense,
light green foliage. Low-grower that make a
great plant for small areas. Looks really cool
when combined with decorative boulders or
allowed to cascade over the edge of a retaining
wall. Height 6-8’, spread 3-6’.
Icee Blue Juniper
(Juniperus horizontalis ‘Monber’)—A sport off of
‘Blue Rug’ Juniper with foliage that is more
silvery-blue. Tight growth that creates a solid,
dense groundcover. Attractive purplish tinge to
the foliage tips in the winter. Height 3-4”,
spread 3-6’.
Mother Lode Juniper
(Juniperus horizontalis ‘Mother Lode’)—This is a
stunning yellow sport off of the Blue Rug
Juniper. Brilliant golden-yellow summer foliage
that takes on rich plum highlights in the
winter. Combines well with perennials and
flowering shrubs. Height 2-3”, spread 3-5’.
Prince of Wales Juniper
(Juniperus horizontalis ‘Prince of Wales’)—A
very low-growing form that makes a great
groundcover. Foliage is bright green with a
bluish tinge. Extremely hardy! Height 4-6”,
spread 4-8’.
JUNIPER, SPREADING/GLOBE
FORMS
Gold Coast Juniper
(Juniperus chinensis ‘Aurea’)—A compact,
spreading form with golden-yellow new growth.
Color holds well through the summer and into the
winter. Popular for foundations plantings.
Height 3-4’, spread 4-6’.
Grey Owl
Juniper
(Juniperus virginiana ‘Grey Owl’)—An attractive
spreading form with smoky, blue-gray foliage and
abundant silvery berries. Extremely tough. Makes
a great landscape plant. Height 3-4’, spread
4-6’.
Kallay Compact Pfitzer Juniper
(Juniperus chinensis ‘Pfitzerana Kallay’)—Very
compact, tight, dense-growing form of the
‘Pfitzer’ Juniper. Excellent spreading form that
makes a great plant for landscape use. Extremely
tolerant of hot, dry growing conditions. Height
2-3’, spread 3-6’.
Old Gold Juniper
(Juniperus chinensis ‘Armstrong Aurea’)—Very
lacy foliage with dazzling golden foliage color.
Useful for adding a little extra color into the
garden. Height 3-4’, spread 3-5’.
Saybrook Gold Juniper
(Juniperus chinensis ‘Saybrook Gold’)—One of the
brightest yellow forms available. Compact,
spreading habit and a nice small shrub size,
perfect for landscape use. Height 2-3’, spread
4-5’.
Sea Green Juniper
(Juniperus chinensis ‘Sea Green’)—Very popular,
compact form with a more upright, vase-shaped
habit. Dark green foliage that holds well in the
winter. Can be maintained lower for foundation
plantings or allowed to grow higher for hedges
and screens. Height 4-6’, spread 6-8’.
JUNIPER, UPRIGHT/TREE FORMS
Blue Point Juniper
(Juniperus chinensis ‘Blue Point’)—An extremely
dense, pyramidal form with a tear drop shape and
blue-green foliage. Can be maintained smaller if
needed. Height 8-10’, 3-6’.
Burk Juniper
(Juniperus virginiana ‘Burki’)—A narrow to
slightly pyramidal selection of our native
Eastern Redcedar with dull blue foliage that
takes on a slight purplish cast in the winter.
This is a male selection so there is no fruit
production. Extremely tough! Height 15-25’,
spread 10-15’.
Canaert Juniper
(Juniperus virginiana ‘Canaertii’)—Compact
pyramidal growth when young, opening with age.
Develops a very picturesque appearance with age.
Heavy set of small whitish-blue berry-like cones
that birds absolutely love. One of the best
upright junipers. Great for specimen use as well
as screen plantings. Height 15-20’, 10-15’.
Eastern Redcedar
(Juniperus virginiana)—This is the only
evergreen tree native to Kansas. It is extremely
tolerant of a wide range of exposures and
conditions. Great for windbreaks and screens and
widely planted for both. Excellent cover and
food source for birds and other wildlife. One of
the toughest. Height 20-40’, spread 15-20’.
Gold Cone Juniper
(Juniperus communis ‘Gold Cone’)—A columnar
selection made for its bright, golden-yellow
foliage. A wonderful contrasting texture, color
and form for the garden. A nice addition to a
conifer garden as well as to mixed borders.
Height 3-6’, spread 1-2’.
Hillspire Juniper
(Juniperus virginiana ‘Hillspire’ (syn. ‘Cupressifolia’)—Dense,
pyramidal shape with bright green foliage. A
nice full habit that make it a perfect choice
for windbreaks and screens. A tough selection of
our native Eastern Redcedar. Supposedly a male
selection. Height 20-30’, 10-15.
Miniature
Common Juniper
(Juniperus communis ‘Miniature’)—An extremely
dwarf form, similar in appearance to ‘Compressa’,
maybe just a little broader with age. Proven to
be a little more durable in tougher climates,
making it a logical choice in our area. Narrow,
upright habit makes it a useful accent plant in
the garden. Height 3-4’, spread 1-2’.
Sky Rocket Juniper
(Juniperus scopulorum ‘Sky Rocket’)—One of the
narrowest junipers available. Plant may be 15’
tall and only 2-3’ wide. Foliage is
bluish-green. Height 15-20’, spread 3-5’.
Spartan Juniper
(Juniperus chinensis ‘Spartan’)—Rich green color
with a dense pyramidal habit. This fast grower
holds color well through the winter. Height
15-20’, spread 4-8’.
Taylor Juniper
(Juniperus virginiana ‘Taylor’)—An outstanding
selection of our native juniper. This selection
was found growing in Taylor, Nebraska, so you
know it is tough! Has a handy, upright, columnar
to pyramidal habit making it well suited to
hedges, screens or accent planting. Attractive
blue-green foliage color. Height 15-20’, spread
4-5’.
Wichita Blue Juniper
(Juniperus scopulorum ‘Wichita Blue’)—Bright
blue foliage with a good pyramidal form. Very
showy, colorful form that makes a nice addition
in to the landscape. One of the brightest blue
upright forms available. Height 10-15’, spread
5-8’.
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JUNIPERS, WEEPING/PENDULOUS
FORMS
Tolleson’s Weeping Juniper
(Juniperus scopulorum ‘Tolleson’s
Weeping’)—Cool! That really says it all. This
very graceful, weeping tree has silvery-blue
foliage that hangs down like strings creating a
Weeping Willow like specimen only much smaller
and with evergreen foliage. Eye-catching plant!
Height 10-15’, spread 10-15’.
PINE
Austrian Pine
(Pinus nigra)—Austrian Pine is a widely used
plant in our area for screens and windbreaks. It
has bright green needles that hold their color
well in the winter and a vigorous, symmetrical
habit. Height 50-60’, spread 20-30’.
‘Oregon Green’—This unusual selection has much
shorter needles and a smaller, more compact
growth habit. A neat alternative to the straight
species. Height 15-20’, spread 10-15’.
Bosnian Pine
(Pinus leucodermis)—This is a wonderful pine
with many good qualities. Dark green needles
that tend to hold on for 5-6 years give a fuller
appearance. Slow, even growth and dark green
needles make this pine an outstanding ornamental
plant. Very tough! Height 20-30’, spread 15-20’.
‘Emerald Arrow’—A beautiful form with a compact,
more upright, narrow form that would be perfect
for specimen use. Rich, dark green foliage.
Height 20-30’, spread 5-12’.
‘Irish
Bell’—A dense, little form with width nearly
matching its height, creating a somewhat
“bell-like” appearance. Stiff dark green needles
on silver-white stems. Very slow growing form.
Height 6-10’, spread 6-9’.
Eastern White Pine
(Pinus strobus)—One of our native North American
pines. Eastern White Pine is well known for its
soft, bright green foliage. They are very
tolerant of a wide range of growing conditions
and make excellent plants for our landscapes.
Height 60-70’, spread 20-30’.
‘Blue Shag’—This is a stunning selection with
soft, blue-green foliage. Very compact, even
growth. Height 3-4’, spread 3-5’.
‘Columnar’ (‘Fastigiata’)—Soft, bright green
foliage and numerous ascending branches make
this selection a stunning specimen in the
landscape. A very narrow form that lends itself
for use where space is limited. Height 30-40’,
spread 10-15’.
Jack Pine
(Pinus banksiana)—This is one of the hardiest
pines native to North America and can be found
in the wild as far north as the Arctic Circle.
Often found growing in very poor, sandy soils.
Plant in full sun and soils with good drainage.
‘‘Uncle Fogy’—A really fun weeping form! Branches
cascade downward creating a graceful specimen.
Winter buds are densely covered with resin
giving the appearance of hundreds of tiny
icicles covering the tree. Height and spread
depend on culture.
Japanese Black Pine
(Pinus thunbergii)—An attractive tree with rich
dark green foliage and a somewhat irregular
growth habit. The straight species is rarely
seen in our area, however some of the selections
of this species are stunning landscape plants.
‘Thunderhead’—Dark green, handsome foliage and
an unusual compact, but irregularly shaped
plant. Brilliant white colored candles through
the winter. Protect from winter sun if possible.
Height 5-10’, spread 6-8’.
Japanese Umbrella Pine
(Sciadopitys verticillata)—This species
is technically not a true pine, but we include
it here for simplicity. Dark green glossy
needles radiate around the stem like an
“umbrella”, hence the name. A rare and somewhat
difficult tree to grow in our area, but
certainly worth the effort if you can enjoy some
success. Plant in a protected location,
sheltered from hot afternoon sun and wind.
Height 15-20’ spread 10-15’.
‘Winter Green’—Selected for its
beautiful, dark green, glossy needles. Height
15-20’, spread 10-15’.
Lacebark Pine
(Pinus bungeana)—This pine is prized for its
striking, exfoliating bark. Irregular patches
flake off revealing irregular greenish, whitish,
and brownish patterns below. Dark green foliage.
A wonderful specimen tree. Height 20-30’, spread
15-20’.
NEW!—‘Diamant’—A
very small, compact selection with the same rich
green needle color of the species. Compact size
lends it to use in tight areas. Height 4-8’,
spread 3-6’.
Limber Pine
(Pinus flexilis)—A very hardy pine found
throughout the Rocky Mountains. Needles are
bluish-green and soft to the touch, much like
those of the Eastern White Pine. Stems are very
flexible, and actually can be tied into knots.
This is a very tough, disease resistant,
beautiful tree and an excellent choice for
Midwest landscapes.
‘Vanderwolf’s Pyramid’—This has become one of
the most popular pines we carry! The tree has
soft, bluish-green needles with a very even,
pyramidal growth habit. Develops into a
wonderful specimen. Height 20-30’, spread
10-15’.
Mugho Pine
(Pinus mugo)—This is a commonly planted species
also known as Swiss Mountain Pine. A very
shrubby habit, and in fact is usually wider than
tall. Very tough plant, but does prefer full sun
and well-drained soils.
‘Dolly’s Choice’—A very narrow-growing form,
perfect for an accent plant for a smaller space.
Well suited to hot, dry, sunny areas. Use to
create winter interest in perennial gardens and
foundation plantings. Height 6-8’, spread 2-3’.
‘Dwarf’ (var. pumilo)—This is one of the best
dwarf Mugho Pine selections and certainly our
most popular. A very compact selection with
rich, green foliage. These are seed grown plants
so slight variation from plant to plant should
be expected. Height 3-4’, spread 3-5’.
‘Mops’—A very compact, miniature Mugho Pine.
Maintains an extremely tight, rounded habit
without any pruning. Would be an excellent
choice for a site where space is very limited.
Height 1 1/2-2’, spread 2-3’.
NEW!—‘Palouse’—A
more “natural” selection. Looser habit and
larger size that is more typical of the species.
These are cutting grown so expect more
consistency in habit from plant to plant than
those grown from seed. Great where more size is
needed. Height 6-10’, spread 8-12’.
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‘Slowmound’––An outstanding, true dwarf
selection. Dark-green, dense mound of foliage in
a handy compact size. A cutting grown selection
that allows for consistancy in growth that makes
it a great choice when uniformity is important.
Height 3-4’, spread 3-5’.
‘Tannenbaum’—This looks like a perfect Christmas
tree. A compact, pyramidal tree with dark green
needles. Exceptionally hardy specimen.
Definitely not your typical Mugho Pine! Height
8-12’, spread 4-6’.
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SPRUCE
Colorado Spruce
(Picea pungens)—As one might guess from the
name, Colorado Spruce can be found growing in
Colorado as well as throughout much of the Rocky
Mountains. Characterized by dense, pyramidal
growth, this tree develops into a beautiful
specimen with age. Foliage color can vary from
green to intense steel blue. Plant in full sun
and well drained soil. Height 30-40’, spread
15-20’.
‘Bakeri’—Dense, upright habit with
brilliant blue foliage. Makes a magnificent
specimen. Height 30-40’, spread 15-20’.
‘Blue’ (‘Glauca’)—This is a seedling form,
selected for good blue color. Dense growth.
Height 30-40’, spread 15-20’.
‘Blue Globe’ (‘Globosa’)—Probably the best known
dwarf blue spruce. Brilliant, steel blue foliage
in a compact, rounded plant. Very dramatic!
Height 3-4’, spread 4-5’.
‘Blue Totem’—A very narrow select that
looks like a blue totem pole. Blue-green needles
on branches that grow very vertically. Is
reported to hold up better than other narrow
selections to heavy snow loads. Height 15-20’,
spread 3-5’.
‘Columnar’ (‘Fastigiata’)—A more upright form
with good blue color. Use where space is
limited. Height 20-30’, spread 8-12’.
‘Fat Albert’—An improved selection with a very
dense, even form. Foliage is an intense blue
color. Contrary to its name, it does not get any
wider than other selections, it just has a nice
full habit even as a young plant. Height 30-40’,
spread 15-20’.
‘Globe’—This is a miniature, globe form with
green needles that makes a great rock garden
plant. Height 1 1/2-2’, spread 2-3’.
‘Hoopsi’—This is without doubt the bluest form
available. A stately mature plant with good
dense growth and uniform pyramidal habit. A must
for the Spruce connoisseur! Height 30-40, spread
15-20’.
‘Mesa Verde’—A nest-type Colorado Spruce.
A low-growing, wide-spreading selection with
refreshing green foliage. Height 2-3’, spread
4-6’.
‘Procumbens’—A spectacular selection with rich
blue foliage and a graceful, carpet-like habit.
Will spread across the ground to form a
wide-spreading specimen. Looks neat cascading
over a wall or undulating around large
decorative boulders. Height 1-3’, spread 3-8’.
‘Sester’s Dwarf’—A dwarf pyramidal selection
with bright blue needles. This selection will
give you the specimen effect of a Blue Colorado
Spruce without taking up as much room. A great
option when space is limited and a stunning
plant is needed. Height 10-12’, spread 4-5’.
‘St. Mary’s Broom’—This gorgeous miniature form
is extremely popular. Intense, steel blue
foliage in a small, tight mound. Very slow
growth. Height 1 1/2-2’, spread 2-3’.
‘Weeping’ (‘Pendula’)—A stunning form with a
gracefully flowing, weeping habit combined with
bright blue foliage. This plant makes a
magnificent specimen! Height and spread will
depend on cultural care.
Norway Spruce
(Picea abies)—Norway Spruce is a large, fast
growing plant with dark green foliage. It does
well in most average soils and will tolerate
full sun to light shade. We carry many
selections with vastly different characteristics
providing a form available for almost every
location. Height 50-60’, spread 20-30’.
‘Acrocona’—This form is loaded with cones that
decorate the ends of branches, almost like a
Christmas tree. Upright, pyramidal habit with
slightly pendulous branches. Height 6-10’,
spread 6-10’.
‘Columnar’ (‘Cupressiana’)—This selection has a
very useful, upright, narrow habit. Dark green
foliage. A perfect choice for yards where space
is limited. Height 20-30’, spread 4-5’.
‘Formanek’—This is a groundcover-like form of
Norway Spruce. Very flat growth will create a
dense mat of foliage over time. Looks great
creeping over rocks and walls! Height 1-2’,
spread 5-10’.
‘Frohburg’––A slower-growing, and therefore a
smaller, weeping form of Norway Spruce.
Attractive dark green needles on very pendulous
side branches. Stake main leader if more height
is desired. Makes a stunning specimen plant.
Height and spread will depend on cultural care.
‘Hillside Upright’—Needles on this form
are very short and dark green. One of the
darkest Norway Spruce selections you will find.
A more irregular branching habit gives this tree
a classic look, perfect for specimen use. Height
10-15’, spread 3-5’.
‘Kellerman’s Blue Cameo’—A tight irregular mound
that grows wider than tall. Displays dense
gray-green needles on stout branches giving this
shrub a bottlebrush-like appearance. Develops
into a unique, picturesque specimen. Height
3-5’, spread 4-6’.
‘Little Gem’—This is a great plant! A perfect,
miniature, bun-like plant with very short, dark
green needles. The growth is so dense, it is
almost impenetrable. Height 12-15”, spread
15-18”.
‘Mucronata’—A very dense, dwarf form with
dark green needles and prominent, brown buds.
Irregular mounding habit. Height 3-6’, spread
3-5’.
‘Pumila’—A very compact, rounded form with
extremely dark green foliage. Makes a beautiful
plant for accent planting around courtyards,
patios and rock gardens. Height 2-3’, spread
3-4’.
‘Rubra Spicata’—This selection looks like
any other Norway Spruce except for a few weeks
in the spring. At that time new growth emerges,
not green but deep red!!! Extremely rare. Height
30-50’, spread 20-30’.
‘Sherwood Compact’––An attractive, narrowly
pyramidal form. Ascending branches are covered
with rich green needles. Makes a perfect accent
plant with a Christmas tree-like appearance.
Height 6-12’, spread 3-6’.
‘Tolleymore’ (‘Clanbrassiliana Stricta’)—An
outstanding compact selection that forms a
broadly pyramidal plant, much like a perfect
Christmas tree. Height 6-8’, spread 4-5’.
‘Weeping’ (‘Pendula’)—This is a very popular
selection with a graceful weeping habit. The
cascading branches form curtains of dark green
foliage. Great for use as a specimen or draping
over a wall. Height and spread will depend on
cultural care.
Oriental Spruce
(Picea orientalis)—Oriental Spruce is one of the
most graceful looking Spruces, characterized by
lustrous, dark green growth and an attractive
uniform habit. It will perform best when given
good, well-drained soils that do not get too dry
and slight protection from winter winds.
‘Atrovirens’—Dark green, impressive form. Give
some protection from the summer winds for best
performance. Height 30-50’, spread 15-20’.
‘Gowdy’—A useful selection with a narrower
habit. Dark green foliage gives an impressive
show year round. New growth is bright green and
contrasts nicely with the older needles. Use as
a dramatic specimen or focal point. Height
20-30’, spread 10-12’.
‘Skylands’—Dramatic, bright golden-yellow
foliage on slender branches. A fairly fast
growing selection, developing into an upright,
pyramidal plant. Plant in light shade to keep
from sunburning the foliage. A truly
eye-catching plant! Height 20-30’, spread
10-15’.
Serbian Spruce
(Picea omorika)—As the name implies, Serbian
Spruce comes to us from Serbian areas of
southeastern Europe. A very adaptable species,
that lends itself to many uses. Its needles are
a glossy, dark green that contrasts nicely with
the two white stripes on the bottom side, giving
the tree remarkable silver highlights
throughout. Height 40-50’, spread 15-20’.
‘Bruns’—A narrower-growing selection with the
same wonderful bi-colored foliage of the
species; dark green needles with two white
stripes on the underneath side. A dramatic
selection that would make a wonderful accent or
specimen tree. Height 25-35’, spread 8-10’.
‘Riverside’—A narrower form of the species.
Needles are dark green with two white stripes on
the underneath side. A beautiful tree especially
because of the two-toned foliage. Makes a
wonderful specimen. Height 30-40’, spread
10-15’.
‘Weeping’ (‘Pendula’)—Magnificent, formal
selection with gracefully drooping branchlets
that recurve at the tips. The branches also
twist slightly, expose more of the silvery
undersides of the needles, giving the tree a
lovely, bi-colored look. One of the most
graceful and beautiful spruces we carry. Height
20-30’, spread 8-10’.
White Spruce
(Picea glauca)—A native to the Rocky Mountains,
White Spruce is one of our most adaptable
species. It tolerates wind, heat, cold, and
drought, but prefers a moist, well-drained soil.
Plant in full sun to light shade.
‘Alberta Blue’ (‘Haals’)—Similar in
appearance to the Dwarf Alberta Spruce but with
one obvious difference; the foliage emerges
blue! Color will fade somewhat through the heat
of summer. Not uncommon to see some areas of
green developing over time. Height 5-7’, spread
3-4’.
‘Black Hills’ (var. densata)—This is a
slower-growing, denser form of the White Spruce.
Very even growth makes this a very attractive
specimen tree. Height 20-40’.
‘Dwarf Alberta’ (‘Conica’)—This is probably the
most popular dwarf conifer we carry. Shapes up
like a perfect miniature Christmas tree. Very
slow growth, about 1-2” a year. Height 5-8,
spread 3-4’.
‘Dwarf Globe’ (‘Echiniformis’)—One of the
smallest, most compact spruce we carry. A very
low, cushioned shaped plant. Perfect for a rock
garden. Height 10-15”, spread 12-18”.
‘Jean’s Dilly’—Pronounced John’s Dilly. An
outstanding selection similar to the Dwarf
Alberta Spruce but with smaller needles and
about half the growth rate. Named after the
founder of Iseli Nursery, Jean Iseli. Height
3-4’, spread 1 1/2-2’.
‘Northland Blue’ (‘Coerulea’)—This is a very
dense, dwarf, compact selection with wonderful
blue-gray needles. Similar in appearance to Blue
Colorado Spruce selections but with shorter
needles and a finer overall texture. Height
20-30’, spread 10-15’.
‘North
Star’—A compact, pyramidal, small tree with
a tighter habit than the species and good
resistance to winter wind and sun burn. A
perfect choice when a smaller specimen is
desired or maybe just when space is limited.
Height 15-20’, spread 7-12’.
‘Rainbow’s End’—This unique selection boasts
extraordinary color. This plant looks just like
a Dwarf Alberta Spruce until the new growth
comes out, then bright, creamy-yellow growth
covers the plant, contrasting gracefully with
the older light green needles.
‘Weeping’ (‘Pendula’)—This is easily one of the
most stunning selections we carry! It is an
upright grower, developing a strong central
leader, while all the side branches drape
gracefully downward, creating a skirt-like
appearance. Outstanding! Height 15-20’, spread
5-6’.
‘Yukon
Blue’—A compact selection with a nice dwarf
habit and impressive blue needle color. Should
mature out about twice as big as a Dwarf Alberta
Spruce making it the perfect size for specimen
use. Height 12-15’, spread 6-7’.
YEW
Anglojap Yew
(Taxus x media)—A tough hybrid yew. Selections
of this species are numerous due to its many
variations in growth habit. Dark green foliage.
As with all yews, should be sited in some shade.
Very hardy.
‘Densiformis’––A good, dense, spreading form.
Dark green color holds well throughout the year.
Height 3-5’, spread 4-6’.
‘Green Column’ (‘Viridis’)—A stunning,
slow-growing, columnar form with light green
foliage. New growth is a bright yellow-green.
Would make a stunning accent or a neat addition
into a conifer collection. Height 10-12’, spread
1-2’.
‘Hicks’ (‘Hicksii’)—A narrow, upright selection.
Produces numerous bright red fruits in the fall.
Height 6-8’, spread 3-4’.
‘Margarita’ (‘Greers’)—With a name like this,
who wouldn’t want to plant one! Foliage keeps a
cool lime-green color throughout the season
giving it a brighter appearance. Plant as many
as you like and we promise, no hangovers! Height
4-5’, spread 5-7’.
‘Green Sentinal’—An extremely narrow, upright form.
Use as a dramatic evergreen specimen in shaded
area. Height 6-8’, spread 18-24”.
‘Taunton’—One of the toughest forms around,
selected for outstanding winter hardiness. Also
happens to be one of the best performers for hot
climates. Height 3-4’, spread 4-6’.
‘Wardi’ (‘Wardii’)—A very dense spreading form,
similar to ‘Densiformis’, but smaller in habit.
Dark green foliage and bright red fruit. Height
3-4’, spread 3-5’.
Japanese Plum Yew
(Cephalotaxus harriongtonia)—Similar in
appearance to the well-known Yew, but actually a
distantly related cousin. Once established, this
species is known to be more heat and drought
tolerant than traditional Yews. It may tolerate
a little more sun, but we would still recommend
a slightly shaded site for best results. We are
probably at about the edge of its northern range
so we would encourage using it sparingly. Size
will vary by selection.
NEW!— ‘Columnar’
(‘Fastigiata’)—This form has a more upright
habit. Height 8-10’, spread 6-8’.
NEW!—
‘Prostrate’ (‘Prostrata’)— A low,
wide-spreading form. Height 2-3’, spread 4-5’.
Japanese Yew
(Taxus cuspidata)—The Japanese Yew gives us many
popular landscape plants. They should be planted
in a shaded site in very well drained soil. All
are very tolerant of pruning.
‘Capitata’—This is a very common pyramidal form
that is often kept small by yearly pruning, but
can be allowed to grow more naturally and
achieve a greater size. Height and spread will
depend on culture.
‘Captain’ (‘Fastigiate’)—A selection of
‘Capitata’ with a faster growth rate and a more
uniform habit. Holds green color well through
the winter. Can be trimmed to control size and
shape. Height 10-15’, spread 6-8’.
‘Dwarf Bright Gold’—A bright golden-yellow form
with a nice spreading habit. Individual needles
have green and yellow stripes. A great plant for
brightening up a shady spot! Height 3-5’, spread
3-5’.
‘Dwarf Golden’ (‘Nana Aurescens’)—A compact,
spreading selection with vibrant, bright,
sunny-yellow new growth in the spring. Foliage
turns rich dark green as the season progresses.
An eye-catching plant, great for adding vibrant
color to the shade garden. Height 3-5’, spread
3-5’.
‘Emerald Spreader’ (‘Monloo’)—An ideal dwarf
selection for areas where height is limited.
Dark green foliage and red berries. Height 2-3’,
spread 4-5’.
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