Call us the Sahara of the mid-west. This is the
driest summer in a long while. We've got a
chance of rain for the next week, but it is still dry
on the moisture maps and you need to keep an
eye on your garden babies. New plantings
need an extra eye of attention on their moisture
to stay healthy and prepare for a strong and
successful over winter.
driest summer in a long while. We've got a
chance of rain for the next week, but it is still dry
on the moisture maps and you need to keep an
eye on your garden babies. New plantings
need an extra eye of attention on their moisture
to stay healthy and prepare for a strong and
successful over winter.
2007 Needled Evergreens
ABIES alba Green Spiral 30’ h 12’ w 5-6'bb
SUN TO PART SHADE
(Green Spiral Fir) ‘Green Spiral’ has dark green
glossy needles, with twisting stems spiraling
outward and down. Deep green color, stylish
CHAMAECYPARIS nookatensis glauca
15-20'w x 24-30'h 4'p SUN
(Blue Nootka False Cypress) A large evergreen
with a pyramida habit. Branches are horizontal
with bluish foliage.
CHAMAECYPARIS nookatensis Jubilee
20’ h 8’ w 4'p SUN TO SHADE
(Jubilee Nootka False Cypress) An extremely
narrow weeping Alaskan cedar, It is fast-growing
& very distinctive. Older plants exhibit a
wonderful, spire-like main trunk with gracefully
draping branches.
CHAMAECYPARIS n. Strict Weeping 20'h
5'w 7-8'bb SUN TO PART SHADE
(Strict Weeping Cypress) Tall, extremely narrow
tree with foliage hanging down directly against
the trunk with only the occasional aberrant
branch. Pendulous to the extreme, an
outstanding focal plant.
CHAMAECYPARIS obtusa Confucius
8' h 4' w 2'p SUN TO PART SHADE
(Confucius Hinoki Cypress) New golden Hinoki
selection with a full, upright form. Very attractive
coloring with bright, lemon-yellow on the
outermost foliage, surrounded by darker shades
of yellow, gold and dark green on interior foliage.
CHAMAECYPARIS obtusa Kosteri 3' h 3' w
2'p SUN TO PART SHADE
(Kosteri Hinoki Cypress) This tidy, dense form of
the dwarf Hinoki cypress has light green,
downward, cupped foliage. Forms an irregular
pyramid with age.
CHAMAECYPARIS obtusa Lacey 8'h x 5'w
3-4'bb SUN TO PART SHADE
(Lacey Cypress) A more vigorous Hinoki with
lacey foliage and graceful, arching habit. An
Evans plant selection.
CHAMAECYPARIS obtusa Mariesii 2’ h 2’ w
2'p SUN TO PART SHADE
(Mariessii Dwarf Hinoki Cypress) This multi-
stemmed, irregular, globe-shaped plant has
short, thin foliage which is variegated, creamy-
white against dark-green. Does well in full sun.
CHAMAECYPARIS obtusa Mariesii 2’ h 2’ w
1'p SUN TO PART SHADE
(Mariessii Dwarf Hinoki Cypress) This multi-
stemmed, irregular, globe-shaped plant has
short, thin foliage which is variegated, creamy-
white against dark-green. Does well in full sun.
CHAMAECYPARIS obtusa Nana Lutea std.
3.5’ h 2.5’ w 2.5'p SUN TO PART
SHADE
(Dwarf Golden Hinoki Cypress) Slow growing,
dense pyramidal form. Excellent rock garden
subject. Yellow counterpart to ‘Nana Gracilis’
CHAMAECYPARIS obtusa Snowkist 2’ h 2’ w
2'p PART SHADE
(Snowkist Dwarf Hinoki Cypress) A good rock
garden accent with a habit lower than ’Nana
Gracilis’ and slower. Interesting addition to a
collection; its size will not overwhelm companion
plants. Dark green with creamy-white variegated
patches.
CHAMAECYPARIS obtusa Split Rock 4' h 3' w
1'p PART SHADE
(Split Rock Cypress) The bluest obtusa available
anywhere. This compact, pyramidal plant has
both green adult and blue juvenile foliage, giving
the plant textural interest.
CHAMAECYPARIS obtusa Tsatsumi Gold
3' h 3' w 1'p PART SHADE
(Tsatsumi Gold Cypress) An oriental looking
Hinoki with yellow threadlike drooping foliage.
Thin branches coil chaotically throughout each
other exposing smooth reddish bark and the
inner light green foliage.
CHAMAECYPARIS obtusa Verdoni 4' h 3' w
2'p SUN TO PART SHADE
(Verdoni Cypress) A dependable, yellow
selection, faster-growing than 'Nana Lutea';
slower than 'Aurea'. The yellow foliage of
'Verdoni' does not burn in full sun.
CHAMAECYPARIS pisifera Cream Ball
2' h 2' w 10"p SUN
(Cream Ball Cypress) Tight, slow-growing ball
with creamy-white foliage. The light, soft textured
foliage makes this an eye-catching new
introduction from Vancouver, B.C. A must for the
rock garden enthusiast.
CHAMAECYPARIS p. Curley Tops 7' h 4' w
2.5'p SUN TO PART SHADE
(Curley Tops Cypress) A wonderful new plant,
Curley Tops has distinctive curled needles and
bright powdery blue foliage, adding textural
interest and luminescent color to the landscape.
Broad compact habit.
CHAMAECYPARIS p. Curley Tops 7' h 4' w
1.5'p SUN TO PART SHADE
(Curley Tops Cypress) A wonderful new plant,
"Curley Tops" has distinctive curled needles and
bright powdery blue foliage, adding textural
interest and luminescent color to the landscape.
Broad compact habit.
CHAMAECYPARIS pisifera Golden Pin
Cushion 3' h 3' w 10"p
SUN TO PART SHADE
(Golden Pin Cushion Cypress) Variegated
Golden dwarf moss cypress. Very slow-growing,
spreading, velvety bun. Prized plant for the
oriental or rock garden. Best color in full sun.
CHAMAECYPARIS pisifera Mops 3'h 3'w
1.5'p SUN TO PART SHADE
(Mops Cypress) Brilliant gold threadlike foliage
that retains it's color in heat and humidity; low
mounding habit
CHAMAECYPARIS pisifera Mops 3'h 3'w
2'p SUN TO PART SHADE
(Mops Cypress) Brilliant gold threadlike foliage
that retains it's color in heat and humidity; low
mounding habit
CHAMAECYPARIS pisifera True Blue
6'h x 4'w 2'p SUN TO PART SHADE
(True Blue Cypress) 'True Blue' is an improved
compact form of the popular 'Boulevard'. The
shimmering silver blue needles are held in a
close pattern along the stems, giving it a densely
foliaged appearance.
CHAMAECYPARIS p.f. Aureovariegata
6’ h 4’ w 24"p SUN
(Variegated Threadleaf Cypress) A variegated
form of the threadleaf cypress with a mounding
form and strong bicolor effect of green and
creamy-golden yellow.
CHAMAECYPARIS thyoides Top Point
4' h 2' w 1.5'p SUN TO PART SHADE
(Top Point Cypress) Blue-green foliage, wine
colored stems and narrow form make this an ex
excellent choice for a compact specimen. In
winter the foliage has an attractive purple blush.
Not as adaptable to wet sites as the species.
JUNIPERUS chinensis Angelica Blue
4-6'h 4-6'w 18"p SUN
(Angelica Blue Juniper) Fast growing spreader
with fine, bright blue foliage. An excellent
addition to the landscape.
JUNIPERUS chinensis Daub's Frosted
1' h 5’ w 18"p SUN
(Daubs Frosted Juniper) Unusually appealing
due to the bright two-color effect produced by
new, light golden yellow growth contrasting with
the feathery, bluish-green interior foliage. Great
accent for a sunny, well-drained site where color
is needed.
JUNIPERUS chinensis Daub's Frosted
1' h 5’ w 1'p SUN
(Daubs Frosted Juniper) Unusually appealing
due to the bright two-color effect produced by
new, light golden yellow growth contrasting with
the feathery, bluish-green interior foliage. Great
accent for a sunny, well-drained site where color
is needed.
JUNIPERUS chinensis Gold Lace
2' h 3' w 18""p" SUN
(Gold Lace Juniper) A hardy semi-dwarf
evergreen with a low, wide-spreading habit.
Retains its striking golden colored foliage.
JUNIPERUS chinensis Torulosa Variegata
5' h 5' w 3'p SUN
(Variegated Torulosa Juniper) A striking
variegated form of the popular Hollywood
Juniper. This cultivar is an irregular upright
grower with interesting twists and bumps with
creamy yellow variegation splashed on dark
green needles.
JUNIPERUS communis Brynhyfryd Gold
5'h x 1'w 2'p SUN
(Brynhyfryd Gold Juniper) This new Scottish
selection is a variation of 'Compressa' with the
growing points emerging yellow in spring. The
foliage matures to blue green in summer while
retaining a slight muted yellow undertone.
JUNIPERUS communis Compressa 5' h 1'w
2'p SUN TO PART SHADE
(Compressa Juniper) This is an extremely
beautiful, compact, narrow shaped plant. Grows
extremely slow in the rock garden setting,
making it an unsurpassed miniature, spire-
shaped conifer in perfect scale with other choice
rockery plants.
JUNIPERUS horizontalis Limeglow
1.5' h 5' w 2'p SUN
(Limeglow Juniper) Feathery foliage with an
electric chartreuse color growing in a spreading
vase shape provides a striking contrast to other
greens in the garden. Withstands hot, dry
conditions, holds bright color even in hot
summer climates.
JUNIPERUS horizontalis Mother Lode
1' h 5’ w 12"p SUN
(Mother Lode Juniper) A bright, golden yellow
sport of ‘Wiltoni’, ‘Mother Lode’ holds bright color
all summer in full or partial sun. Fall brings a
deep yellow-orange becoming tinged with plum
by winter for all-season attraction.
JUNIPERUS squamata Blue Star
1.5' h 4' w 2'p SUN
(Blue Star Juniper) The name 'Blue Star' is
wonderfully descriptive. As broad and high, the
short branches form a star-like appearance.
JUNIPERUS squamata Holger
1.5' h 3' w 2'p SUN
(Holger Juniper Std.) A dense, wide-spreading
juniper with bright creamy-yellow new foliage
that contrasts beautifully with the older, blue
foliage producing a stunning dramatic bicolor
effect.
JUNIPERUS virginiana Blue Arrow
10-13'h 2'w 3'p SUN TO PART
SHADE
(Blue Arrow Juniper) Very narrow columnar form
with tight, compact branching. Steel-blue
foliage. Requires little trimming.
JUNIPERUS virginiana Skyrocket
10-13'h 2'w 3'p SUN TO PART
SHADE
(Skyrocket Juniper) Extremely slender columnar
form with tight, compact branching. Bluish-
green foliage. Requires little trimming to
maintain shape.
PICEA abies Cupressina 20'h 6'w 5-6'p
SUN
(Cupressina Spruce) Narrow, fastigate 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 a withstand snow loads than many other
fastigate types.
PICEA abies Frohburg mature height varies
with training 2'p SUN
(Frohburg Spruce) Short, slender, medium-
green needles and a slower growth rate
compared with the more common Picea abies
'Pendula'. With staking, 'Frohburg' exhibits a
narrow, strict weeping habit, with a full spreading
skirt.
PICEA abies Pendula mature height varies
with training 3'p SUN
(Weeping Norway Spruce) 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.
PICEA abies Rubra Spicata 30” h 12’ w
4'p SUN
(Red Tip Norway Spruce) Tree type. Red new
growth: a very unexpected color for a spruce. For
about two weeks in the spring the new growth is
deep red gradually changing to red-brown then
green.
PICEA glauca Rainbow's End 6’ h
1.5' w 3.5'p SUN TO PART SHADE
(Rainbows End Dwarf White Spruce) In spring,
the new growth is light green. In mid-summer,
the second flush is nothing but extraordinary.
Bright, creamy-yellow new growth contrasts
dramatically against the dark-green older foliage.
PICEA jezoensis Yatsubusa 5' h 4' w
2'p SUN TO PART SHADE
(Yatsubusa Dwarf Red Spruce) A dwarf red
spruce originally from the Japanese island of
Ezo. Very slow growing with short, vivid blue,
green and yellow-green needles on a dense
pyramidal form.
PICEA omorika Pendula 35' h 15' w
3.5'p SUN
(Weeping Serbian Spruce) Pendulous branches
of green-blue bi-colored needles and purple
cones
PICEA orientalis Aureospicata 30' h 12' w
6'p SUN
(Golden tipped Spruce) Typical, short, dark-
green needles of Picea orientalis on a upright
tree with a dramatic feature of ivory-yellow spring
growth which matures to dark-green by early
summer.
PICEA orientalis Skylands 20’ h 8’ w
4p SUN
(Skyland’s Spruce) Typical habit of the species
but slow developing in early years. Glowing
yellow year round. More green contrast on lower,
shaded interior.
PICEA pungens Globosa std.
4.5' h 3' w 24"bb SUN
(Globe Spruce) Dwarf conifer with globose
dense form and excellent blue color
PICEA pungens Islei's Fastigiate
20'h 6'w 3-4'bb SUN
(Islei's Fastigiate Blue Spruce) Ornamental blue
spruce with strong fastigiate habit; looks like a
fat steel blue cigar.
PICEA pungens Procumbens 3' h 7' w
2'p SUN
(Prostrate Blue Spruce) Similar to 'Pendula' in
color, but used as a spreading, undulating
ground cover. Very effective when draped over a
rock wall or slope
PICEA pungens glauca Thume 3'h 5'w 18"p
SUN TO PART SHADE
(Thume Blue Spruce) Very blue, tight, globe form
of compact spruce. Very hardy. Excellent
contrast in the landscape
PINUS densiflora Oculus Draconis
30'h x 12'w 3-4'bb SUN
(Dragon's Eye Pine) Bright yellow variegation on
the needles. It is a very striking conifer for the
garden, especially in winter.
PINUS leucodermis Emerald Arrow
25'h x 8'w 3'p SUN
(Emerald Arrow Pine) A compact spire form with
rich dark green foliage on silver barked
branches. With its predictable narrow habit, low
maintenance, salt tolerance, and disease
resistance, this plant is sure to be a stately
landscape specimen.
PINUS leucodermis Satelite
4-5'bb
PINUS mugo Pot o' Gold
2' h 3' w 18"p SUN
(Pot o' Gold Mugo Pine) Spring through summer,
the mounding dwarf mugo pine stays neat, tidy,
and compact. As fall comes to a close and
winter approaches, it begins to glow, faintly at
first then a bright lemon yellow by mid winter.
PINUS parviflora Glauca Nana 15' h 5' w
4'p SUN
(Glauca Nana Pine) Short, blue-green needles.
The main branches grow in an irregular manner,
tending to ascend, on this comparatively narrow
Pinus parviflora.
PINUS strobus Blue Shag 3' h 4' w 30"p
SUN
(Blue Shag Eastern White Pine) Fast becoming
a popular selection of the dwarf eastern white
pine. This Waxman introduction is an
outstanding, compact, reliably rounded form.
Excellent for a variety of landscape uses.
PINUS strobus Contorta 35' h 15' w
3-4'bb SUN
(Corkscrew White Pine) Narrow pyramidal form
with twisted branches and curly needles.
PINUS strobus Louie 30'h 12'w 4-5'p
SUN
(Louie White Pine) Upright broad evergreen that
has vibrant yellow long thin needles that remain
bright yellow year round; strong vigorous
selection; best planted in full sun.
PINUS strobus Pendula 6'p Mature height
varies with training SUN
(Weeping white Pine) Light green soft needles.
Pendulous branches. Can be grown upright or
mounding.
PINUS sylvestris Hillside Creeper std
2’ h 6’ w 2'p SUN
(Hillside Creeper) dwarf bluish-green cascading
form. The deal focal point for rockeries or any
dwarf conifer garden. This plant is grafted on a
very low standard to enable ease in digging.
PSEUDOTSUGA menziesii Waggin Tails
4-5'bb
TAXUS cuspidata Nana Aurescens 3’ h 5’ w
2'p SUN TO PART SHADE
(Yellow Dwarf Japanese Yew) Outstanding
sunny-yellow, low spreading plant. Eye-catching
brilliant foliage.
THUJA occidentalis Aurea 3' h 3' w 18"p
SUN TO PART SHADE
(Golden Globe Arborvitae) Round-shaped
cultivar with golden feathery foliage. Plant
retains its shape without shearing and is very
hardy.
THUJA occidentalis Darts Gold 10'h x 6'w
2.5'p SUN TO SHADE
(Dart's Gold Arborvitae) Dense pyramidal
evergreen with low maintenance needs. Golden
foliage and hardy. Excellent accent plant.
THUJA occidentalis Gold Spot 8'h x 4'w
4-5'bb SUN TO PART SHADE
(Gold Spot) Moderate growing, naturallyt dense
and conical. The yellow green foliage is striking.
THUJA occidentalis Golden Tuffet 2' h 4' w
24"p SUN
(Golden Tuffet Arborvitae) In hues of golden
orange this pillow-shaped tuffet grows wider
than tall, reminiscent of a mushroom cap. The
foliage has an unusual braided texture.
Adaptable to all soil types and tolerant of full sun
to part shade.
THUJA occidentalis Hetz Midget 1.5' h 2' w
1'p SUN
(Hetz Midget Globe Arborvitae) Slow growing
and dense globe habit with soft green foliage in
vertical layered sprays.
THUJA occidentalis Linesville 3' h 4' w
24"p SUN
(Linesville Arborvitae) From Linesville, PA, this
dwarf arborvitae has the perfect spherical habit
that lends form and structure to the garden. The
foliage is a fine, almost lacy, texture with soft
silver-green color.
THUJA occidentalis Sherwood Frost 3’ h 4’ w
2'p SUN TO PART SHADE
(Sherwood Frost Arborvitae) This slow growing,
broad upright cultivar has foliage tips brushed a
light creamy-white color. Variegated foliage
radiates as a sparking beacon in the winter
landscape. Best plated in full to part sun.
THUJA occidentalis Sherwood Moss
2’ h 2-3’ w 18" SUN TO SHADE
(Sherwood Moss Arborvitae) This showy semi-
dwarf globe arborvitae features lace-like mossy
green foliage with a feathery texture. An excellent
accent plant.
THUJA plicata Whipcord 5' h 4' w 18"p
SUN
Whipcord Arborvitae) Multibranched shrub with
long tendrils of foliage giving a very droopy,
pendulous mop effect. A nice glossy green
summer color and typical bronze cast in the
winter.
TSUGA canadensis 4-5'bb
(Canadian Hemlock) This tree is sheared for a
dense form but is not tightly sheared.
TSUGA canadensis Albospica 30’ h 12’ w
4'p PART SHADE TO SHADE
(Albospica Canadian Hemlock) A lovely, open-
growing hemlock, with snowy-white-tipped
foliage, standing out in stark contrast against
mature, dark green needles. Bright color splash
for deep shade.
TSUGA canadensis Cole's Prostrate 2’ h 6’ w
18"p PART SHADE TO SHADE
(Cole’s Prostrate Canadian Hemlock) Stiffly
weeping main branches make a truly prostrate
growing plant. Useful to highlight contours of
stone in the rock garden.
TSUGA canadensis Gentsch White 30” h 3’ w
2'p PART SHADE
(Gentsch White Canadian Hemlock) Variegated,
globose shrub. Creamy-white color especially
intense in fall and winter. Annual shearing
advised to maintain a compact habit and more
white color.
TSUGA canadensis Gentsch White 30” h 3’ w
1.5'p PART SHADE
(Gentsch White Canadian Hemlock) Variegated,
globose shrub. Creamy-white color especially
intense in fall and winter. Annual shearing
advised to maintain a compact habit and more
white color.
TSUGA canadensis Golden Splendor
30’ h 12’ w 3'p
SUN TO PARTSHADE
(Golden Splendor Canadian Hemlock) A fast-
growing, golden form introduced by John Mitsch,
Aurora, Oregon. Tolerates full sun and is useful
as a specimen tree or sheared into a golden-
foliaged hedge.
TSUGA canadensis Gracilis 2.5'' h 24' w
18"p PART SHADE TO SHADE
(Gracilis Hemlock) Low-growing, spreading form
with a very regular arrangement of needles and
shoots, giving this plant a nice, neat, uniform
appearance.
TSUGA canadensis Horsford's Contorted
3’ h 4’ w 2.5'p PART SHADE TO
SHADE
(Pig Tails’ Canadian Hemlock) Twisted
branches and coiled, contorted branchlets. This
is an interesting and surprisingly attractive tree.
Plant in an unconventional garden location for
fun.
TSUGA canadensis Moon Frost 3' h 3' w
18"p PART SHADE TO SHADE
(Moon Frost Juniper) eye-catching, bright white
new growth, reminiscent of frost on a moonlit
night. Older, inner foliage retains light tones
giving this plant an overall whitish appearance.
In winter the white foliage is blushed with pink.
TSUGA canadensis Pendula 12’ h 4’ w
3'p SUN TO PART SHADE
(Weeping Canadian Hemlock) Staked and
trained to develop height and character.
Branches are pendulous, forming a thick exterior
‘shell’ of foliage that covers an interior scaffold.
TSUGA canadensis Slenderella 8' h 3' w
4'p PART SHADE TO SHADE
(Slenderella Canadian Hemlock) A tall narrow
tree with long slender branches clothed with very
short needles. An excellent backdrop or
screening plant for limited space situation.
SUN TO PART SHADE
(Green Spiral Fir) ‘Green Spiral’ has dark green
glossy needles, with twisting stems spiraling
outward and down. Deep green color, stylish
CHAMAECYPARIS nookatensis glauca
15-20'w x 24-30'h 4'p SUN
(Blue Nootka False Cypress) A large evergreen
with a pyramida habit. Branches are horizontal
with bluish foliage.
CHAMAECYPARIS nookatensis Jubilee
20’ h 8’ w 4'p SUN TO SHADE
(Jubilee Nootka False Cypress) An extremely
narrow weeping Alaskan cedar, It is fast-growing
& very distinctive. Older plants exhibit a
wonderful, spire-like main trunk with gracefully
draping branches.
CHAMAECYPARIS n. Strict Weeping 20'h
5'w 7-8'bb SUN TO PART SHADE
(Strict Weeping Cypress) Tall, extremely narrow
tree with foliage hanging down directly against
the trunk with only the occasional aberrant
branch. Pendulous to the extreme, an
outstanding focal plant.
CHAMAECYPARIS obtusa Confucius
8' h 4' w 2'p SUN TO PART SHADE
(Confucius Hinoki Cypress) New golden Hinoki
selection with a full, upright form. Very attractive
coloring with bright, lemon-yellow on the
outermost foliage, surrounded by darker shades
of yellow, gold and dark green on interior foliage.
CHAMAECYPARIS obtusa Kosteri 3' h 3' w
2'p SUN TO PART SHADE
(Kosteri Hinoki Cypress) This tidy, dense form of
the dwarf Hinoki cypress has light green,
downward, cupped foliage. Forms an irregular
pyramid with age.
CHAMAECYPARIS obtusa Lacey 8'h x 5'w
3-4'bb SUN TO PART SHADE
(Lacey Cypress) A more vigorous Hinoki with
lacey foliage and graceful, arching habit. An
Evans plant selection.
CHAMAECYPARIS obtusa Mariesii 2’ h 2’ w
2'p SUN TO PART SHADE
(Mariessii Dwarf Hinoki Cypress) This multi-
stemmed, irregular, globe-shaped plant has
short, thin foliage which is variegated, creamy-
white against dark-green. Does well in full sun.
CHAMAECYPARIS obtusa Mariesii 2’ h 2’ w
1'p SUN TO PART SHADE
(Mariessii Dwarf Hinoki Cypress) This multi-
stemmed, irregular, globe-shaped plant has
short, thin foliage which is variegated, creamy-
white against dark-green. Does well in full sun.
CHAMAECYPARIS obtusa Nana Lutea std.
3.5’ h 2.5’ w 2.5'p SUN TO PART
SHADE
(Dwarf Golden Hinoki Cypress) Slow growing,
dense pyramidal form. Excellent rock garden
subject. Yellow counterpart to ‘Nana Gracilis’
CHAMAECYPARIS obtusa Snowkist 2’ h 2’ w
2'p PART SHADE
(Snowkist Dwarf Hinoki Cypress) A good rock
garden accent with a habit lower than ’Nana
Gracilis’ and slower. Interesting addition to a
collection; its size will not overwhelm companion
plants. Dark green with creamy-white variegated
patches.
CHAMAECYPARIS obtusa Split Rock 4' h 3' w
1'p PART SHADE
(Split Rock Cypress) The bluest obtusa available
anywhere. This compact, pyramidal plant has
both green adult and blue juvenile foliage, giving
the plant textural interest.
CHAMAECYPARIS obtusa Tsatsumi Gold
3' h 3' w 1'p PART SHADE
(Tsatsumi Gold Cypress) An oriental looking
Hinoki with yellow threadlike drooping foliage.
Thin branches coil chaotically throughout each
other exposing smooth reddish bark and the
inner light green foliage.
CHAMAECYPARIS obtusa Verdoni 4' h 3' w
2'p SUN TO PART SHADE
(Verdoni Cypress) A dependable, yellow
selection, faster-growing than 'Nana Lutea';
slower than 'Aurea'. The yellow foliage of
'Verdoni' does not burn in full sun.
CHAMAECYPARIS pisifera Cream Ball
2' h 2' w 10"p SUN
(Cream Ball Cypress) Tight, slow-growing ball
with creamy-white foliage. The light, soft textured
foliage makes this an eye-catching new
introduction from Vancouver, B.C. A must for the
rock garden enthusiast.
CHAMAECYPARIS p. Curley Tops 7' h 4' w
2.5'p SUN TO PART SHADE
(Curley Tops Cypress) A wonderful new plant,
Curley Tops has distinctive curled needles and
bright powdery blue foliage, adding textural
interest and luminescent color to the landscape.
Broad compact habit.
CHAMAECYPARIS p. Curley Tops 7' h 4' w
1.5'p SUN TO PART SHADE
(Curley Tops Cypress) A wonderful new plant,
"Curley Tops" has distinctive curled needles and
bright powdery blue foliage, adding textural
interest and luminescent color to the landscape.
Broad compact habit.
CHAMAECYPARIS pisifera Golden Pin
Cushion 3' h 3' w 10"p
SUN TO PART SHADE
(Golden Pin Cushion Cypress) Variegated
Golden dwarf moss cypress. Very slow-growing,
spreading, velvety bun. Prized plant for the
oriental or rock garden. Best color in full sun.
CHAMAECYPARIS pisifera Mops 3'h 3'w
1.5'p SUN TO PART SHADE
(Mops Cypress) Brilliant gold threadlike foliage
that retains it's color in heat and humidity; low
mounding habit
CHAMAECYPARIS pisifera Mops 3'h 3'w
2'p SUN TO PART SHADE
(Mops Cypress) Brilliant gold threadlike foliage
that retains it's color in heat and humidity; low
mounding habit
CHAMAECYPARIS pisifera True Blue
6'h x 4'w 2'p SUN TO PART SHADE
(True Blue Cypress) 'True Blue' is an improved
compact form of the popular 'Boulevard'. The
shimmering silver blue needles are held in a
close pattern along the stems, giving it a densely
foliaged appearance.
CHAMAECYPARIS p.f. Aureovariegata
6’ h 4’ w 24"p SUN
(Variegated Threadleaf Cypress) A variegated
form of the threadleaf cypress with a mounding
form and strong bicolor effect of green and
creamy-golden yellow.
CHAMAECYPARIS thyoides Top Point
4' h 2' w 1.5'p SUN TO PART SHADE
(Top Point Cypress) Blue-green foliage, wine
colored stems and narrow form make this an ex
excellent choice for a compact specimen. In
winter the foliage has an attractive purple blush.
Not as adaptable to wet sites as the species.
JUNIPERUS chinensis Angelica Blue
4-6'h 4-6'w 18"p SUN
(Angelica Blue Juniper) Fast growing spreader
with fine, bright blue foliage. An excellent
addition to the landscape.
JUNIPERUS chinensis Daub's Frosted
1' h 5’ w 18"p SUN
(Daubs Frosted Juniper) Unusually appealing
due to the bright two-color effect produced by
new, light golden yellow growth contrasting with
the feathery, bluish-green interior foliage. Great
accent for a sunny, well-drained site where color
is needed.
JUNIPERUS chinensis Daub's Frosted
1' h 5’ w 1'p SUN
(Daubs Frosted Juniper) Unusually appealing
due to the bright two-color effect produced by
new, light golden yellow growth contrasting with
the feathery, bluish-green interior foliage. Great
accent for a sunny, well-drained site where color
is needed.
JUNIPERUS chinensis Gold Lace
2' h 3' w 18""p" SUN
(Gold Lace Juniper) A hardy semi-dwarf
evergreen with a low, wide-spreading habit.
Retains its striking golden colored foliage.
JUNIPERUS chinensis Torulosa Variegata
5' h 5' w 3'p SUN
(Variegated Torulosa Juniper) A striking
variegated form of the popular Hollywood
Juniper. This cultivar is an irregular upright
grower with interesting twists and bumps with
creamy yellow variegation splashed on dark
green needles.
JUNIPERUS communis Brynhyfryd Gold
5'h x 1'w 2'p SUN
(Brynhyfryd Gold Juniper) This new Scottish
selection is a variation of 'Compressa' with the
growing points emerging yellow in spring. The
foliage matures to blue green in summer while
retaining a slight muted yellow undertone.
JUNIPERUS communis Compressa 5' h 1'w
2'p SUN TO PART SHADE
(Compressa Juniper) This is an extremely
beautiful, compact, narrow shaped plant. Grows
extremely slow in the rock garden setting,
making it an unsurpassed miniature, spire-
shaped conifer in perfect scale with other choice
rockery plants.
JUNIPERUS horizontalis Limeglow
1.5' h 5' w 2'p SUN
(Limeglow Juniper) Feathery foliage with an
electric chartreuse color growing in a spreading
vase shape provides a striking contrast to other
greens in the garden. Withstands hot, dry
conditions, holds bright color even in hot
summer climates.
JUNIPERUS horizontalis Mother Lode
1' h 5’ w 12"p SUN
(Mother Lode Juniper) A bright, golden yellow
sport of ‘Wiltoni’, ‘Mother Lode’ holds bright color
all summer in full or partial sun. Fall brings a
deep yellow-orange becoming tinged with plum
by winter for all-season attraction.
JUNIPERUS squamata Blue Star
1.5' h 4' w 2'p SUN
(Blue Star Juniper) The name 'Blue Star' is
wonderfully descriptive. As broad and high, the
short branches form a star-like appearance.
JUNIPERUS squamata Holger
1.5' h 3' w 2'p SUN
(Holger Juniper Std.) A dense, wide-spreading
juniper with bright creamy-yellow new foliage
that contrasts beautifully with the older, blue
foliage producing a stunning dramatic bicolor
effect.
JUNIPERUS virginiana Blue Arrow
10-13'h 2'w 3'p SUN TO PART
SHADE
(Blue Arrow Juniper) Very narrow columnar form
with tight, compact branching. Steel-blue
foliage. Requires little trimming.
JUNIPERUS virginiana Skyrocket
10-13'h 2'w 3'p SUN TO PART
SHADE
(Skyrocket Juniper) Extremely slender columnar
form with tight, compact branching. Bluish-
green foliage. Requires little trimming to
maintain shape.
PICEA abies Cupressina 20'h 6'w 5-6'p
SUN
(Cupressina Spruce) Narrow, fastigate 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 a withstand snow loads than many other
fastigate types.
PICEA abies Frohburg mature height varies
with training 2'p SUN
(Frohburg Spruce) Short, slender, medium-
green needles and a slower growth rate
compared with the more common Picea abies
'Pendula'. With staking, 'Frohburg' exhibits a
narrow, strict weeping habit, with a full spreading
skirt.
PICEA abies Pendula mature height varies
with training 3'p SUN
(Weeping Norway Spruce) 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.
PICEA abies Rubra Spicata 30” h 12’ w
4'p SUN
(Red Tip Norway Spruce) Tree type. Red new
growth: a very unexpected color for a spruce. For
about two weeks in the spring the new growth is
deep red gradually changing to red-brown then
green.
PICEA glauca Rainbow's End 6’ h
1.5' w 3.5'p SUN TO PART SHADE
(Rainbows End Dwarf White Spruce) In spring,
the new growth is light green. In mid-summer,
the second flush is nothing but extraordinary.
Bright, creamy-yellow new growth contrasts
dramatically against the dark-green older foliage.
PICEA jezoensis Yatsubusa 5' h 4' w
2'p SUN TO PART SHADE
(Yatsubusa Dwarf Red Spruce) A dwarf red
spruce originally from the Japanese island of
Ezo. Very slow growing with short, vivid blue,
green and yellow-green needles on a dense
pyramidal form.
PICEA omorika Pendula 35' h 15' w
3.5'p SUN
(Weeping Serbian Spruce) Pendulous branches
of green-blue bi-colored needles and purple
cones
PICEA orientalis Aureospicata 30' h 12' w
6'p SUN
(Golden tipped Spruce) Typical, short, dark-
green needles of Picea orientalis on a upright
tree with a dramatic feature of ivory-yellow spring
growth which matures to dark-green by early
summer.
PICEA orientalis Skylands 20’ h 8’ w
4p SUN
(Skyland’s Spruce) Typical habit of the species
but slow developing in early years. Glowing
yellow year round. More green contrast on lower,
shaded interior.
PICEA pungens Globosa std.
4.5' h 3' w 24"bb SUN
(Globe Spruce) Dwarf conifer with globose
dense form and excellent blue color
PICEA pungens Islei's Fastigiate
20'h 6'w 3-4'bb SUN
(Islei's Fastigiate Blue Spruce) Ornamental blue
spruce with strong fastigiate habit; looks like a
fat steel blue cigar.
PICEA pungens Procumbens 3' h 7' w
2'p SUN
(Prostrate Blue Spruce) Similar to 'Pendula' in
color, but used as a spreading, undulating
ground cover. Very effective when draped over a
rock wall or slope
PICEA pungens glauca Thume 3'h 5'w 18"p
SUN TO PART SHADE
(Thume Blue Spruce) Very blue, tight, globe form
of compact spruce. Very hardy. Excellent
contrast in the landscape
PINUS densiflora Oculus Draconis
30'h x 12'w 3-4'bb SUN
(Dragon's Eye Pine) Bright yellow variegation on
the needles. It is a very striking conifer for the
garden, especially in winter.
PINUS leucodermis Emerald Arrow
25'h x 8'w 3'p SUN
(Emerald Arrow Pine) A compact spire form with
rich dark green foliage on silver barked
branches. With its predictable narrow habit, low
maintenance, salt tolerance, and disease
resistance, this plant is sure to be a stately
landscape specimen.
PINUS leucodermis Satelite
4-5'bb
PINUS mugo Pot o' Gold
2' h 3' w 18"p SUN
(Pot o' Gold Mugo Pine) Spring through summer,
the mounding dwarf mugo pine stays neat, tidy,
and compact. As fall comes to a close and
winter approaches, it begins to glow, faintly at
first then a bright lemon yellow by mid winter.
PINUS parviflora Glauca Nana 15' h 5' w
4'p SUN
(Glauca Nana Pine) Short, blue-green needles.
The main branches grow in an irregular manner,
tending to ascend, on this comparatively narrow
Pinus parviflora.
PINUS strobus Blue Shag 3' h 4' w 30"p
SUN
(Blue Shag Eastern White Pine) Fast becoming
a popular selection of the dwarf eastern white
pine. This Waxman introduction is an
outstanding, compact, reliably rounded form.
Excellent for a variety of landscape uses.
PINUS strobus Contorta 35' h 15' w
3-4'bb SUN
(Corkscrew White Pine) Narrow pyramidal form
with twisted branches and curly needles.
PINUS strobus Louie 30'h 12'w 4-5'p
SUN
(Louie White Pine) Upright broad evergreen that
has vibrant yellow long thin needles that remain
bright yellow year round; strong vigorous
selection; best planted in full sun.
PINUS strobus Pendula 6'p Mature height
varies with training SUN
(Weeping white Pine) Light green soft needles.
Pendulous branches. Can be grown upright or
mounding.
PINUS sylvestris Hillside Creeper std
2’ h 6’ w 2'p SUN
(Hillside Creeper) dwarf bluish-green cascading
form. The deal focal point for rockeries or any
dwarf conifer garden. This plant is grafted on a
very low standard to enable ease in digging.
PSEUDOTSUGA menziesii Waggin Tails
4-5'bb
TAXUS cuspidata Nana Aurescens 3’ h 5’ w
2'p SUN TO PART SHADE
(Yellow Dwarf Japanese Yew) Outstanding
sunny-yellow, low spreading plant. Eye-catching
brilliant foliage.
THUJA occidentalis Aurea 3' h 3' w 18"p
SUN TO PART SHADE
(Golden Globe Arborvitae) Round-shaped
cultivar with golden feathery foliage. Plant
retains its shape without shearing and is very
hardy.
THUJA occidentalis Darts Gold 10'h x 6'w
2.5'p SUN TO SHADE
(Dart's Gold Arborvitae) Dense pyramidal
evergreen with low maintenance needs. Golden
foliage and hardy. Excellent accent plant.
THUJA occidentalis Gold Spot 8'h x 4'w
4-5'bb SUN TO PART SHADE
(Gold Spot) Moderate growing, naturallyt dense
and conical. The yellow green foliage is striking.
THUJA occidentalis Golden Tuffet 2' h 4' w
24"p SUN
(Golden Tuffet Arborvitae) In hues of golden
orange this pillow-shaped tuffet grows wider
than tall, reminiscent of a mushroom cap. The
foliage has an unusual braided texture.
Adaptable to all soil types and tolerant of full sun
to part shade.
THUJA occidentalis Hetz Midget 1.5' h 2' w
1'p SUN
(Hetz Midget Globe Arborvitae) Slow growing
and dense globe habit with soft green foliage in
vertical layered sprays.
THUJA occidentalis Linesville 3' h 4' w
24"p SUN
(Linesville Arborvitae) From Linesville, PA, this
dwarf arborvitae has the perfect spherical habit
that lends form and structure to the garden. The
foliage is a fine, almost lacy, texture with soft
silver-green color.
THUJA occidentalis Sherwood Frost 3’ h 4’ w
2'p SUN TO PART SHADE
(Sherwood Frost Arborvitae) This slow growing,
broad upright cultivar has foliage tips brushed a
light creamy-white color. Variegated foliage
radiates as a sparking beacon in the winter
landscape. Best plated in full to part sun.
THUJA occidentalis Sherwood Moss
2’ h 2-3’ w 18" SUN TO SHADE
(Sherwood Moss Arborvitae) This showy semi-
dwarf globe arborvitae features lace-like mossy
green foliage with a feathery texture. An excellent
accent plant.
THUJA plicata Whipcord 5' h 4' w 18"p
SUN
Whipcord Arborvitae) Multibranched shrub with
long tendrils of foliage giving a very droopy,
pendulous mop effect. A nice glossy green
summer color and typical bronze cast in the
winter.
TSUGA canadensis 4-5'bb
(Canadian Hemlock) This tree is sheared for a
dense form but is not tightly sheared.
TSUGA canadensis Albospica 30’ h 12’ w
4'p PART SHADE TO SHADE
(Albospica Canadian Hemlock) A lovely, open-
growing hemlock, with snowy-white-tipped
foliage, standing out in stark contrast against
mature, dark green needles. Bright color splash
for deep shade.
TSUGA canadensis Cole's Prostrate 2’ h 6’ w
18"p PART SHADE TO SHADE
(Cole’s Prostrate Canadian Hemlock) Stiffly
weeping main branches make a truly prostrate
growing plant. Useful to highlight contours of
stone in the rock garden.
TSUGA canadensis Gentsch White 30” h 3’ w
2'p PART SHADE
(Gentsch White Canadian Hemlock) Variegated,
globose shrub. Creamy-white color especially
intense in fall and winter. Annual shearing
advised to maintain a compact habit and more
white color.
TSUGA canadensis Gentsch White 30” h 3’ w
1.5'p PART SHADE
(Gentsch White Canadian Hemlock) Variegated,
globose shrub. Creamy-white color especially
intense in fall and winter. Annual shearing
advised to maintain a compact habit and more
white color.
TSUGA canadensis Golden Splendor
30’ h 12’ w 3'p
SUN TO PARTSHADE
(Golden Splendor Canadian Hemlock) A fast-
growing, golden form introduced by John Mitsch,
Aurora, Oregon. Tolerates full sun and is useful
as a specimen tree or sheared into a golden-
foliaged hedge.
TSUGA canadensis Gracilis 2.5'' h 24' w
18"p PART SHADE TO SHADE
(Gracilis Hemlock) Low-growing, spreading form
with a very regular arrangement of needles and
shoots, giving this plant a nice, neat, uniform
appearance.
TSUGA canadensis Horsford's Contorted
3’ h 4’ w 2.5'p PART SHADE TO
SHADE
(Pig Tails’ Canadian Hemlock) Twisted
branches and coiled, contorted branchlets. This
is an interesting and surprisingly attractive tree.
Plant in an unconventional garden location for
fun.
TSUGA canadensis Moon Frost 3' h 3' w
18"p PART SHADE TO SHADE
(Moon Frost Juniper) eye-catching, bright white
new growth, reminiscent of frost on a moonlit
night. Older, inner foliage retains light tones
giving this plant an overall whitish appearance.
In winter the white foliage is blushed with pink.
TSUGA canadensis Pendula 12’ h 4’ w
3'p SUN TO PART SHADE
(Weeping Canadian Hemlock) Staked and
trained to develop height and character.
Branches are pendulous, forming a thick exterior
‘shell’ of foliage that covers an interior scaffold.
TSUGA canadensis Slenderella 8' h 3' w
4'p PART SHADE TO SHADE
(Slenderella Canadian Hemlock) A tall narrow
tree with long slender branches clothed with very
short needles. An excellent backdrop or
screening plant for limited space situation.
2007 PLANT LIST
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