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ABIES albo 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 habit, and moderate size
ABIES koreana Horstmann's Silberlocke 12’ h 4’ w 4'bb
SUN (Silberlocke Fir) The needles of this small tree are
recurved, displaying the silver- white underside. This
characteristic gives a gleaming color and texture effect of
uncommon beauty.
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 nookatensis 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 Crippsii 4'h x 3'w 3-4'bb PART
SHADE (Crippsii Hinoki Cypress) Slow growing, bright yellow
foliage. Very dramatic accent plant but will tend to have some
foliage burn in hot sun climates.
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 6-8'h x 6-8'w 3-4'bb PART
SHADE (Lacy Hinoki Cypress) More vigorous Hinoki with lacey
foliage and graceful arching habit. Slow growing.
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 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 3' h 3' w 1'p PART
SHADE (Tsatsumi Cypress) Dark green rugose foliage twists
and curls exposing mahogany branches. Compact habit, good
choice as an unusual accent plant in the rock garden or smaller
landscape.
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 pisifera 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 pisifera 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 filifera 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. J
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 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 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 Blue Star std. 40” h 30” w 36"p SUN
(Blue Star Juniper std.) Dwarf globose, intense blue foliage.
Plum fall color. Standard
JUNIPERUS squamata Dream Joy 1.5"h x 4'w 1'p SUN
(Dream Joy Juniper) Similar to 'Blue Star' but with an overlay of
creamy yellow in the needles giving it a frosted effect.
JUNIPERUS squamata Holger 3.5' 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 Gray Owl 2'h x 4'w 18"p SUN (Gray
Owl Juniper) Light blue, fine, textured foliage. Excellent
resistance to disease.
MICROBIOTA decussata Jacobsee 1.5'h x 4'w 18"p SUN
(Jacobsee Russian Cypress) More compact with a more
pronounced feather than the species. Appears to be more soil
type tolerant but well drained soils are best.
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 Formanek mature height varies with training 2'p
SUN (Formanek Norway Spruce) A radically prostrate form,
this plant will become a densely matted spreading carpet over
time. If staked up its branches will cascade down creating a
pendulous specimen. The perfect plant to creep over and
around rocks.
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 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 abies Sherwoodii 8'h x 5'w 3-4'bb SUN (Sherwoodii
Spruce) Semi-dark green conifer with a graceful fan shape.
Compact, striking ornamental.
PICEA abies Tompa 4'h x 3'w 2'p SUN (Tompa Norway
Spruce) Fresh green needles and a compact habit make this
slow- growing Norway Spruce a great selection for those smaller
landscape and rock gardens. Its wide conical shape is similar,
but a more desirable alternative, to the Alberta Spruce
PICEA bicolor Howell's Dwf. Tigertail mature height varies with
training 2'p SUN (Howell's Dwarf Tigertail Spruce) Colorful
bicolor, a flat-topped bush when young ,it can be maintained in
this form by pruning upward growing shoots which emanate
from rose purple buds. Eventually develops into a pyramidal tree.
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 glauca Sanders Blue 5'h x 3'w 40"p SUN (Sander's
Blue Spruce) Attractive, slate blue form of Alberta Spruce. This
dwarf blends well with all conifers and perennials and serves as
a novel focal plant.
PICEA omorika Pendula Bruns 30' h 12' w 4'p SUN (Bruns
Weeping Serbian Spruce) A weeping form of Serbian spruce
selected at Bruns Nursery in Germany. The strong weeping
habit of this tree is much more accentuated compared with
omorika 'Pendula'
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 Lutea AA 30'h x 12'w 3'p SUN (Lutea AA
Spruce) From the Arnold Arboretum, this is a true conversation
piece for the collector. Random patches of soft yellow
accentuate the powder blue needles. Looses yellow color in
shade.
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 bungeana Rowe Arboretum 25'h x 10'w 3'p SUN
(Rowe Arboretum Chinese Lacebark Pine) Noteworthy for its
neater, more compact, and uniform growth habit as compared to
the species. A beautifully shaped tree when young that displays
a patchwork of white, green, and brown bark as it matures.
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 mugo Donna's Mini 1'h x 2'w 18"p SUN (Donna's
Mini Dwarf Mugo Pine) Super slow growing, needles are very
short, covering thickly held branchlets. True dwarf.
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 nigra Arnold's Sentinel 12'h x 4'w 3-4'bb SUN
(Arnold Sentinel Dwarf Austrian Pine) Dwarf columnar Austrian
Pine is a new selection from t eh Arnold Arboretum with very dark
needles.
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 pumilla Blue Dwf. 3'h x 6'w 2'p SUN (Blue Dwarf
Siberian Pine) Selected for the spring display of carmine red
cones that contrast with the superior blue needle color. Densely
covered with twisted needles and has a horizontal spreading
habit.
PINUS strobus Contorta 35' h 15' w 3-4'bb SUN
(Corkscrew White Pine) Narrow pyramidal form with twisted
branches and curly needles.
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 SUN
(Waggin' Tails Douglas Fir) Upright form with somewhat twisted
branches. Soft, pliable needles.
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 Gold Spot 8'h x 4'w 4-5'bb SUN TO PART
SHADE (Gold Spot) Moderate growing, naturally dense and
conical. The yellow green foliage is striking.
THUJA occidentalis Golden Tuffet 2' h 4' w 18"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 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 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 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'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
PART SHADE (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.
TSUGA diversifolia Loowit 2.5'h x 3'w 18"p PART SHADE TO
SHADE (Loowit Hemlock) Small blunt needles, small
branches form a tight bun. Selected from seed collected in the
alpine region of Fukushima prefecture, Japan. Loowit is the
Native American name for Mt. St. Helens.
SHADE (Green Spiral Fir) ‘Green Spiral’ has dark green
glossy needles, with twisting stems spiraling outward and
down. Deep green color, stylish habit, and moderate size
ABIES koreana Horstmann's Silberlocke 12’ h 4’ w 4'bb
SUN (Silberlocke Fir) The needles of this small tree are
recurved, displaying the silver- white underside. This
characteristic gives a gleaming color and texture effect of
uncommon beauty.
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 nookatensis 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 Crippsii 4'h x 3'w 3-4'bb PART
SHADE (Crippsii Hinoki Cypress) Slow growing, bright yellow
foliage. Very dramatic accent plant but will tend to have some
foliage burn in hot sun climates.
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 6-8'h x 6-8'w 3-4'bb PART
SHADE (Lacy Hinoki Cypress) More vigorous Hinoki with lacey
foliage and graceful arching habit. Slow growing.
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 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 3' h 3' w 1'p PART
SHADE (Tsatsumi Cypress) Dark green rugose foliage twists
and curls exposing mahogany branches. Compact habit, good
choice as an unusual accent plant in the rock garden or smaller
landscape.
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 pisifera 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 pisifera 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 filifera 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. J
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 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 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 Blue Star std. 40” h 30” w 36"p SUN
(Blue Star Juniper std.) Dwarf globose, intense blue foliage.
Plum fall color. Standard
JUNIPERUS squamata Dream Joy 1.5"h x 4'w 1'p SUN
(Dream Joy Juniper) Similar to 'Blue Star' but with an overlay of
creamy yellow in the needles giving it a frosted effect.
JUNIPERUS squamata Holger 3.5' 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 Gray Owl 2'h x 4'w 18"p SUN (Gray
Owl Juniper) Light blue, fine, textured foliage. Excellent
resistance to disease.
MICROBIOTA decussata Jacobsee 1.5'h x 4'w 18"p SUN
(Jacobsee Russian Cypress) More compact with a more
pronounced feather than the species. Appears to be more soil
type tolerant but well drained soils are best.
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 Formanek mature height varies with training 2'p
SUN (Formanek Norway Spruce) A radically prostrate form,
this plant will become a densely matted spreading carpet over
time. If staked up its branches will cascade down creating a
pendulous specimen. The perfect plant to creep over and
around rocks.
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 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 abies Sherwoodii 8'h x 5'w 3-4'bb SUN (Sherwoodii
Spruce) Semi-dark green conifer with a graceful fan shape.
Compact, striking ornamental.
PICEA abies Tompa 4'h x 3'w 2'p SUN (Tompa Norway
Spruce) Fresh green needles and a compact habit make this
slow- growing Norway Spruce a great selection for those smaller
landscape and rock gardens. Its wide conical shape is similar,
but a more desirable alternative, to the Alberta Spruce
PICEA bicolor Howell's Dwf. Tigertail mature height varies with
training 2'p SUN (Howell's Dwarf Tigertail Spruce) Colorful
bicolor, a flat-topped bush when young ,it can be maintained in
this form by pruning upward growing shoots which emanate
from rose purple buds. Eventually develops into a pyramidal tree.
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 glauca Sanders Blue 5'h x 3'w 40"p SUN (Sander's
Blue Spruce) Attractive, slate blue form of Alberta Spruce. This
dwarf blends well with all conifers and perennials and serves as
a novel focal plant.
PICEA omorika Pendula Bruns 30' h 12' w 4'p SUN (Bruns
Weeping Serbian Spruce) A weeping form of Serbian spruce
selected at Bruns Nursery in Germany. The strong weeping
habit of this tree is much more accentuated compared with
omorika 'Pendula'
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 Lutea AA 30'h x 12'w 3'p SUN (Lutea AA
Spruce) From the Arnold Arboretum, this is a true conversation
piece for the collector. Random patches of soft yellow
accentuate the powder blue needles. Looses yellow color in
shade.
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 bungeana Rowe Arboretum 25'h x 10'w 3'p SUN
(Rowe Arboretum Chinese Lacebark Pine) Noteworthy for its
neater, more compact, and uniform growth habit as compared to
the species. A beautifully shaped tree when young that displays
a patchwork of white, green, and brown bark as it matures.
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 mugo Donna's Mini 1'h x 2'w 18"p SUN (Donna's
Mini Dwarf Mugo Pine) Super slow growing, needles are very
short, covering thickly held branchlets. True dwarf.
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 nigra Arnold's Sentinel 12'h x 4'w 3-4'bb SUN
(Arnold Sentinel Dwarf Austrian Pine) Dwarf columnar Austrian
Pine is a new selection from t eh Arnold Arboretum with very dark
needles.
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 pumilla Blue Dwf. 3'h x 6'w 2'p SUN (Blue Dwarf
Siberian Pine) Selected for the spring display of carmine red
cones that contrast with the superior blue needle color. Densely
covered with twisted needles and has a horizontal spreading
habit.
PINUS strobus Contorta 35' h 15' w 3-4'bb SUN
(Corkscrew White Pine) Narrow pyramidal form with twisted
branches and curly needles.
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 SUN
(Waggin' Tails Douglas Fir) Upright form with somewhat twisted
branches. Soft, pliable needles.
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 Gold Spot 8'h x 4'w 4-5'bb SUN TO PART
SHADE (Gold Spot) Moderate growing, naturally dense and
conical. The yellow green foliage is striking.
THUJA occidentalis Golden Tuffet 2' h 4' w 18"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 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 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 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'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
PART SHADE (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.
TSUGA diversifolia Loowit 2.5'h x 3'w 18"p PART SHADE TO
SHADE (Loowit Hemlock) Small blunt needles, small
branches form a tight bun. Selected from seed collected in the
alpine region of Fukushima prefecture, Japan. Loowit is the
Native American name for Mt. St. Helens.
2008 Plant List Needled Evergreens