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CONIFERS Abies thru Cupressus
ABIES - FIR Abies Information: Usually very large, pyramidal, rough barked trees bearing upright cones which disintegrate after seeds ripen; undersides of needles usually silvery green to silvery blue. While abies can be easy to grow, we have found that they are not tolerant of extremely dry or extremely wet conditions. In containers they are especially difficult, particularly during warm weather. Planted in a well drained planting mix, they do well while the mix is new, but after a few months, as the organic matter in the mix breaks down, the mix becomes more dense and the same amount of water can kill the tree. Use a soil mixture that contains a high percentage of pumice or perlite which will not decompose. We are very careful to ship only trees with healthy live roots; however, only a short time in the wrong soil mixture as well as too much or too little water for more than an hour or two can kill a young tree. For these reasons that are beyond our control, we must modify our replacement policy to cover only the first three months, with authorized replacement at one-half price plus actual shipping cost. Abies alba - Silver Fir — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-8) Slow growing, this stately evergreen can reach heights of 100' or more. Its needles are dark green above with two white bands on the underside. The Silver Fir can tolerate more shade than the typical fir but requires somewhat more moist soil. 60380 Abies alba ‘Pyramidalis’ — The attractive glossy green needles densely held on ascending branches form a tight columnar tree in youth. Growing 6-12" a year, it will eventually reach 20-30' and conical with age. 6-12" $32.95 Abies balsamea — (-40°F, USDA Zones 3-8) At lower elevations this fir can grow to 60-90', but in higher elevations, it will stay lower and more prostrate. It is generally stiff in habit and pyramidal in shape. With its lustrous dark green needles and dark purple cones (even when young), it is used mainly as a specimen tree.60179 60381 Abies chensiensis ‘Prostrata Glauca’ — (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-8) A rare find, this species is native to western China. Short, slightly upturned needles are greenish gray above and whitish green below. A moderate grower, this plant will grow 6-12" a year, trailing over the ground to form a dense, sun-loving carpet. 1-2' $29.95 Abies concolor - White Fir — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-8) Needles are almost vertically arranged on the stems and are flattened and glaucous on both sides. Generally, this fir grows to 50' but can reach 100' or more. Conical in habit. 60772 Abies concolor ‘Archer’s Dwarf’ — MINIATURE. A nice new variety that has bluer, shorter needles than the norm. Some sources call its form globose and with age becoming more conical. 6-12" $39.95 60881 Abies koreana - Korean Fir — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-8) Korean firs are desirable for their slow growing habit, early cone production and brilliant silver color underneath the leaves. This elegant conifer grows only to 30' tall. The most notable characteristic is the cones, which are a violet-purple to blue, standing upright on the branches. Does best in the cooler climates, although reported to be somewhat more heat tolerant than other firs. 1-2' $27.95 60862 Abies koreana ‘CIS’ — MINIATURE. This is a lovely compact form of Abies, globose in habit and very slow growing. Great for small gardens and collections. 6-12" $29.95, 1-2' $49.95 60250 Abies koreana ‘Horstmann’s Silberlocke’ — This pyramidal tree is an exceptional specimen on all counts: each needle is curled backwards to reveal its silvery undersides; an abundance of violet-purple cones are borne on the upper side of the branches. Slow to form a leading shoot, this semidwarf grows only 3-6" a year. While care should be taken to avoid planting in boggy soil conditions, the tree has proven to be both pest and disease free. 6-12" $29.95 60384 Abies koreana ‘Silber Mavers’ — DWARF. A selection with green needles, slightly contorted to reveal the silvery undersides. Slow growing, it forms the smallest of globes accented by plentiful, violet-purple cones. 6-12" $46.95 Abies lasiocarpa - Rocky Mountain or Alpine Fir — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-8) Large, growing to 100' or more, this conifer has light grayish to chalk-white bark. The cones are unusual, drawing attention to the dark purple color. 60360 Abies lasiocarpa var arizonica ‘Compacta’ — DWARF. This superior form of lasiocarpa is very compact and very suitable for larger rock gardens. Silver-blue needles and light bark make a beautiful combination that is always attractive. One of the best. Grows 1½-3" a year. 6-12" $39.95 60013 Abies lasiocarpa ‘Green Globe’ — DWARF. This is a very valuable plant with beautiful gray-green needles. Suitable for a rock garden or just to vary the interest in a border. 6-12" $39.95 60148 Abies lasiocarpa ‘Mulligan’s Dwarf’ — DWARF. A conical grower, dense and compact, with short, dark green leaves. 6-12" $26.95 Abies nordmanniana — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-8) This fir is a densely foliaged, vigorous growing tree, that will reach 30-50' in height with a spread of about 20'. It has dark green shiny needles with white bands underneath. 60326 Abies nordmanniana ‘Golden Spreader’ — DWARF. A genuine conversation piece with striking golden-yellow needles on a 3-4' high and wide shrubby framework. Slow growing (1½-2'' a year) with leaves slightly curved, yellow above and paler beneath, with two greyish-white bands. Its yellow brilliance is at its best in the depth of winter. Need sun protection in the eastern U.S. 6-12" $39.95 Abies pinsapo - Spanish Fir — (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-8) Native to the mountains of Spain, this wonderful tree has stiff short needles, straight rigid branching, dense growth, and a greyish-green color. A good sturdy tree, growing to about 12' high in 10 years. 60414 Abies pinsapo ‘Horstmann’ — DWARF. A dense, compact, spreading form with bright blue needles. Lovely to contrast in the summer border and suitable for the rock garden. ARAUCARIA 60162 Araucaria araucana - Monkey Puzzle Tree — (0°F, USDA Zones 7-9) The unusual Monkey Puzzle Tree eventually becomes a large tree to 70' or more. Long, narrow branches are densely covered with sharply pointed, rigid dark green leaves. Your cat better not get stuck up this tree! Heavy, spiny cones take three years to mature. Hardiest of the Araucarias, this native of Chile thrives in loamy soil and plenty of moisture. 6-12" $32.95, 1-2' FULL $59.95 CALOCEDRUS - INCENSE CEDAR 60325 Calocedrus decurrens — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-8) The Incense Cedar is a rapidly growing, upright tree. It was known for many years as Libocedrus decurrens and is native to the western U.S. In its native habitat, it grows generally as a pyramidally-shaped tree, though in its more Southern climes and in Europe it tends to be more columnar. It has flat needle leaves like Thuja. Good for tall hedges, windbreaks or borders. 1-2' $30.95, 2-3' $39.95, 3-4' $44.95 CEDRUS - TRUE CEDAR Cedrus atlantica - Atlas Cedar — (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-9) As it grows quickly when young, this form can be stiff and pyramidal with an open, gaunt look in youth. As the Atlas Cedar matures, its growth rate slows and it takes on a flat-topped habit with horizontally spreading branches--an extremely picturesque and interesting tree. Its needles cast a bluish green color, varying from light green to almost a silvery blue. Grows 40-60' high by 30-40' wide, but can eventually attain 120' in height by 90-100' wide. Difficult to transplant and should be moved as a container or a ball and burlapped plant only. Prefers well drained, moist, deep, loamy soil but will tolerate sandy or clay soils if there is no standing water. Prefers acid soils, although withstands some alkalinity. Shelter from strong winds. 60009 Cedrus atlantica -‘Aurea’ — The new needles of ‘Aurea’ glow golden yellow the first year and become green in the second year. The tree is slow-growing with the branches spreading more horizontally--a lovely sight in the formal or wild landscape. 2-3' $35.95 60004 Cedrus atlantica -‘Glauca’ — Commonly known as the Blue Atlas Cedar, this form begins with a straight trunk and pyramidal shape. The habit becomes more informal with gracefully hanging lower branches as it matures. A very stunning and beautiful tree. 2-3' $35.95 60005 Cedrus atlantica -‘Glauca Pendula’ — Bluish white foliage on branches which hang from the main trunk give this cedar an attractive umbrella shape. Must be trained upright when young or it will grow close to the ground. Grows 1-2’ a year. 6-12" $24.95, 2-3' $43.95, 3-4' $54.95 60538 Cedrus atlantica -‘Horstmann’ — Grows a bit slower than ‘Glauca’ and is a very attractive baby blue color. 6-12" $24.95, 3-4' $39.95, 4-5' $49.95 Cedrus brevifolia — (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-8) This slow growing species known as the Cyprus Cedar has neat, tiny, bluish green foliage. It remains quite small in the landscape for many years but eventually can attain heights of 50 to 80 feet. It’s especially well suited for a container and/or bonsai. Native only to Cyprus, this is not a common plant. It definitely sports an alpine appearance making it suitable for a large rock garden. 60031 Cedrus brevifolia ‘Trevoron’— This is a semidwarf variety, with an open pyramidal growth habit. Slow growing. The very short needles distinguish this cultivar from the species. 1-2' $29.95 Cedrus deodara - Deodara Cedar — (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-9) The least cold-hardy of the cedars but well worth the effort if you have the right conditions. This very graceful conifer is one of the most beautiful specimens for lawn or border and for those who have the room, it makes a glorious grove when different sized trees are planted. A fast grower in youth, it slows as it matures, becoming less open. Prefers well drained, moist, deep, loamy soil but can tolerate sandy or clay soils as long as there is not standing water. Give shelter from strong, sweeping winds. Can tolerate the heat of the south (Zone 7). 4-5' $59.9560370 Cedrus deodara ‘Aurea’ — A beautiful golden needled form, which, like many yellow conifers, is more yellow in the sun. A superb, graceful tree that grows upright with cascading branches. It is very useful in the garden as a lone specimen or mixed with other conifers or broad leafed trees which provide a foil for the golden foliage. A favorite for visitors here at the nursery is a planting of this fine golden tree with the blue Cedrus atlantica ‘Glauca’. 2-3' $34.95, 3-4' $39.95 60277 Cedrus deodara ‘Cream Puff’ — This densely growing semidwarf is a treat for any garden. The creamy white foliage thrives in humid conditions, is drought tolerant and does not burn in full sun. However, young trees are frost sensitive. 3-4' $32.95 60579 Cedrus deodara ‘Devinely Blue’ — This blue, flat-topped plant has a growth rate of 3-6" a year and at maturity will be 6' wide and only 2’ tall. This tree was named for Bill Devine, a retired propagator from Angelica Nursery in Maryland. 6-12" $29.95 60703 Cedrus deodara ‘Eisregen’ — This is one of the plants collected in the mountains of Pakistan by Karl Fuchs. The selections were made for cold hardiness and were gathered from a high altitude in a very arid climate. This variety has blue-green foliage. 3-4' $44.95 60737 Cedrus deodara ‘Electra’ — A very fine cultivar that grows to about 18’ with a wonderful blue color. Its compactness makes it just right for smaller spaces. 3-4' $44.95 60757 Cedrus deodara ‘Feelin’ Blue’ — DWARF. This graceful powder blue prostrate conifer is a nice addition to the Cedrus deodaras. This would be a welcome change for a blue ground cover, that unlike juniper, will not get phytophora. Plant in full sun and in 10 years it should be about 2' high and 4' wide. 6-12" $24.95 60651 Cedrus deodara ‘Gold Mound’ — A large yellow spreading shrub. ‘Gold Mound’ will be 4’ high and 6’ across in 10 years. This definitely is a mound of gold. 4-5' $49.95, 5-6' $69.95 60758 Cedrus deodara ‘Karl Fuchs’ — More cold hardy than the species. This plant was selected from seed from Afghanistan for its cold hardiness. The leaves are a wonderful silver blue and growth habit is very narrow. 2-3' $34.95, 3-4' $44.95 60776 Cedrus deodara ‘Lakeview’ — Another of the cold hardy Cedars that has fast growth to 30-40’ and 20’ wide. A recent ice storm didn’t phase it! An excellent densely full estate tree. 6-12" $24.95, 4-5' $79.95, 5-6' $89.95 60453 Cedrus deodara ‘Raywood’s Contorted’ — This cedar has twisted, contorted blue-green foliage. It is a slow grower with a pyramidal habit, however, will be 30' at maturity. 5-6' $69.95 Cedrus libani - Cedar of Lebanon — (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-8) This is a stately tree with a thick, massive trunk. The wide spreading branches sweep the ground. Pyramidal in its youth, this tree can reach an eventual height of 100' or more (after 100 or so years.) Give it deep, well drained loam, in an open sunny location. Doesn’t tolerate shade and needs a somewhat dry environment. 60536 Cedrus libani ‘Compte de Dijon’ — A semidwarf form with bright, yellow-green leaves. Grows to about 4’ tall and 6’ wide in 15 years. 2-3' $34.95 60344 Cedrus libani ‘Green Prince’ — DWARF. This irregular little bush is a very slow grower (¼-1" a year), gaining a height and width of only 2' after many years. It is compact and dense with tufts of short, rich green needles. 6-12" $24.95 60251 Cedrus libani ‘Pendula’ — A medium grower (12-16" a year) with a short trunk and crowded weeping branches. The short needles have a blue-green cast which give an attractive appearance to the plant either grown as a crawler, or trained as a tree; it can even be trained to go over an arch. 3-4' $49.95 CEPHALOTAXUS - PLUM YEW NEW 60890 Cephalotaxus fortunii — A native of Burma and China, this rarely offered cultivar offers a new texture to our conifer plantings with its deep glossy deep green horizontally held 2 1/2'' needles. Unlike many conifers it will grow in shade. It forms a large multistemmed shrub or small tree to 35'. Fruits are blue-green ripening to olive brown. 1-2' $32.95 NEW 60891 Cephalotaxus harringtonia ‘Duke Gardens’ — Dark green needles are whorled around the stem on upright branches. A V-shaped, low growing, and spreading plant with a flat top. Full Sun suggested. 1-2' $24.95 CHAMAECYPARIS - FALSE CYPRESS Native to lands bordering the Pacific Ocean; members of this genus are used in gardens throughout the world. Generally pyramidal in nature, the branches are pendulous at the tips. They all do best with full sun in rich, moist, well drained soils and will thrive in cool, moist sites similar to their home range; protect from drying winds. Chamaecyparis lawsoniana - Port Orford Cedar — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-8) Growing to 60' tall in landscape use, this conifer can grow much taller in the wild. Does not thrive in excessive heat. The structure is pyramidal to conical, with a great, buttressed trunk and short branches that droop at the tips. 60393 Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Blue Surprise’ — Thin, sharp needles of blue-green are held erectly on the many branches of this dense growing tree. This plant will add between 6-12" a year to its upright, tight, conical form. Mature size is 5-6'. 6-12" $14.95 NEW 60864 Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Ellwood’s Gold Pillar’ — DWARF. A very dwarf upright column with yellow juvenile needles and matures to about 3’. 6-12" $16.95 60459 Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Ellwood’s Nymph’ — DWARF. This dense false cypress has smoky-green juvenile foliage. It grows 1-3" a year and at maturity it will only be about 2' tall. 3-6" $14.95, 6-12" $19.95 60460 Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Ellwood’s Pillar’ — DWARF. This is a densely foliaged, pyramidally upright tree. This plant would make a great patio plant, as it has a growth rate of 2-4" a year and will be 6' at maturity. 6-12" $14.95 60645 Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Ellwood’s Pygmy’ — DWARF. A form with leaves of beautiful blue on a tight upright growth habit. One of the smallest Elwoodii types. Grows 2-4" a year. Grow in full sun. 6-12" $14.95 60765 Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Ellwood’s White’ — This is a slow-growing mutation from ‘Elwoodii’ that has beautiful clear white variegation. This 1965 introduction from Den Ouden and Boom isn’t often found. It’s very nice. 6-12" $14.95 NEW 60892 Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Fletcher’s White’ — An upright conical habit grows rapidly to about 20’ with grey-green foliage that has considerable bold creamy white variegation. We like this plant a lot. 1-2' $24.95 60394 Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Green Globe’ — DWARF. This variety looks like a mound of moss with leaves of rich green on a flat globose habit. Grows 1" a year in full sun. 6-12" $16.95 60857 Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Rimpelaar’ — MINIATURE? Little information out on this unusual variety--although the few photos I’ve seen are convincing to this plant addict. I must have one! The needles have a blue hue to the medium green base color. The growth habit is very dense and globose. Probably grows ¼'' or ½'' per year. 2-3' $65.95 60016 Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Silver Threads’ — A beautiful tree that is not only green but has white and gold flecks on the needles. A variegated sport of ‘Ellwood’s Gold’. Will burn with extreme sun. Grows 2-4" per year, will attain a height of 4'. 6-12" $14.95 60464 Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Snow White’ — DWARF. A broad conical plant with soft blue foliage that is white tipped for part of the year. Will grow 3" a year and be 6' at maturity. 1-2' $19.95 NEW 60893 Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Spring Time’ — DWARF. This cultivar has a conical upright habit with adult and juvenile foliage, with pointed leaders. Very dense and growing about 2" a year. Wonderful yellow foliage with lime green backing on this new plant from Holland. 6-12" $16.95 60396 Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Treasure’ — DWARF. An upright growing selection that will form a dense pyramid of approximately 6' at maturity. A light textured effect is created by the yellow-green, soft, and prickly needlelike leaves which are intriguingly splashed with cream. A slow grower that is a delight. 6-12" $14.95 60852 Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Wissel’s Saguaro’ — YES, saguaro like the cactus; this slow growing form has a branching structure that resembles its namesake. It has the same beautiful deep green foliage of the plant it sported from, ‘Wisselii’. For the "Wild Side" gardener! 3-6" $19.95 60695 Chamaecyparis nootkatensis - Alaska Cedar — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-8) This tree will reach 90' in the wild but only about 50' in cultivation. It shows off a glorious conical crown above pendulous branches with long, flattened sprays--you won’t soon forget this one. Give plenty of moisture but not standing water. 2-3' $35.95 60872 Chamaecyparis nootkatensis ‘Boyko’s Sundown’ — The green foliage has a wonderful overlay of crisp yellow. It looks as though it will be the nicest of the few yellow tinted Alaskan cedars. A real find! 2-3' $69.95 60032 Chamaecyparis nootkatensis ‘Green Arrow’ — This Alaskan cedar is strongly weeping, the older branches toward the base tend to spread some. Nearly 15' at maturity. 6-12" $29.95 60825 Chamaecyparis nootkatensis ‘Nana’— A tall globe to about 10 ft. Leaves are a light green and juvenile. Very compact form and looks feathery. Found in 1859. The best color is achieved in full sun. 3-4' $45.95 60014 Chamaecyparis nootkatensis ‘Pendula’ — Weeping Alaska Cedar is one of the most pendulous of the larger conifers. Its foliage is matte green and coarse in texture. It can grow up to 30', reaching 10' in 10 years. A tolerance for "wet feet" makes it a good choice for waterside planting. 6-12" $24.95, 1-2' $39.95 *60894 Chamaecyparis nootkatensis ‘Van den Aker’ — Weeping Alaskan Cedar. Main leader straight up with all laterals going straight down. Narrowest form we know of at 20’ tall and only 1’ wide. Grows about 2’ a year. Give full sum. 1-2' $32.95 60397 Chamaecyparis nootkatensis ‘Variegata’ — This narrow, conical tree holds many branches of finely textured, blue-green foliage. The branchlets are speckled with golden white accents at the tips. The impressive appearance of this stately tree is improved by protection from cold winds and summer heat of higher zones. 2-3' $35.95 60401 Chamaecyparis obtusa - Hinoki False Cypress — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-8) This False Cypress is tall and slender, pyramidal in shape with spreading branches and drooping, frond like smaller branches. Will grow to 75' in the landscape, taller in the wild, but with only about a 20' spread. Bark is reddish-brown, and peeling. 60854 Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Adera’ — MINIATURE. These plants have caught my eye since they walked through our door. Just like ‘Nana’ until you see their upright form. Deep green scalelike leaves, is just perfection of what you would expect from this excellent group of plants. In winter branch tips take on a red-orange tinge. Grows 1' a year. 1-2' $32.95 NEW 60895 Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Aurea Spiralis’ — DWARF. A rare jewel. Dark green thread like foliage that turns yellow at the ends. Unique 1-2' $24.95 60783 Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Aurora’— Light green to yellow green foliage on this cultivar with a slow-growing, conical habit. 60817 Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Barkenny’ — MINIATURE. A very slow growing little egg shaped bright green charmer. We don’t know yet, but it looks as though it might be smaller than C. o. ‘Nana’ which has been the "classic" dwarf conifer for a long time. 6-12" $39.95 60535 Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Bess’ — DWARF. A very cute, slow growing, tight, columnar plant. ‘Bess’ has medium to dark green dense foliage. Would be great for a rock garden. 3-6" $24.95 60845 Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Blizzard’ — DWARF. A variegated, globe shaped Hinoki cypress. Plant has sage green juvenile foliage with creamy white variegated spots throughout. Plant was discovered as a sport of ‘Snowflake’ at Stanley Brothers Nursery in Oregon. 6-12" $19.95 NEW 60896 Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Blue Feathers’ — This very nice blue form was found by Ivan Aarneson as a sport in Canby, Oregon around 1979. An upright plant of mostly juvenile foliage. 1-2' $24.95 NEW 60897 Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Ceramic’ — DWARF. A nice golden variety that does well in sun and in shade. It grows about 4-6" a year. Used in Japan for bonsai. 3-6" $14.95 60780 Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Compacta’ Slow-growing Hinoki cypress will eventually reach 6-10’. Nice green foliage as we come to expect from Hinoki cultivars. Prefers part shade. 1-2' $49.95 60177 Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Confucious’ — DWARF. Confucious says, "This is a golden Hinoki Cypress from New Zealand." Growth is about 3-6" a year. The golden color would look great nestled among other deep green conifers. 1-2' $29.95, 2-3' $34.95 60631 Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Cream Tart’— Miniature is 4" x 12" in ten years. Leaves are green with creamy foliage. Excellent ground cover for that small lightly shaded corner up front in the garden. 3-6" $16.95 60176 Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Dainty Doll’ — Semidwarf, broadly conical growth habit and dainty foliage make this a perfect, small to medium-sized conifer, especially for the gardener wishing to add artistic interest to the garden. Growth rate of 4-8" a year. 3-6" $14.95, 6-12" $34.95 60552 Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Draht’— A densely branched, conical, upright plant with dark green, thick spiraling leaves. This small clone is somewhat regularly shaped Chamaecyparis. Will be 7 to 8’ tall at maturity. 1-2' $19.95, 2-3' $27.95 NEW 60898 Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Elf Sport’ — MINIATURE. A dense little round plant with dark green leaves. Has a slight point at the top that distinguishes this cultivar. Found by J.W. Spingarn in Baldwin, NY about 1966. 3-6" $14.95 NEW 60899 Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Emelie’ — MINIATURE. A great looking small bun shaped plant. Plant named in 2005 , in loving memory of Emelie Snyder, wife of Marvin Snyer, ex-president of the American Conifer Society. 3-6" $16.95 60602 Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Filicoides’ — Large bush with long, arching branches, bearing dense clusters of fern-spray, deep green leaves, glaucous beneath. 4-5' $49.95 60860 Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Gazebo’ — An excellent specimen for container, rock garden, or that tight space in the garden that is missing "something." This dwarf Hinoki is 3' x 2' in 10 years. Its habit is dense and the leaf scales are a deep green and thick, nearly fleshy. 6-12" $24.95 60356 Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Gimborn’s Beauty’— Loose young foliage on this Hinoki is blue and covers most of the mature sprays of green. Beautiful colors on this strong growing tree. 6-12" $16.95 60818 Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Gold Drop’ — Small flat topped to slightly rounded form of Hinoke. This slow-moderate grower has yellow toned green foliage that glows in the winter, eventually reaching 5' or more. 3-6" $14.95, 1-2' $55.95 60697 Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Golden Hage’ — This miniature tops out at 10" x 10". Does best in afternoon shade. This rarity will grow 1'' a year. 3-6" $16.95 60587 Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Golden Nymph’ — DWARF. Yellow foliage is accented by a green tint on a small irregular conical plant. 1-2' $42.95 60279 Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Golden Sprite’ — MINIATURE. This compact golden Hinoki looks like a piece of coral. Very small and slow growing, at a rate of ¼-½'' a year, to about the size of a volleyball in 20 years. 3-6" $29.95 60399 Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Golden Whorl’ — DWARF. A contorted growth habit creates a rather flattened globe which grows 3-6" a year, to about 6'. The abnormally large stems appear slightly tangled as they weave through each other. They are wonderfully clothed with thick tufted golden needles. 1-2' $24.95 60400 Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Gracilis’— This densely upright growing tree is irregularly branched. A relatively fast grower at 12-16" per year, it will achieve a size of about 20'. The short, glossy needles are dark green above with slight accents of lighter green below; creates a delightfully lacy effect. 6-12" $15.95 60025 Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Hage’— MINIATURE. This is one of the tiny varieties of Hinoki Cypress with dense, slightly twisted branches and bright green foliage. ‘Hage’ has a very slow growth rate and eventually becomes a broadly conical plant. 6-12" $19.95 60019 Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Kosteri’ — The informal growth of the layered, lush green, twisted foliage creates an effect that is typical of Chamaecyparis obtusa. During winter it turns delightfully bronze. Growing at a rate of 1-3" a year, a 10 year specimen will reach 30". 6-12" $17.95 60880 Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Lemon Twist’ — Think of a bright yellow C. o. ‘Toroulosa’, interesting. This Buchholz introduction is vigorous, somewhat contorted and fasciated on the tips. Threadlike foliage later turns green. 3-6" $12.95 60826 Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Leprechaun’ — A miniature variety of Japanese Hinoki. Needles are emerald green and are very small as its name implies. The short conical formed plant has wonderful texture. Plant found and introduced in 1966 by J.W. Spingarn of Long Island, New York. Generally prefers partial shade. 3-6" $16.50 60254 Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Mariesii’ — DWARF. This attractive, slow growing plant has a low, rounded growth habit and reaches only 3' at maturity. The thin, feathery foliage is yellowish white in summer, deepening to a yellowish green in winter. The strong growing tips can be cut back to create even more denseness. 6-12" $16.95, 1-2' $24.95 60402 Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Nana’ — MINIATURE. A variety which has withstood the test of time, selected in Japan over 100 years ago. This very slow growing plant selection forms a globular shrub broader than high, with each dimension measuring only 10" in 10 years. The dark green foliage is attractively displayed in curved, slightly upward facing branchlets resembling shells. 3-6" $16.95, 6-12" $24.95, 1-2' $27.95 60346 Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Nana Lutea’ — DWARF. This rare and beautiful lemon-gold gem grows 1-3" a year. It benefits from shade during the hottest summer months. Holds its yellow color through the winter. Especially nice color. 6-12" $22.95 60192 Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Pygmaea Aurescens’ — DWARF. Slower growing than ‘Pygmaea’, this cultivar has nice tan-green foliage in summer, turning rich coppery bronze in fall and always offers a wonderful texture to any area. 6-12" $16.95 60858 Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Rainbow’ — DWARF. Love the colors of this beauty! Reminds me a little of ‘Golden Ceramic’ except has cream in with the yellow and buff colors. Best part is I, and you, can fit this in a small garden, will not exceed 2'' of growth per year. 1-2' $22.95 60752 Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Rashahiba’ — Irregular upright growth habit to 4-5’. Plant this rich green delight in full sun. It bronzes nicely in winter. 2-3' $32.95 60403 Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Reis Dwarf’ — A truly unique specimen! This narrow upright growing cutie displays a slightly contorted, columnar habit. Green foliage is produced in clumps along the central stem of the plant. 3-6" $12.95, 1-2' $24.95 60468 Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Rigid Dwarf’ — DWARF. This is a deep green form that grows narrowly upright. This plant grows 3-6" a year and will be 3' in 25 years. 3-6" $14.95 60333 Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Snowkist’ — MINIATURE. ‘Snowkist’ has the same growth pattern as ‘Nana Gracilis’, except at the top of each tear shaped stem there is a white variegation. Slow growth makes an exceptional plant. 3-6" $14.95 60180 Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Split Rock’ — This is the closest to blue foliage of any of the obtusa cultivars. A slow growing conifer that adds a special interest to a garden. Rarely seen. 1-2' $34.95 60471 Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Sunspray’ — DWARF. This compact yellow shrub is similar to ‘Nana Lutea’ but brighter yellow. Will grow 2-4" a year to about 10 ft. 1-2' $24.95 60267 Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Tetragona Aurea’ — A conifer with great ornamental value. It has a rugged erect habit and attractive gold-dusted foliage with upward pointing branch tips. Will grow to 20'. Give a lightly shaded location. 6-12" $16.95 60527 Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Verdoni’ — DWARF. A yellow-gold plant that resembles the ‘Nana Lutea’ in appearance but it grows faster. It is a superb plant for wherever you want yellow contrast in the garden. Plant in morning sun, so it will be a bright yellow, but protect from the hottest sun unless you live in a coastal climate. 3-6" $14.95, 6-12" $18.95 60707 Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Verkades Golden Winter’ — This is a nice upright, full specimen which holds its color all year and is faster growing than ‘Nana Gracilis. You’ll like this as a special accent plant. 3-6" $14.95 60782 Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Well’s Special’— Hinoki dwarf with conical irregular shape. Some of the nicest deep green foliage of the obtusas. 3-6" $14.95, 6-12" $18.95 Chamaecyparis pisifera - Japanese False Cypress — (-30°F, USDA Zone 4-8) Pyramidal with a loose open habit, this conifer can reach 70' in height. The branchlets are covered with slender feathery sprays. Prefers lime free soils and does best in moist, loamy, well drained sunny locations. Loves a humid climate. 60472 Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Baby Blue’ — This is a cypress that is a gorgeous blue, upright globe with white gland-like dimples on the foliage. The plant grows at the species’ rate of 6-12" a year. This fine plant is a mutation of ‘Boulevard’ and is smaller in all it’s parts. 1-2' $11.95 60029 Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Boulevard’ — Syn. ‘Cyanoviridis’. Pyramidal with slightly curling, densely plumed, two-tone silver blue foliage. Will reach 6' tall in 10 years. Delightful color for the garden and beautiful in arrangements and wreaths. We have a hundred-foot row of ‘Boulevard’ which are more than 30 years old. They always attract attention. 2-3' $29.95, 3-4' $39.95 60586 Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Cream Ball’ — MINIATURE. This is indeed a ball shaped plant and will need to have its white foliage protected by partial shade. It grows 1-2" per year. 1-2' $24.75 60023 Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Curly Tops’ — MINIATURE. Give this one partial shade, but it is perfect for any garden. It is a small ball of blue foliage. The short curly branches give this cultivar it’s name. 1-2' $19.95 60938 Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Devon Cream’ — DWARF. A ‘Boulevard’ type new cultivar with an upright cone habit that has white new foliage that turns blue as it matures. Grows about 4" a year. 1-2' $24.95 60764 Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Filifera Aureovariegata’ — A variegated, thread branch cypress that will grow to 3' tall and 6' wide. Leaves are strings of yellow and green. 1-2' $11.95 60741 Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Gold Dust’ — MINIATURE. The yellow variegation on the bun shaped plant make it a focal point for a small grouping of various colored conifers. It likes sun and well-drained soil. 6-12" $24.95, 1-2' $39.95 60274 Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Golden Mop’ — This semidwarf form has thread like, intensely gold colored foliage. 1-2' $19.95 NEW 60886 Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Juniperoides Aurea’ — DWARF/ A pointed globe shrub of Swara Cypress. Foliage mostly light green with creamy-yellow tips in summer. 2' 3' at maturity. 1-2' $11.95 60026 Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Silver Lode’ — MINIATURE. This small bush will spread about 16" wide but only get 6" high, forming a cushion-like mound. The foliage is green with white flecks. 3-6" $14.95 60123 Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Snow’ — DWARF. A newer cultivar from Japan. Light grayish-green, fernlike sprays have a touch of "snow" gracing the tips. Requires partial shade and protection from harsh winds. A slow growing plant at 1-2" per year, that, with ideal growing conditions, can reach 6' at maturity. However it is usually only half of that size. 3-6" $12.95, 1-2' $16.95 60708 Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Squarrosa’ — Syn. Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Squarrosa Veitchii’. A very old cultivar with soft to the touch blue green foliage. It forms a rather open tree or large bush. 2-3' $35.95 60481 Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘True Blue’ — MINIATURE. This impressive plant is a small ‘Boulevard’ Cypress from Australia. It has very blue open foliage and does not require pruning. The foliage is larger than the regular ‘Boulevard’. This is a wonderful plant for a rock garden. Grows 1-2" per year. Mature height at 2 feet. 1-2' $24.75 60646 Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Tsukumo’ — MINIATURE. This flat, bun-shaped variety has thick, curly, green leaves. Really cute! Grows 1'' a year reaching to 3'' x 1'. Plant in full sun. 3-6" $12.95 60647 Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘White pygmy’ — MINIATURE. Leaves of new growth on this great plant are white on a green background. Grows into a flat bun shape reaching 3'' x 1''. Grow in full sun to really show off the white speckling. 3-6" $14.95, 1-2' $24.95 Chamaecyparis thyoides - White Cedar — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-8) Forming a slender column when young, this False Cypress will form a spire-like crown at maturity, with branching that begins about midway up. Grows to 50' tall and about 20' wide. Beautifully ridged and furrowed bark is an ashy gray to reddish brown. 60037 Chamaecyparis thyoides ‘Andelyensis’ — This striking compact conifer has been raised in France for over 100 years. It has bluish green, fan-shaped foliage on an upright columnar bush, reminiscent of the Alberta spruce. It is very free in flower and cone production, and is very popular for miniature forest bonsai. In the ground it will become 3' in ten years. 1-2' $24.95 60405 Chamaecyparis thyoides ‘Aurea’ — A slow growing (4-8" a year) conical tree with striking yellow-gold needles. Autumn brings an attractive bronze hue to the entire plant. 1-2' $24.95 60232 Chamaecyparis thyoides ‘Little Jamey’ — DWARF. Especially desired for its purple winter color. This grows upright in a narrow cone reaching 4' or so in height. It is dark green in summer and will take sun. 6-12" $11.95 60371 Chamaecyparis thyoides ‘Meth Dwarf’ — DWARF. An attractive, compact plant which grows in a conical form. This slow grower is cloaked with bluish-green fans of foliage. Grows 3-6" a year, reaching a size of 3', and produces many cones held in clusters. 1-2' $24.95 60057 Chamaecyparis thyoides ‘Red Star’ — This cultivar grows in a columnar form. Soft, fluffy branches hold dark green needles in summer that turn purple in winter. Grows 1-3" per year. Perfect to fit in an empty garden space. 3-6" $14.95 60255 Chamaecyparis thyoides ‘Top Point’ — DWARF. A charmer from Holland, this bright green conical plant prefers full sun. It has soft green foliage and will grow from 1-3" a year. To about 4’ at maturity. Not yet readily available. 3-6" $14.95, 2-3' $36.95, 3-4' $42.95 CRYPTOMERIA Cryptomeria japonica - Japanese Cryptomeria — (-10°F, USDA Zones 5-8) A pyramidal or conical tree, the stout trunk supports wide spreading branches. Grows to 60' tall by 20' wide. The bark is reddish-brown and peels off in long strips. Give a rich, deep, light, acid soil with abundant moisture and good drainage. Shelter from high winds but choose a location with some sun. 60589 Cryptomeria japonica ‘Black Dragon’ — Light green foliage in the spring, darkens through the years to dark green. Irregular growth habit but overall a pyramidal, compact plant with a growth rate of 3-6" per year. Rarely in cultivation. 1-2' $25.95 NEW 60902 Cryptomeria japonica ‘Buckiscope’ — As a sport of ‘Jindai Sugi’ this cultivar has interesting texture in its light green foliage and semidwarf upright conical habit that can be grown in full sun. 1-2' $24.95 60044 Cryptomeria japonica ‘Compressa’ — DWARF. This is a pygmy with a globular form that is the only small variety to turn a rich red-bronze in the winter. The leaves are short, densely set and decurved giving a rosette-like appearance. 3-6" $14.95 60457 Cryptomeria japonica ‘Cristata’ — Syn. ‘Cockscombs’. This variety is a fast-growing, narrow, conical, upright tree that will reach a mature height of 30'. The ascending branches are stiff and compact with wide, fasciated, cockscomb like tips that lend a highly decorative appearance. Great landscape tree. 6-12" $24.95, 1-2' $29.95 60233 Cryptomeria japonica ‘Elegans’ — Appropriately named, this elegant conifer has a soft and distinctive appearance. Easy to grow, it is well suited as a single specimen, planted in groups, or used as a hedge. In summer it is a deep smoky-green, turning to a dusky, regal purple in winter. Combine with Cupressocyparis leylandii ‘Castlewellan,’ (golden) to add great color and textural contrast in the landscape. 1-2' $16.95 60555 Cryptomeria japonica ‘Koshyi’ — A flat spreading, round Japanese Cedar with light green leaves. This very low growing plant will only reach 2'' across and 6'' high in 20 years. 3-6" $12.95 NEW 60876 Cryptomeria japonica ‘Little Diamond’ — DWARF. A densely full, light green nicely textured plant that looks as though it is going to be smaller than most other dwarf Cryptomerias. Unusual. 3-4' $42.95 NEW 60904 Cryptomeria japonica ‘Mushroom’ — DWARF. A small mushroom like Japanese Cedar with wiry and short foliage that turns purple color in winter. This cultivar is listed to -10° rather than the -20° of many Cryptomerias. 1-2' $24.95 60043 Cryptomeria japonica ‘Nana’ — DWARF. A compact low grower with fine foliage that has nodding tips. In 25 years it grows to a delightfully small shrub of about 3', so you know it grows slowly. Bronze foliage in winter makes it a lovely conifer for the garden. 3-6" $12.95, 6-12" $16.95 NEW 60905 Cryptomeria japonica ‘Pouakai’ — A tall Cryptomeria that will get to be over 10' and 8' wide, it is used as a hedge row in New Zealand. It makes a very odd shape as an upright, but fills in making a good screen. 1-2' $24.95 NEW 60877 Cryptomeria japonica ‘Pygmy’ — DWARF. A miniature form of Japanese Cedar. Plant only grows 1/2 inch a year. Leaves are juvenile compressed foliage that is bright green. Pointed leaves turn slight red in winter. Can be a round ball or cone in shape. 6-12" $14.95, 1-2' $18.95 60639 Cryptomeria japonica ‘Ryokogu Coyokyu’ — MINIATURE. This flat-topped, round miniature has green leaves with stems that turn reddish in the winter. Grows to 6" x 1’ in full sun. 3-6" $12.95, 60613 Cryptomeria japonica ‘Spiraliter Falcata’— DWARF. A globose form with loose foliage curled on twisting, curving twigs. Thinner, narrower leaves than ‘Spiralis’, rather irregular in size. 6-12" $21.95 60045 Cryptomeria japonica ‘Tansu’ — This selection has finely textured foliage. A beautiful specimen, very useful in the garden and well-suited for bonsai use. 3-6" $12.95, 6-12" $16.95 60256 Cryptomeria japonica ‘Tenzan’ — MINIATURE. Extremely diminutive, this bun shaped bronze beauty grows only ¼ - ½'' a year. The combination of bronze with green in the finely textured foliage makes it an asset in any garden. 3-6" $14.95 60634 Cryptomeria japonica ‘Vilmoriniana’ — DWARF. This is a popular plant variety with a compact, roughly globular bush form. Only grows to 3’ with very neat foliage and closely recurved leaves. Very similar to the ‘Compressa’ variety and can often be confused as such. The main differences being slightly less curved leaves, tidiness, and winter coloring. 6-12" $16.95 NEW 60906 Cryptomeria japonica ‘Vilmoriniana Gold’ — DWARF. Makes a nice open perfect round ball with great light green- yellow to yellow foliage that is very noticeable in the garden. It makes a 3’ by 3’ plant in about 10 years. 6-12" $14.95 NEW 60907 Cryptomeria japonica ‘Yellow Twigg’ — DWARF. As the name implies it has wiry stems that have rather long llaterials giving this 3' by 3' ball a rather informal look. Nice yellow-green color. 1-2' $24.95 CUNNINGHAMIA Cunninghamia konishii — (10°F, USDA Zones 8-10) Moderately tall tree with reddish-brown, scented bark, stiff, fairly short, dark green, leathery needles and globose cones. Pyramidal in habit with somewhat straight, horizontal branching. An attractive contrast for the many drooping conifer varieties. 60678 Cunninghamia konishii ‘Coolwyn Compact’ — MINIATURE. This small variety from Australia grows about 1'' a year, forming a round, flat bun. Very rare and very cute. 6-12" $16.95 60622 Cunninghamia konishii ‘Little Leo’ — MINIATURE. Small variety growing only 1-½'' a year. Makes a round, flat bun of juvenile foliage. Very rare from Australia. 3-6" $16.95, 2-3' $55.95 CUPRESSOCYPARIS 60047 Cupressocyparis x leylandii - Leyland Cypress — (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-9) A natural hybrid between Chamaecyparis nootkatensis and Cupressus macrocarpa, combining rapid growth with hardiness and graceful habit. It is widely used for hedging and can grow 3' per year once established. The average height for a 30 year plant is 65' but severe pruning is possible. 1-2' $9.95 60048 Cupressocyparis x leylandii ‘Castlewellan’ — This conifer has glowing golden foliage that’s a real knockout! It’s fast grower reaching 30' in ten years. Hardiness and graceful habit make it an excellent plant for use as hedging, which can either be trimmed vigorously or left to grow naturally. 2-3' $19.95, 4-5' $49.95 60873 Cupressocyparis x leylandii ‘Harlequin’ — A white-variegated sport of C. x l. ‘Haggerston Grey’ that is a fairly narrow shrub to 25'. An open habit with dense irregular sprays of foliage. A very nice plant for formal hedging. 1-2' $12.95 60280 Cupressocyparis x leylandii ‘Naylor’s Blue’ — This is a tall, columnar tree with a more open crown than is typical for the Cupressocyparis. The open branching structure perfectly displays the bright gray-blue foliage. 6-12" $12.95 60861 Cupressocyparis x leylandii ‘Star Wars’ — This Aussie is a fast grower to 40'. It is narrow, upright growing and sooo nice with green and yellow variegation. 2-3' $39.95 CUPRESSUS - TRUE CYPRESS Cupressus arizonica var. glabra — ( 10°F, USDA Zone 8-10) 60506 Cupressus arizonica var. glabra ‘Blue Ice’ This form is often confused with C. arizonica but differs in that the outer bark sheds annually. Symmetrical and upright in growth and shape. The foliage is indeed frosty, silvery blue. 6-12" $14.95, 1-2' $19.95, 3-4' $35.95 Cupressus macrocarpa 60711 Cupressus macrocarpa ‘Fine Gold’ — This is a tall fast-growing conifer that will hold the gold color all season and has fine foliage. Should be a fine addition to our hedging plants. 1-2' $32.95, 2-3' $34.95 60874 Cupressus macrocarpa ‘Goldcrest’ — Lemon scented Monterey Cyparis. Part of the year this is a vibrant lime green and part of the year in full sun it is a glowing golden yellow! Columnar to bout 12'. Always noticed. 6-12" $12.95 60082 Cupressus sempervirens - Italian Cypress — (0°F, USDA Zones 7-9) Exhibits a narrow, columnar form with upright branching and dark green to blue-green foliage. Does very well in a wide variety of locations, from the marine Pacific northwest, to Hawaii, to (of course) Italy. Grows to 20 to 30’’ in height with a width of 3-5’ at maturity. 4-5' $59.95 NEW 60910 Cupressus sempervirens ‘Tiny Tower’ — Cupressus sempervirens ‘Monshel & Apos; PP# 12933. Very narrow, compact, and blue green needles. No pruning necessary. Monrovia Nursery plant, found by Doug Zylstra at West Covina Nursery, Santa Barbara, CA. Very slow growing. Perfect for planting in a trough! 3-6" $16.95 60712 Cupressus torulosa ‘Arctic Green’ — This fine plant from Australia, grows to a compact narrowly conical tree with light-green foliage. A nice structural plant for the garden. 5-6' $69.95 Return to CONIFERS 03/27/07 |
