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CONIFERS Ginkgo thru Picea
GINKGO - MAIDENHAIR TREE Transplants and establishes easily although they can be slow growing at first. Tolerates most soil conditions but much prefers deep, loose and sandy, moderately moist conditions, and likes full sun. 60065 Ginkgo biloba — (-40°F, USDA Zones 3-9) A picturesque and ancient tree with most striking leaf and form. Pyramidal and open branched when young, the tree broadens with age and holds massive branches. Long stems hold the distinctive fan shaped light green leaves, held alternately or in clusters of 3 to 5. 1-2' $16.95, 2-3' $24.95The following are male forms unless otherwise noted: 70671 Ginkgo biloba ‘Autumn Gold’ — This tree is slow growing at first, eventually reaches a conical shape of about 40' x 30'. Considered one of the best. 1-2' $19.95, 2-3' $24.95, 5-6' $65.95 70675 Ginkgo biloba ‘Chi Chi’ see Ginkgo biloba ‘Tschi Tschi’ 60822 Ginkgo biloba ‘Chris’ Dwarf’— DWARF. — (-40°F, USDA Zones 3-8) Reportedly one of the best dwarf Ginkgos on the market at this time, with a more upright habit and numerous slender branches it has a tendency to be more regular in shape. Most leaves do not exceed the size of a quarter and are very dense on the plant. May eventually reach 6' but growth rate is around 4''a year. Excellent for bonsai or the rock garden. 6-12" $29.95, 1-2' $29.9560754 Ginkgo biloba ‘Columnaris’ — A narrow form of Ginkgo biloba that is great for providing shade and form in a tight space! 1-2' $15.9571962 Ginkgo biloba ‘Eastern Star’ — A female variety that’s very productive and easy to grow. Bears abundant crops of large, sweet nuts. This one is a Chinese selection. 4-5' $59.9570783 Ginkgo biloba ‘Fairmont’ — This tree has a narrow pyramidal and upright form, and requires less training as a young tree. It is a fast growing cultivar, putting on over 2' per year in ideal conditions. Will mature at 70' with a 30' spread. 1-2' $15.95, 2-3' $24.9560743 Ginkgo biloba ‘Fastigiata’ — An upright columnar form, with bright green color in the summer and a golden yellow color in the fall.NEW 60937 Ginkgo biloba ‘Geisha’ — FEMALE. An new introduction from Japan, Geisha™ produces heavy crops of large, richly-flavored nuts. Geisha™ is also very attractive with long pendulous branches and dark green foliage which turns lemon-yellow in the fall. 1-2' $26.9572232 Ginkgo biloba ‘Golden Globe’ — Spectacular golden foliage in the fall! In addition, ‘Golden Globe’ is unusually densely branched with a broad, full-rounded habit. 4-5' $64.95 60798 Ginkgo biloba ’Green Pagoda’ —Upright conical growth with a tight branching habit this tree is excellent for bonsai. Also good for the formal garden its habit gives it the appearance of being sheared without the work! 6-12" $24.95NEW 71371 Ginkgo biloba ‘Halka’ — An introduction for of Halka Nurseries in Englishtown, New Jersey. It is a large growing variety with a strong central leader and wide spreading ascending branches forming a symmetrical tree. 3-4' $67.95 70415 Ginkgo biloba ‘Jade Butterfly’ — Has a vase shaped dwarf growth habit to about 3'. The foliage is indeed jade green and grows in clusters. The fall yellow colors are creamy. 3-6" $12.95, 1-2' $27.9560785 Ginkgo biloba ‘Long March’® —Upright growing, female is cultivated for heavy crops of tasty nuts. 2-3' $45.95, 3-4' $54.9571372 Ginkgo biloba ‘Magyar’ — Uniform and upright, with a narrow pyramidal growth habit, reaching 50' with a 15' spread. 6-12" $32.95, 3-4' $49.9560755 Ginkgo biloba ‘Male’ — A good pollinator for the female Gingkos that are being grown for the fruit. 2-3' $29.95, 3-4' $35.9560799 Ginkgo biloba ’Mariken’ —Compact form of ginkgo pendulous in habit, should be staked in youth for a taller plant. 6-12" $27.95, 1-2' $29.9570633 Ginkgo biloba ‘Mayfield’ — This is an upright narrow columnar, slow growing tree to 30' with a 10' spread. 1-2' $29.95, 2-3' $35.9571510 Ginkgo biloba ‘Pendula’— The weeping character of this tree is not as clearly defined as with other weeping trees. The branches do have a more horizontal character than the species. 1-2' $29.95, 2-3' $35.95, 3-4' $44.95, 4-5' $69.95, 5-6' $99.9571118 Ginkgo biloba ‘Princeton Sentry’ ®— The most well recognized columnar form, slightly broader at the base. Golden yellow fall color. Will reach 50' in height and a 20' spread. 4-5' $69.95, 5-6' $99.9560699 Ginkgo biloba ‘Salem Lady’ — When this female is pollinated, she produces a heavy yield of almond sized, orange nuts with a thin shell that are considered a delicacy when roasted! Selected in Salem, Oregon. 3-4' $49.95, 5-6' $129.9570784 Ginkgo biloba ‘Saratoga’ — A variety with dense symmetrical branching. Will grow 40' x 30' especially bred for a broad canopy making it the best of the genus for a shade tree. 1-2' $15.95, 3-4' $34.95, 4-5' $49.9570677 Ginkgo biloba ‘Shangri-La’®— Has an excellent compact growth habit with a dense full crown and a broad pyramidal outline. Branches when young. 1-2' $24.95, 2-3' $34.9571994 Ginkgo biloba ‘Spring Grove’— DWARF. A compact, rounded form, discovered as a ‘witches’ broom’ in Ohio. 2-3' $59.95, 4-5' $74.9572582 Ginkgo biloba ‘Thelma’— DWARF. Small green semi-tublar leaves on a plant that grows about 2-3 inches a year eventually to 6' x 6'. Very nice. 1-2' $14.9572136 Ginkgo biloba ‘Tschi-Tschi’ — Also know as ‘Chi Chi’.This is a dense, multi-stemmed, shrubby tree that grows in a fanlike shape. It is a fruitless dwarf that will rarely exceed 4-5’. Very good choice! 6-12" $32.95, 1-2' $39.9571373 Ginkgo biloba ‘Tubiforme’ — DWARF. A small, multistemmed cultivar with interesting funnel shaped leaves. 1-2' $19.95, 2-3' $34.9570952 Ginkgo biloba ‘WB’ — DWARF. Originated as a witch’s broom. It is just a little ball of beautiful green foliage. Grows about 2-4" per year. 1-2' $24.95Glyptostrobus 60830 Glyptostrobus lineatus — Known as the Swamp Cypress. A small deciduous conifer. Needles are sickle shaped, sea green, and in fall...Pink! It is an upright tree older branches are horizontal. This plant is very rare in the wild, thankfully continued cultivation will save this species from extinction. 3-4' $49.95JUNIPERUS - JUNIPER Juniperus chinensis - Chinese Juniper — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-9) Typically this is an erect, slender, conical tree but can sometimes be quite bushy. The bark is a nice gray-brown and peels off in thin strips. Growth rate is slow to medium and tree forms will eventually reach 50-60’ tall depending on the cultivar. Specific cultivars are used as ground covers, foundation plants, sheared hedges, and screens, as well as for specimens, mass-plantings and bonsai.60053 Juniperus chinensis ‘Shimpaku’ — One of the most desired plants for bonsai. Its needles and growth configuration are perfect for this use. It has fine threadlike foliage, very smooth to the touch and lacking in juvenile leaf. Grows to 28" wide by 12" high. 6-12" $14.95 60522 Juniperus chinensis ‘Shimpaku Variegated’— This little juniper has the same characteristics of ‘Shimpaku’ except with a beautiful golden-yellow variegation of the foliage. 1-2' $35.95 Juniperus communis - Common Juniper — (-40°F, USDA Zones 3-8) Grows only to about 15' tall and about as wide. This conifer will be a medium- sized tree with spreading branches, sometimes even prostrate. The bark is reddish brown and peels off in sheets. 60283 Juniperus communis ‘Compressa’ — MINIATURE. Replica of the Irish Juniper, it grows only 2" a year and reaches an ultimate height of 3-4'. Dense, tiny, green juvenile leaves on a perfect little column. Because of its slow growth, great for even the smallest rock garden and most effective when planted in groups of three or more. Always in demand! 3-6" $12.95, 6-12" $14.95, 1-2' $24.95, 2-3' $39.95 60407 Juniperus communis ‘Gold Cone’ — MINIATURE. This upright growing column has a slow growth habit. The dense branches hold stiff needles of bright golden-yellow which turn ever so slightly upwards at the ends. 6-12" $14.95, 1-2' $19.95 NEW 60911 Juniperus communis ‘Golden Schnapps’ — An upright conical habit that will be 6’ by 3’ in 10 years with nice fresh yellow foliabe shaded over light green. 1-2' $24.95 60885 Juniperus communis ‘Horstmann’ — Weeping branches and foliage make this a very interesting plant that in 10 years will get to 8’ high by 10’ wide with very long branches making one think if it moves we are all in trouble! Must be staked to attain height. Very hardy to -40°. 1-2' $32.95 NEW 60912 Juniperus communis ‘Little Pyramid’ — MINIATURE. Very small (1’ by 3" in 10 years), compact tight upright with silvery green foliage. Ideal for Bonsai Landscapes and mixed containers. 1-2' $49.95 NEW 60913 Juniperus communis ‘Nana’ — DWARF. Unusual flat growing plant with limbs that cascade over pots or spread over the ground to about 3’ wide in 10 years. Foliage is silvery green and grows about 4" a year. 1-2' $24.95 Juniperus horizontalis - Creeping Juniper — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-9) Growing to only 2' tall and with up to a 10' spread, these shrubs have long, trailing branches. Very adaptable and will withstand hot, dry, sunny locations. NEW 60878 Juniperus horizontalis ‘Pancake’— -20°F, USDA Zone 5-9. This small Juniper will get 2’ high by 30’ wide. This creeper is absolutely flat to the ground and will tumble over rocks for a waterfall effect. 1-2' $12.95 Juniperus x media — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-8) Believed to be hybrids between Juniperus chinensis and J. sabina, these are a group of flat topped, spreading shrubs that will generally get only 4' in height and spread to about 10'. 60800 Juniperus sabina- Savin Juniper — (-40°F, USDA Zones 3-7) 60683 Juniperus sabina‘Tamarisicifolia New Blue’ — This plant offers the strongest blue foliage and grows at a moderate rate. Can be used as a specimen plant or as a large scale ground cover. 18" tall with a spread of 8 to 10’. 1-2' $12.95 60262 Juniperus scopulorum ‘Skyrocket’ - Rocky Mountain Juniper — (USDA Zones 3-8) This is one of the narrowest conifers around, only 2' wide and 15' tall. It is quite blue and quoting Michael Dirr "reminds [one] of a blue rocket sitting on a launching pad." Rapid growing, it makes an excellent hedge which requires no pruning to keep it narrow. 3-6" $6.95, 6-12" $11.95, 1-2' $16.95 Juniperus squamata - Flaky Juniper — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-8) Many cultivars exist in this very variable group. They are dwarf, generally low growing or prostrate, but apparently some forms can be trained as a small tree. Very adaptable, tolerant of dry soils but not suited to the moisture and heat of the Southeast. 60063 Juniperus squamata ‘Blue Star’ — DWARF. This is probably the best of the blue junipers. It is slow growing yet vigorous enough to hold its own in a weed patch. The interesting star shape, dainty, steel blue foliage is beautiful. Stands sun, wind, drought and cold and achieves a height of 3' with greater spread over time. 3-6" $5.95, 6-12" $9.95, 1-2' $16.95 LARIX - LARCH 60106 Larix decidua - European or Common Larch — (-30°F, USDA Zones 3-7) The Larix is one of the few conifers that is not evergreen; the needles first turn an enchanting golden yellow then drop in the fall exposing the twiggy, heavily branched structure. It forms a tall, graceful tree with a conical, though sometimes artistically irregular top. The bark is warm gray, with vertical cracks. Larches are glorious in groups, reminiscent of visits to the mountains in the fall where great groves wend their way through a steep canyon. 2-3' $13.95 60069 Larix decidua ‘Pendula’— Unusual and beautiful, our form of this tree has exaggerated, pendulous branches reaching to the ground in a tight cascade. The soft textured needles are slightly glaucous and darker green on top. Can grow to 70' in height. Give it good moisture in a well drained and sunny location. Doesn’t like shade. Not often available and highly desired by those who see our lovely specimen plant! 1-2' $24.95, 4-5' $99.95 60268 Larix kaempferi - Japanese Larch — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-8) Syn. L. leptolepis. Needles are light, bluish-green, and give an enjoyable display of yellows in autumn, before dropping for the winter. Different from the European Larch in that it has purple-red winter shoots. A hardy, fast-growing plant that grows to 70' in height and about 40' in width. This larch enjoys a sunny position to achieve best form. 1-2' $6.95, 3-4' $45.95, 4-5' $69.95 60408 Larix kaempferi ‘Blue Rabbit’ — Here is growth of an amazing 12-16" a year. It has blue needles and an upright, columnar growth habit. Rare in cultivation. 1-2' $33.95 60061 Larix kaempferi ‘Diana’ — DWARF. A very rare form of the Japanese larch with interesting, contorted branches. 1-2' $24.95 Larix laricina - American Larch — (-50°F, USDA Zones 2-8) This is the most widespread Larch across North America. It’s pretty slow growing, medium textured and will eventually grow to 60-80’ tall. The foliage is bluish-green and turns yellow in the autumn. Prefers moist, well drained, acid soils and does not tolerate shade or pollution. Excellent planted in groves. 60608 Larix laricina ‘Lanarck’ — DWARF. This variety has yellow stems and rich green foliage. Leaves come out perpendicular to the stems. Forms a round ball of about 4’ in 15 years. 1-2' $24.95 60528 Larix lyalli — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-8) This wonderful little tree is known as ‘Alpine Larch’. Native in Western North America, this is rare in cultivation and quite hardy, very slow growing in the wild. However, this cultivar is grafted on L . decidua and is much easier to grow. 2-3' $8.95 60060 Larix x marschlinsii ‘Varied Directions’ — (-40°F, USDA Zones 3-9) Often seen as L. decidua ‘Varied Directions’. This most interesting hybrid developed by Dr. Sid Waxman has been described as L. x marschlinii by Jeff D. Bowman of the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens in an article titled, "Plants & Garden News," Volume 16, Number 4, Winter 2001." Branches are both spreading and arching. It will grow wider than tall. This is a vigorous growing shrub with branches that angle off in various directions, eventually arching down. A fine garden specimen! Green in spring, golden in autumn and with artistically intricate branching for winter appeal. 1-2' $24.95 Larix sibirica - Siberian Larch — (-50°F, USDA Zones 1-5) Syn. L. russica. This is a conical-shaped Larch that is extremely hardy. Native to NE Europe, Siberia and China. Rust-brown bark and bright yellow to yellowish-gray shoots, hairy when young. The bright green leaves are narrow and have 2 white bands underneath. Mature height ranges from 30-100’ and about 15’ wide. 60610 Larix sibirica ‘Conica’ — This is a semidwarf compact variety of the Siberian Larch. Grows a little slower than the species and will eventually reach 20’. Bears red cones and turns the traditional yellow in the fall. 1-2' $24.95 METASEQUOIA 60070 Metasequoia glyptostroboides - Dawn Redwood — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-9) This beautiful, deciduous tree, known to have been native to the Northwest through fossil records, was thought to have been extinct world wide until a specimen was found in a Chinese temple in the 1940’s. It has a graceful conical growth habit with flattened leaves that appear feathery and plume like. In late spring fresh new foliage appears a bright green turning a rich golden to rusty bronze in the fall. Height in 10 years, 12-15' but ultimate height is 100' with a 25' spread. This prehistoric plant attains best color in full sun. Beautiful tree and an excellent conversation piece. 5-6' $59.95 60823 Metasequoia glyptostroboides ‘Little Giant’ — This variety of the Giant Redwood is perfect for those who want everything in their 1 acre or less garden. Mature height at 10-15' this small tree is an excellent representation of its full-sized relative. 4-5' $35.95, 5-6' $49.95 60824 Metasequoia glyptostroboides ‘Ogon’ — This form of giant redwood has the stature of his parents but with golden to chartreuse foliage, chartreuse under more shade. In heat exceeding 90° it will do best with afternoon shade. 2-3' $24.95, 5-6' $49.95 60657 Metasequoia glyptostroboides ‘Sheridan Spire’ — This is a narrow, columnar, upright selection, contrary to the species, with limbs that head straight upward instead of out. Bright green foliage and good fall color. Ultimate height is 60 feet. 5-6' $55.95 NEW 60916 Metasequoia glyptostroboides ‘White Sport’— A variegated form of Dawn Redwood. All leaves are green but have splashes of pure white throughoout. It grows about 1' a year and likes full sun. Unusual. 1-2' $49.95 MICROBIOTA 60156 Microbiota decussata - Russian Arborvitae — (-50°F, USDA Zones 2-9) A rare Siberian species closely related to Juniperus and Thuja. The plant is a wide spreading, flat topped dwarf, producing small, berrylike fruit. Growing 6-12" a year, it will not exceed 2' in height but will spread very wide. Its needles, soft and lacy, are rich green in summer, turning bronzy in winter if grown in the sun. It makes an excellent ground cover, and, unlike most other conifers which require sun, it will thrive in the shade. Easy to grow, but should be planted in well drained soil. A striking conifer. 6-12" $9.95 PICEA - SPRUCE Picea abies - Norway Spruce — (-40°F, USDA Zones 3-8) Pyramidal habit with pendulous branchlets, this conifer will reach 100' in height with a 40' spread. Fast grower in youth, it can grow to 75' in 50 years. For best growth, give it moderately moist, sandy, acidic, well drained soil. Prefers a cool climate but likes full sun. 60917 Picea abies ‘Chrudim WB’— MINIATURE. Picea abies is known for its cute small ball forms and one would think we would not fine any more. We did, and rightfully so, as this llittle ball will reach 1' by 1' and will enhance any collection. 3-6" $32.95 60410 Picea abies ‘Cupressina’ — This is a columnar form of the Norway spruce. It grows 6-12" a year. At 16' it will measure only 3' wide. Fits beautifully in that tight garden space that needs a tall evergreen. 6-12" $19.95 NEW 60918 Picea abies ‘Fritsche’— DWARF. Light to brright green, blat, round ball to 1' by 3'. It grows from 2-3'' a year. It was found as a witches’ broom in the Czech Republid. Golor and texture goes well with perennials. 3-6" $16.95 NEW 60887 Picea abies ‘Hillside Upright’— A narrow upright with contorted branches and dark green foliage. Main leader is very thick and side limbs are short. It will be 8' high and 2' wide in about 10 years. Interesting. 6-12" $32.95 60143 Picea abies ‘Kellerman’s Blue Cameo’ — MINIATURE. With its blue-green, some say "turquoise" foliage, this plant makes a wonderful landscape complement to the greens and yellow greens of most landscapes. This rounded and spreading little plant only grows 3" a year and deserves to be planted where its color will glow. 3-6" $19.95 60072 Picea abies ‘Little Gem’ — MINIATURE. This sport of ‘Nidiformis’ certainly has the right name. It has super neat, tiny, short needles and very slow growing, ½-1" a year. A desirable plant for any garden. 3-6" $14.95, 6-12" $25.95 60149 Picea abies ‘Nidiformis’ - Bird’s Nest Spruce — Semierect branches curve outward from the center of this cute little plant causing a depression in the top, hence the name Bird’s Nest. A dense, low mounding plant, ideal for rock gardens and containers as well as regular garden use. In 10 years it will grow approximately 10" tall and over twice as wide. Ultimate height is 3-6'. 3-6" $14.95, 1-2' $19.95, 2-3' $29.95 60745 Picea abies ‘Ohlendorffii’ — DWARF. An old cultivar with its own character. It forms a small conical bush and has beautiful green color touched with yellow. Will grow to about 5' in 30 years. We are very glad to see this fine variety become available. 1-2' $19.95 60150 Picea abies ‘Pendula’ - Weeping Norway Spruce — The graceful flowing lines of this tree make it very desirable. If left untrained, its branches will trail along the ground. It’s excellent for cascading over walls and ledges. It also could be staked to its desired height and allowed to weep to the ground. It grows 6-12" a year making a beautiful specimen for your favorite spot. 2-3' $29.95 60475 Picea abies ‘Pumila’ — DWARF. A form with lower branches that are procumbent and spreading, while the upper branches are more upright. Bright, grass-green needles arranged synergically are accented by the bright orange buds. Growth rate is about 1" per year with a mature height of 3-4½’. 6-12" $11.95 Picea bicolor — (-50°F, USDA Zones 2-8) In the ongoing taxonomic debate, we have once again changed the way we list this spruce. Previously, following the example of Hortus III, it was listed as P. alcoquiana var. alcoquiana . Now the World Conifer Data Pool has released a new checklist endorsing the use of P. bicolor . A tight, pyramidal conifer, the needles are green above with blue underneath. Possibly this is where the name bicolor originated. It is a beautiful, large growing conifer that is not commonly seen. This is something different for your garden, taxonomically correct or not. 60067 Picea bicolor ‘Howell’s Dwarf’. - Alcock’s Spruce — Rounded and spreading with enchanting little purple cones that really stand out on the blue-green foliage. Slowly growing to 4' tall and 6' across in 15 years. 6-12" $ 19.95, 1-2' $39.95 60299 Picea bicolor ‘Prostrata’ — (-40°F, USDA Zones 3-8) This light, green-blue and green needled spruce is slow growing, 2-4" a year. It makes a lovely, slight mound, formed by overlapping branches. It loves to spread out and sun itself in any rock garden. 1-2' $35.95 60424 Picea brachytyla - Northern Sargent Spruce — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-8) A tall growing Chinese native that is as beautiful as it is hardy. A strong trunk with red-brown, furrowed bark supports long, horizontal branches which are slightly ascending at the tips. Each branch is covered with thickened needles which appear green above and white below. A stately tree for any open area. 2-3' $35.95, 3-4' $49.95 Picea breweriana - Brewer’s Weeping Spruce — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-8) To quote Hillier’s Manual of Trees & Shrubs, "Perhaps the most beautiful of all spruces. There are few more breathtaking sights than a fine specimen of this spruce with its curtained branches, rising like a majestic green fountain." What else can we say? 60716 Picea breweriana ‘Hexenbesen Wustemeyer’ — Grown from a witch’s broom found by W. Wustemeyer in 1978 in Germany. This is the only Picea breweriana cultivar listed in The World Checklist of Conifers. The Checklist even suggests that a better name should be found. 1-2' $44.95 Picea glauca - White Spruce — (-50°F, USDA Zones 2-7) A stately, elegant spruce. When peeled back, the thin and flaky bark exposes layers of silvery smooth new bark. The tree is broad and dense when young, but matures into a fairly narrow, dense spire reaching into the sky. Grows to 60' tall and 20' wide. NEW 60919 Picea glauca ‘Alberta Globe’ — MINIATURE.. This miniature form of Alberta Spruce, Stanley says "looks like a Chocolate Kiss." And he’s right! Its a squatty conical plant that grows 1/2 inch a year and makes a very dense dark green "kiss." 3-6" $16.95 60081 Picea glauca ‘Albertiana Conica’— We have two long rows of these planted many years ago bordering a walk. People comment about them, saying how beautiful they are and asking how often we have to trim them to keep the conical shape. The answer is that they aren’t trimmed but naturally grow to a tight conical shape. The needles are short and the plant is very dense-growing. 2-3' $35.95, 4-5' $59.95 60540 Picea glauca ‘Gold Tip’ — (-40°F, USDA Zones 3-7) This unique and showy Alberta spruce displays golden tips on the second flush of growth in summer. 6-12" $32.95 60705 Picea glauca ‘Pendula’ — (-40°F, USDA Zones 3-7) This makes a fine weeping plant that is not as prostrate as other Piceas. A much admired specimen with blue-green foliage. 1-2' $24.95 60367 Picea glauca ‘Sander’s Blue’ — A very rare form of the Alberta spruce. Envision the usual symmetrical beauty of the typical dwarf Alberta Spruce and add to this lovely shape bluish needles. Very different. Annual growth rate of 3-6". Choice and rare! 6-12" $14.95 NEW 60920 Picea glauca ‘Short n Sweet’ — DWARF. A very dwarf sport of Picea glauca ‘Conica’, that seems to grow faster as a young plant and then show down, but in 25 years it at tains 4 1/2’ high by 5 1/2’ wide. Aptly named. 6-12" $14.95 Picea mariana - Black spruce (-50°F, USDA Zones 3-7) 60328 Picea mariana ‘Nana’ — MINIATURE. A very slow growing, dense spruce with blue-green needles. Mound-forming tidy grower that always makes my "10 Best Conifer List." 3-6" $8.95, 6-12" $14.95 60178 Picea omorika - Serbian Spruce — (-30°F, USDA Zone 4-8) Preferring cold winters, this magnificent tree has a narrow, columnar habit capable of reaching 100'. Bark is orange-brown to purple-brown, cracking and flaking in fine plates. This might be considered one of the best spruce for use in eastern U.S. gardens. 3-4' $32.95 NEW 60921 Picea omorika ‘Gunther’ — DWARF. Selected as a witches’ broom from Horstmann Nursery. Later named after Gunther Horstmann this will grow about 2" a year to a 2’ by 2’ plant with a mounding habit and nice blue-green foliage. 6-12" $24.95 60413 Picea omorika ‘Pendula’ — Blue-green needles and purple cones on this weeping Serbian spruce. A rapid-grower, between 12-16" a year, one erect central leader supports many drooping lateral branches. 1-2' $24.95 60482 Picea omorika ‘Pimoko’ — MINIATURE. This unusual plant is a small, flat topped P. omorika. It is smaller than ‘Nana’ and has much nicer foliage. Grows 1-1½" per year. 3-6" $18.95, 6-12" $24.95 Picea pungens - Colorado Spruce — (-40°F, USDA Zones 3-8) Conical, even columnar in habit, this spruce has thick gray-purple bark and sharply pointed leaves held radially on the branches. The species grows to 50' tall and about 15' wide. 60746 Picea pungens ‘Baby Blue Eyes’ — Very compact pyramidal habit to 10-15' and only growing 2-3" a year. Very nice sea-blue color. 2-3' $44.95 60293 Picea pungens ‘Fat Albert’ — "Hey, Hey, Hey! It really is Fat Albert." What comes to mind is exactly what it is, a pyramidal conifer with a broad, dense appearance. The best part is the plump foliage with a beautiful blue color. Makes you want to give ‘Fat Albert’ a hug. 1-2' $47.95 60483 Picea pungens ‘Glauca Procumbens’ — This is a majestic blue spreading Colorado spruce. The limbs grow out, arch up and then down while curling around. This plant does not throw leaders to the same extent as ‘Prostrata’. Grows 6-12" per year. 1-2' $27.95 60152 Picea pungens ‘Glauca Globosa’ — DWARF. A flat topped, round bush of very dense habit. The needles are an exceptional glaucous blue. In a planting, this conifer becomes the focal point! Rarely seen, it should be planted much more often. It is very slow growing and must be grafted. 2-3' $69.95 60083 Picea pungens ‘Montgomery’ — DWARF. Syn. ‘R. H. Montgomery’. A small spruce of compact habit and very slow growth (2-4" a year), forming a delightful, rounded shrub. The beautiful blue needles are pointed and sharp. The lighter blue spring growth contrasts with the darker mature needles, putting on an appealing display. Excellent year round! 6-12" $26.95 60436 Picea pungens ‘St. Mary’s Broom’ — DWARF. This compact plant has a globose shape with no tendency to grow a leader. It has somewhat long needles that are wide angled. Smaller than ‘Montgomery,’ it grows 1-2" a year. 60819 Picea pungens ‘The Blues’ — DWARF. Weeping form of Colorado blue spruce, its needles are a light blue. Staked for height, this plant will reach 6' by 4' after ten years. Has the same hardiness and requirements as the species. A nice addition to this group. 1-2' $49.95 Picea sitchensis - Sitka Spruce — (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-8) 60329 Picea sitchensis ‘Papoose’ — DWARF. Often grown under the name of ‘Tenas’, this attractive shrub has unusual coloring in that the needles are green on one side and silver-blue on the other. The needles appear to grow as little puffballs at the tips of branches. A unique addition to the rock garden. Grows 1-3" a year. 6-12" $24.95 60556 Picea sitchensis ‘Sugarloaf’ — DWARF. A compact plant that grows only about 3" a year. The leaves are blue-green. 1-2' $39.95 Return to
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