Abies koreana 'Tundra' - dwarf Korean fir Tundra is a dwarf variety of Korean fir. It creates an almost perfect cushion of soft green colour. This dwarf conifer is evergreen, very compact, slow growing and mound-forming shrub with bright green needles whose colour remains fresh from January until December. The needles are short, glossy, soft … Contributed by havlis 17.10. 2017 16:58:21 (31013 readers) | |
Pinus cembra - Swiss Stone Pine, Arolla Pine Pine trees are superb trees which grow in a wide climate scale - from cold northern countries to hot coastal sites. They are probably most beautiful in their natural environment. … Contributed by havlis 02.01. 2017 11:22:35 (13265 readers) | |
Taxus x media 'Hillii' - yew Yews could be called common shrubs, where common not only means omnipresent but mainly dull. Well, perhaps for someone. We see yew and predominantly its varieties as very useful and attractive features of gardens of almost any size. They vary by size, shape and even foliage colour. … Contributed by havlis 23.09. 2016 16:28:26 (17904 readers) | |
Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata Aurea' - Irish yew Irish yew is a popular evergreen conifer. They are very practical due to many varieties available offering various shapes and sizes. Another advantage is that they grow well in both full sun and in deep shade. … Contributed by havlis 23.09. 2016 16:21:41 (9196 readers) | |
Abies koreana 'Oberon' - dwarf Korean fir Oberon is a cushion-like, dwarf variety of Korean fir. It grows slowly into a low, mounding shrub that is only about 30-40 cm tall and 40-60 cm wide in 15 years. Its evergreen needles are short, glossy, deep green with silvery underneath, and grow densely 360° around the branches. Oberon Korean fir … Contributed by havlis 20.09. 2016 16:20:08 (13964 readers) | |
Pinus strobus 'Minima' - dwarf white pine White (Waymouth) pines are very popular for their soft needles which you want to touch over and over again. They are usually long and come in whorls of 5 … Contributed by havlis 20.09. 2016 16:15:45 (13093 readers) | |
Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans viridis' - Japanese cedar Japanese cedars proved to grow happily in our garden where winter temperature dropped to -27°C a couple of times. They showed no damage whatsoever and thrive. This variety has one more plus as opposed to other cryptomerias – it does not change its colour to coppery brown in winter and remains green … Contributed by havlis 21.03. 2015 20:52:45 (44721 readers) | |
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Pinus austriaca - Austrian pine Pine trees are superb trees which grow in a wide climate scale - from cold northern countries to hot coastal sites. They are probably most beautiful in their natural environment. … Contributed by havlis 01.02. 2010 14:08:41 (32662 readers) | |
Cedrus atlantica 'Compacta' - Atlas cedar Compacta is an Italian dwarf variety of Atlas cedar. This evergreen conifer has short, sharp, mid green needles. It grows slowly, forming a rounded shrub. To maintain a perfect shape it may be pruned beginning of spring. … Contributed by havlis 04.02. 2009 14:27:01 (49219 readers) | |
Abies procera - Noble Fir Nobe Fir (Abies procera), Grow your own Christmas Tree! Majestic evergreen native to the pacific northwest, widely grown as a Christmas Tree. Can reach 200 feet or more in height. Prefers moist soil and some protection from wind. … Contributed by amazon 17.07. 2008 08:30:53 (88618 readers) | |
Cryptomeria japonica 'Cristata' - crested Japanese cedar Japanese cedars proved to grow happily in our garden where winter temperatures sometimes drop to -27°C. They showed no damage whatsoever and thrive. … Contributed by havlis 27.05. 2008 10:14:32 (35015 readers) | |
Sciadopitys verticillata - Japanese umbrella pine Japanese umbrella pine is an exquisite-looking conifer with dark green needles. They are glossy, 5-12 cm long and grow in whorls of 15-20. They are borne at the shoot-tips like the spokes of an umbrella, hence it name. … Contributed by havlis 17.05. 2008 13:30:58 (75723 readers) | |
Juniperus horizontalis 'Andorra Variegata' - creeping juniper Creeping juniper is a useful and maintenance-free shrub, popular with landscapers. They are so easy to grow and need very little care. This variety has creamy-yellow varigated leaves. The branches grow upright and slightly droop at the edge of the shrub. The green branches turn violet-blue in winter. … Contributed by havlis 02.04. 2008 14:28:31 (37875 readers) | |
Picea abies 'Wills Zwerg' - dwarf Norway spruce Another lovely piece for miniature lovers is this dwarf spruce. It grows slowly, compact and dense to it mature height of 3m only after a few decades. … Contributed by havlis 12.03. 2008 10:42:47 (31995 readers) | |
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Ginkgo biloba - maidenhair tree Maidenhair tree is probably one of the oldest species on Earth. It was here some 180 million years ago … obviously it was the time when the Dead Sea was still ill. Its extreme tolerance of various conditions made it survive to our time. One tree can live as long as 2000 years. … Contributed by havlis 12.03. 2008 10:37:07 (36761 readers) | |
Abies numidica 'Glauca' - Blue Algerian fir Algerian blue fir is a show-stopper. This fir comes from Alger and Morocco and the original species is a large tree. This variety, however, is blue and dwarf. … Contributed by havlis 05.03. 2008 12:42:27 (43174 readers) | |
Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata' - Columnar Irish Yew Taxus baccata Fastigiata is an extremely useful evergreen conifer for sun or shade. Most commonly used for hedging purposes, it has a naturally upright broadly columnar form and takes shearing well. Its dense form and dark green color makes a matte-green dramatic backdrop for a perennial or mixed shrub … Contributed by abies 30.11. 2007 12:32:57 (175257 readers) | |
Metasequoia glyptostroboides - dawn redwood Dawn redwood is a rare deciduous conifer with bright green opposite needles that fade to coppery-golden in the autumn. It was believed to be extinct for centuries. Until first specimen were brought from China in 1941 and propagated throughout the world. This fast growing tree of pyramidal habit looks … Contributed by havlis 25.11. 2007 19:45:15 (86643 readers) | |
Taxus x media 'Hicksii' - yew tree Lustrous dark green needles and red fruits make this yew a very attractive shrub, although quite common in moderate climate. “Hicksii” is a successful cross between the Irish yew tree and the regular yew tree. As a female plant, it produces red berries which are poisonous just like the whole plant. … Contributed by havlis 21.11. 2007 11:57:07 (81324 readers) | |
Picea abies 'Acrocona' - Acrocona Norway SpruceAcrocona is a delightful small evergreen conifer for lovers of special and interesting small trees. A broad pyramid attracting attention with its special feature - the blood red extra large cones on the terminals of many branches. These emerge upright, bright red-purple, then droop downward as they turn … Contributed by abies 26.10. 2007 11:13:33 (17615 readers) | |
Abies nordmanniana - Caucasican fir Do you also feel like we exaggerate a lot, saying how exquisite, gorgeous or stunning a plant is? Well, you’d better get used to it :-) We just cannot help ourselves when we see for instance this Caucasian fir. Its short needles densely cover the branches; they are deep green and very glossy, with … Contributed by havlis 26.10. 2007 10:22:53 (57164 readers) | |
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Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest' - Monterey Cypress Lemon Scented Goldcrest Cypress Tree (Cupressus macrocarpa Gold Crest ) makes an excellent indoor or outdoor tree. It is hardy in zones 7-9 or grow indoors in a cool and sunny window. Keep the tree evenly moist, not wet or dry. You can place the living tree almost anywhere for the holidays. It looks … Contributed by amazon 25.10. 2007 09:50:09 (78641 readers) | |
Araucaria araucana - monkey puzzle tree Among the most spectacular conifers this monkey puzzle tree is the hardiest. The scale-like leaves are dark green, sharp-pointed. This species is said to be 60 million years old. It dislikes atmospheric pollution and hot and dry soil. It does surprisingly well in our climate, too, if you provide a winter … Contributed by havlis 18.10. 2007 10:35:45 (45942 readers) | |
Acer palmatum dissectum 'Viridis' - Japanese Maple Lace-leaf Japanese Maple Acer palmatum dissectum Viridis A green lace-leaf type Japanese Maple. Growing in a round dome will take 50 years to get 10 feet tall. Leaves dissected to mid-vein and green. In Fall colors are red-orange. Spectacular for a bonsai! … Contributed by amazon 18.10. 2007 09:23:45 (43472 readers) | |
Pinus thunbergii - Japanese Black Pine Japanese Black Pine (Pinus thunbergii) is an excellent, small, irregularly shaped, pine tree. The plant tolerates dry soil and salt. The dark green, twisted needles are 5 to 7 inches long. It grows approximately 12 to 18 inches per year. It is hardy in zones 5-8. It s mature height is 30 feet with a … Contributed by amazon 02.10. 2007 09:16:52 (21882 readers) | |
Tsuga canadensis 'Dwarf Upright' - Canadian Hemlock AA dwarf, upright variety of Canadian Hemlock. Small, dark green leaves on thin upright branches. Grows 4-6 inches a year. Plant was cultivar sold in the 1970 s by John Mitsch Nursery, Aurora, Oregon. … Contributed by amazon 27.07. 2007 07:53:10 (48588 readers) | |
Picea pungens - Colorado Blue Spruce One of the advantages of the Colorado Blue Spruce is its large hardiness area. This coniferous tree, which is characterized by its gray-blue needle-like leaves, will thrive in every part of the contiguous United States. And it makes an excellent landscape accent, as it is a very full tree and can block … Contributed by amazon 28.05. 2007 10:27:45 (25551 readers) | |
Ginkgo biloba - Maidenhair Tree Unusually shaped foliage accents gray-brown bark. Grows slowly to a mature height of 40-70 ft. with massive branches and a 25-40 ft. spread. Ginkgo Biloba withstands city pollution and is rarely bothered by pests or disease. … Contributed by amazon 28.05. 2007 09:53:25 (52004 readers) | |
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Picea abies - Norway Spruce Grows to 90 ft. Tall broad timber tree. Fast grower, purple cones. Resists wind and cold. Wide-spreading horizontal branches turn upward at the very tips. Rough, reddish brown bark. … Contributed by amazon 19.05. 2007 08:30:48 (20877 readers) | |
Abies concolor - White Fir Grows to 40. Excellent for ornamental use and as a Christmas tree. Withstands heat and drought better than other firs. Large pyramidal tree with soft blue-green to silvery needles, 2-3 inches long. Easily cultivated. A citrus smell is present when the needle is broken. Older trees develop a dome-like … Contributed by amazon 19.05. 2007 08:26:34 (30551 readers) | |
Abies balsamea - Balsam Fir Grows 40 to 75 ft. Often used as a Christmas tree or for land reclamation. The needles are 1-inch long, blunt, rounded and a lustrous dark green. Makes an excellent screen or ornamental and is a good choice for cooler climates. … Contributed by amazon 19.05. 2007 08:22:38 (28832 readers) | |
