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Abies procera - Noble Fir (62 readers)
Contributed by amazon 17.07 2008 on 08:30:53 Topic: Plants / Conifers 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. ...
Cryptomeria japonica 'Cristata' - crested Japanese cedar (367 readers)
Contributed by havlis 27.05 2008 on 10:14:32 Topic: Plants / Conifers Japanese cedars proved to grow happily in our garden where winter temperatures sometimes drop to -27°C. They showed no damage whatsoever and thrive. ...
Sciadopitys verticillata - Japanese umbrella pine (605 readers)
Contributed by havlis 17.05 2008 on 13:30:58 Topic: Plants / Conifers 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. ...
Juniperus horizontalis 'Andorra Variegata' - creeping juniper (1023 readers)
Contributed by havlis 02.04 2008 on 14:28:31 Topic: Plants / Conifers 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. It is compact, medium to slow growing. ...
Picea abies 'Wills Zwerg' - dwarf Norway spruce (1260 readers)
Contributed by havlis 12.03 2008 on 10:42:47 Topic: Plants / Conifers 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. ...
Ginkgo biloba - maidenhair tree (760 readers)
Contributed by havlis 12.03 2008 on 10:37:07 Topic: Plants / Conifers 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. ...
Abies numidica 'Glauca' - Blue Algerian fir (1342 readers)
Contributed by havlis 05.03 2008 on 12:42:27 Topic: Plants / Conifers 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. ...
Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata' - Columnar Irish Yew (3966 readers)
Contributed by abies 30.11 2007 on 12:32:57 Topic: Plants / Conifers 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 border and a fine support for clematis. ...
Metasequoia glyptostroboides - dawn redwood (1648 readers)
Contributed by havlis 25.11 2007 on 19:45:15 Topic: Plants / Conifers 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 beautiful and at the same time exotic enough to stand on its own, or it can be used as a windbreak. ...
Taxus x media 'Hicksii' - yew tree (1174 readers)
Contributed by havlis 21.11 2007 on 11:57:07 Topic: Plants / Conifers 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. It responds very well to pruning if you want to maintain a certain shape. But even without it this evergreen can keep quite a compact, dense habit. It can grow in any type of soil, in sun or shade. ...
Picea abies 'Acrocona' - Acrocona Norway Spruce (1879 readers)
Contributed by abies 26.10 2007 on 11:13:33 Topic: Plants / Conifers Acrocona 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 a clean tan. ...
Abies nordmanniana - Caucasican fir (2609 readers)
Contributed by havlis 26.10 2007 on 10:22:53 Topic: Plants / Conifers 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 silvery undersides. ...
Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest' - Monterey Cypress (3163 readers)
Contributed by amazon 25.10 2007 on 09:50:09 Topic: Plants / Conifers 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 fantastic with miniature ornaments. A great gift for almost anyone or yourself. ...
Araucaria araucana - monkey puzzle tree (2253 readers)
Contributed by havlis 18.10 2007 on 10:35:45 Topic: Plants / Conifers 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 shelter. In some instances a fleece is enough, younger plants might need a stronger cover. Avoid freezing winds and southern sunny walls where the temperature is high in winter during the day an ...
Acer palmatum dissectum 'Viridis' - Japanese Maple (2292 readers)
Contributed by amazon 18.10 2007 on 09:23:45 Topic: Plants / Conifers 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! ...
Pinus thunbergii - Japanese Black Pine (1439 readers)
Contributed by amazon 02.10 2007 on 09:16:52 Topic: Plants / Conifers 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. Its mature height is 30 feet with a spread of 20 feet. ...
Tsuga canadensis 'Dwarf Upright' - Canadian Hemlock (1106 readers)
Contributed by amazon 27.07 2007 on 07:53:10 Topic: Plants / Conifers 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 1970s by John Mitsch Nursery, Aurora, Oregon. ...
Picea pungens - Colorado Blue Spruce (1497 readers)
Contributed by amazon 28.05 2007 on 10:27:45 Topic: Plants / Conifers 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 unpleasant sights like road traffic. ...
Ginkgo biloba - Maidenhair Tree (1606 readers)
Contributed by amazon 28.05 2007 on 09:53:25 Topic: Plants / Conifers 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. ...
Picea abies - Norway Spruce (819 readers)
Contributed by amazon 19.05 2007 on 08:30:48 Topic: Plants / Conifers 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. ...
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