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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.
Ginkgo Foliage Pictures
60960
Ginkgo biloba
— (-40oF, 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.
Ginkgo’s are known for their brilliant yellow fall color.
2-3' $24.95
The following are male forms unless otherwise noted:
60961
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.
2-3' $29.95, 5-6' $65.95
60962
Ginkgo biloba ‘Chase Manhattan’
— A very slow grower with
tiny dark green leaves which are often cupped upright. Small branches are
closely spaced. The stature and leaf size of the plant suggests a tree
10-15% the size of the species; around 3’ tall. A true miniature for the
rock garden. 1-2' $44.95, 2-3' $54.95
60979
Ginkgo biloba ‘Chi-Chi’
— Also know as ‘Chi Chi’.This is a
dense, multistemmed, 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' $39.95, 2-3' $49.95
60822
Ginkgo biloba ‘Chris’ Dwarf’—
DWARF. Little is known yet about this new variety. It is expected to get 8'
x 8', and be moderately compact. There is limited availability still on this
newbie. 6-12" $29.95, 1-2' $44.95
60754
Ginkgo biloba ‘Columnaris’
— A narrow form of Gingko biloba that is great for providing shade
and form in a tight space! 2-3' $24.95
60963
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.
1-2' $26.95
60964
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. 3-4' $29.95
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.
4-5' $59.95
60965
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! 3-6" $24.95, 6-12" $29.95
60940
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, 4-5' $79.95
60967
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. 2-3' $34.95
NEW 60943
Ginkgo biloba ‘Jehosephat’
— This is a rare dwarf that has a normal size leaf and is very full and
dense. Even when very small it says "Look at Me, aren’t I cute!"
1-2' $149.95
NEW 60944
Ginkgo biloba ‘Kew’
— This cultivar we believe came from plants planted at the Royal Botanic
Gardens at Kew in England in the 1770s. It is somewhat smaller than the
species with very nice structure. 1-2' $24.95
60785
Ginkgo biloba ‘Long March’®
—Upright growing, female is cultivated for heavy crops of tasty nuts.
4-5' $65.95
60968
Ginkgo biloba ‘Magyar’ — Uniform and upright, with a
narrow pyramidal growth habit, reaching 50' with a 15' spread.
4-5'
$65.95
60755
Ginkgo biloba ‘Male’ — As the name implies, this
is an unnamed male seedling that has been vegetatively reproduced.
3-4'
$45.95, 4-5' $65.95
60799
Ginkgo biloba ‘Mariken’
—Compact form of Ginkgo with a pendulous habit. It should be staked
in youth for a taller plant. 1-2' $29.95
60970
Ginkgo biloba ‘Mayfield’
— This is an upright
narrow columnar, slow growing tree to 30' with a 10' spread.
2-3' $39.95
60969
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. 2-3' $35.95, 3-4' $44.95, 6-7' $119.95
NEW 60786
Ginkgo biloba ‘Robbie’s Twist’
— Upright grower that has contorted branches and the leaves grow in all
directions. Interesting and rare. 6-12" $32.95, 1-2' $39.95
60699
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.
6-7' $139.95
60975
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.
2-3' $29.95,
5-6' $79.95
60976
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
60977
Ginkgo biloba ‘Spring Grove’—
DWARF. A compact, rounded form, discovered as a ‘witches’ broom’ in Ohio.
One of the nicest of the small Ginkgos! 3-6" $24.95, 1-2' $29.95, 2-3'
$119.95 CHOICE
60978
Ginkgo biloba ‘Thelma’—
New foliage is small and deeply fimbriated, then enlarges from the leaf base
and forms a semi-tubular, or cup shaped mature leaf with divided edges.
Different and very nice. There is still confusion about how large this plant
will grow. We feel sure it will grow more than the 6' by 6' we thought at
first. 6-12" $19.95
Ginkgo biloba
‘Tschi Tschi’ see Ginkgo biloba ‘Chi Chi’
60980
Ginkgo biloba ‘Tubiforme’
— DWARF. A small, multistemmed cultivar with interesting funnel shaped
leaves. 3-4' $44.95
60982
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. 6-12" $29.95, 1-2' $34.95, 3-4' $119.95
60983
Ginkgo biloba ‘Windover Gold’ — Broadly pyramidal to oval
shape with sturdy branching reaching 40' in height with a 25' spread. Bright
green leaves with an unusual fan shape. 2-3' $29.95
JUNIPERUS - 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.
60941
Juniperus chinensis ‘Sea Green’ — An upright, spreading, vase shaped
plant 6 to -8' with fine textured bright green foliage. Good either as a
specimen or a hedge. 6-12" $9.95
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.
1-2' $19.95, 2-3' $24.95
60847
Juniperus chinensis ‘Shimpaku Fudu’ — A dwarf, blue, spreading upright
Juniper. Dark steel blue foliage is bunched on short branches. This specimen
makes a lovely formal upright bonsai. Grows 4-6'' per year.
2-3' $24.95
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. Tolerant of most soils and adaptable to a wide variety of
climatic conditions.
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!
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,
2-3' $39.95
60911 Juniperus communis ‘Golden
Schnapps’ — An upright
conical habit that will be 6’ by 3’ in 10 years with nice fresh yellow
foliage shaded over light green. 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. Can be
used for slopes and ground covers.
60592
Juniperus horizontalis ‘Bar Harbor’
— This juniper originates from Mt. Desert Island in Maine, where it can be
found in rocky crevices. Fern like, bluish-green foliage has a purple cast
in the winter. The main branches are completely procumbent, including the
tips, and will take root. A low-growing, wide spreading juniper.
6-12"
$9.95
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. 6-12" $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'. The branches form very graceful horizontal tiers.
60958
Juniperus x media ‘Old Gold’ — Very compact. New growth is
golden-yellow that will become bronzy-gold and holds that color all year,
even through the winter. 6-12" $9.95
60800
Juniperus x media ‘Pfitzeriana Aurea’
— A tall spreading shrub
to 8' x 8'. Summer foliage is yellow, shifting to yellow green in the
winter. Likes full to partial sun. 1-2' $18.95
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. Other uses would be as an accent
point in the garden with its strong vertical lines.
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.
60539
Juniperus squamata ‘Blue Carpet’
— A fast growing, flat spreading Juniper. The leaves form a thick layer of
powder-blue foliage. Grows to 1’ tall and 8’ wide in 10 years.
6-12"
$9.95
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. Low growing and excellent for rock gardens or mass planting.
Stands sun, wind, drought and cold and achieves a height of 3' with greater
spread over time. 6-12" $9.95, 1-2'
$19.95
NEW
60990
Juniperus squamata ‘Loderi’ — is a lovely blue green upright,
dense plant that grows to 5' in 10 years. Often suggested for plant a
miniature forest. 6-12" $15.95
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.
1-2'
$13.95, 6-7' $59.95
Larix gmelinii var. olgensis - Olga Bay Larch
— (-50oF, USDA Zones 2-8) ‘Olgensis’ originates from the area near Olga Bay, NE
of Vladivostock, Russia. Therefore, it will indeed tolerate cold conditions.
Sickle shaped leaves ½-¾" drop late. Dense branchlets are reddish-brown.
60623
Larix gmelinii var. olgensis ‘Romberg Park’—
DWARF. Very bright green leaves. Round, flat bun. 6" tall by 16" wide in 10
years. Neat rock garden plant for its autumn gold.
3-6" $24.95
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' $16.95
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.
2-3' $35.95
60061
Larix kaempferi ‘Diana’ — DWARF. A very rare form of the
Japanese larch with interesting, contorted branches.
1-2' $24.95, 2-3'
$35.95
60991
Larix kaempferi ‘Jacobsen’s Pyramid’
— Compact upright form with ascending branches to about 13'. Bright
green. 1-2' $32.95
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
METASEQUOIA
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.
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. 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. 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. 6-12" $24.95
60916
Metasequoia glyptostroboides ‘White Spot’—
A variegated form of Dawn Redwood. All leaves are green but have splashes of
pure white through out. It grows about 1’ a year and likes full sun.
Unusual. 3-4' $59.95
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" $15.95
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. Make sure young plants have adequate moisture.
60917
Picea abies ‘Chrudim WB’—
MINIATURE. Picea abies is known for its cute small ball forms and one would
think we would not find any more. We did, and rightfully so, as this little
ball will reach 1’ by 1’ and will enhance any collection.
3-6" $32.95
60832
Picea abies ‘Clanbrassiliana’
— (-40oF, USDA zones 3-8) Thee dwarf cultivar of Norway Spruce. We say
‘Thee’, it was the first dwarf Norway spruce ever recorded and planted in
Ireland in 1798. The original plant is still alive. Upright conical plant
with green leaves. Full sun. 6-12" $24.95
60918
Picea abies ‘Fritsche’—
DWARF. Light to bright green, flat, round ball to 1’ by 3’. It grows from
2-3" a year. It was found as a witches’ broom in the Czech Republic. Color
and texture goes well with perennials. 3-6" $16.95
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
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, 1-2' $35.95
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'. 6-12" $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. 1-2' $25.95
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’. 1-2' $19.95
60658
Picea abies ‘Will’s Zwerg’
— DWARF. A very compact, conical, upright growing tree with bright green
foliage. Slow growing, 2-3" a year. Very nice green selection.
6-12"
$29.95
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.
1-2' $39.95
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
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.
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, 5-6' $69.95
60113
Picea glauca ‘Echiniformis’ — MINIATURE. ‘Echiniformis’ has very
short needles and tiny growth. It is quite silver-blue with deep chocolate,
pitchy growth buds. Such a small and attractive plant is an absolute must
for the rock garden or mixed with annuals in a container. Rare in
cultivation. 3-6" $15.95
60717 Picea glauca ‘Gnome’
— DWARF. This is another plant from
a mutation on ‘Albertina Conica’. It was found in Vancouver Island, BC
Canada. Very compact and nice. 3-6" $15.95
NEW
61009 Picea glauca ‘Laurin’ — (-40°F, USDA Zones 3-7)
MINIATURE. This variety his short needles of dark green and is a cone shaped
mutation of ‘Albertina Conica’. 2' x 1' in ten years. Very cute. 1-2' $24.95
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
60304
Picea glauca ‘Pixie’
— MINIATURE. This popular white spruce is a compact pyramidal plant. ‘Pixie’
is a miniature form of ‘Albertiana Conica,’ growing only ¼-¾" a year.
3-6" $15.95
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!
3-6" $14.95, 2-3' $49.95
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 times 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." 1-2' $29.95, 2-3' $39.95
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.
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
Picea orientalis - Oriental Spruce
— (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-8) Grows to 60'
in height, usually within 60 years, but ultimate height can be 120'. A compact,
narrow pyramid with branching that is usually horizontal and even pendulous. The
bark is brown with thin scales. This tree will tolerate poor, gravelly soils,
but needs protection from harsh winter winds.
60296
Picea orientalis ‘Bergman’s Gem’ — DWARF. This is one of the most
interesting of the dwarf spruce with a globe growth form and a flat top. It
is a dense growing shrub with tiny compressed dark green needles.
6-12"
$24.95, 2-3' $39.95
60746 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.
1-2' $13.95
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, 3-4' $59.95
60773
Picea pungens ‘Donna Rainbow’ — DWARF. Originated at Iseli
Nursery, it is a conical plant that only grows about 2" a year. This is a
short needled variety that is very distinctive. One look at a picture of it
and it went on my "Must Have" list.
3-6" $32.95
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.
2-3'
$49.95
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.
1-2' $49.95
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" $32.95, 3-4'
$109.95
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.
6-12" $24.95
Picea sitchensis - Sitka Spruce
— (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-8)
60556 Picea sitchensis
‘Sugarloaf’ — DWARF. A
compact plant that grows only about 3" a year. The leaves are blue-green.
1-2' $39.95
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