Conifer Corner

A natural beauty, one of the most stately large shade trees you can have in your yard; rather particular about growing conditions, needs rich soil and adequate moisture, best in a setting that mimics its natural habitat.

A beautiful and underused native woodland tree; very interesting gray bark is almost muscular in appearance, makes a strong winter statement; also excellent blend of fall colors and curious hop-like fruit; good small multipurpose shade tree.

A stately native tree prized for its strongly pyramid-shaped form throughout life, clean habits and fragrant yellow flowers in early summer, will eventually grow quite large; very adaptable and low maintenance, a choice shade tree for large landscapes.

A very distinctive hybrid maple with a narrow, upright growth habit, fast growing, inconsistent fall color; excellent choice for the smaller home landscape or for articulation, tends to broaden with age.

An upright and columnar evergreen, perfect for screening where there isn't a lot of room; beautiful blue-green needles are held on upswept branches that are compact and dense; excellent also as a accent in a single planting because of its uniform habit

A tall and narrow spire-shaped evergreen with a more delicate appearance, features interesting foliage with a golden cast, particularly strong in spring; very tough and adaptable, one of the more refined ornamental spruces.

An imposing tall evergreen, with long, dense deep green needles and an upright spreading habit of growth, keeps its lower branches into maturity; tough and hardy, good on poor soils or dry sites but highly adaptable; becomes very picturesque with age.

The Green Tower Austrian Pine is a very slender, upright column of green needles, reaching 8 feet wide in 10 years, but being hardly more than one foot wide. It has long needles on tightly-packed vertical branches, so the foliage predominates giving a unique ‘hairy’ look to the plant. Grow it as a special specimen for a high-profile position or mix it with other dwarf conifers in a colorful collection of the rare and beautiful. It is also excellent as a specimen in a planter or attractive pot.

A popular hybrid of the silver and red maples combining the best attributes of both; stunning fall colors, excellent habit of growth, tolerant of conditions, fast growing; an excellent alternative for locations where a red maple may not grow.

Autumn Fest Sugar Maple has a faster growth rate than other Sugar Maple cultivars, and has a strong central leader. Deep green, palmate leaves turn brilliant shades of red and orange in the fall. Leaves can suffer from scorch during periods of drought. This is a hardy and adaptable tree that can grow in a wide variety of soil conditions once established. It is a great shade tree for a yard or park. Sugars Maples are an important larval food source for many butterfly species, and attract migratory birds.

Autumn Flame® is one of the hardiest of Red Maples, is seedless, and is the first to color in the fall. Although its color doesn’t hold as long as Red Sunset® , which colors about a week later, it reliably produces a brilliant red. Slower growing with smaller leaves than most, Autumn Flame® produces a very symmetrical, rounded crown.

Slower growing than the native Colorado spruce, this semi-dwarf selection is useful for smaller landscapes and confined spaces. Dense, eye-catching silvery blue-green foliage holds its color well. Growing only a few inches per year, it develops a broad, pyramidal form. Evergreen.

This stately conifer, native to the Midwest, is often found in groupings in parks and larger spaces, along streets, and around lakes. Unlike most cone-bearing trees, bald-cypress loses its needles each winter and grows a new set in spring. The russet-red fall color of its lacy needles is one of its outstanding characteristics. Hardy and tough, this tree will adapt to a wide range of soil types, whether wet, dry, or swampy.

The balsam fir is a native evergreen well-adapted to the cold climates of the northern United States and Canada. Its symmetrical spire-like crown, shining dark green color, and spicy fragrance have made it a favorite Christmas tree for hundreds of years. The branches are also popular in holiday wreaths and other greenery.

The narrowest of the upright-growing forms of white pine. Can grow 10-12' tall in a dense pillar. Would make a nice specimen or vertical accent in a landscape bed.

This cultivar forms a mound that can be kept that way with pruning; if central leader is left alone will become a pyramidal tree; unique green foliage with silver blue undersides, violet purple cones are breathtaking; an outstanding focal point

Black cherry is a large, native tree found in the Midwest and throughout the eastern United States. The showy white flowers appear as pendulous clusters in early spring, followed by dark, pea-sized fruits in late summer. The mature bark is dark and scaly, often flipping up on the edges.

A highly desirable, naturally symmetrical cone-shape with a denser, more compact habit than the white spruce, making it very resistant to winter injury. New bright green foliage matures to blue-green. Provides winter cover, nesting sites and forage for wildlife. Fantastic as a landscape accent, or in groupings as a windbreak or screen. Evergreen.

Black spruce is a small, narrow evergreen tree with a spire-like crown. It has descending branches, with dark, bluish-green needles, and upturned ends. Lower limbs sweep the ground. It is an excellent choice for cold northern climates and tolerant of wet sites.

Pinus cembra ‘Blue Mound’ grows slowly and has such a soft, fluffy look that it begs to be touched. Branches have a lush, bushy look, the result of 5-needle clusters of long, two-tone needles that twist and weave together. Extremely hardy, with a compact form that requires little pruning and makes an elegant pyramidal addition to open spaces in full sun. It grows more slowly than ‘Algonquin Pillar’ or ‘Silver Sheen’ and performs admirably as an accent or in a mass.

Deep blue-green needles and a tall, upright, weeping habit distinguish this exceptional selection. Silvery-white bands on the underside of each needle creates a striking contrast. Good as a screen or a stately accent for smaller spaces. Evergreen.

As this bright-blue cultivars gets older, it will not thin out. It maintains a dense structure and a pyramidal growing habit well into maturity. An excellent all-around blue spruce.

A distinctive Colorado spruce featuring bright blue needles and upward facing branches on a more narrow, columnar form than the species. New foliage emerges blue in spring. Rough gray bark adds an interesting dimension to the landscape. Great for use as a vertical landscape specimen or focal point when space is a consideration.

Long olive-green needles make this great as a small feature tree in home landscapes; a slow growing, conical variety effective for screening or as an accent; a dense grower with upright branching.

Bur oak is a large drought resistant, long-lived and reasonably fast-grower for an oak. Its acorns have a bur or mossy appearance hence the common name.  Tolerates lime soils better than most oaks. It is native to the central plains and the great lakes regions of North America. The tree has strong branches, drought tolerance, winter hardiness, and freedom from serious insects or diseases. It prefers rich bottomland but is tolerant of poor soil conditions as rocky slopes and dry or clay soils if given full sun conditions. A long taproot makes it difficult to transplant.

Bur oak is a large drought resistant, long-lived and reasonably fast-grower for an oak. Its acorns have a bur or mossy appearance hence the common name.  Tolerates lime soils better than most oaks. It is native to the central plains and the great lakes regions of North America. The tree has strong branches, drought tolerance, winter hardiness, and freedom from serious insects or diseases. It prefers rich bottomland but is tolerant of poor soil conditions as rocky slopes and dry or clay soils if given full sun conditions. A long taproot makes it difficult to transplant.

The Canaan Fir is a stately fir that boasts dense, dark green to bluish fragrant foliage. With excellent needle retention, it is a sought after choice for Christmas tree production. A fine addition to your landscape whether in groups or as a single specimen. Needles are about an inch in length and cones are 3-4", growing upright on its branches. While similar to the Fraser and Balsam Fir in appearance and growth habit, the Canaan Fir will grow in heavier soils as well as soil with a higher pH level. Avoid heavy wet clay. Since this tree exhibits a later bud break, the Canaan Fir is less susceptible to spring frost injury. Fairly deer resistant. Drought tolerant once established.

This tough, hardy, and colorful ornamental chokecherry is perfect for difficult spots, tolerating heat, cold, wind and poor soil. Each new flush of bright green leaves turns bright reddish purple, providing striking color throughout the growing season. The arching branches develop an evenly rounded crown, creating an attractive silhouette even when dormant.

A perfect hardy evergreen for spatially challenged landscapes; exceptional narrow conical form is densely packed with silver blue needles with green undersides; an interesting focal point for the smaller landscape.

Native to much of the eastern United States, its distinctive, deeply furrowed bark pairs beautifully with the large leaves that resemble those of the American chestnut

Chinkapin oak is native to the Midwest, where it is often found as a specimen planting or as part of a grouping of trees in parks and large areas. Chinkapin oaks are found on dry, limestone outcrops in the wild and perform well in alkaline soils. Its glossy, coarsely-toothed leaves are yellow-green and small compared to most oaks. Young trees retain a pyramidal to oval habit with a pale gray, scaly ridged central trunk. As trees age, the crown becomes more rounded.

This gorgeous, upright, accent tree features a strong upright leader, slowly reaching 15-25'. Branches of powder blue needles weep down gracefully forming a blue cloak. This is a wonderful conifer looks stunning planted with darker specimens as a backdrop to its shimmering foliage.

The Concolor Fir has been steadily gaining popularity as a Christmas tree in recent years. This conifer exhibits a blue-green color, with longer needles than most other Fir trees. The needles remain on the tree long after cutting. The needles have a pleasant scent, described as citrus or orange-like. Able to tolerate both the cold and the heat, this tree will grow in southern regions where others will not.

A heavily-branched, upright tree that fits well into residential gardens or other areas where a smaller tree is desired. The compact, narrow canopy displays deep purple leaves that become maroon to reddish-bronze in fall.

This narrow fastigiate form of this spruce is in high demand for urban and boundary plantings where strong vertical accents are desired; this selection grows quite quickly and withstands snow loads better than other columnar types.

Golden yellow, frosted foliage tips create a striking contrast with the pendulous, blue green mature foliage. A good selection for mass plantings or a groundcover for hot, dry banks.

The Dawn Redwood is a distinctive tree that your family will treasure for years to come. Redwoods are incredibly long living trees so you will never need to worry about replacing this tree. This ancient tree is extremely fast growing, generally averaging between 3-5 feet per year. Under ideal conditions this tree can even grow 7 feet in one year!

Deborah Norway Maple is a unique Maple tree which makes a statement in the spring landscape. As the new foliage unfurls, its striking deep purple color cannot be missed! This tree has a desirable round shape, and it can be considered a three season tree transitioning from purple to green to bronze foliage colors. 

A refined cultivar of our familiar native tulip tree, this uniform growing selection is straighter and more upright, with a dominant central leader and deeper green, slightly glossy foliage.

A narrow, pyramidal evergreen with dense, emerald green foliage that holds its color throughout winter. Thrives in the heat and humidity of the south, and tolerates dry spells when established. One of the most popular and effective shrubs for screening or tall hedge use. An ideal specimen for topiary.

A superb conifer for smaller gardens. Upright growing, with pendulous branches that create a gray-blue skirt around the base of the tree as it ages. The blue foliage and dramatic weeping habit produces a stunning presence in the landscape. Thrives in cool, moist climates. Better tolerance to spruce spider mites than other spruce species.

The false cypress tree differs from other true cypresses in having smaller, rounded cones with fewer seeds. A young tree is pyramidal in shape with scalelike leaves densely arranged on the branchlets. Leaf color differs in horticultural varieties.

A superb evergreen conifer with rich blue needles on a densely branched, naturally pyramidal form. An outstanding landscape specimen. A very slow grower that will become quite large over time, in ideal conditions. A wonderful choice for use as a living Christmas tree.

Lacy fern-like foliage combined with a narrow columnar habit make this a fantastic plant for adding texture and shape to the garden. Foliage turns yellow in fall. Great as a narrow hedge, accent specimen, and to frame doors and pathways. This non-invasive cultivar is an excellent replacement for older weedy varieties.

Light-pink spring flowers are followed by an ever-changing display of colorful foliage that continues all the way to fall. New foliage emerges burgundy, fades to yellow, and matures to green. Branches display all the colors at once for a stunning effect. A wonderful landscape specimen.

A handsome vertical accent for smaller landscapes. This slow to moderate growing dwarf conifer has short, rich green needles arranged on a tight columnar form.

The Fraser Fir is the Cadillac of Christmas trees, grown for both personal and commercial production. Known for it's classic shape and notable fragrance, this conifer is the cousin to the Balsam Fir. The branches on the Fraser Fir turn slightly upward and the tree exhibits a dark blue-green color with a silvery underside. Strong, well-spaced branches make the Fraser Fir great for decorating with heavy ornaments. This is simply a beautiful tree and ours are premium quality. Grows best in moist but well drained, fertile soil which is very acidic and somewhat protected from drying winds.

Colorful, unique foliage, as well as pest and drought resistance, set the Ginkgo Tree apart. An unusual ornamental tree famous for its interesting shape and vibrant foliage, the Ginkgo stands out with its tall, rounded form and delicately-crafted leaves.

The Weeping Golden Willow is a large deciduous tree for large gardens, or for growing in a large tub. It will reach 75 feet tall, or more, with a wide spread, and should be planted in an open area with plenty of room. It has long pendulous branches that are golden-yellow, and bright green spring leaves. The fall leaves are yellow. The weeping habit of this tree makes it incredibly beautiful, and this particular variety is the very best choice of the different weeping willows that are available.

With an open, irregular crown reaching about 50 feet in height and is one of the most widely planted ornamental trees throughout the US and much of Canada. It is very popular due to its good form. Advantages include its tolerance of urban conditions, and its ease of transplanting.

Hackberry is large, tough, and fast-growing tree with a round to vase-shaped crown. Its branches ascend in a loosely pyramidal fashion, and the tree grows to 40 to 60 feet in height. Insignificant flowers appear in April and May, along with the leaves. Bright fruit, which starts yellow, changes to red-orange and matures to a deep purple-black, and ripens in September and October, much to the delight of wildlife. Because of its adaptability, it is a good tree for urban areas. A tough urban tree, this native woodland tree is best recognized by its corky, warty bark and by its sharply toothed leaves, which are often covered with bumpy insect galls. The leaves have an uneven base, showing the hackberry's relation to elms. Despite its unappetizing name, hackberry bears sweet, edible berries that are popular with wildlife.

The Hazelnut exhibits a round shape with dark green foliage. This shrub produces a sweet tasting nut which is valuable to both humans and wildlife. The Hazelnut is a must have on your land if you are planting for a hunting food source or wildlife viewing. This selection suckers naturally in the sun or shade and is adaptable to most soil types. Plant two or more shrubs for proper pollination.

The Honey Locust, not to be confused with Black Locust, is a widespread tree naturalized in nearly every state of the USA.  It has rapid growth characteristics and is often used in urban settings for quick shade trees.  It can tolerate pollution, salt, drought, and many soil types.  The fern like leaves create a gentle shade allowing some light to penetrate.  In the fall, the leaves will often turn to a bright yellow intermixed with the mature seed bean pods.  The pods are actually edible with a sweet flavor and are enjoyed by many forms of wildlife.  The beans themselves can also be used for tea and/or coffee substitutes.

Outstanding evergreen tree, generally considered the bluest form. New growth is especially bright blue. Pyramidal form that holds stiff horizontal branches with dense silvery-blue needles.

Beautiful creamy-white blooms with a captivating fragrance spring through summer. A small tree or large shrub that forms a rounded crown with rich green foliage on attractive reddish-brown bark. Makes a perfect accent or background plant.

This superior selection of Japanese white pine combines dazzling silver-blue foliage with a compact, narrowly pyramidal form. In spring, the new green candles are accented with a heavy production of creamy-peach color male pollen cones.

Drought-resistant. Tolerant of pollution. Adaptable to a variety of soils. With its reputation as a tough species, the Kentucky coffeetree is an excellent choice for parks, golf courses, and other large areas. It is also widely used as an ornamental or street tree.

This cultivar was selected from an intentional hybridization between Abies grandis and Abies concolor by Kurt Wittboldt-Müller in Germany. The needles are arranged in rows more flattened than that of Abies concolor but are significantly bluer than those of Abies grandis. An excellent intermediate fir with beautiful foliage.

A very narrow upright mugo pine, perfect for tight landscape spaces where a strong vertical accent is desired; compact columnar habit is open enough to reveal reddish orange bark; produces small ornamental cones as well.

A tightly columnar, vase-shaped tree ideal for narrow or confined spaces. A good choice for wind and/or privacy screen. Small, serrated leaves turn a rusty-yellow in fall. Fast growing, tall and slender, Musashino offers a strong visual element to the landscape. Very adaptable to a variety of soils and pollution.

Northern Red Oak is a tree known for its fast growth; hence it’s a deciduous tree. The tree is unique, and it doesn’t compare to any Red Oak class of trees. It also grows fast, and it has an open canopy which enables it to grow tall. The tree, once mature, grows to eighty feet tall hence it has glossy green foliage.

This dense, round-headed tree has proven to be winterhardy at this Northern Plains site for at least 40 years. Northern Herald® is characterized by quality pink flowers, including proliferous production of flowers.

For starters, the Norway Spruce Tree can grow to a large height in as little as three years. It will continue to grow rapidly to a mature height of 50 feet. And since it's a dense tree that easily blocks out wind and neighbors, it's ideal for use as a privacy barrier, windscreen, or even a traditional showpiece.

An upright oval tree with yellow-orange to red fall color. Norwegian Sunset® has a particularly nice branch structure and uniform canopy. Its Acer truncatum parentage gives glossy foliage and heat resistance.

Outstanding, reliable, bright orange to deep, reddish purple fall color - even in warmer climates. A tall form with a dense, rounded crown and large, medium green leaves in spring and summer. Foliage is held on the tree later into fall than with most cultivars. A superb choice as a high profile shade tree for larger landscapes.

Glossy dark green foliage, fine fall color and improved adaptability to heat and drought are features that distinguish Pacific Sunset® Maple among the many maple cultivars.

One of the most popular Northern Oaks, the Pin Oak (Quercus palustris) is a fast-growing shade tree, especially while young. Pin Oak grows about 24 inches a year and becomes an elegant shade tree.

Adapted to the heat, drought and humidity of the Midwestern prairie, this Nebraska native brings lowland adaptability and disease tolerance to a high elevation favorite.

An outstanding flowering tree with an upright form that becomes rounded with age. Reddish new foliage matures to a dark green. Lovely deep pink spring flowers produce persistent, small, dark red-purple fruit. A colorful accent for smaller landscapes.

Princeton Elm is an American Elm selected for its vigorous, upright symmetrical habit. Its large, dark green foliage forms a dense canopy turning yellow in fall. Tolerant of urban conditions and highly resistant to Dutch elm disease, Princeton Elm is an excellent component of street tree plantings or for sites with poor soil conditions.

Known for climate and soil adaptability, with gains of up to 5 feet per year, the Quaking Aspen Tree makes a statement. Especially since it boasts gorgeous fall color you'll love. And the Quaking Aspen is well-known for thriving in cold climates and poor soil.

Brings color to your landscape year-round. Green stems turn red in winter, new leaves are red-tinged, turning to green. Fall color is deep red or yellow. Flowers are also red. Fast growing and tolerant of many soils.

The beautiful Red Oak is a native tree that provides cooling shade from the summer heat. Offering a spectacular display of rich and deep red in the fall and rich green in summer, it provides a wealth of benefits for local wildlife, whilst also being hardy and beautiful to behold. Springtime sees pendulous catkins and in fall mature trees will produce very large acorn crops, which provide an important food source for many animals.

Red Sunset is a red maple cultivar with superior fall color and good branch structure. Winter buds, clusters of small winter spring flowers, leaf stems, twigs, and winged summer fruits are all reddish colored. The glossy green leaves persist on the tree turning orange-red to brilliant red in the fall.

Rosy pink flowers appear in April. Reddish-purple leaves change to dark green, then to yellow. Forms a spreading, graceful crown. Full sun or light shade. Partial shade preferred in windy, dry areas.

Redpointe® Maple is a rising star on the shade tree horizon. It’s the right tree, for the right place, at the right time. Tailored for today’s streetscapes and landscapes, it is a heat resistant, vigorous growing, colorful choice for sustainable landscapes.

Rapid growing. Height 40-50'. Width 15-20'. Zone 4. Likes sun. Stately upright tree. Dark green leaves turn yellow with some orange in fall. 

As its name suggests, the river birch naturally grows along riverbanks. But as a landscape tree, it can be planted almost anywhere in the U.S. The species is valued for its relatively rapid growth, tolerance of wetness and some drought, unique curling bark, spreading limbs, and relative resistance to birch borer.

Eye-popping magenta pink blooms, deep purple cutleaf foliage, sparkling red fruits and bright fall color give all-season appeal to this easy-care flowering ornamental.

Fragrant, single red buds open white amid green, deeply lobed foliage. Bright red fruit follows later in the season and persists into the winter. Attracts birds. A mounding, wide-spreading dwarf-size tree that fits well into most landscapes.

Fast-growing and tolerates a wide range of soils. Leaves are glossy deep green on top, paler green below, and scarlet in fall. Crown is open and rounded, providing light shade. 

Sea Green Juniper (Juniperus x pfitzeriana 'Sea Green') isn't a stiff, formal evergreen like so many used in mature neighborhoods across the land. They feel very modern, with a free-form, fountain-like, arching habit and soft, mint green foliage.

Small tree with beautiful fall colors. White spring flowers giving way to fruit loved by birds.

Native to the midwest and well adapted to conditions there, including calcareous soils. A large shade tree with beautiful summer foliage

A heavy blooming tree that produces vibrant and showy fuchsia-pink flowers in the spring, followed by bright red crabapples in the fall. The dark green foliage has a lovely reddish tone that complements the spring bloom nicely. A vigorous, upright tree with a nicely rounded, oval crown. Wonderful for use as a landscape accent or grouped as a privacy screen.

The Shumard Oak is a stately tree with beautiful fall color and great urban adaptability. It is drought tolerant and fast growing. Prefers well-drained soil. Produces small acorns loved by deer and squirrels.

Stately, columnar form makes this likely the narrowest juniper available - so narrow and upright, in fact, it resembles a skyrocket! A durable and versatile evergreen with beautiful bluish green foliage, it works well grouped to form a colorful screen, or singly as a garden accent in a mixture of conifers. Requires very little care, once established.

This tall, thin tree is perfect for tight spaces, small gardens or as a striking vertical accent. Some see American sweetgums as a nuisance for the fruit ( a spiky seed-filled ball) that they drop. 'Slender Silhouette' produces only a little fruit, and it falls in a small area since the tree is so narrow. Nice fall color. Quick to grow.

A very winter hardy flowering crabapple with glossy, dark green foliage and showy, snow white spring blooms. Produces small but vibrant, candy apple red crabapples in the the fall that will persist after the leaves have dropped. Foliage has excellent resistance to apple scab. A moderately sized, upright branching tree with a pyramidal-shaped crown.

Subalpine fir has a distinctive long, narrow crown of short stiff branches. Needles have blunt ends and are often notched at the tip. They are blue-green with a single white band on the top and two beneath. Needles all tend to turn upwards, but often a few stick out from the underside of the branch.

The Sugar Maple is a landscape standout. Medium to dark-green leaves turn yellow, burnt orange or red in fall. Tolerates shade, likes a well-drained, moderately moist, fertile soil. Do not plant in confined areas or where salt is a problem.

The Sun Valley Maple is a compact form of the red maple introduced by the U.S. National Arboretum. It is ideal for smaller gardens, or where a full-sized tree would be too large. The Sun Valley Maple is a showy fall-coloring accent tree for the home landscape, featuring an upright oval habit of growth, attractive red flowers in early spring, and brilliant red foliage in fall.

As the name suggests, this oak is found growing wild in low-lying and swampy areas — often moist bottomlands or river banks. But it grows just as well in an urban or suburban setting, with tolerance to compacted soil and (perhaps surprisingly) drought. The swamp white oak is a great choice for a shade or street tree, with the ability to grow at a moderate pace and live more than 300 years. It’s the kind of tree you plant for not only your enjoyment but for the benefit of generations to come.

Flat, rounded green leaves flutter and rustle in the breeze providing both visual interest and soothing sound to the landscape. Very narrow form is great for small spaces, as a tall screen, and for lining a drive. Well-adapted to very cold climates.

The American Sycamore tree is a symbol of strength, resilience, protection, and longevity. These popular North American native trees have graced the earth longer than humans! Sycamores grow insanely fast and live for hundreds of years. American Sycamore tree is a sturdy tree that can tolerate extreme weather conditions, pollution, and salt.

Bright yellow spring growth provides a burst of color from this specimen conifer. Tiny, vibrant fuchsia cones appear on the colorful new growth, adding even more interest. The yellow needles harden to dark green by fall, ready to provide the perfect backdrop for next spring's growth. A highly adaptable, easy to grow, dwarf variety.

A broadly based pyramidal form having dense foliage that maintains its handsome dark green coloring all year. Excellent for medium to tall hedges or screens. Evergreen.

Compact with a dense, dome-shaped canopy. Pink flowers in the spring, dark green leaves in the summer fade to shades of yellow in the fall. Grows to 15-20' tall.

Viburnums, commonly called Arrowwoods, are a large group of trouble free shrubs. Many, but not all, have fragrant flowers. Some have evergreen leaves, but the ones that don't, develop beautiful bright orange, red or purple fall color before they drop. Most Arrowwoods have berries that feed birds and other wildlife during fall and winter.

A choice evergreen with a naturally low growing form composed of weeping branches that trail outward, densely blanketed with rich green needles. Excellent when trained in a staked form to feature its naturally pendulous form, creating a dramatic evergreen garden specimen.

The white oak is a large, strong, imposing specimen. It has a short stocky trunk with massive horizontial limbs.The wide spreading branches form an upright, broad-rounded crown. The bark is light ashy gray, scaly or shallow furrowed, variable in appearance, often broken into small, narrow, rectangular blocks and scales.The leaves are dark green to slightly blue-green in summer, brown and wine-red to orange-red in the fall.

A hardy, valuable tree. Clustered soft blue-green needles. Ideal screen or windbreak. Likes moist, well-drained soils. Grows 50' to 80' with a 20-40' spread inthe landscape, up to 135' or more in the wild.

A very blue variety of Eastern White Pine with slightly twisted blue needles. Fast growing. Great as a screening plant or a specimen in the landscape.

Pinus strobus ‘Louie’ has long, thin, vibrant yellow needles that stay brightly colored year-round. Interior foliage that is shaded stays fresh green, so the yellow really stands out. Large, open and upright, the symmetrical pyramid, best planted in full sun, seems to reflect the rays of the sun back into the garden.

A highly attractive, very narrow columnar tree, with silky smooth needles that may give a fuzzy appearance from a distance; can windburn in exposed locations, best grown in some shelter, but needs full sun; an excellent choice for smaller landscapes.

The hardiest of the landscape spruces, tall and stately with bluish-green needles; very tough and adaptable to all kinds of soils except those that are permanently wet, makes a stunning vertical accent in the larger home landscape or a fine windbreak

A distinctive cultivar featuring short, electric blue-gray needles and prominent brown buds at the tips of the branches, makes an exceptional focal point or grouping; surely one of the best dwarf spruces, very unique, hardy and tough.

Pendulous branches covered with short, densely packed needles. Adds a graceful, weeping effect to the landscape. Makes a superb accent specimen, or plant in groups as a windbreak or screen.

The Wiethurst is a dwarf selection of Schwerin's pine, an interspecific hybrid of Eastern White pine and Himalayan pine. It is a small, upright-growing tree with fluffy light-green needles displaying silvery undersides.

A handsome oak with willow-like leaves. Foliage is light to bright green in summer and yellow, yellow-brown and russet in fall. Relatively fast-growing, it tolerates poorly drained soil. Prefers acid soil and full sun.