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ATTRIBUTES
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GROWING CONDITIONS
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Cedrus libani var. stenocoma / Cedar of Lebanon |
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A stately tree with a thick, massive trunk and very wide-spreading branches,
the lower ones sweeping the ground. Stenocoma is the preferred choice for cold climates; has survived -24F with needle
loss but regrowth was complete. Size: 40-60' after 40 to 70
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A good, deep, well-drained loam; open, sunny, spacious location; intolerant
of shade; needs a pollution-free, dry atmosphere. Hardiness: Zone
5 to 7 Growth Rate: Slow |
Chamaecyparis n. 'Pendula' / Weeping Nootka False Cypress |
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Graceful, weeping, pyramidal evergreen. Green foliage hangs like curtains
from the branches. Size: 30' x 15-20' |
Prefers moist well-drained soil. Hardiness: Zone 4 Growth Rate: Medium |
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gracilis Compacta' / Compact Hinoki False Cypress |
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A compact form of Hinoki Cypress that grows half to two-thirds as fast and
large as regular Hinoki Cypress. Size: 6-8'H x 3-4'W |
Prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny to lightly shaded, protected
area. Hardiness: Zone 5 Growth Rate: Slow |
Chamaecypars pisifera 'Filifera Aureovariegata' / Variegated Thread False Cypress |
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Long, thread-like pendulous foliage with creamy variegations. Forms an
irregular mounded habit. Useful as an accent plant or hedge. Size:
8-15'H x 4-7'W |
Grow in moist, loamy, well-drained soil; prefers lime-free soils; sun or partial
shade. Hardiness: Zone 4 to 7b Growth Rate: Medium |
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Mops' / Golden Mops False Cypress |
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Dwarf form that remains gold all year. Useful as small specimen or colorful
addition to foundation planting, rock gardens or border. Size: 3-6'H
x 3-6'W |
Moist, loamy, well-drained soil; sunny, open conditions; prefers lime-free soils. Hardiness: Zone 4 to 8 Growth Rate:
Medium
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Juniperus ch. Saybrook Gold / Saybrook Gold Juniper
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The brightest gold of all junipers holds its color all year. Excellent for
foundation or mass planting. Size: 30" x 4-6'
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Full sun; pH adaptable; tolerates dry soils once established. Hardiness: Zone 4 Growth Rate:
Slow to medium
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Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star'/ Blue Star Juniper
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Slow growing, low rounded plant w/ silver-blue foliage. Very Showy. Size: 2' x 4'
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Full Sun. Prefers moist, well-drained soil; tolerates
dry soils once established. Ph adaptable. Hardiness:
Zone 4 to 9 Growth Rate: Slow |
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Juniperus virginiana 'Grey Owl' / Grey Owl Juniper
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Soft silvery-gray foliage. Sets abundant fruit. Size: 3' x 4'
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Tolerant of adverse conditions, poor gravelly soils; acid and high pH soils; prefers
a sunny, airy location, and a deep moist loam on well-drained subsoil; will tolerate shade only in extreme youth. Hardiness: Zone 3b to 9 Growth Rate: Medium
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Picea a. 'Acrocona' / Acrocona Spruce
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Acrocona means terminal cones on the ends of branches. Abundant purple-red
cones appear each spring even in young plants. Great specimen plant. Size:
6-10' x 10-12'
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Moderately moist, sandy, acid, well-drained
soils. Can be planted in most average soils provided adequate moisture is available. Hardiness: Zone 3 to 7 Growth Rate: Medium
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Picea abies 'Nidiformis' / Bird's
Nest Spruce
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A spreading, dense, broad plant of regular growth; usually a depression in center
of plant. Size: After many years 3 to 6' high.
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Moderately moist, sandy, acid, well-drained soils. Can be planted in most average soils provided
adequate moisture is available. Hardiness: Zone 3 to 7 Growth Rate: Slow
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Picea omorika / Serbian Spruce
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Slender trunk and short ascending or drooping branches forming a very narrow, pyramidal
head. One of the most graceful and beautiful spruces. Excellent for the midwestern states. Size: 50-60'H x 20-25'W
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Prefers a deep rich soil that is both moist and well-drained; grows on limestone
and acid peats; likes semi-shade but adaptable to full sun. Hardiness: Zone
4 to 7 Growth Rate: Slow to medium
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Pinus bungeana / Lacebark Pine
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With age, the flaking bark creates a beautiful patchwork of colors ranging from
white, red-brown, gray to green. Size: 30-50'H
x 20-35'W
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Prefers well drained sites in a sunny
location. Hardiness: Zone (4)5 to 7b Growth Rate: Slow
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Pinus densiflora 'Umbraculifera Compacta' / Tabletop Pine
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Slow growing dwarf, umbrella-like head w/ fine, soft needles Size: 4-6' x 4-6'
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Sun, well-drained, slightly acid soil. Hardiness: Zone 3b to 7 Growth Rate: Slow
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Pinus parviflora 'Fukai' / Fukai
Japanese white pine
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A dwarf upright evergreen conifer with blue-green needles variegated with light yellow. Size: 3' H x 1.5'W
in 10 years.
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Best color if grown with plenty of sunlight. Prefers full sun in well-drained soil. Hardiness: Zone 5 (Hardy to -20) Growth Rate: Slow
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Pinus parviflora 'Glauca' / Blue
Japanese White Pine |
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Dense blue foliage on a slow growing, open branched tree. Picturesque and
distinctive garden plant. Size: 30'H x 25'W
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Full sun, average moisture; good drainage essential; tolerant of most soils; salt
tolerant Hardiness: 4 Growth Rate:
Slow
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Pinus strobus 'Pendula' / Weeping
White Pine
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Very interesting weeping type with arching and pendulous branches which sweep
the ground. Size: Height and width are variable
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Easily transplanted. Makes its best growth on fertile, moist, well-drained soil, but is adaptable
to dry, rocky conditions. Extremely intolerant of air pollution and salt. Hardiness:
Zone 3 to 7 Growth Rate: Fast
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Taxus cuspidita 'Dwarf Bright Gold' / Dwarf Bright Gold Yew
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Upright pyramid form, bright gold color. Superior to other conifers in shade. Size: 10-15' x 5-6'
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Well drained soil. Shade or sun. Hardiness: Zone 4 to 7 Growth Rate: Slow
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Thuja o. 'Pendula' / Weeping
American Arborvitae
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Attractive small tree w/ openly ascending branches and pendulous branchlets.
Useful as small specimen, especially nice in a rock garden. Size:
6-15' h x variable width
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Deep, well-drained soil; Full Sun Hardiness:
Zone 3 to 7 Growth Rate: Slow to medium
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Thuja o. 'Snowtip' / Snowtip Arborvitae
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Creamy white variegated tips highlight dark green foliage. Color is brightest
in late summer and fall. Size: 8-10' x 3-4'
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Deep, well-drained soil; Full Sun for best color. Hardiness: Zone 3 to 7 Growth Rate: Slow
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Thuja o. 'Sunkist Arborvitae' / Sunkist
Arborvitae
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Broad-based pyramid with excellent golden foliage. Size: 10-12'H x 4-6'W
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Well-drained soil. Grow in full sun for best color Hardiness: Zone 3-7 Growth Rate: Slow
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Thuja o. 'Techny' / Mission Arborvitae |
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Excellent dark green foliage year-round; good hedge plant; probably the best form
for northern gardens. Size: 12-15'H x 4-5'W
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Will tolerate some shade. Requires a deep, well-drained soil.
Very tolerant of limestone soils. Hardiness: Zone 3 Growth Rate: Slow
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Thuja o. 'Yellow Ribbon' / Yellow Ribbon Arborvitae
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Showy, dense foliage is golden-yellow highlighted against the green of the inner
foliage. Narrow habit compared w/ other golden arborvitaes. Size:
8-10'H x 3-4'W
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Tsuga canadensis 'Sargentii' / Sargent Weeping Hemlock
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Broadly spreading overlapping branches w/ a weeping habit form a dense, low mounding
shrub. Will not tolerate wind or drought. Plant in sheltered locations. Size: Variable height and width
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Must have well drained soil. Part shade to shade. Hardiness: Zone 3b to 7 Growth Rate:
Medium
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