ARBORVITAE

Degroot’s Spire Thuja occidentalis ‘Degroot’s Spire’ Zone 3

6-8’ x 2-4’

This dwarf, slow-growing, upright evergreen shrub has a pyramidal form and a twisted texture. Thick, rich green foliage takes on a purple cast in winter. Toler-ates shearing nicely for a more tailored column. Cold hardy and reliable for matched pairs, or lined up as screen hedge.

Golden Globe Thuja occidentalis ‘Golden Globe’ Zone 4

4’ x 4’

Golden Globe has very dense foliage with a beautiful golden yellow color on the outside and nice bright green in the interior section. This plant will brighten up any landscape. Water periodically during hot, dry weather. Coloration will darken to bronze during winter weather but remains quite attractive.

Hetz Midget Thuja occidentalis ‘Hetz Midget’ Zone 3

2-3’ x 2-3’

Dense, globe-shaped form that requires no shearing to maintain shape. Rich green needles are arranged in flat layered sprays. Its low, compact form makes this a popular accent plant for mixed borders or containers. Very adaptable, tough, and durable plant. Does well in sun to part shade.

Holmstrup Thuja occidentalis ‘Holmstrup’ Zone 3

8-12’ x 2-3’

This cultivar display a dense narrow-pyramidal shape with attractive rich green scale-like foliage in vertical sprays. Foliage is retains good green color throughout winter. Does best in mostly sunny sites with moist, well-drained soil. It is slow growing and great for foundation plantings, screens, and hedges.

ARBORVITAE Mr. Bowling Ball® Thuja occidentalis ‘Bobozam’ Zone 4

2-3’ x 2-3’

Distinguished by its unique, finely textured sage-green foliage, Mr. Bowling Ball forms a perfect compact ball that does not require pruning or shearing. Useful as a low hedge or in foundation plantings. It is slow growing and especially useful in areas where space is limited. Does best in sun to part shade and well-drained soil.

North Pole™ Thuja occidentalis ‘Art Boe’ Zone 3

12’ x 5’

The dark green foliage of this narrow, columnar evergreen is resistant to winter burn. The tight, columnar habit makes this a great specimen or screen for nar-row sites. A very cold hardy and virtually care-free specimen. Does best in sun to part shade.

Pyramidal Thuja occidentalis ‘Pyramidalis’ Zone 3

12-25’ x 3-6’

A tough, yet elegant and formal evergreen. Narrow pyramidal form is decidedly crisp without shearing, about half as wide as the species. Soft textured foliage appears lush and dense. Valuable for columnar effect in landscape, popular as pairs to flank entry.

Rushmore Thuja occidentalis ‘Rushmore’ Zone 3

12-20’ x 3-5’

A tough and adaptable upright evergreen with dense dark green foliage that is resistant to winter burn. It’s narrow form makes a great hedge or screen. It is very cold and wind tolerant. Shear once a year to maintain shape. A University of South Dakota introduction.

Technito® Thuja occidentalis ‘Bailjohn’ Zone 3

6’ x 2.5’ PP 15,850

Technito® has the attractive dark green color of Techny and retains it through winter just as well. This cultivar, being noticeably more dense, is an improvement because it will require less shearing. It is slow growing and maintains a compact, pyramidal form.

ARBORVITAE

Techny Thuja occidentalis ‘Techny’ Zone 3

12-15’ x 6-8’

A broadly based pyramidal form having dense foliage that maintains its hand-some dark green coloring all year. Excellent for medium to tall hedges or screens. Grows best in sun to part shade and well-drained, loamy soils.

Techny Globe Thuja occidentalis ‘Techny Globe’ Zone 3

3-5’ x 3-5’

Dense, dark green foliage is present all year round. Needs to be pruned to main-tain globe shape. Most commonly used in foundation plantings and hedges. Does best in sun to part shade and well-drained, loamy soil.

Woodward Globe Thuja occidentalis ‘Woodwardii’ Zone 4

3-5’ x 4-5’

A compact globular-spreading form, displays attractive scale-like rich green foli-age in flattened sprays. Does not need shearing to maintain globe shape. Grows well in full sun but will tolerate some shade. Prefers moist, well-drained soil.

ARBORVITAE

Yellow Ribbon Thuja occidentalis ‘Yellow Ribbon’ Zone 4

8-10’ x 2-3’

Distinctive evergreen has very narrow habit. Showy, dense foliage is golden-yellow and its color is maintained throughout the year. Attractive for accents or screens. Use any place where brilliant color is needed. Does best in sun or part shade.

CEDAR

Eastern Red Juniperus virginiana Zone 2

30-40’ x 10-12’

Broad, cone shaped evergreen with medium green foliage. Works great as a screen, windbreak, or specimen. Native to central and eastern U.S. It is a pioneer invader, which means that it is one of the first trees to repopulate cleared, erod-ed, or otherwise damaged land. It is unusually long lived among pioneer species, with the potential to live over 850 years. Best in sun, very hardy.

CHAMAECYPARIS

King’s Gold Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘King’s Gold’ Zone 4

4-5’ x 4-5’

King's Gold is a specially developed strain which has shown itself to be much more compact & spreading in growth habit than Gold Mop, or Gold Thread Cypress. Also holds its brilliant golden yellow color very well in the heat & hu-midity. Does well in sun to part shade with well-drained soil.

FIR

Balsam Abies balsamea Zone 3

45-60’ x 20-25’

Balsam is an upright fir tree with a pyramidal shape, and shiny, dark green nee-dles. This native tree is abundant in northern forests and slowly gaining populari-ty as a yard or street tree. It is a favorite for Christmas trees, and provides shelter for birds and animals.

Concolor Columnar Abies concolor ‘Fastigiata’ Zone 4

6-8’ x 3-4’

This dwarf white fir cultivar has an upright, columnar growth habit with short, ascending branches. Curving, blue-green needles have a hint of white giving it a silvery sheen. When mature, it produces large cones. Plant in sun to part shade with well-drained soil. Tolerant of poor soil.

Piccolo Dwarf Abies balsamea ‘Piccolo’ Zone 3

2-3’ x 2-3’

This gem is even smaller than ‘Nana.’ Put it where it can be viewed up close to show off its dark green leaves and small parts. Tiny, uniform, dark green needles radiate around the many short branches of this dwarf Balsam Fir. Does well in sun to part shade, and rich, acidic soil.

HEMLOCK

Canadian Tsuga canadensis Zone 4

30-45’ x 20-30’

Long-lived native tree that does well in city conditions. Pyramidal growth, branches often droop. It has soft, glossy, dark green needles and does well in sunny or shady locations. Excellent when used for screening, groupings and ac-cents.

Emerald Fountain® Tsuga canadensis ‘Monler’ Zone 4

6-10’ x 2-3’

Emerald Fountain® is a compact, slow-growing, columnar cultivar that is typi-cally used in landscapes as a hedge or screen. It forms a bushy column of dark green foliage that is attractive throughout the year. Grows well in sun or shade, but should be protected from winter sun to prevent sun scald.

Moon Frost Tsuga canadensis ‘Moon Frost’ Zone 4

3’ x 3’

Bright white new growth, reminiscent of the glow of frost on a moonlit night. Older green inner foliage retains light tones giving the plant an overall whitish appearance. In winter, the white foliage is blushed with pink. A reliable small dwarf conifer.

Golden Duchess® Tsuga canadensis ‘MonKinn’ Zone 4

3-4’ x 3-5’ PP 25,503

A dwarf, low mounding Hemlock with bright golden yellow foliage on graceful, arching branches. Its foliage has improved sun tolerance over other gold varie-ties. Plant in slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soil.

JUNIPER

Andorra Compact Juniperus horizontalis ‘Compacta’ Zone 3

18” x 3-5’

Handsome, tightly branching form creates a ground cover versatile for use in rock gardens and in the foreground of borders. Bright green foliage turns a plum color in winter. Does best in sun to light shade.

Blue Arrow Juniperus virginiana ‘Blue Arrow’ Zone 4

12-15’ x 2’

Bright blue foliage on tight, narrow, upright form makes a beautiful background. Ideal for spatially challenged screening. Silvery blue berries are produced from late spring into early winter. Grows well in sun to light shade.

Blue Chip Juniperus horizontalis ‘Blue Chip’ Zone 3

8-10” x 4-6’

Silver-blue foliage on a widely spreading, compact habit. Foliage retains its color all year long but with purplish tips in the winter. Does best when planted in mostly sunny locations and is drought tolerant.

Blue Forest Juniperus sabina ‘Blue Forest’ Zone 4

12-15” x 3’

Ascending branches form a miniature “blue forest.” Blue color is maintained year round. Its flat and spreading habit makes it a great choice for rock gardens and as a groundcover in small sites.

JUNIPER

Blue Star Juniperus squamata ‘Blue Star’ Zone 4

2’ x 4’

Attractive sparkling steel blue foliage on dense spreading and mounding branch-es. Often used as a rock garden or low border plant. Does best when grown in areas with full sun to light shade.

Blueberry Delight® Juniperus communis depressa ‘AniDak’

12” x 4’ Zone 3

A densely spreading juniper that has dark green needles with silvery-blue hues. Foliage turns bronze in fall and winter with small blue cones that resemble blue-berries. It does best planted in full sun and is drought tolerant and deer resistant.

Blue Point Juniperus chinensis ‘Blue Point’ Zone 4

10-14’ x 6-8’

This dense blue-green upright juniper has a broadly pyramidal form with little to no pruning required. It is fast growing and can withstand drought and windy conditions better than most other upright varieties. It holds its color throughout the winter.

Broadmoor Juniperus sabina ‘Broadmoor’ Zone 3

12-18” x 4-6’

A dense mound of graceful, spreading branches holding bright green foliage cre-ates an excellent choice for a large scale ground cover. Best in sun and well-drained soil.

JUNIPER

Daubs Frosted Juniperus chinensis ‘Daubs Frosted’ Zone 4

3-4’ x 3-4’

An unusually low growing pfitzer for groundcover applications. Visually exciting two tone effect created as tops of blue green foliage is frosted with gold. Retains the graceful habit of its more upright relatives.

Hughes Juniperus horizontalis ‘Hughes’ Zone 4

12-18” x 6-8’

Wide spreading, graceful branches are beautiful cascading over rocks or walls or as a groundcover. Retains its silver-blue foliage color through winter. It is adapt-able to snow and frost, as well as, excessive heat. Works well for erosion control on steep slopes.

Grey Owl Juniperus virginiana ‘Grey Owl’ Zone 2

2’ x 4’

Good for hot, poor, dry soil and city conditions. Feathery textured foliage is a smoky blue-gray and holds its color well in winter. Produces an abundance of silvery berries, often used for winter decorations. This spreader does best in mostly sunny locations.

Buffalo Juniperus sabina ‘Buffalo’ Zone 3

12-18” x 4-6’

Soft, feathery branches with an interesting low spreading form. Bright green foli-age, retains good color in winter. Excellent as a groundcover. It is very hardy and salt tolerant. Grows well in full sun.

JUNIPER

Medora Juniperus scopulorum ‘Medora’ Zone 3

10-12’ x 3-5’

A slender-shaped variety with a blue-green color. Needs little shearing to pro-duce a narrow-columnar specimen. Slow growing and very durable. Tolerates heat, cold, and drought. Prefers full sun.

Scandia Juniperus sabina ‘Scandia’ Zone 3

12-18” x 6-8’

Gracefully spreading densely branched groundcover useful for border or rock garden accent. Very durable in the landscape; holds its bright green color well through winter. Grows best in sun and tolerates dry conditions.

Sea of Gold Juniperus x pfitzeriana ‘Sea of Gold’ Zone 3

3’ x 4’

Outstanding lacy, golden-yellow foliage makes this compact evergreen an excel-lent choice as a colorful accent. Color is retained and deepens in winter better than other gold-tipped varieties. Does well in full sun and well-drained soil.

Mint Julep® Juniperus chinensis ‘Monlep’ Zone 4

4-6’ x 4-6’

Attractive mint-green foliage on graceful, fountain-like arching branches. The foliage darkens in cold weather. This variety is often used in topiary forms due to its adaptability. The spreading form is an ideal bank cover for erosion control.

JUNIPER

Taylor Juniperus virginiana ‘Taylor’ Zone 3

25’ x 3’

This narrow, columnar juniper has semi-soft blue-green needles which give it more elegant and refined look. It maintains a more dense, upright form than oth-er similar plants. Does well in sun and is adaptable to many soil types.

Skyrocket Juniperus virginiana ‘Skyrocket’ Zone 4

12-15’ x 2-3’

The columnar form makes this probably the narrowest juniper available. Durable and versatile with a moderate growth rate. Forms a colorful bluish-gray screen when grouped or a garden accent when standing alone. Prefers sun, adapts to a variety of site conditions.

Spartan Juniperus chinensis ‘Spartan’ Zone 4

15’ x 3-5’

This upright juniper has dark green foliage and maintains a symmetrical, pyrami-dal shape without pruning. Makes a great hedge, windbreak, or formal column. It’s fast growing and does best in full sun. Tolerates heat and drought.

Wichita Blue Juniperus scopulorum ‘Wichita Blue’ Zone 4

12-15’ x 4-6’

Broadly pyramidal form makes this perfect for screens, hedges, background plant, or lawn specimen. Retains brilliant silvery-blue color all year and does not produce berries. Rugged and reliable, Wichita Blue is easy to grow and thrives in full sun.

JUNIPER

Wilton Blue Rug Juniperus horizontalis ‘Wiltoni’ Zone 3

4-6” x 3-5’

A trailing juniper having a uniform, full centered growth habit with intense sil-very-blue foliage. Tips turn purple in winter. Excellent use as a groundcover or for cascading over walls. Heat and cold tolerant, does best in full sun.

LARCH (Tamarack)

American Larix laricina Zone 3

40-50’ x 15-30’

The American Larch is a unique species in that is technically not an evergreen tree (an evergreen conifer,) but rather it is a deciduous conifer. Its light blue-green needles turn a spectacular golden color in the fall and then drop to create a carpet of wonderful pine straw across the ground. In the spring they green up at about the same rate as leafy deciduous trees. They have an upright, pyramidal shape and do best in full sun with moist, well-drained soil.

MICROBIOTA

Russian Cypress Microbiota decussata Zone 2

12-18” x 3-4’

A dwarf, densely branched evergreen with low spreading, bright green summer color turning bronze-purple in winter. Grows in both full sun and full shade. Very hardy. Resembles a spreading juniper, but with softer, feathery foliage. Available as a shrub or grafted onto a standard tree form.

PINE

Austrian Pinus nigra Zone 4

50-60’ x 30-40’

Darkest green of all the pines. Heavy, long needle with strong pine fragrance. Vigorous, dense grower. Tolerates heat, cold, and adverse conditions. Very har-dy, withstanding clay and alkaline soils. Good for windbreaks.

Blue Shag Pinus strobus ‘Blue Shag’ Zone 3

4-6’ x 5-7’

Fast becoming a popular selection of the dwarf eastern white pine. It has an out-standing, compact, reliably rounded form with short, blue green needles that are soft to the touch. Adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions and effective in rock gardens, shrub borders or as a specimen.

Mini Twist Pinus strobus ‘Mini Twist’ Zone 3

2-4’ x 3-4’

This compact form of white pine has soft-textured blue green needles that twist. It forms a globe when young and grows wider with age. This very unique conifer is slow growing and prefers full sun in well-drained soil.

Austrian Frank’s Columnar Pinus nigra ’Franks’ Zone 4

8-15’ x 2-5’

This columnar pine has deep dark green needles with a dense, narrow, upright growth habit which adds a strong vertical element to the landscape. Needles are shorter and stiffer than the species and the buds are brilliant white in fall and winter. Tolerant of urban conditions and is deer resistant.

Mugo Columnaris Pinus mugo ‘Columnaris’ Zone 2

6-8’ x 2-4’

This slow growing, very narrow upright mugo pine has a compact columnar hab-it that is open enough to reveal reddish orange bark. It has dark green needles and produces small ornamental cones. Does well in full sun and is very cold and drought tolerant.

PINE

Mugo Slowmound Pinus mugo ‘Slowmound’ Zone 2

3’ x 3’

Another popular true dwarf selection, this cultivar forms a dark green, dense mound and won't outgrow its planting space. Attractive, white buds are present in the spring. Prefers to be in sunny locations but will tolerate light shade.

Mugo Dwarf Pinus mugo pumillio Zone 2

6-8’ x 8-10’

Dwarf, bright green color in all seasons. Attractive mounded shape that can be maintained by pruning. Especially nice in early summer when new ‘candles’ of growth appear. Very hardy and rugged, prefers full sun.

Mugo Carsten’s Wintergold Zone 2

9-15” x 18-24” Pinus mugo ‘Carsten’s Wintergold’

This attractive, low mounding, dwarf Mugo has striking golden-yellow needles in the winter months which are green the rest of the year. Slow growing and very cold hardy. Plant in sun with well-drained soil. One of the best “winter yellow” pines.

PINE

Swiss Stone Chalet Pinus cembra ‘Chalet’ Zone 3

10-15’ x 3-6’

This Swiss Stone cultivar has a dense, narrowly conical growth habit. Clusters of soft, blue-green needles with white undersides remain attractive all year long. Colorful cones add to its character. ‘Chalet’ is slow growing and has good re-sistance to blister rust. Plant in sunny locations with average to well-drained soil.

Norway (Red) Pinus resinosa Zone 2

50-80’ x 30-40’

Also referred to as Red Pine due to the red colored bark from crown to base. It is a broad, upright pine with an oval to rounded crown. Sharply pointed needles can be yellow-green to dark-green, are found in bundles of two, and are brittle enough to snap when bent. This native species is the State Tree of Minnesota.

Swiss Stone Prairie Statesman® Zone 2

25-30’ x 10-15’ Pinus cembra ‘Herman’

Elegant evergreen tree with a strong central leader. It’s lateral branches curve upward and slightly inward resulting in a narrow, dense growth habit. Foliage is a rich emerald green with silvery-blue overtones. For best results, plant in full sun.

Swiss Stone Algonquin Pillar Zone 3

15-16’ x 6-7’ Pinus cembra ‘Algonquin Pillar’

Naturally occurring cultivar found in the northern forests of Ontario that is ex-tremely cold hardy. Retains its foliage better than other pines. Low maintenance and uniform growth habit. Foliage is a two-toned silver and green. Does best when planted in well-drained soil and mostly sunny sites.

Tannenbaum Pinus mugo ‘Tannenbaum’ Zone 2

10-12’ x 4-6’

Tannenbaum is an attractive small plant that steadily grows about 8 to 10” annu-ally and maintains its lower branches -unlike many other pine species. Cone-shaped in youth, the tree becomes more pyramidal with age. Retains its dark green color all year long.

PINE

Swiss Stone Silver Sheen Pinus cembra ‘Silver Sheen’ Zone 3

20’ x 15’

A larger Swiss Stone cultivar with a full, open growth habit. It produces long, two-toned needles that twist and weave together, forming bushy, blue-green branches with a silvery sheen. This tree needs little pruning to stay in scale and provides year-round beauty. It is disease and pest resistant, slow growing, and extremely cold hardy.

Taylor’s Sunburst Pinus contorta ‘Taylor’s Sunburst’ Zone 4

8-10’ x 4-5’

This lodge pole variety displays vibrant yellow new growth for several weeks in the spring which then softens to a light yellow-green color as the needles harden. This tends to be a slower growing variety which results in a shorter branched, denser tree. Small red cones in the spring add contrast and interest.

Swiss Stone Silver Whispers™ Pinus cembra ‘Klein’ Zone 3

12’ x 6’

Compact form and exceptional cold hardiness are just two of the reasons to in-corporate this little evergreen into your landscape. White-striped dark green nee-dles produce a silvery effect and are accented with 3-inch long decorative violet-blue cones. Plant in full sun and provide enriched, slightly acidic, loamy, well-drained soil.

White Pinus strobus Zone 3

50-75’ x 25-40’

Fast growing pine, native to a good part of the Eastern United States. Open to loosely pyramidal as a young tree and becoming gnarled and more irregular with age. Soft, blue-green needles appear in bundles of five. Prefers full sun and fertile soils. Tolerant of many soil types, but not tolerant of air pollution.

White Weeping Pinus strobus ‘Pendula’ Zone 3

6-15’ x 10-15’ size depends on training

This weeping form of White Pine has twisting and trailing branches with long, blue-green needles. Branches will spread horizontally, then droop to the ground. This graceful weeper can take on many different shapes and forms. Does well in full to part sun with moist, well-drained soil.

PINE

White Stowe Pillar Pinus strobus ‘Stowe Pillar’ Zone 3

15-20’ x 4-5’

A narrow columnar white pine with dense foliage of long, bluish-green needles. Its tight branching also makes it more resistant to wet snow loads. Deer and rab-bit resistant as well as verticillium wilt resistant. Plant in full sun in average to heavy soil with good drainage.

SPRUCE

Baby Blue Eyes Picea pungens ‘Baby Blue Eyes’ Zone 3

18-20’ x 8-10’

Eye catching, silvery blue foliage makes a striking accent to the landscape. Doesn’t require pruning to maintain its broad, pyramidal form. Very slow grow-er, only 2-3" growth a year. Grows well in full sun and prefers a rich, well-drained soil.

Bird’s Nest Picea abies ‘Nidiformis’ Zone 3

3’ x 2-3’

Versatile, dwarf form is an excellent evergreen for border or accent. Tight, many layered branches create nest-like compact form, requires little maintenance. A distinctive plant for rock gardens or specimen use. Very hardy and wind re-sistant, best in full sun or minimal shade. Rarely to never fed on by Japanese bee-tles.

Black Hills Picea glauca densata Zone 3

25-35’ x 20-30’

This evergreen conifer has a desirable, dense symmetrical cone shape. Bright-green needles mature to an interesting blue-green. Shears easily and is useful as a specimen, hedge, or windbreak. Best in full sun, but tolerates light shade.

Blue Totem Picea pungens ‘Blue Totem Zone 3

12-15’ x 2-3’

This very narrow and upright selection of Blue Spruce has a vivid powdery blue color. The needles are highly ornamental and remain bluish-green throughout the winter. Branches fork upwards at a sharp angle, creating a very tight and up-right growth habit. Low maintenance and deer resistant.

SPRUCE

Columnar Blue Picea pungens ‘Fastigiata’ Zone 3

12-15’ x 4-6’

Powdery blue foliage on an upright, narrow, columnar habit when young but becomes more broadly pyramidal over time. Branches can be kept tight with shearing. Excellent for the smaller garden. Enjoys life in the sun.

Cupressina Picea abies ‘Cupressina’ Zone 4

20-30’ x 8-10’

A narrow, pyramidal selection of Norway Spruce with a dense growth habit. Needles are dark green year round. It has an excellent ability to bear the weight of heavy snow relative to other narrow tree selections. Prefers sun but will toler-ate some shade. Has shown good deer resistance.

Dwarf Alberta Picea glauca ‘Conica’ Zone 4

5-6’ x 3-4’

A perfect cone shaped dwarf conifer displaying dense gray-green needles which are soft to the touch. Excellent as a container plant or miniature Christmas tree. Makes a formal statement in the garden. Needs some winter protection in zone 4 in exposed areas.

Colorado Picea pungens Zone 3

40-60’ x 15-30’

This very popular evergreen conifer has a symmetrical, pyramidal form. A hand-some tree with rigid tiered branches densely covered with stiff gray-green to blue-green needles. The dense foliage needs little shearing. Excellent as a specimen, hedge, or windbreak. Likes fully exposed, well drained locations. Best in full sun.

SPRUCE

Dwarf Norway Globe Picea abies ‘Pumila’ Zone 3

3-4’ x 3-4’

Attractive, globe-shaped evergreen shrub with interesting light to dark green nee-dles covering dense branches. Spreading habit useful as an informal hedge or landscape accent. Very hardy, prefers colder climates.

Fat Albert Picea pungens ‘Fat Albert’ Zone 3

20’+ x 12’+

An excellent landscape specimen named after the cartoon character Fat Albert. Growth habit is similar to a Colorado Blue Spruce with more consistent blue coloring. When young, it can appear very wide and rounded. Grows best in full sun and prefers rich, moist soil.

Dwarf Globe Blue Picea pungens ’Globosa’ Zone 2

3-5’ x 5-6’

This globe-shaped evergreen shrub is dwarf, flat-topped and densely branched. Bright blue needles hold their color all year but are brighter in summer. Does well in sun and tolerates southern exposure. A unique accent for that special spot. Also available grafted on a standard.

Meyeri Picea meyeri Zone 4

40-50’ x 15-20’

A more disease resistance spruce tree with dense, green to blue needles and a symmetical , upright pyramidal form. It has a medium growth habit and is toler-ant of urban locations and dry conditions. The preferred “blue spruce” due to its disease resistance and versatility.

SPRUCE

Norway Picea abies Zone 2

60-80’ x 25-30’

A large, pyramidal spruce with slightly upturned primary branches and slightly weeping secondary branches. Needles are deep green and four sided. Established trees are drought tolerant and deer resistant.

Norway Weeping Picea abies ‘Pendula’ Zone 3

Height depends on training x 5’

Slow growing Norway Spruce with pendulous branches. Excellent as a specimen or in rock gardens. The shape varies from tree to tree. Dark green needles year round. Does best in sun and is drought tolerant.

North Star Picea glauca ’North Star’ Zone 3

8’ x 5’

This spruce was selected for use in cold regions for its resistance to winter wind and sun burn. A compact tree with a dense habit and the classic pyramidal form with longer, medium-green needles and a faster growth rate. Does best in sunny locations.

Norway Royal Splendor Picea abies 'Noel' RFM 44 Zone 3

38-40’ x 22-25’

This outstanding Norway cultivar is characterized by a narrower, pyramidal growth habit with brighter emerald-green needle color. Useful as a landscape specimen tree or as a nice upright screening tree. It has a medium to fast growth rate and no serious insect or disease problems.

Sester’s Dwarf Picea pungens ‘Sester’s Dwarf ’ Zone 2

5’ x 4’

Stunning blue needles, slow growth rate, and classic conical form make this dwarf spruce an ideal plant for the modern landscape. Much slower growth rate than the species. 'Sester Dwarf' is an excellent choice as a specimen for the small residential landscape or rock garden. Very cold hardy.

White Weeping Picea glauca ‘Pendula’ Zone 2

15-30’ x 4’

A narrow, upright spruce with a weeping habit that does not require staking to maintain its form. Dark blue-green to gray-green needles on the stiff, strongly weeping side branches give it a formal appearance. Does best in full sun but will tolerate some shade and is very cold tolerant.

SPRUCE

YEW

Emerald Spreader Taxus cuspidata ‘Monloo’ Zone 4

2’ x 8-10’

The ideal low maintenance choice for large scale ground cover and embankment plantings or low hedges. Retains dark green foliage color in the coldest of win-ters. Red berries in winter. Grows best in full sun to part shade.

Taunton Taxus x media ‘Tauntoni’ Zone 4

3-4’ x 4-5’

Lovely spreading form with dark green needles great for hedges, screens and foundation plantings. Noted for its resistance to winter burn and tolerance of summer heat. Prefers part sun to shade and regular watering.

Upright Capitata Taxus cuspidata ‘Capitata’ Zone 4

12-15’ x 5-6’

The only tree form of Japanese Yew. Dense slow grower with rich, dark green foliage. Tolerates shearing and can be grown in part sun or heavy shade. Re-quires good drainage. Can be used as a trimmed 8-10 foot hedge.