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Size COMMON  BOTANICAL Zone HT SP FOLIAGE SHAPE SOIL SUN  USE  COMMENTS
  ARBORVITAE                     
S-Lg Arborvitae Brandon Thuja occidentalis 'Brandon' 3 13' 4' Green Upright M F.S Screen, Accent Thrives in harsh conditions, Hardy & fast growing
S-Sm Arborvitae Dwarf Danica Thuja occidentalis 'Danica' 3 1.5-2' 2.5' Green Globe M F.S Border, Foundation Foliage turns bronze-green in fall, Slow growing
S-Sm Arborvitae Hetz Midget Thuja occidentalis 'Hetz Midget' 3 3' 3' Green Globe M F.S Foundation, Small hedge Slow growing compact form
S-Lg Arborvitae Holmstrup Thuja occidentalis 'Holmstrup' 3 8-10' 3' Green Upright M F.S Hedge, Accent Turns bronze in fall, Hardy and compact
S-Md Arborvitae Little Giant Thuja occidentalis 'Little Giant' 3 4-5' 4-5' Green Globe M F.S Foundation, Specimen, Hedge Slow growing, Compact, Don't need to shear
S-Sm Arborvitae Pygmy Globe Thuja occidentalis 'Pygmy Globe' 3 2-4' 2-4' Green Globe M F.S Foundation, Small hedge Very compact, Don't need to shear
S-Md Arborvitae Technito Thuja occidentalis 'Bailjohn' 3 6' 2.5' Dark green Upright M F.S Accent, Hedge Dense, compact pyramidal form requires no pruning
S-Lg Arborvitae Techny Thuja occidentalis 'Techny' 3 12-15' 4' Green Upright M F.S Large screen Shear for formal hedge, Fast growing, Very hardy
S-Md Arborvitae Techny Globe Thuja occidentalis 'Techny Globe' 3 4-5' 4-5' Green Globe M F.S Foundation, Hedge Needs to be pruned to keep nice shape
S-Sm Arborvitae Teddy Bear Thuja occidentalis 'Teddy Bear' 3 3-5' 2-4' Green blue Globe M F.S Foundation, Specimen Very soft green blue foliage
S-Md Arborvitae Woodward Thuja occidentalis 'Woodwardii' 3 5-7' 5-7' Green Globe M F.S Low hedge or border No shearing needed to keep form
S-Sm Fir Dwarf Balsam Abies balsamea 'Nana' 3 2' 3' Green Globe M.W P.S Rock garden, Border Fragrant foliage, Needs moist rich soil
T-Sm Fir Dwarf Corkbark Abies lasiocarpa 3 15' 7' Green Pyramidal M.W F.P Specimen tree in small area Creamy white bark, Purple cones, Needs moist rich soil
  JUNIPER                     
S-Sm Juniper Alpine Carpet Juniperus communis 'Alpine Carpet' 3 8" 4' Blue Spreading N F.S Ground cover, Mass planting Extremely hardy, Soft texture
S-Lg Juniper Blue Arrow Juniperus virginiana 'Blue Arrow' 4 12-15' 2' Bright blue Upright N F Hedge, Specimen Tight, narrow form, Bright blue foliage
S-Sm Juniper Blue Chip Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Chip' 3 12" 3-6' Blue Spreading N F.P Ground cover, Slope stabilization Low Maintenance, Withstands hot, dry areas
S-Sm Juniper Blue Creeper Juniperus scopulorum 'Monam' 3 2' 8' Blue Spreading N F.P Border, Accent Mounded, spreading form, Nice blue foliage
S-Sm Juniper Blue Forest Juniperus sabina 'Blue Forest' 4 12" 3' Blue Spreading N F.P Rock Garden, Groundcover Ascending branches that form a mini "Blue Forest"
S-Sm Juniper Blue Prince Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Prince' 3 6" 3-5' Blue Spreading N F.P Ground cover Good fall color retention, Dense mat-like growth
S-Sm Juniper Blue Rug Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii' 3 6" 6-8' Blue Spreading N F.P Ground cover, Mass plantings, Walls Intense silver-blue foliage, Fast growing
S-Sm Juniper Blueberry Delight Juniperus communis depressa 3 1' 4-5' Green Spreading N F.S Ground cover, Accent Produces blueberry-like cones annually
S-Sm Juniper Broadmoor Juniperus sabina 'Broadmoor' 3 12-16" 3-6' Green Spreading N F.S Mass plantings, Foundation Very hardy, Use in large difficult area
S-Sm Juniper Buffalo Juniperus sabina 'Buffalo' 3 12-18" 3-6' Green Spreading N F.P Ground cover, Mass plantings, Walls Mounding, soft feathery foliage, Salt tolerant
S-Sm Juniper Calgary Carpet Juniperus sabina 'Monna' 3 12" 5' Green Spreading N F.P Ground cover, Mass plantings Durable landscape specimen
S-Lg Juniper Cologreen Juniperus scopulorum 'Cologreen' 3 16' 7' Green Upright N F.P Screen, Formal background Interesting cone shape form
S-Sm Juniper Gold Coast Juniperus x pfitzeriana 'Aurea' 3 3' 4' Yellow Spreading N F.P Foundation Nice color accent, Deep gold color in fall
S-Lg Juniper Gray Gleam Juniperus scopulorum 'Gray Gleam' 4 15' 5-7' Blue Upright N F Specimen, Accent, Screen Dense, silver-gray foliage
S-Sm Juniper Green Carpet Juniperus communis 'Green Carpet' 3 1' 3' Green Spreading N F.S Ground cover, Rock garden Adaptable to adverse climate and soil
S-Lg Juniper Hetz Blue Pompon Juniperus chinensis 'Hetzii Glauca' 4 8' 10' Blue Semi- erect N F Specimen A nice accent in the lanscape
S-Sm Juniper Hughes Juniperus horizontalis 'Hughes' 3 12-18" 6-8' Blue Spreading N F.S Ground cover, Mass plantings Good color retention in winter
S-Sm Juniper Icee Blue Juniperus horizontalis 'Monber' 3 4-8" 7-8' Blue Spreading N F.P Ground cover, Mass planting, Walls Adaptable, Tolerant of hot, dry areas
S-Sm Juniper Limeglow Juniperus horizontalis 'Limeglow' 3 1' 6' Yellow Spreading N F.P Ground cover, Accent Withstands hot, dry areas, Chartreuse new growth
S-Lg Juniper Medora Juniperus scopulorum 'Medora' 3 10-12' 3' Blue Upright N F.P Specimen, Hedge Slow growing, Needs no pruning to hold shape
S-Md Juniper Mint Julep Juniperus chinensis 'Monlep' 3 4-5' 8' Green Spreading N F.P Mass Planting, Border, Screen Performs well in all climates, Fountain-like form
S-Lg Juniper Moonglow Juniperus scopulorum 3 13' 5' Blue Upright N F.P Specimen, Hedge Outstanding intense blue foliage
S-Sm Juniper Moor-dense Juniperus sabina 'Monard' 3 10-12" 5-6' Green Spreading N F.P Groundcover, Walls Excellent for cascading over walls or planters
S-Sm Juniper Prince of Wales Juniperus horizontalis 'Prince of Wales' 3 6-10" 3-6' Green Spreading N F.P Bank cover, Rock gardens Leaves turn plum colored in winter
S-Sm Juniper Savin Juniperus sabina 3 2-3' 3-7' Green Spreading N F.P Foundation Withstands city conditions, Vase shaped
S-Sm Juniper Scandia Juniperus sabina 'Scandia' 3 12-18" 6' Green Spreading N F.P Border, Rock gardens Very durable, hardy plant
S-Lg Juniper Skyrocket Juniperus scopulorum 'Skyrocket' 4 15' 3' Blue Upright N F.P Group for screen, or accent Stately, columnar form
S-Md Juniper Table Top Blue Juniperus scopulorum 'Table Top Blue' 3 5' 7' Blue Spreading N F.P Barrier, Informal hedge Tolerates heat and drought
S-Lg Juniper Taylor Juniperus virginiana 'Taylor' 4 25' 3' Green gray Upright N F Screen, Accent Tolerant of poor, dry sites with high pH soils
S-Lg Juniper Wichita Blue Juniperus scopulorum 'Wichita Blue' 3 13-18' 5-7' Blue Upright N F.P Screen, Accent Outstanding formal garden feature
Size COMMON  BOTANICAL Zone HT SP FOLIAGE SHAPE FRUIT USE EXPOSURE
   PINE                  
T-Lg Pine Austrian Pinus nigra 4 50' 20' Green Pyramidal F Specimen, Screen, Windbreak Tolerates adverse conditions
T-Sm Pine Bristlecone Pinus aristata 4 15' 12' Blue green Irregular F Specimen, Rock garden Tolerates poor, dry soil, White dots on needles
T-Md Pine Columnar Scotch Pinus sylvestris 'Fastigiata' 2 30' 6' Blue Upright F Landscape specimen Slow grower, Nice narrow form for small spaces
S-Sm Pine Hillside Creeper Pinus sylvestris 'Hillside Creeper' 3 3' 15' Green Spreading F Large spreading groundcover Creates a beautiful undulating look
S-Md Pine Mugho Dwarf Pinus mugo 'Pumilio' 2 3-5' 3-6' Green Globe F Rock garden, Foundation Very Hardy, Tolerant of poor soil
S-Sm Pine Mugho Mops Pinus mugo 'Mops' 2 3' 5' Green Globe F Rock garden, Specimen Does not require candle pruning to keep shape
S-Sm Pine Mugho Slowmound Pinus mugo 'Slowmound' 2 3' 5' Green Globe F Rock garden, Specimen Plant in the most confined areas, Slow growing
S-Sm Pine Mugho Valley Cushion  Pinus mugo 'Valley Cushion' 2 2-3' 4-5' Green Globe F Rock garden, Specimen Uniform, compact, slow growth, Short needles
T-Lg Pine Ponderosa Pinus ponderosa 3 60-80' 20-30' Green Pyramidal F Windbreak or shelter belt Attractive long needles and orange bark
T-Lg Pine Scotch Pinus sylvestris 3 50' 30' Green Pyramidal F Windbreak or shelter belt Fast growing and very hardy
T-Lg Pine Scotch Plumosa Pinus sylvestris 'Plumosa' 2 40' 25' Green Pyramidal F Specimen, Windbreak Rare, Grafted, Exceptionally hardy
  SPRUCE                   
T-Md Spruce Black Hills Picea glauca 'Densata' 3 35-45' 14' Green Pyramidal F Specimen, Hedge, Windbreak Shears easily, tolerates light shade
T-Lg Spruce Colorado Picea pungens 2 60' 26' Blue green Pyramidal F Specimen, Hedge, Windbreak A broad pyramidal shape, Good for hot, dry areas
S-Sm Spruce Dwarf Norway Picea abies 'Pumila' 2 3-4' 4-6' Green Globe F.P Foundation, Rock garden Globe habit, spreading with age, no pruning
T-Sm Spruce Fat Albert Picea pungens 'Fat Albert' 2 10-15' 8-10' Blue Pyramidal F Small areas Nice form, Slow growing
S-Md Spruce Globe Blue Picea pungens 'Glauca Globosa' 2 5-6' 6-7' Blue Globe F Specimen plant Very slow growing, Needs little to no pruning
T-Sm Spruce Hoopsi Picea pungens 'Hoopsi' 2 15-20' 15' Blue Pyramidal F Specimen Fast growing, New growth outstanding blue
T-Sm Spruce Iseli Fastigiate Picea pungens 'Iseli Fastigiate' 2 15-20' 6' Blue Upright F Specimen, Screen Stately compact upright plant
S-Sm Spruce Little Gem Norway Picea abies 'Little Gem' 2 2' 2' Green Globe F.P Rock garden, Specimen 'Living Rock' appearance
S-Sm Spruce Montgomery Picea pungens 'Montgomery' 2 10-15' 10' Blue Globe F Specimen Broad pyramidal when mature, Prune to keep globe shape
S-Md Spruce Sester's Dwarf   2 4-6' 2-4' Blue Upright F Specimen in small space Stunning blue foliage, Slow growing - 1-3"/year
S-Sm Spruce St. Mary's Broom Picea pungens 'St. Mary's Broom' 2 15-18" 18-24" Blue Globe F Specimen in small space Long, wide-angled needles, Slow growing
T-Sm Spruce Weeping Norway Picea abies 'Pendula' 2 varies 10' Green Weeping F.P Specimen Stake to desired height or let grow along ground
T-Sm Spruce Weeping White Picea glauca 'Pendula' 2 varies 10' Green Weeping F Specimen Forms narrow conical shape
T-Lg Spruce White Picea glauca 2 40-60' 10-20' Green Pyramidal F Wind break, Specimen Tolerant of wind, heat, cold, drought and crowding
   YEW                  
S-Sm Yew Taunton Spreading Taxus media 'Tauntoni' 4 3-4' 4-6' Green Spreading F.S Hedge, Screen, Foundation Can shear for formal look, Turns bronze in fall

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