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The pendulous branches and leader of this informal, upright European silver fir spiral or twist to give it a very attractive, sculptural appeal. New light green needles that mature to glossy green are decorated by silvery undersides.
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This weeping European silver fir can be staked to attain a taller form from which the branches will gracefully drape, or it can be left unstaked and form a spreading mound. Glossy green needles have silvery undersides.
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A dense, narrow form of European silver fir, this tree develops a conical shape. Glossy dark green needles have silvery undersides.
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Low and slow-growing, this spreading Pacific silver fir with lush green and gray-blue foliage makes an attractive ground cover.
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For a beautiful display of upright purple cones above dense green needles, this low, spreading form of Arnoldiana fir with green needles is an excellent choice. The prostrate plant, a cross between Abies koreana and Abies veitchii, grows very slowly.
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Extremely hardy and reliable, this round, flattened form of dwarf balsam fir has bright green new growth that contrasts nicely with its shiny dark green mature foliage.
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The leader and branches of this narrow, weeping balsam fir start out upright or horizontal and gradually angle down as they age. At 10 years, the lower 80% of the tree's branches will be weeping and the upper 20% will extend horizontally or upright.
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A dwarf spreading Greek fir, this slow-growing selection has small, somewhat spiky needles that radiate around its branches.
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A dense narrow pyramidal concolor fir with gracefully hanging side branches. Powder blue needles and light green-blue new growth give a very soft look.
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An open conical form of white fir with large powder blue needles. Sold out, we have moved toward less finicky varieties in containers - please see Abies lasiocarpa 'Glauca Compacta', Abies concolor 'Glenmore', Abies concolor 'Blue Cloak', or Abies lasiocarpa 'Glacier'.
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A conical form with branches that hang rather than weep. Nice glossy gray-green foliage.
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A conical white fir with white-blue needles.
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The needles of this slow-growing white fir start out lush chartreuse and soften to incredible buttery yellow. Hardy and tough enough to stand up to full sun, the broadly conical tree develops brilliant winter color.
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An open conical form with horizontal branches and blunt green needles with white undersides. Outstanding purple cones.
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Compact and columnar, this form of Fraser fir is a good choice for the small garden, where its short, horizontal branches and short, dense needles deliver an upright evergreen presence in little room. Shiny, dark green needles are complemented by upright, resinous cones.
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Low, spreading with glossy green short needles. Cones are purple. As the name suggests, a nest shape, only about foot tall at 10 years. Also known as 'Klein's Nest' and 'Klein's Dwarf'.
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A dwarf, low Fraser fir, this slow-growing conifer spreads out to become an irregular, flat-topped shrubby form that hugs the ground. Short, dense needles are shiny dark green above and silvery below. Upright, resinous cones add interest.
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Found in the Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plains, MA. This upright gwoer cones incredibly early, so you don't have to wait for the large, beautiful Nikko fir cones. Green needles are short for the species. Cones are purple with bright green highlights
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Bright yellow needles with white undersides give this slow-growing Korean fir a distinctive look. Striking upright purple cones contrast the foliage, which takes on a softer shade in summer. Mature plants can tolerate full sun, but juvenile plants prefer some shade. A low, spreading shrub when young, becoming conical with age.
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Compact and dense, this slow-growing dwarf Korean fir develops a conical form. Its bright blue-gray needles and upright cones are very decorative.
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A dwarf blue form.
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Tiny and charming, this miniature Korean fir grows only about 1" a year and forms a flattened ball of about one foot in 10 years. An attractive addition to a rock garden or trough.
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A dwarf conical form with small green needles. Very clean and tidy in appearance - great for a small garden.
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Yellow branches appear here and there on this otherwise dark green Korean fir. A conical form and interesting coloration give the unique, slow-growing conifer a distinctive look.
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An intermediate conical tree with glaucous blue-grey needles and spectacular upright purple cones.
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Not quite a carpet, this very low, somewhat mounding and spreading form of Korean fir, makes a wonderful groundcover with glossy, dark green needles. The dwarf, slow-growing selection becomes a short, broad bush.
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This elegant, pyramidal Korean fir has recurved green needles that show off gleaming, silver-white undersides to create a striking two-tone effect. Upright, purple cones stand out against the outstanding silvery tree.
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A miniature ball with green tiny needles.
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The small, paddle-like needles of this compact Korean fir emerge light green and gradually mature to dark green. Irregular branches angle in such a way that some of the silvery undersides show and give the plant a little twinkle. Blue-purple cones mature to tan. Form can vary from conical to spreading.
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A great rock garden, trough or container plant, this miniature Korean fir forms a dense globe of green needles with silvery undersides. With growth of only 1" a year, the tiny ball provides year-round interest in a small space.
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A profusion of upright purple cones create a spectacle of color against the dark green needles of this compact Korean fir, even at a young age.
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Spreading form with pendulous branches.
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Low and spreading, this Korean fir holds its horizontal branches just inches off the ground. Occasionally, one of the flowing branches wants to go vertical adding to the irregular grace of the plant.
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A miniature flat bun shape. Needles are recurved showing the silver undersides. Name means Silver Globe.
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A miniature ball of curled dark green needles exposing silvery undersides.
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Although it seems to have a spreading habit when young, this Korean fir develops a chubby conical form with age. Dark green leaves have silvery undersides, and cones appear at a very young age.
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Lush green needles with silvery undersides decorate this dwarf Korean fir. Found as a witch's broom, the slow-growing conifer has an irregular, upright habit.
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A miniature form that will only get to about 2' tall and 3' wide. Blue-green leaves
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Powder blue needles decorate the stems of this sub-alpine fir and give it a very soft appearance. Dense branching creates a tight conical form that grows very slowly. Abies lasiocarpa var. Arizonica 'Glauca Compacta.'
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Appropriately named, this slow-growing, sub-alpine fir literally becomes a green globe. Its short, soft, green needles and rounded habit make a fantastic ball in a mid-sized garden.
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A bun-shaped form with blue-green needles.
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The dwarf bun shape and tiny, bright green needles of this Nordmann fir give it a very tight, clean appearance.
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A sunny addition to the winter garden, this golden spreading Nordmann fir has a compact bun-like shape. The tiny golden needles require shade when young.
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The little green needles of this Nordmann fir appear on short stems and create a charming texture. The miniature to dwarf, slow-growing conifer has a bun-like shape.
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The twisted green needles of this Nordmann fir give the tree a unique texture. It grows quickly into an attractive conical form with horizontal branching.
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The stiff, pointed needles of this Spanish fir develop a gorgeous golden cast over silver-blue. They appear to radiate around the stems and provide great texture. Slow-growing, the striking tree can be conical or somewhat irregular.
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The steel-blue, waxy needles of this Spanish fir have a very distinctive look. Short and stiff, they appear to radiate around the stems, making it difficult to confuse this variety with other conifers. The tree has a conical form when young, but can develop a more irregular shape as it matures.
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"Blaue Hexe" means "blue witch" in German, where this small plant with bright silvery-blue needles originated as a witches broom. Clean out dead needles to decrease the chance of fungal infections in the center. Sold out of #1s and BP-1s until Fall 2013 or 2014.
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Bright blue foliage, and a prostrate form. A real winner. A very stable, older variety that is seldom seen, but is going to make a major come-back. The foliage color is one of the brightest blues. Also known as 'Glauca Procumbens' and in Europe simply as 'Procumbens'.
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A dwarf weeping variety that makes a mound. Can be trained to develop a leader. Very interesting form and color which is a muted greenish blue. Many of the oldest specimen have been trained upright, then have developed a leader on there own and are very narrow weeping columnar forms similar to Picea glauca 'Pendula.' Either way it is grown, it is beautiful.
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Native to China at altitudes of about 12,000 feet, this rare upright fir has incredible copper-red peeling bark even on trees that are only about 6 years old. Dense, dark green needles have silvery undersides, and outrageous purple cones put on a show in spring and early summer.
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This dramatic fir has a narrow weeping form with a straight central leader and weeping side branches. Glossy dark green needles with silvery undersides produce a very soft appearance, especially when contrasted against bright new growth. A profuse display of purple cones adds decoration.
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Leaves are palmate, purple in the spring, green in full summer sun. New growth is vibrant pink-red with bright yellow veins in the shade. Very tender.
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Spring leaves are light green on red bark! Summer leaves are light green with a cast of orange or pink on yellow-green stems. Fall leaves are yellow on bright red stems. Truly remarkable twig coloring which changes so nicely through the seasons, being most vibrant from late summer through early spring. Better in partial shade.
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Chartreuse-apricot spring leaves last for more than a month. Leaves are green in summer. Fall colors are a variety of reds and purples. Some truly spectacular leaf colors can show in the spring.
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Large green leaves are deeply divided, hence the occasionally used name "fern leaf." Spring leaves are pubescent and typically emerge with a profusion of red to burgundy flowers. Fall color is possibly the most spectacular of all maples, hence the name "dancing peacock." Fall colors are brilliant crimson to orange.
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Leaves emerge with red and rosey colors with bright green veins. Large leaves and a bushy habit, seldom seen, great bronze and coral color tones.
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This low, spreading Full Moon maple has deeply divided, large green leaves that turn brilliant shades of golden orange to deep red in fall. Distinctive seeds, in colors from chartreuse to magenta, stand upright and give the weeping green tree extra flair.
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A dwarf laceleaf form with leaves even more divided than 'Green Cascade.' Leaves are green in summer, vibrant gold, orange and red in fall.
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The massive, light green leaves of this dense Full Moon maple turn vibrant yellow to red in fall. An abundance of burgundy flowers and seeds accent the large leaves beautifully.
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A popular, sturdy Full Moon maple, this selection has a refined, horizontal to weeping habit so it cascades down a bank or spreads gracefully. Has abundant burgundy flowers on rich green, highly dissected leaves which change to brilliant yellow, orange and crimson in fall.
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Large green leaves with orange-red new growth. Fall colors are brilliant blends of red, orange and gold.
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Dramatic foliage distinguishes this small, upright Full Moon maple. Its leaves emerge black-red, brighten to red in late spring and soften to bronzy green with darker edges in mid to late summer. A rich romp of orange, red and purple leaves completes the display in fall.
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This medium-size Full Moon maple produces a spectacular show from spring to fall. Its large, almost circular green leaves develop red-pink margins by the end of summer and then change to a riot of orange, red and purple in fall.
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A more refined box elder with brilliant red fall color.
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A yellow-twig boxelder! Brilliant gold twigs in winter, grows fast and can be cut back to any size.
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Spring leaves emerge bright burgundy. New growth is bright red on top of older burgundy foliage. Fall colors are bright orange and red
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Peach leaves with green veins and pink throughout in the spring. Green with prominent veination in the summer and vibrant red in the fall.
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The distinctive, variegated leaves of this Japanese maple emerge almost white and pink in spring. As they open and mature, most leaves become predominately green with creamy borders. A random sprinkling of fully green leaves provides contrast among the variegated ones. In fall, foliage turns bright red-orange.
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Gorgeous new cultivar. Red and dark burgundy reticulated leaves that are less susceptible to burn. Think of this as a 'Purple Ghost' with much better color and less finicky.
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Bright pink, apricot, rose and cream color tones in spring. A reticulated leaf which displays most color in partial shade. Summer colors of rosey-green are highlighted by colorful peach and pink new growth.
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Selected for its rough, corky bark, this unique, green leaf Japanese maple gradually develops creases, cracks and other irregularities as it matures. The vigorous, upright tree makes an interesting bonsai specimen. Small to medium green leaves change to rich yellow-gold in fall.
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Large, conspicuously marbled, deeply cut leaves display a remarkable show of seasonal colors. In spring, lime veins contrast with white and pink backgrounds. In summer, leaves gradually change to reddish veins against purple-red backgrounds. Fall finishes with flame tones: orange centers with red margins. The tall, spreading tree/shrub gets as wide as tall, about 10 feet.
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Very narrow, threadlike leaf lobes give the striking foliage of this dense, upright small tree an open, delicate look. Foliage starts out dark black-red in spring, then softens to burgundy or may bronze out with greenish undertones in full sun. Fall color follows with bright red. Unlike many selections with more rounded canopies, this linearilobum Japanese maple maintains a more narrow habit.
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Very pendulous, finely dissected, light orange-red foliage lends a distinctive look to this colorful laceleaf Japanese maple. Summer leaves become green prominently highlighted with pink margins, which produces a multi-colored effect. In fall, yellow foliage with orange hues brightens the scene. Foliage maintains its attractive color even in late summer and early fall when most other cultivars are washed out.
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Feathery leaves are serrated and dissected to the base of the leaf and almost look like a feather! Red spring color will become green in summer, a very unique cultivar.
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Brilliant red bark in winter - more red than Sango kaku. Bright green leaves in summer shine against the red bark. Fall colors are yellow and orange.
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Bright red spring foliage darkens to greenish red as the leaf matures. Thin leaf margins and veins are red. The name translates to "beautiful red-haired little girl."
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Straplike red leaves account for the name of this vigorous, upright Japanese maple, which means "big red bamboo." Leaves emerge deep purple-red and retain their color well through the summer. In fall, the large leaves with pointed tips brighten to crimson.
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Interesting variegation and varied leaf shape distinguish this slow-growing, upright Japanese maple. Light green new leaves emerge with lipstick red margins; as the basic leaf color turns bluish-green, the margins fade to creamy white with a pink-orange blush. Leaf shapes vary too: some are slender and uniform; others are contorted and wider. Fall produces a bright orange and gold display.
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Leaves emerge raspberry red and darken to purple as they elongate. Leaves have twisted lobes with a very thin cream outline. The appearance of reddish new leaves on top of the bronzed interior foliage give the tree a "red smoke" appearance, which is the translation of the name.
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Smaller in both stature and leaf size than other red Japanese maples with strap-like leaves, this delicate-looking small tree makes a choice container plant. Its small leaves retain their purple-red coloring throughout summer and turn scarlet in fall. The name means "five long red fingers." Also known as 'Beni ubi gohon' and 'Beni yubi gohon.'
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Spectacular seasonal colors make this small tree highly desirable. Leaf color starts out light yellow-green with a pink flush, then changes to green for summer and takes on a very bright yellow in fall. Shoots and young branches brighten up the winter landscape with striking lemon to apricot-yellow bark. Also known as 'Biho' and 'Bihoo.'
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Among the most popular of the large-leaved, red-purple Japanese maples, this industry standard holds its color very well into the late summer. Deeply divided and finely toothed leaves go bright crimson in fall. Prominent, bright red fruits ornament the tree too. Best color in full sun.
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This fine, red laceleaf Japanese maple has bright new growth that softens to a deep red that is less dark than other cultivars. Its color holds well into the summer, gradually turning green-red and a pleasant bronze later in the season. In fall, bright red to crimson blends with a hint of orange on the leaves.
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A shrubby form with bright purple-red spring foliage and bronze summer color.
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Large, dark purple-burgundy leaves that are deeply divided create a feathery appearance on this upright small tree. The distinctive leaves, which contrast beautifully with the tree's green bark, turn orange-red in fall.
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The small green leaves of this low, spreading Japanese maple are deeply dissected and provide a feathery look. Glowing shades of gold and yellow produce a fine fall show on the small, mounding plant.
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Leaves are light bronze-green with mild yellow variegation. Fall colors are yellow and orange.
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Consistent variegation decorates the large, light green to light brown (and all the colors between), deeply divided leaves of this small, upright broad Japanese maple. One of the best reticulated varieties, it can show so many colors at one time, especially in the spring and early summer. Foliage turns golden orange in fall. Also know as 'Elmwoodie' and 'Elmwoodii.'
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Dissectum. Finely-dissected green laceleaf with lighter green new growth.
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This vigorous, deep purple-red Japanese maple resembles 'Bloodgood,' but has better leaf color retention, and the advantage of leafing out two weeks later. A hardy, upright tree with a broad canopy, it makes a striking focal point in the large landscape. In fall, foliage turns dark crimson.
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A unique, very slow-growing Japanese maple, this dwarf green cultivar has very narrow, string-like leaves, not much wider than leaf veins. More sturdy than its deceptively delicate look would suggest, 'Fairy Hair' is a selection that will be less than 3 feet tall in 10 years.
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The distinctive, purple-green leaves of this small Japanese maple display pink and cream leaf margins and twisted lobes. A sport from 'Geisha,' it has shown improved hardiness and stability over its smaller, more tender parent. Purple-black, pink and crimson foliage complete the show in fall.
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This slow-growing, bushy form of Japanese maple boasts remarkable coloring. Soft pink to white spring leaves are flecked delicately with green dots. As the season progresses, the white parts turn pale yellow-green and the veins turn green, but the pink tone persists. Fall features orange, pink and crimson foliage. Extremely tender: provide semi-shade and protection. Ideal for a container.
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This compact laceleaf Japanese maple has a pendulous habit, very lacy leaves and interesting color changes during the growing season. From light green in spring, the deeply dissected leaves turn darker green overlaid with specks and flecks of gold or cream during summer. In fall, foliage goes rich gold. Dissectum, also known as 'Filigree' and 'Silver Lace.'
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