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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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A dwarf spreading Greek fir, this slow-growing selection has small, somewhat spiky needles that radiate around its branches.
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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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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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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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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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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 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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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 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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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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Tufts of golden and yellow-green compressed foliage. Pyramidal to broadly-pyramidal habit. A popular selection for many years.
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Semi dwarf and compact with golden foliage.
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This attractive, slow-growing Hinoki cypress has unique foliage: dazzling yellow works with green highlights and creamy centers to brighten the scene. In most locations, the bright foliage does not burn, even in full sun.
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We grow very few Hinoki Cypress, only the best. This is the BEST yellow-foliage form. Interior light green contrasts brilliant cream-yellow, making this variety effectively "Glow."
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Golden threads of yellow foliage layer to form a broad mound.
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A broom found on a 150-year old Ginkgo by David Dusenbury, curator of the historic Hunnewell Pinetum in Wellesley, MA. The original tree, approximately 90' tall has has the gnarled broom which is about 6' x 6' at a height of 20' off of the ground. Our cuttings came directly from the broom.
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Densely-packed with plush green leaves. This variety has become a standard in Europe and will follow suit in the US. Originally found as a witches' broom by Piet Vergeldt in the Netherlands in 1995.
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A tight bushy dwarf with rounded lush dark green leaves. A great name for a great plant.
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A very curious new small tree, this weeping Ginkgo has an upright leader and horizontal-to-pendulous side branches. Leaves of the slow-growing deciduous conifer vary in size, shape and thickness and some display lime-green variegation. Also known in Europe as 'Mutant Weeper.'
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Lemon foliage can burn in winter sun. When healthy colors are beautiful.
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Bright yellow to lime-green summer color becomes bright orange-copper in winter.
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A mounding plant with sweeping slender branches. Lush blue-green foliage and tight habit.
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Deciduous. This heavily weeping selection has lime green foliage in spring. Fall color is golden to yellow. Excellent waterfall form if staked, otherwise an equally interesting mound form.
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In spring, the new growth of this small, globe-shaped American larch hints of sparklers, as new blue needles with powder-blue and green tones burst on the scene. In fall, the needles of the extremely hardy deciduous conifer change to an excellent, rich yellow.
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