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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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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 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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An open conical form with horizontal branches and blunt green needles with white undersides. Outstanding purple cones.
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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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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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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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A columnar upright with weeping branches. Blue-green foliage. Can tolerate very shady sites.
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One of the most narrow conifers in existence. This variety is only about 1' wide when it is 8' tall. Sporadic side branches give unique character, or can be removed for a perfectly-narrow vertical element. Green foliage.
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Lemon to butter-yellow foliage along with a narrow-weeping form make this tree stand out in the landscape
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Deciduous. A columnar form with golden-yellow spring leaves turning lime-green in summer. Fall color is bright golden-orange.
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Deciduous. A columnar form with dark purple leaves. Similar to 'Red Obelisk' - both are phenomenal columnar purple forms.
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Deciduous. A compact ovular to conical crown with dense foliage. Deeply cut narrow foliage gives the tree a lacey look.
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Deciduous. A small form with upward-facing curled leaves that hold a few drops of water. The leaves appearing first are rolled, others are dissected. Makes a unique small specimen. Also known as 'Tubeleaf', 'Tubuliformis' and 'Tubifolia'
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The first dawn redwood with pendulous branches, this truly outstanding introduction has gracefully weeping branches with delicate, soft, gray-green foliage and a beautiful sculptural form. If staked, it can be rather tall and narrow. The deciduous foliage goes rich orange in fall before dropping to show off beautiful peeling bark for winter.
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A narrow, columnar form of dawn redwood, this beauty boasts both great foliage and handsome bark. Its delicate green foliage turns orange-yellow in fall. In winter, after the needles have fallen, the striking reddish and black peeling bark lends a handsome look.
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A narrow pyramidal form, similar to the species, but with soft yellow spring growth glowing on top of the green.
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A narrow form with dark green needles. The central leader can put on 2' of growth in one year once established. Similar, but a great improvement over 'Hillside Upright.' By comparison, 'Middle Finger' has side branches that are not just stubs, they grow about half as quickly as the leader, thereby developing a more uniform open columnar form. The side branches have a dominant central bud, which is held upright, hence the name 'Middle Finger.' A chance seedlings Norway spruce found along a highway by Richard Haslebacher of Woods Creek Horticultural, Silverton, OR.
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Pendula' has an upright leader that can be straight or at an irregular angle. All branches are pendulous. Overall plant shape can greatly vary depending on leader training. We grow the mound form under the name of 'Hillside Upright' and the spreading weeping form we grow is 'Formanek.'
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An extremely narrow weeping tree, this Norway spruce stays less than 2' wide when 10' tall, and does it not require staking. Shaped like a cylindrical fountain, the tree's branches suggest water neatly cascading until it hits the ground and then spreading at its base to develop a beautiful pool. Also known as 'Rotenhaus' or 'Rottenhaus.'
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New growth emerges red in the spring, fading after about two weeks to green. Makes a very large open-structured conical tree.
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A blue-green conical spruce that is similar to Picea pungens. Needles are very sharp. New growth is powder blue with an almost white stem.
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Silver-blue foliage and graceful, weeping branches make this upright spruce a dramatic presence in the landscape. A very straight, central leader rises above evenly-spaced, pendulous branches that pool at the ground and create a skirt around the base of the tree.
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A narrow weeping form with a layered or stacking appearance. Cultivar was introduced in France by 1867, and is still seen too infrequently today!
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The needles of this narrow conical Serbian spruce start out yellow-green but gradually change to blue and green producing a mix of shades of gold, blue and green. To assure the most vibrant gold, we take cuttings only from stock plants that are very yellow. Many other nurseries offer 'Aurea' that are not nearly as bright.
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A relatively new introduction, this broadly conical, upright Serbian spruce has excellent color: outstanding light blue foliage with silvery-blue undersides. Our 8' tall stock plant is about 8' wide at its base.
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A narrow conical - almost columnar - tree with blue-green needles. Tertiary branches hang, giving a pendulous appearance. Profuse purple cones are a real draw in the spring.
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Very narrow and possibly the most pendulous upright Serbian spruce, this weeping tree develops a leader that grows straight without staking. Branches hang down close to the trunk. Also listed as 'Bruns Pendula' by some nurseries, it was chosen Collector's Conifer of the Year in 2006.
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This weeping Serbian spruce does not have a dominant upright leader, so it can be grown as a spreading mound with an informal leader, or it can be trained to stand upright and then allowed to spread. The needles of the fantastic variety are noticeably larger and born on thicker stems than those of other cultivars of Picea omorika.
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An upright central leader with branches that "swoop" down from the trunk, then up again. The tertiary branches hang and over time all of the branches hang. Needles are green with silver-gray undersides that show in spots throughout. Great purple cones.
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Stunning, bright lemon-yellow spring growth creates a dramatic contrast against the mature foliage of this slow-growing, pyramidal tree. By mid-summer, the fresh yellow foliage darkens to deep, glossy green. Unlike many other non-green Picea orientalis cultivars, this beauty does not burn in full sun. Does not color up in containers. Ask before purchase.
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Named for its nodding or weeping branches (Nutans is "nodding" in Latin), this dark green, upright Oriental spruce develops an attractive, extremely sculptural look. Graceful, irregular branches held at unusual angles and multiple leaders give it the beauty of a specimen. Since Picea orientalis tolerates some shade, this variety can be used to decorate the shady site.
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Simply stunning: bright yellow new growth softens to golden-yellow that lasts all year! Add purple cones and an interesting form for a truly outstanding combination of color and form. Plants have irregular forms when young, then become broadly conical at 5-7 years old, and then narrowly conical in maturity. When young, the plants benefit from some shade to avoid foliage burn from hot sun, but given too much shade, their yellow will fade and become more green. Mature plants in full sun boast bright yellow all year.
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A narrow upright form with weeping side branches. Ultimately makes a large tree and is a rather fast growing selection.
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Bright emerald-green needles and enchanting exfoliating bark with beautiful plates of orange, brown, green and gray distinguish this smaller, slower-growing form of the Chinese Lacebark pine used in temple gardens. The compact, bushy, multi-stemmed selection has dense foliage in clusters of 3-needles.
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A dense narrow conical form with blue-green-silver foliage. We received this plant as 'Glauca' but believe it is what the industry sells as 'Glauca Compacta.' Given the dense habit and compact form, we have changed the name to 'Glauca Compacta.'
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Bright green and yellow bands decorate the needles of this variegated Japanese red pine, and the creamy-butter coloring becomes more vibrant in summer. Vigorous and easy to grow compared to other variegated forms, this dragon eye pine tolerates diverse site conditions and does not burn in winter. Also known as 'Red OD Burke,' it develops an irregular but majestic form with orange-red exfoliating bark. Striking.
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The unique, sculptural character of this flexible Limber pine comes from its free-flowing branches. They might grow upright, or at an angle, or horizontal above the ground, or even as a groundcover. In addition, the dramatic conifer produces long, distinctly blue, silver-banded needles. Grown upright, its swooping branches fill a large area; grown low, the branches flow nicely beneath taller, deciduous trees. New growth is more green and lush. Likely introduced as 'Pendula,' "Glauca" was apparently added later to denote the blue foliage. Sometimes labeled 'Glauca Reflexa.
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A symmetrical conical form with bluish-silver needles contrasted by greenish-blue new growth. Needles are larger than the species and similar to many of the Korean pines. Was found by Peter Vanderwolf as a seedling at Vermeulen Nursery in New Jersey and introduced in 1972.
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A broad pyramid with multiple leaders creating a bushy mass. Long dark green needles about 6 inches, profuse magenta cones.
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A conical red pine with brilliant golden foliage. Needles are yellow-gold at the tips and bright green at the interior. Plant glows summer and winter. Performs best in a colder climate. Thick new growth and limited branching make it difficult to propagate - that said, it's worth it!
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Each one of these fast growing, upright pines has a unique character and develops into a statuesque garden feature. Long, narrow, blue-green needles decorate the weeping secondary branches. The bark is thin, rough, and furrowed.
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This narrow, upright pine has an open habit and outstanding golden winter foliage. Warm spring weather changes the color to light green. A big impact choice for limited garden spaces, it grows about 8" per year. This selection was introduced by Hillside Nursery in Lehighton, Pennsylvania about 1970.
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A broad pyramid with long thin light-green needles that turn brilliant golden in the winter. Color lasts until new growth begins to push.
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