Plants in family cupressaceae
Callitropsis nootkatensis 'Green Arrow'
Callitropsis nootkatensis 'Green Arrow' is a narrow, fast-growing tree with weeping branches and dark blue-gray-green foliage. It can reach heights of 20-35 feet and is hardy in USDA zones 4 to 8. This low-maintenance tree thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
Juniperus chinensis 'Blaauw'
Juniperus chinensis 'Blaauw' is a dense, columnar conifer with blue-gray and green evergreen needles. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and is low-maintenance, making it suitable for privacy screens or hedgerows. Its robust form and color make it a versatile addition to landscapes.
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Ivan's Column'
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Ivan's Column' is an upright conifer with blue-green juvenile foliage that resembles tiny blue stars. This plant is a striking addition to gardens, offering a unique texture and color. Its soft foliage and upright growth habit make it a popular choice for gardeners looking to add vertical interest to their landscapes.
Cryptomeria japonica 'Tenzan Yatsabusa'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Tenzan Yatsabusa' is a dwarf Japanese cedar forming a 30-inch tall and 3-foot wide mound in 10 years. It features congested dark green foliage and a windswept form, making it a unique addition to gardens. This plant is more flattened than other Cryptomeria varieties and is ideal for rock gardens and sun to part sun locations.
Juniperus horizontalis 'Pancake'
Juniperus horizontalis 'Pancake' is a diminutive groundcover with blue-grey foliage that turns purple in winter. It grows to a height of 3 inches and spreads 4 feet wide, making it ideal for rock gardens and as a deer-resistant plant.
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Nana'
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Nana', also known as the golden false cypress, is an upright conifer with plumelike growth and brilliant gold foliage. It can reach up to 10 feet tall and 6 feet wide in ten years, making it suitable for medium-sized rock gardens. Introduced from Germany in 1891, this compact mound features dark green fan-like foliage with a glaucous white underside, providing year-round visual interest.
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Torulosa Nana'
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Torulosa Nana' is a dwarf hinoki cypress with twisted, congested growth. This vertically impaired form is appreciated for its unique appearance and is a popular choice for small garden spaces and rock gardens.
Juniperus scopulorum 'Blue Arrow'
This plant is perfect for smaller spaces with its narrow columnar habit and silvery-blue color. It grows up to 15 feet high and 2-3 feet wide, is deer-resistant, attracts birds, and is both cold hardy and drought-tolerant.
Thuja occidentalis 'Holmstrup'
Thuja occidentalis 'Holmstrup' is a hardy evergreen known for its naturally conical shape and soft, fern-like foliage. This low-maintenance plant is suitable for small gardens and urban environments, offering a tidy appearance throughout the year. It can serve as a replacement for boxwood in low hedges and is adaptable to a variety of soil types, making it a versatile choice for landscape design.
Juniperus communis
Juniperus communis is a shrubby juniper with a broadly columnar shape, introduced from Sweden in 1970. It grows to about 10 feet tall in ten years, with new growth that is bright gold, transitioning to greenish gold. This plant forms a clump 4 feet wide and 2 feet tall, making it an excellent accent plant. Its foliage changes from intense gold in spring and summer to chartreuse, providing year-round interest.
Cryptomeria japonica 'Little Diamond'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Little Diamond' is a dwarf conifer that grows to about 18 inches tall and 30 inches wide. Known for its easy-to-grow nature and vigorous growth, this compact plant is ideal for small gardens or as a decorative element in larger landscapes. Its dense foliage and manageable size make it a versatile choice for various garden settings.
Thuja occidentalis 'Twisted Brilliance'
Thuja occidentalis 'Twisted Brilliance' is an upright, narrow evergreen with soft deep green foliage and dense branches. It provides year-round color and has a slightly spiraled growth habit with purple-tinged foliage in winter. This plant thrives in full sun to part shade and well-drained soil.
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Crippsii'
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Crippsii' is a striking conifer with green-gold, feather-like needles and a loosely conical shape. This deer-resistant plant prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade and thrives in well-drained soil. It is susceptible to wind burn, so protection from strong winds is beneficial. Its unique coloration and shape make it an attractive choice for gardens seeking year-round interest.
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Splitrock'
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Splitrock' is a dwarf conifer with a unique blend of blue juvenile and dark green adult foliage. This small upright false cypress grows to about 48 inches in 10 years, making it an excellent choice for compact garden spaces. Its distinctive foliage and slow growth rate make it a favorite among conifer enthusiasts looking for a low-maintenance, visually appealing plant.
Cryptomeria japonica 'Compressa'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Compressa' is a very slow-growing plant with an upright egg shape and dark green color. Its branches resemble green caterpillars, and it reaches 12 inches tall and wide in ten years, making it a unique addition to gardens.
Cryptomeria japonica 'Ikari'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Ikari' is a Japanese cedar with a unique green braided afro hairdo appearance. It grows up to 5 feet tall and 3 feet wide in ten years, making it a distinctive evergreen addition to gardens. This plant thrives in sun to part sun conditions.
Juniperus squamata 'Blue Alps'
Juniperus squamata 'Blue Alps' is a unique cultivar with glossy blue foliage forming an upright, irregular column. It is ideal for use as a screen or specimen plant in landscapes, known for its resilience and lack of dieback issues common in other cultivars.
Cryptomeria japonica 'Giokumo'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Giokumo' is an elegant compact evergreen dwarf conifer, reaching 8 feet tall and 5 feet wide in 10 years. It features soft green rope-like foliage and never needs pruning, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardens. This conifer is ideal for adding structure and year-round interest to landscapes, with its unique form and texture providing a striking focal point.
Chamaecyparis thyoides 'Little Jamie'
Chamaecyparis thyoides 'Little Jamie' is a dwarf white cedar with a conical shape, reaching 24 inches in height and 14 inches in width over ten years. Its foliage turns a plum color in winter, while the underside remains green. This plant, introduced by Mitsch Nursery, is considered one of the best dwarf varieties and is ideal for small garden spaces.
Juniperus scopulorum 'Wichita Blue'
Juniperus scopulorum 'Wichita Blue' is a coniferous evergreen with silvery blue-green needles and a slim pyramidal form. It grows 10-15 feet tall and 4-6 feet wide, thriving in USDA zones 3 to 7. This drought-resistant juniper is ideal for small landscapes and can withstand strong winds and full sun.
Juniperus horizontalis 'Hughes'
Juniperus horizontalis 'Hughes' is a low-growing, wide-spreading groundcover with silver-blue foliage that takes on a purple cast in fall and winter. This deer-resistant plant is tolerant of urban pollution and thrives in full sun, appreciating afternoon shade in hot climates. It grows 15-18 inches tall and spreads 6-8 feet wide, making it ideal for erosion control and rainwater runoff management. Its drought tolerance and ornamental appeal make it a popular choice for rocky or sandy soils.
Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Chip'
Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Chip' is a low-growing evergreen with steel-blue foliage that turns violet in winter. It covers up to 10 feet laterally and is highly resistant to diseases and pests, thriving in rocky, dry, and hilly terrains.
Cryptomeria japonica 'Nana Albospica'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Nana Albospica' is a dwarf conifer with variegated foliage, reaching 8 feet tall and 5 feet wide. It is known for its bright white new growth and pyramid shape, making it a striking addition to gardens. This plant is suitable for sun to part sun conditions and prefers slightly moist, well-drained soils.