Plants in family cupressaceae
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Spirited'
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Spirited' is a dwarf conifer with golden, lace-like foliage that resists burning. It can grow up to 8 feet tall and 3 feet wide over 15 years, making it a compact choice for gardens. This evergreen plant thrives in full sun to part sun and is drought-tolerant, adding year-round interest with its vibrant color.
Cryptomeria japonica 'Ryoku Gyoku Ryu'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Ryoku Gyoku Ryu' is a Japanese dwarf evergreen that forms a tight clump, growing to 18 inches tall and 3 feet wide over 12 years. Its compact size and dense foliage make it ideal for rock gardens or as a low-maintenance landscape plant.
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Silverlode'
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Silverlode' is a dwarf conifer with a tight bun of congested green foliage flecked with creamy white. It grows to 18 inches tall and 24 inches wide over 10 years, making it an excellent choice for small garden spaces or as a decorative plant.
Juniperus rigida ssp. conferta 'Blue Pacific'
Juniperus rigida ssp. conferta 'Blue Pacific' is an evergreen groundcover with a bluish tint, growing 6-7 feet wide and 12-15 inches tall. It is salt and pollution tolerant, making it suitable for coastal sites. This plant is hardy in zones 5 to 9 and requires well-drained soil.
Juniperus sabina 'Sierra Spreader'
Juniperus sabina 'Sierra Spreader' is a wide-growing, ground-hugging plant with bright green foliage. It is cold-hardy in USDA zones 3 to 7 and grows about 1 foot tall with a spread of 5 to 8 feet. This plant is tolerant of poor, rocky soil, salt, and drought, making it a robust choice for challenging environments.
Chamaecyparis nootkatensis var. variegata
Chamaecyparis nootkatensis var. variegata is a striking conifer known for its dark green foliage speckled with creamy white. This beautiful tree can reach up to 5 feet in height with an 18-inch spread over ten years. It is a native plant of the United States and thrives in sunny to partially sunny conditions. Its unique variegated leaves make it a standout in any garden, and it is also known to attract butterflies.
Microbiota decussata 'Prides'
Microbiota decussata 'Prides' is a compact, spreading evergreen with soft, fern-like foliage that develops a purple hue in cold weather. It is arctic cold hardy and resistant to deer, thriving in both sun and partial shade. This plant is known for its excellent disease resistance and ability to tolerate brief droughts.
Taxodium distichum 'Falling Waters'
Taxodium distichum 'Falling Waters' is a deciduous conifer with weeping branches and needle-like foliage that turns copper in fall. It grows 8-12 feet tall and is hardy in USDA zones 6 to 9. This adaptable tree tolerates both dry and wet conditions and thrives in urban environments.
Cupressus sempervirens 'Glauca'
Cupressus sempervirens 'Glauca', or the Columnar Italian cypress, is a tall, slender tree with bluish foliage. It can reach up to 20 feet in height and 3 feet in width over a decade, making it ideal for formal entranceways or as a striking vertical accent in gardens. This cypress thrives in full sun and is well-suited to Mediterranean climates, adding a touch of elegance with its distinctive spire-like form.
Juniperus sabina 'Broadmoor'
Juniperus sabina 'Broadmoor' is an evergreen groundcover with bluish-green, soft, featherlike foliage. Its prostrate form makes it ideal for covering dry, rocky soil in full sun. This hardy plant is well-suited for low-maintenance landscapes and provides year-round interest with its unique coloration and texture.
Thuja occidentalis 'Westmont'
Thuja occidentalis 'Westmont' is a dwarf, rounded grower with green foliage and yellow tips through summer. It reaches 2 feet tall and 18 inches wide in 10 years, making it suitable for small gardens or as a decorative border. This plant thrives in full sun and is appreciated for its compact size and vibrant foliage.
Juniperus communis 'Akebono'
Juniperus communis 'Akebono' is an upright plant with a distinctly oriental feel, featuring blue-green needle foliage and white new growth in summer. This plant is known for its informal character and is suitable for gardens that aim to attract butterflies.
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Filicoides Gold'
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Filicoides Gold' is an evergreen with soft, fern-like foliage and a unique growth habit. It is low maintenance and tolerant of heat and humidity, making it a versatile choice for gardens. This plant prefers well-drained soils and can add a touch of elegance to landscapes.
Juniperus chinensis 'Saybrook Gold'
Juniperus chinensis 'Saybrook Gold' is a compact evergreen with bright gold foliage that remains vibrant year-round. It responds well to pruning and is deer-resistant, making it ideal for foundation or mass plantings. The plant thrives in full to part shade.
Thuja occidentalis 'Little Giant'
Thuja occidentalis 'Little Giant' is a compact evergreen shrub with a naturally round shape that requires no pruning. Its rich green foliage maintains its color throughout winter, making it a reliable year-round feature. This slow-growing plant tolerates wet areas and salt, making it versatile for various landscapes, including hedges and container planting. It thrives in full sun but appreciates some afternoon shade in hotter climates.
Cryptomeria japonica 'Knaptonensis'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Knaptonensis' is a dwarf cryptomeria with a tight pyramidal shape. It features white tips on new growth that contrast with the older foliage, creating a striking appearance. This slow-growing plant reaches 48 inches tall and 18 inches wide in ten years, making it suitable for small gardens.
Xanthocyparis vietnamensis
Xanthocyparis vietnamensis is one of the world's rarest and most endangered conifers, discovered in 1999 in northern Vietnam. It can eventually grow over 30 feet tall, with foliage resembling a thujopis at maturity. This evergreen conifer is known for its feathery juvenile foliage and varied taxonomy.
Cryptomeria japonica 'Mushroom'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Mushroom' is an evergreen shrub with a mounded, rounded form and bright green new growth. It grows to 3-4 feet in height and width, with bronzy purple winter foliage and yellowish pollen.
Juniperus communis 'Mini Arcade'
Juniperus communis 'Mini Arcade' is a compact dwarf shrub with feathery evergreen foliage. It grows 8 to 12 inches in height and 3 to 4 feet in width, making it a perfect choice for small gardens. This plant is deer-resistant, cold-hardy, and drought-tolerant once established.
Thuja koraiensis 'Glauca'
Thuja koraiensis 'Glauca' is a conifer with bluish foliage and silver markings underneath the leaves. It forms a conical mound up to 10 feet tall and 8 feet wide in ten years, making it a great addition to winter gardens.
Hesperotropsis leylandii 'Murray'
Hesperotropsis leylandii 'Murray' is a fast-growing evergreen tree with improved disease and pest resistance. It can reach heights of 30 to 40 feet and widths of 6 to 10 feet, with branches that extend to the ground. This tree tolerates humidity, heat, and coastal conditions, making it suitable for various landscapes. Its dense branching provides sound dampening and wind reduction.
Cupressus sempervirens 'Totem'
Cupressus sempervirens 'Totem' is a space-saving evergreen with narrow, upright growth. It reaches 10-18 feet in height and is low-maintenance, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil.
Taxodium distichum 'Cascade Falls'
Taxodium distichum 'Cascade Falls' is a weeping tree with drooping branches and fine-textured, fern-like needles. It displays a striking electric orange color in the fall and is hardy across a wide range of climates. This low-maintenance tree is ideal for creating focal points in large gardens.
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Golden Pin Cushion'
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Golden Pin Cushion' is a conifer with chartreuse golden foliage, suitable for rock gardens. It features a mix of juvenile and adult foliage, adding texture and color to garden landscapes.
Juniperus chinensis 'Sargentii'
Juniperus chinensis 'Sargentii' is an evergreen shrub with bright green cascading mounds and dense branches. It grows 8-10 feet wide and 2-3 feet tall, tolerating coastal conditions and drought once established.