Plants in family cupressaceae
Hesperocyparis glabra 'Blue Ice'
Hesperocyparis glabra 'Blue Ice' is a fast-growing selection of Arizona cypress, notable for its striking powder silver-blue foliage. This tree can reach nearly 20 feet in height within 10 years, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a tall, ornamental addition to their landscape. It thrives in sunny locations and is native to the United States, adding a touch of native beauty to gardens. The tree's unique color and rapid growth make it a standout feature in any outdoor space.
Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
Thuja occidentalis 'Techny' is a hardy evergreen conifer known for its compact, upright pyramidal shape and soft, fan-shaped foliage. It is highly tolerant of cold and drought conditions, making it a resilient choice for various climates. This plant serves as a living windbreak and provides essential nesting, cover, and food for wildlife, enhancing biodiversity in gardens.
Juniperus communis 'Berkshire'
Juniperus communis 'Berkshire' is a favorite of rock gardeners, known for its congested needle-like growth of silvery blue. It forms a mound 12 inches tall by 20 inches wide, thriving in sunny locations.
Juniperus horizontalis 'Prince Of Wales'
Juniperus horizontalis 'Prince Of Wales' is a low-growing, wide-spreading evergreen groundcover with bronze-purple foliage in winter. It is cold and heat-tolerant, thriving in USDA zones 3-9, and is ideal for rocky, gravelly ground and xeric sites.
Thuja occidentalis 'Bobozam'
Thuja occidentalis 'Bobozam' is a dwarf, rounded cultivar that grows into a perfect sphere with lacy, blue-green foliage. It holds its color well in winter and tolerates wet areas and salt. This long-lived plant is adaptable to various soils and conditions.
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Aureovariegata'
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Aureovariegata' is a slow-growing conifer with cream and green variegations. It is rare in commercial trade and adds a unique texture to gardens.
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Bess'
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Bess' is a dense, dark green columnar plant that grows up to 24 inches in 10 years. This hinoki cypress is known for its congested growth, making it an excellent choice for rock gardens or bonsai.
Juniperus scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
Juniperus scopulorum 'Skyrocket' is a narrow, columnar evergreen shrub or small tree with silver-blue foliage. It grows 10-15 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide, thriving in full sun to partial shade. This plant is cold-hardy and tolerant of various soil types, making it a versatile choice for urban landscapes.
Juniperus virginiana 'Taylor'
Juniperus virginiana 'Taylor' is an upright columnar evergreen with silvery blue-green foliage. It is cold hardy to -40 degrees and requires no pruning, making it an excellent privacy screen.
Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Gold Rush'
Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Gold Rush' is a fast-growing tree with brilliant yellow foliage that turns deep auburn in fall. It has a pyramidal form with soft needles and thrives in wet soils. This tree is resistant to many diseases, making it a robust choice for various landscapes.
Thuja plicata 'Zebrina'
Thuja plicata 'Zebrina' is a tall conifer known for its dramatic yellow striping on branches in cold climates. It is a potential replacement for leyland cypress, offering a unique visual appeal. This plant thrives in full sun and is suitable for xeriscaping, providing year-round interest with its evergreen foliage.
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Plumosa Compressa'
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Plumosa Compressa' is a dense, cushion-like plant with grey-gold foliage. It grows to about 2 feet tall and wide, resembling a poodle with a unique texture. Protecting it from winter sun scald is recommended.
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Mariesii Large Form'
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Mariesii Large Form' is a popular form of 'Mariesii', growing 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide in ten years. It features dark green, twisted growth with a white frosting, making it an attractive choice for garden landscapes.
Cryptomeria japonica 'Birodo'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Birodo' is a compact evergreen Japanese cedar that forms a 5-foot tall by 3-foot wide specimen over ten years. Known for its drought tolerance, this plant is ideal for rock gardens and sunlit areas. Its dense foliage and slow growth make it a popular choice for those seeking a low-maintenance, ornamental conifer.
Juniperus scopulorum
Juniperus scopulorum, the western counterpart to the Eastern Red Cedar, features scale-like foliage ranging from light green to blue-green and dark-blue berries. It is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, thriving in full sun.
Juniperus horizontalis 'Plumosa Compacta'
Juniperus horizontalis 'Plumosa Compacta' is an evergreen shrub with a low-growing, spreading habit and fine-textured, blue-tinted green foliage. Its foliage transitions through a range of colors from bright green to blue/green to bronze/purple, adding seasonal interest. This long-lived shrub is drought-tolerant once established and can thrive in a variety of soil conditions, making it ideal for exposed sites. It is also resistant to deer and urban pollution, making it a versatile choice for landscaping.
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Gracilis'
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Gracilis' is a sculptural evergreen with a ruffled texture and dense growth. It is slow-growing and rarely requires pruning, making it suitable for containers and small spaces. This plant resists pests and diseases and can be grown in full sun or partial shade.
Juniperus communis 'Blueberry Delight'
Juniperus communis 'Blueberry Delight' is an ornamental evergreen native to the Dakota Badlands, known for its densely spreading growth habit. It features silvery-blue pinstripes on dark green needles and turns copper in cold weather. This plant is hardy to Zone 3, drought-tolerant, and resistant to deer and rabbits, making it ideal for dry, rocky soils.
Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon' is a conifer with deep green, almost black foliage and an irregularly narrow growth habit. It can reach 12 feet tall and 3 feet wide in 10 years, making it a striking addition to gardens. This plant is native to Japan and thrives in sun to part sun conditions.
Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Ogon'
Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Ogon' is a rare golden dawn redwood, distinguished by its stunning yellow foliage. This deciduous conifer grows rapidly with adequate moisture and benefits from afternoon shade in the Deep South. Its unique color and fast growth make it a striking addition to any landscape.
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Vintage Gold'
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Vintage Gold' is a dwarf false cypress with feather-like foliage that resembles the popular 'Golden Mops' variety. This plant is known for its bright, sun-loving nature and can reach a mature height of about 30 inches. Its compact size and attractive foliage make it a great addition to sunny garden spots.
Thuja occidentalis 'Sherwood Frost'
Thuja occidentalis 'Sherwood Frost' is a slow-growing evergreen with green foliage tipped in white. It is suitable for a range of climates and thrives in well-drained soil.
Thuja occidentalis 'Golden Globe'
Thuja occidentalis 'Golden Globe' is a naturally round evergreen shrub with dense, golden-yellow foliage. It is well-suited for hedges or borders and tolerates a wide range of soil and sun conditions. The foliage darkens to bronze in winter, and the plant requires periodic deep watering in hot, dry weather.
Juniperus horizontalis 'Bar Harbor'
Juniperus horizontalis 'Bar Harbor' is a creeping shrub with blue-gray foliage that turns purple in winter. It spreads up to 8 feet and prefers dry, sandy soil. This plant is heat and pollution tolerant, making it suitable for urban environments, but it does not tolerate wet soils.
Taxodium distichum var. imbricatum
Taxodium distichum var. imbricatum is a deciduous conifer with a pyramidal shape, native to the southern United States. Its awl-shaped leaves turn a coppery hue in autumn, and it produces small, wildlife-friendly cones. This tree is adaptable to both moist and dry conditions and is known for its ability to filter runoff water.