 | Arborvitae (American).
A good substitute for the Leyland Cypress as a screen. These are
wonderfully deep green narrow to broad pyramidal plants that do well in a
variety of soils and conditions. There are dwarf cultivars which can
work in a container as well.
Green Giant: True to their name, these are large, yet graceful, conical
shaped evergreens that are rapid growing and can easily be used to provide a
dense screen. |
| Arborvitae
Staghorn Cedar: The thujopsis dolobrata is
a very uncommon evergreen. It adapts to a variety of conditions, even
working in the shade -- truly unique. JUST ARRIVED: a spectacular
golden variety. This one cannot be adequately described here.
You'll have to see to believe! |
| Cedar
Alaskan Cedar - Strict Weeping: Officially
chamaecyparis nootkatensis ' Strict Weeping' makes an outstanding focal point
in the garden. Its foliage hangs down against the trunk forming a very narrow,
tall shape. One of a kind!
Deodar Cedar: For a stately, yet irregular, form, you can't beat the
Deodar Cedar. There are golden forms that glisten in the sun. |
| Cryptomeria. Majestic in its mature form.
This handsome conical shaped evergreen is an excellent substitute for the
Leyland Cypress. Has a bronzish cast to the needles in the winter.
There are numerous types or "cultivars" ranging from the very dwarf Tensan
Cryptomeria to the very large Yoshino Cryptomeria. |
| Cypress
Arizona Cypress: This variety or the closely
related Blue Ice Pyramid both provide a remarkable silver-blue contrast to
other background evergreens. Conical in shape and a good screen
alternative.
Leyland Cypress: Recently, 'Golconda',
a bright golden form of the Leyland was introduced. It makes a statement
in any landscape and is slower growing and more refined than the typical
Leyland. |
| Falsecypress
There are numerous varieties, some with gold or yellow variegation, but most
all provide an Asian accent to the garden with their delicate fans or sprays
of needles
'Aurea' and 'Cripsii': Both cultivars of the Hinoki Falsecypress
 ave
"presence" in the landscape. They combine a wispy, artistic form and
golden accents and just have to be given a prominent position. |
| Hemlock (Canadian). A bit more difficult to
grow and maintain in our environment, but very rewarding if you can provide
the right conditions. Almost frothy sprays of medium green needles, this
is a graceful contrast to many other evergreens. Provide protection from
the summer heat. |
| Pine
Vanderwolf's Pyramid: There are
just too many varieties to mention them all, but this one deserves special attention.
A striking reasonably small tree with silver blue needles.
Wate's Golden: Seldom do we look to pines to provide fall color.
This variety of Pinus virginiana, however, displays a wonderful golden glow in
the fall, turning to a vivid green again in spring. |
| Redcedar (Eastern). A native evergreen that
can withstand heat and drought and a variety of soil conditions. It can
reach up to 40 feet high and is either pyramidal or broadly-pyramidal.
Perfect for screening large area. |
| Spruce (White).
The dwarf
variety is a great plant for containers. This very slow growing and naturally
conical shaped plant will not outgrow its site for years. And when it does,
you can transplant it to another sunny location.
Skylands Spruce: Perhaps our favorite, if we had to choose.
A very special golden frosting appears atop its needles. In our climate,
the best use is in a slightly shaded area. |
