Mugo Pine (Pinus mugo ‘Rock Garden’) is a true dwarf variety. Many mugo pines have an unpredictable grow rate and size, this variety however has been propagated to remain a dwarf. This mugo pine is a low-growing, spreading evergreen. It has dark green, stiff needles that are 2-3 inches long. Its easy to grow as it is tolerant of a wide range of conditions. Widely used in foundation plantings and is an excellent choice for bonsai projects and Japanese gardens.
Japanese White Pine (Pinus parviflora ‘Glauca Nana’) is an irregular growing, semi-dwarf conifer with a good blue cast. Because of its upright habit, it makes a good companion for the many rounded or flat-topped forms of dwarf conifers. A 10 year old plant will be less than 4′ tall and approximately 2′ wide.
Scotch Pine ’Hillside Creeper’ (Pinus sylvestris ‘Hillside Creeper’) A strong-growing, ground covering pine creating a beautiful spreading and undulating look. It makes an excellent groundcover option for banks or walls or tucked in and around boulders. The medium green color turns a lighter shade of green in winter.
Russian Arborvitae (Microbiata decussata) is a low growing needled evergreen which reaches a only 12ins. in height but does spread quickly to a width of 12-15ft. Its an ideal evergreen groundcover. Plants closely resemble junipers but, unlike juniper, will tolerate moist but well-drained soil. Needles turn a beautiful burgundy color in winter. Best in sun with good, moist but draining soil.
Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus procumbens ‘Nana’) is a very low grower. It hugs the ground looks somewhat like rough textured moss. A wonderful dwarf conifer, this juniper is especially useful as a groundcover, in the rock garden, in collections of dwarf conifers or as a bonsai. For best results grow in full sun in well drained soil.
Dwarf Silver Fir (Abies balsamea ‘Hudsonia’) is a very compact and slow growing evergreen. A 10 year old plant might be 8ins. high and 12ins. wide. The original plant was discovered in the White Mts. of New Hampshire and introduced into cultivation before 1810. Adapted to cool, moist, well drained conditions,(high altitude climates), so when grown in gardens in lower areas every effort should be made to provide a moist, acid, peaty soil, preferably with protecttion from hot afternoon sun. A real gem that’s worth whatever effort it takes to grow it.
Hinoki cypress ‘Gracilis’ (Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Gracilis’) has wonderful deep green, fan-shaped foliage with slightly drooping branches. Its pyramidal form makes this dependable evergreen an excellent plant for specimen use or for hedging. Grows moderately fast to 15ft. tall by 8-10ft. wide.
Hinoki cypress ‘Nana’ (Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Nana’) is an ideal conifer for rock gardens or container gardens. Its dark green foliage is tightly congested, forming a tiny mound of year around color. Very slow growing to about 3ft. in height with a slighter broader spread. A true dwarf, not to be confused with the faster and taller growing ‘Nana Gracilis’
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