Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Golden Mop’ In September 2007, I arrived at the Chicago Botanic Garden as the newly hired curator of woody plants. My first big project was to oversee some aspects of the Dwarf ...

‘Nidiformis’ is a tough plant with an irregular dense habit, developing layers upon layers of branches. ‘Cascade Falls’ is a selection of the deciduous bald-cypress that has a decidedly weeping habit.

Dwarf conifers are not just plain green but come in many shades of that color, they also show wonderful shades of blue to silver, yellow and variegated foliage. Add the shapes that range from narrow, ...

Greenhouse ManagementThe American Conifer Society named Picea pungens ‘The Blues’ and P. abies ‘Pusch’ as the Collectors Conifer of the Year. The society selects a standard size and a dwarf variety ...

Larix decidua 'Puli': Unusually, the weeping larch is a deciduous conifer and its bright green leaves turn yellow in autumn, leaving a lovely sculptural structure in your garden over winter.

The weeping Norway spruce makes a statement, no matter where you place it on your railroad. Photo by Nancy Norris Common name: Weeping Norway spruce Latin name: Picea abies ‘Pendula’ Plant type: dwarf ...

Best Small Conifer Trees with Benefits for Birds These small trees may be dwarf in size, but they all provide giant benefits to birds in the way of seeded cones, insects and year-round shelter.

Garden CenterThe American Conifer Society named Picea pungens ‘The Blues’ and P. abies ‘Pusch’ as the Collectors Conifer of the Year. The society selects a standard size and a dwarf variety each year.

Specialty conifer is a term that may refer to dwarf evergreens or to trees with unusual growth habits, such as weeping spruces or pines that grow as a ground cover. Sometimes gardeners think all dwarf ...

These are forest trees, programmed to reach a height of up to 75 feet, with a spread of 20 feet or more. If you plant one out back, be prepared to sacrifice a big hunk of the yard.