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A selected seedling from Picea orientalis ‘Nigra Compacta.  ‘Tidy Timm’ has lustrous, tiny, dark green needles and a tidy globe shaped habit that make this plant a must have in the garden. Small short sprays of stiff foliage cover this spruce with a symmetrical growth habit. Small tan buds showcase against the dark tiny needles.  Great for use in borders as well as in groupings to anchor a space. ‘Tidy Timm’ will bring years of tidy neatness to the garden. Mature size: 4’H x 4’W Zone 4

Tsuga canadensis ‘Pendula’ is perhaps the most widely known and used form of Canadian Hemlock—especially when it is staked and trained to develop height and character. Pendulous branches form a thick exterior “shell” of foliage that covers the plant’s interior structural scaffold. Very useful and beautiful throughout the garden from sprawling ground covers or unique sculptural qualities to providing shade and softness to the garden gazebo. Zone 4

Blue Korean Arborvitae have large flat sprays of dusty blue foliage with bright white stomatal bands on the undersides that provide a unique color element for the landscape. The branches are scattered along the main trunk and droop in a random fashion, providing an open informal habit. Korean Arborvitae is best in full sun but will appreciate some afternoon shade in hot climates. Moist, well-drained soil is preferable as it is intolerant of drought conditions. Mature size: 20’H x 15’W Zone 4

Very fine textured threadbranch foliage is the main feature of Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Angel Hair’. With slower growth and thinner foliage than ‘Filifera’, it adds a light airy element to the garden. It was found in southern New York by Mike and Ken Yeager of Hickory Hollow Nursery. Mature size: 6’H x 6’W Zone 4

The handsome, cascading Pinus strobus ‘Niagara Falls’, chosen 2009 Collector’s Conifer of the Year, was found as a sport of P.s. ‘Pendula’ and demonstrates a distinct improvement over that familiar landscape tree. The compact, weeping form boasts many draping branches and long, two-tone needles. Every dense, wide specimen develops a unique character and flowing habit that mimics the action of the roaring Niagara Falls. Found by Mike and Ken Yeager of Hickory Hollow Nursery in New York in 1998 while working on a landscape job, this is a distinctive specimen for the discerning client. Mature size: 6’H x 10’W Zone 3

This witch’s broom selection of Serbian Spruce has the characteristic two-tone needles that are dark green with white stomatal bands on the undersides, displaying a silvery appearance. The shorter growth,
compared to other ‘Nana’ types, and short needles make for a darker colored plant than other similar cultivars. It is quite dense and globose at an early age but develops a leader over time. Selected by Gunter Horstmann of Horstmann Nursery in Germany in the 1970’s. Mature size: 4’H x 4’W Zone 4

True to its name, Thuja occidentalis ‘Golden Globe’ has soft, colorful foliage and a uniform, rounded form. It works well in landscapes that call for intermediate size, reliable form and contrasting color. Hardy, durable and adaptable to many conditions, you may choose to shear Golden Globe just to enjoy its delightfully sweet aroma. For best color, grow in full sun. Mature size: 6’H x 4’W Zone 4

Color and texture set ‘Pimoko’ apart from other dwarf Serbian Spruce selections. The showy, dark green needles, accented with a bluish cast and silvery undersides, seem to sparkle. Reddish brown buds add to the effect too. Globe-shaped when young, this superb rock garden plant develops multiple leaders and an upright, broad shape with maturity. Zone 4

Picea pungens ‘The Blues’ was discovered as a unique growth sport on a Weeping Colorado Spruce and has become a favorite in gardens everywhere. Lush blue spring foliage drapes off of downward flowing branches creating a pleasing waterfall of year-round color. Plants may be trained to flow along a fence, deck railing, or stone wall and then allowed to spill across the ground, splashing against well-placed rocks in the garden. Enjoys a moist, well-drained location. Zone 2

Picea abies ‘Frohburg’ presents a slow growing, more narrow form of Weeping Norway Spruce than P.a.‘Pendula’ with a strictly pendulous habit and a full, spreading skirt. The fine texture is the result of shorter, slender, medium green needles. Use this choice selection for landscapes with limited space. Introduced by A. Haller Nursery, Switzerland in 1973. Zone 3