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Blue, gem-like color combined with a slow rate of growth makes Picea pungens ‘Zafiro’ suited for gardens with limited space. It has the outstanding lush blue needles of its parent, P.p. ‘Moerheim’ but differs in size and habit from other selections with much slower growth and a rounded profile. This compact dwarf tree is an excellent alternative choice to the generic “Dwarf Blue Globe Spruce” commonly specified in suburban landscapes. Mature size: 8’H x 6’W Zone 2

Super hardy, Picea mariana ‘Mont Tremblant’ is a very vigorous grower with lots of movement. Short gray-green needles cover long branches which curve and twist, arching up, out, and then strictly downward. Well suited to peat and boggy areas, it makes an interesting focal piece in most any garden space. Zone 3

Picea pungens ‘Avatar’ is a classic Colorado Blue Spruce manifesting the best qualities this species offers. A seedling selection of P.p. ‘Moerheim’, the exceptionally lush blue foliage is especially striking in spring as the new needles emerge as soft blue powder puffs. The distinctive tiered pattern of branching contributes a “wow” factor both as a young tree today but more so in a mature specimen. With a slower growth rate than other popular cultivars, this heritage quality tree can develop to its full majesty in many sizes of landscapes. Mature Size: 20’H x 15’W Zone 2

A spring surprise when this dense upright tree explodes with bright red new growth. Blaze Norway Spruce has red tips that fade to reddish-brown and then green by late spring, early summer. The short needled, compact seedling selection from ‘Rubra Spicata’ thrives in moist, well-drained soil. Mature size: 8’H x 6’W Zone 3

An upright dwarf form, Larix laricina ‘Deborah Waxman’ is a seedling selection with ascending branches that exhibit light, blue-green needles through the growing season. Showy, rosy young cones appear in spring, and fall brings on a display of coppery gold. Found in a trial bed at the University of Connecticut and selected by Dr. Sydney Waxman. Mature size: 4’H x 3’W Zone 2

A new, compact, bush form of Pinus resinosa ‘Morel’ has long, light green needles that are soft to the touch. Mid-size plants become dense, billowy shrubs that resemble the shape of morel mushrooms with rounded top-caps and more height than width. The very hardy plants project an informal beauty in the garden year-round. Mature Size: 10’H x 10’W Zone 3