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An extreme miniature, Picea abies ‘Jana’ is one of the slowest growing conifers we have in our product line. Fine, very short green needles densely cover this congested form that grows wider than tall. The flattened globe is excellent for containers or alpine and rock gardens, never outgrowing its space. Mature size: 1.5’H x 1.5’W Zone 3

Picea glauca ‘Pixie’ is a tiny Alberta-type selection of Picea glauca with short, dark green needles. Much more dense and compact than P.g. ‘Conica’, it also displays a prominent show of large, round buds that give the tree a decorated look. A petite, narrow accent for rock garden, trough, courtyard or landscape. Mature size: 1.5’H x 6″W Zone 4

Juniperus communis ‘Effusa’ is a low, spreading form that adapts to any garden, even in shady locations. Its small needles grow close to the flexible, reddish brown stems, which show off soft, cinnamon brown tips when new, and mature to bright green as the season progresses. Mature size: 2’H x 10’W Zone 3

Loads of long, super-fine, two-color needles produce an airy, delicate quality, while a profusion of handsome, resinous cones adds to the presence of the large, graceful Pinus x schwerinii ‘Wiethorst’. Discovered in Germany as a witch’s broom on Pinus x schwerinii, a pine hybrid combining strobus and wallichiana, it gets hardiness from the Eastern White Pine and grace and extremely long needles from the Himalayan White Pine. The outstanding, hardy tree will form a dramatic background or add an outstanding accent to the large landscape. Mature size: 20’H x 15’W Zone 4

Picea abies ‘Gold Drift’ adds color to the garden in whatever shape and boundaries the gardener allows it to have. Early spring brings bright lime green new growth. The foliage that is fully exposed to the sun turns a vibrant yellow in late spring and summer. The brilliance continues until winter when the color becomes more subdued. Can be allowed to ramble as a ground-cover, drape over rock walls, or become a garden feature when staked upright. Zone 3

Juniperus squamata ‘Blue Carpet’ almost says it all. “Blue” points to the color of the sharp, overlapping, densely arranged needles. “Carpet” acknowledges the plant’s low, spreading form and might suggest its adaptable nature (it tolerates dry soils). Even “squamata” refers to the scaly bark typical of the species. Together, these features add up to an excellent, ground-covering choice for banks, slopes and other challenging sites. Mature size: 3’H x 12’W Zone 3

This well-known, compact arborvitae is popular for dark green, vertical sprays of foliage that stay green all year. Thuja occidentalis ‘Holmstrup’ has a rugged, conical form, and since plants grow relatively slowly and stay mid-size, they are great for places with limited space and a need for green. The extremely hardy Danish selection that was introduced in 1951 is durable and adaptable. Mature size: 15’H x 12’W Zone 3

Super hardy with a super form, Prairie Statesman^® will make an elegant statement under some of the harshest conditions. Soft, emerald green foliage, with a hint of silvery blue, adorns this perfectly symmetrical tree. Its columnar habit provides a narrow footprint making it suitable for the home garden as well as large landscapes. Drought tolerant and extremely cold hardy, it is an excellent selection by Dr. Dale Herman, North Dakota State University. Mature size: 12’H x 6’W Zone 3

Pinus mugo ‘Slowmound’ is an Iseli TRUdwarf^® introduction with so many superior traits that it is designated a Jean Iseli Signature plant, a distinction reserved for plants that exhibit “marked improvement” over others on the market. The dense, dark green mound is one of the best, with highly reliable color, texture, growth rate and habit. Beautiful year-round, Slowmound Mugo Pine produces many showy buds and matures to a wide, even shape that is naturally compact. At only 1-2′ in 10 years, it works well in even the most confined areas. Mature size: 4’H x 6’W Zone 2

Juniperus squamata ‘Blue Star’ is an immensely popular juniper, discovered in Holland as a witch’s broom on J.s. ‘Meyeri’ and introduced in 1964, deserves its reputation as a winning garden selection. It has sharp, blue, densely arranged needles, filling short branches that suggest the tips on a many-point star, and a usable form that slowly spreads becoming broader than tall. Mature size: 2’H x 3’W Zone 4