Category: Specialty Conifers

Picea pungens ‘Fat Albert’, so easy and shapely, this outstanding, blue-needled tree produces a strong, naturally-straight leader and a full, pyramidal form as both a young plant and a mature tree. Part of the Jean Iseli Signature series, it was personally selected by Jean from thousands of seedlings and whimsically named by Don Howse, a longtime friend of the nursery and self-proclaimed “plant addict.” A perfect and predictable Colorado Blue Spruce, it requires no staking or training to achieve its outstanding, formal stature. The uniformity of this cultivar has allowed it to establish itself as a standard in the trade. Mature size: 25’H x 15’W

Named for an ancient German city in a nursery region similar to Oregon’s Willamette Valley, the beautiful Pinus cembra ‘Westerstede’ represents the finest in hardy garden conifers. Long, luxurious needles give the small, upright tree a full, fluffy look. It has graceful branching, dense form, attractive color and striking cones that offer year-round interest and character in a small space. Mature size: 12’H x 8’W

The product of forestry research by Don Fowler in New Brunswick, Canada, this selection is intermediate in characteristics between pungens and glauca, with short, dark green needles, a uniform pyramidal shape and moderate growth rate. The natural Christmas-tree shape and sturdy constitution make it a desirable addition to landscapes where hardiness and adaptability are required. Named by Mr. Fowler for his granddaughter. Mature size: 20’H x 15’W

Selected for beautifying the gardens in our harshest climate areas ‘Arctos’ is a handsome specimen in more temperate climates as well. Very small, blue-green needles cover the stiff, horizontal and upwardly angular branches of this broadly conical tree. Unique color and pleasing texture are offered by this cultivar. Mature size 20’H x 10’W