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Origin: North America, especially in northern Great Lakes region and eastward through upper elevations of northeastern states. Description: Balsam Fir is an attractive pyramidal evergreen with a symmetrical growth habit. The tree's fragrant dark green needles measure ½ -1" long and are marked with two light lines on the lower surface. Balsam Fir's trunk is gray and has raised resin-filled blisters. Balsam Fir is still popular for Christmas tree use in many northern areas. Site and Cultural Requirements: Balsam Fir prefers a rich, well drained soil and requires ample soil moisture. It grows best in cool climates; foliage becomes sparse in hot, dry conditions. It makes an attractive landscape plant in cool, moist regions.

How to choose the best from over 1, 500 trees and shrubs. Trees and Shrubs contains all the information needed to find the right plants for any type of garden. With its compact and easy-to-use format, this book is perfect to take along to the nursery. Using the comprehensive plant-selection tables, gardeners can see at a glance the most important characteristics of more than 1, 500 trees and shrubs, helping them make the best choice for their garden's appearance and cultivation requirements. The first part of Trees and Shrubs is the plant tables, which are organized by species name and list the plant's characteristics. These are: Height and spread Tree, shrub or conifer Cool, warm-temperate, subtropical or tropical climate Full sun, half-sun, heavy shade Flowering season Deciduous or evergreen Showy foliage, showy flowers Flowering season Suitability to container planting Indoor use Frost tolerance Having chosen a plant from the table, the gardener then turns to the book's second part, which describes the more than 1, 500 species, cultivars and hybrids in greater detail. This includes growing zones and common names, as well as the plants' origins, color variations, growth habit (whether, for example, the shrub is slow growing), propagation techniques, recommended uses, problem parasites or diseases, and extra cultivation notes. Color photographs illustrate a select number of plants. Trees and shrubs are costly, and it's despairing to plant a new one only to see it fail. Trees and Shrubs helps gardeners choose the right plant for the right place--and that is the key to a beautiful and successful garden.

Ever golden, compact conifer is as stunning as a sculpture, and it will not shed. Red stems appear in Fall and Winter

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Melody' Common name: Melody Hinoki Cypress An outstanding dwarf evergreen conifer. Refined lemon-yellow foliage can take full sun in most locations. Compact, upright growth habit. One of the most attractive of all conifers. Prefers sun/partial shade in well-drained soil. 3' tall x 2' wide in 10 years. Hardy to -30 degrees. USDA zone 4. Container Size: Quart Height: 7.5" SHIPPING DEPENDENT ON WEATHER! (If it's too cold or hot, we may delay the shipping until it's a safe temperature to send)

How, when, and where to prune? The questions that beset every gardener never change, but the solutions do. The Pruning of Trees, Shrubs and Conifers recommends the best pruning techniques and practices. This unique encyclopedic treatment details the best pruning methods for more than 450 genera of trees, shrubs, conifers, and woody climbers. The A-Z format covers several thousand species, yet remains a manageable and practical reference. Kirkham clearly explains the reasons behind pruning techniques as well as how to apply them.

Picea glauca 'Zukerhutt' Common name: Zukerhutt Alberta Spruce An attractive conically-shaped evergreen conifer with short green needles. Very dwarf and compact, eventually forms a narrow pyramid. A new European selection. Prefers full sun in well-drained soil. 2' tall x 10" wide in 10 years. Hardy to -60 degrees. USDA zone 1. Container Size: Quart Plant Height: 6.5"

These Joshua Roth Japanese bonsai tweezers are used to remove dead leaves, insects, needles, weeds and other fine debris around the base of your bonsai. They are also used when repotting and when preparing trees for show. These are also excellent for moss removal in the Fall and Winter and needle pruning on your Pines and early primary apical bud removal in the Spring. The spatula is well suited for tamping soil and the semi-sharp edges of the spatula work well for scraping soil and loosening s

Larix Laricina 'Blue Sparkler' Common name: Blue Sparkler Tamarack A dense, broadly-upright, dwarf deciduous conifer with sparkling blue needles. Makes quite a statement in the spring and summer garden, then turns gold in the fall. Prefers full sun in well-drained soil. 3' tall x 2.5' wide in 10 years. Hardy to -60 degrees. USDA zone 1. Container Size: 3" x 5.5" deep Plant Height: 8.5" Plant Width: 4" SHIPPING DEPENDENT ON WEATHER! (If it's too cold or hot, we may delay the shipping until it's a safe temperature to send)

Picea glauca 'Gold Tip' Common name: Gold Tip Alberta Spruce Tree A dwarf, upright conifer with dazzling summer golden coloration on the new growth. Perfect to show off in a special garden setting. Prefers full sun in well-drained soil. 4' tall x 2' wide in 10 years. Hardy to -40 degrees. USDA zone 3. Container Size: Quart Height: 8" SHIPPING DEPENDENT ON WEATHER! (If it's too cold or hot, we may delay the shipping until it's a safe temperature to send)

Taxus media 'Maureen' Common name: Maureen Hybrid Yew A slow-growing evergreen conifer with a narrow, compact form. Needles are almost black green. A choice cultivar for miniature plantings or in the rock garden. Prefers full sun in well-drained soil. 3' tall x 1' wide in 10 years. Hardy to -20 degrees. USDA zone 5. Container Size: Quart Plant Height: 7" Plant Width: 2.5" SHIPPING DEPENDENT ON WEATHER! (If it's too cold or hot, we may delay the shipping until it's a safe temperature to send)

Pinus nigra 'Frank' (Frank Austrian Pine) * Full sun * Zones 3-8 * 4' tall * 1.5' wide A wonderful, vertical exclamation point for the small garden! A slow-growing, compact narrow conifer with short rich-green needles. A wonderful, vertical exclamation point for the small garden. Prefers full sun in well-drained soil. 4' tall x 1.5' wide in 10 years. Hardy to -40 degrees. USDA zone 3.

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Blue Surprise' An upright, columnar evergreen conifer with dazzling blue foliage. Prefers full sun in well-drained soil. 6' tall x 2' wide in 10 years. Hardy to -20 degrees. USDA zone 5 Container Size: 4" Container Height: 16" SHIPPING DEPENDENT ON WEATHER! (If it's too cold or hot, we may delay the shipping until it's a safe temperature to send)

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Plumosa Compressa' (Plumosa Compressa Japanese Cypress) * Full sun - partial shade * Zones 4-8 * 3' tall x 3' wide Yellow-tipped bluish grey-green needles give a fluffy or even mossy-looking appearance! Perfect for bonsai! One 3-6 inch tall Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Plumosa Compressa' Cutting grown. Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Plumosa Compressa' This is an extremely dwarf form of Sawara cypress with a globular shape and small, needle-shaped leaves. Everything is in scale for the creation of aesthetic, miniature trees. A slow-growing roundish three by three feet, occasionally four. When very mature it may spread wider than tall, developing a flat top, but is easily side-trimmed to remain round & compact if that's preferred. The yellow-tipped bluish grey-green needles give a fluffy or even mossy-looking appearance, excellent in sun rockeries or low-maintance gardens or entryways from the street, though it is only moderately drought hardy & needs regular watering especially its first two or three years. Prefers well-drained soil. Companion Plants: Goes well with Pinus parviflora 'Glauca', Dragon Eyer Pine, Vanderwolf Pyramid Pine as well as Black Bamboo. Check out our store for these great plants!

Athrotaxis cupressoides Common name: Tasmanian Cedar A small, slow-growing upright conifer with rich green foliage. Similar in appearance to the "giant redwood, " Sequoiadendron giganteum. Prefers full sun in well-drained soil. 5' tall x 2' wide in 10 years. Hardy to 0 degrees. USDA zone 7. Container Size: Quart Height: 7" Width: 3.5" SHIPPING DEPENDENT ON WEATHER! (If it's too cold or hot, we may delay the shipping until it's a safe temperature to send)

Abies balsamea 'Tyler Blue' Common Name: Tyler Blue Balsam Fir A compact, pyramidal conifer with distinctive blue foliage. Soft, lush, non-glittery appearance provides distinction and color throughout the year. Prefers full sun in well-drained soil. 6' tall x 4' wide in 10 years. Hardy to -50 degrees. USDA zone 2. Container Size: 3.5" Band Plant Height: 11-12" We only ship to the lower 48 states. SHIPPING DEPENDENT ON WEATHER! (If it's too cold or hot, we may delay the shipping until it's a safe temperature to send)

Ilex crenata 'Dwarf Pagoda' (Dwarf Pagoda Japanese Holly) * Full sun - partial shade * Zones 6-9 * 3' tall * 2' wide * Perfect for bonsai! 6-12 inch tall ungrafted Ilex crenata 'Dwarf Pagoda'. Ilex crenata 'Dwarf Pagoda' Dr. Elwin Orton from Rutgers University, NJ, developed this extremely dwarf plant. It has tiny dark green leaves and an irregular branching habit. A very nice companion plant for a dwarf conifer garden or rock garden. Also a great selection for bonsai. Recently it has become very popular for use in decorative patio planters. This species has been commonly used for landscaping in this region for many decades, most successfully in USDA zone 6 and warmer. Protect from temperature extremes by planting in sunny or partially shaded areas away from drying winter winds, near a building or at the edge of the woods. Mulching around the root area is also helpful to moderate temperature fluctuations. Foliage damaged by winter winds generally rejuvenates by mid spring unless the roots have been damaged. Grown for its distinctive form and foliage. This cultivar is female but berries are inconsequential. Adaptable to seashore conditions.

Larix decidua 'Horstmann's Recurved' Common name: Contorted European Larch An upright conifer with twisting, turning branchlets. Needles are green in summer and golden in autumn before falling. Prefers full sun in well-drained soil. 8' tall x 4' wide in 10 years. Hardy to -50 degrees. USDA zone 2. Container Size: 3" x 5.5" deep Plant Height: 7.5" SHIPPING DEPENDENT ON WEATHER! (If it's too cold or hot, we may delay the shipping until it's a safe temperature to send)

JAPANESE BLACK PINE 'MIKAWA' seeds fissured bark RARE These seeds were collected from trees in the Mikawa district of Japan. These trees produce very uniform seedlings and the mature trees have a deeply fissured bark and very green needle color. Perfect for Bonsai! Comments: Of irregular habit, roughly conical; thick, slightly twisted bright green 3-4 1/2" needles; extremely salt tolerant, good for seaside planting and holding beach sand in place; native to Japan Characteristics Evergreen Specimen Tree Drought Tolerant Bonsai Heat Tolerant Salt Tolerant Urban Tolerant Erosion Control Growing Info: Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed Sowing Pinus thunbergiana Seeds: Cold stratification and moisture enhance germination. Scarify: Soak in water 24 Hours Stratify: Cold 30 days, 40 Degrees F Germination: Sow 1/8" Deep Germination: 1. Seeds Packets are labeled with seed name and sowing details. 2. Seeds have not been pretreated unless specified in the listing. 3. Due to the many factors involved in successful germination, Seller cannot be responsible for buyers growing methods or mistakes. 4. I have provided what I believe to be a good overview on this page (which you are free to print for further reference), however, it is still recommended to check specialist literature for more details and practices specific to your climate and soil conditions to avoid mistakes in the germination and growing process

Pinus leucodermis 'Schmidtii' Common name: Schmidtii Bosnian Pine Tree A compact, miniature evergreen conifer with a globose habit. Densely branched with deep green needles. Discovered in 1926 by Eugen Schmidt in the Bosnian Mountains. Prefers full sun in well-drained soil. 1.5' tall x 1.5' wide in 10 years. Hardy to -30 degrees. USDA zone 4. Container Size: Quart Plant Height: 5" SHIPPING DEPENDENT ON WEATHER! (If it's too cold or hot, we may delay the shipping until it's a safe temperature to send)

Just Open...Water...Watch it Grow It's never been so easy to grow your own plant, In each container, 3-7 quality seeds is pre-planted in a special mineral soil. According to the instructions, the seeds will sprout and grow into a beautiful plant.

Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Fastigiata' Common name: Fastigiate Plum Yew A small, narrow upright evergreen conifer; an excellent dwarf form where a lustrous green pillar is desired. Long, glossy green needles retain excellent color even in full sun. Marvelous for the smaller landscape. Deer resistant. Prefers sun/partial shade in well-drained soil. 5' tall x 1' wide in 10 years. Hardy to -20 degrees. USDA zone 5. Container Size: Quart Height: 11" SHIPPING DEPENDENT ON WEATHER! (If it's too cold or hot, we may delay the shipping until it's a safe temperature to send)

Juniperus communis 'Gold Cone' Common name: Gold Cone Common Juniper A dwarf evergreen conifer with bright golden foliage. Compact narrow shape makes it very useful for a small space. Prefers full sun in well-drained soil. 6' tall x 2' wide in 10 years. Hardy to -50 degrees. USDA zone 2. Container Size: Quart Height: 6.5" SHIPPING DEPENDENT ON WEATHER! (If it's too cold or hot, we may delay the shipping until it's a safe temperature to send)

How, when, and where to prune? The questions that beset every gardener never change, but the solutions do. The Pruning of Trees, Shrubs and Conifers has always recommended the best possible pruning techniques and practices to gardeners. Now thoroughly revised and substantially expanded by Tony Kirkham, George Brown's classic work will continue to be trusted and respected as the essential pruning reference for years to come. With more than 50 new photographs illustrating key pruning points, this manageable, easy-to-use reference is more practical than ever.

Emerald gets its name from the dark evergreen foliage that seems to have a shine. Its natural pyramid shape makes for perfect corner placements and tall screen hedges. They may require treatment for bag worms at some point as all conifers do, but the year round beauty this plant has to offer is unmatched. These are 15-24 in. tall and are shipped in trade gallon containers with soilless media and a 9 month slow release fertilizer.