Picea abies 'Cupressina'

Elegant columnar selection, highly valued as an accent or perimeter planting where a strong vertical effect is needed. Dark green evergreen needles are slightly curved on closely set limbs, creating a slender, uniform form with dense branching to the ground. Withstands heavy snow loads. Tolerates heat and humidity better than others. Ideal windbreak or privacy wall. Has a narrow upright growth habit & reaches roughly 25’ tall by 6’ wide in size, growing 15”+ a year.

Picea abies 'Dandylion'

A colorful mounding form of Norway Spruce. Small red female cones form on the tips of yellow shoots. Branches arch up & down, spreading to fill space. Relatively short needles provide a fine texture. Has a spreading growth habit & reaches roughly 4’ tall by 4’ wide in size, growing 3” to 6” a year.

Picea abies 'Little Gem'

Tufts of tiny green needles cover the many short shoots of this dense, tight bun. Its tough constitution & restrained growth assure good performance in a variety of garden situations where it resembles a lush, green pincushion. Has a globe shaped growth habit & reaches roughly 1’ tall by 2’ wide in size, growing 1” to 3” a year.

Picea abies 'Pendula'

Can be staked and trained into an outstanding upright specimen, or it can be allowed to grow as an undulating ground-cover that drapes over slopes and walls. Plant a row of several young specimens with  stakes and wire supports to train them into a living fence. Has a weeping growth habit & size varies with culture, growing 12” to 15” a year.

Picea abies 'Pusch'

Named Collector's Conifer of the Year in 2008, this small, slow-growing Norway Spruce, produces loads of bright red cones on many short shoots in spring. The tiny cones brown as they age, but continue to decorate the irregular, dwarf variety year-round. Globose when young, the small spruce develops an upright broad shape with maturity. It is extremely hardy and grows well in full sun or part shade.  Has a globe shaped growth habit & reaches roughly 2’ tall by 3’ wide in size, growing 2” 4” a year.

Picea englemannii 'Jasper'

Soft in color & needle texture, this compact, globose spruce traces its roots to a species native to the Rocky Mountains. Rarely seen in the trade, this muted, blue-green variety thrives in cool, mountain conditions, so its subtle, rugged beauty makes a perfect addition to the alpine garden. Has a globe-shaped growth habit & reaches roughly 3’ tall by 2’ wide in size, growing 2” to 4” a year.

Picea glauca ‘Pendula’

Pendulous branches covered with short, densely packed needles. Adds a graceful, weeping effect to the landscape. Makes a superb accent specimen, or plant in groups as a windbreak or screen. An evergreen that likes partial shade to full sun. Has a narrow upright habit & reaches roughly 15’ tall by 4’ wide in size, growing 6” to 12” a year.

Picea omorika ‘Bruns’

A beautifully upright, narrow, pyramidal form with graceful branching and dense foliage. The uniform habit and deep green needles with silver bands on their undersides distinguish this exceptional selection from its species. An elegant conifer that can be used in city gardens and larger landscapes as a specimen, privacy screen, or windbreak. An evergreen that needs partial to full sun. Has a narrow upright growth habit & reaches roughly 30’ to 35’ tall by 8’ to 10’ wide in size, with age.

Picea omorika 'de Ruyter'

Texture, color & an irregular sculptural habit give this adaptable, slow-growing Serbian Spruce unique character & make it an excellent focal point for the small garden. Individual shoots display either blue needles for a frosty look, or green needles for a softer look, both on the same plant. The interesting, rustic appearance will accent many garden styles. Has a broad upright growth habit & reaches roughly 10’ tall by 8’ wide in size, growing 6” to 8” a year.

Picea omorika 'Kamenz'

Has a distinctive two-tone look with short branches covered with typical spruce needles, green on top & silver beneath, show off both colors at once. This adaptable cultivar complements the form of a bank or slope nicely. Slow-growing & easy, with minimal maintenance. Has a spreading growth habit & reaches roughly 2’ tall by 4’ wide in size, growing 3” to 5” a year.

Picea omorika 'Silberblue'

Bright & bushy, this omorika has classic two-tone needles that display a bright silver-blue against a green interior. A wide spreading base supports a sweeping upright peak. Very attractive when planted in deep, rich, well-drained soil in full sun. Has a broad upright habit & reaches roughly 25’ tall by 15’ wide in size, 15”+ a year.

Picea orientalis 'Firefly'

True to its name, the bright yellow needles of ‘Firefly’ light up the garden with 12 Months of Color®.  It has the classic thin needles that open in spring as a brilliant yellow, softening to gold as the season progresses & standing out against the green interior foliage. The perfect size for the modern landscape, it matures dense, bright & bushy at eye level. Has a broad upright growth habit & reaches roughly 6’ tall by 4’ wide in size, growing 3” to 6” a year.

Picea pungens 'Lundeby's Dwarf'

Steel-blue needles & horizontally-layered branches make this variety a neat & reliable landscape conifer that becomes wider than tall with age. A rare form of Colorado Blue Spruce, it stays compact & provides an attractive mounding form that stays in scale, even in small urban & suburban gardens. Useful as part of a foundation planting, as a focal point or in a rock garden or container. Has a globe shaped growth habit & reaches roughly 2’ tall by 3’ wide, 4” to 5” a year.

Picea pungens 'Niemetz'

A show-stopper in spring when a creamy white flush bursts open & has a striking contrast against the older blue foliage. The new growth gradually darkens to blue as the season progresses. With irregular form that is wider than tall when young, ‘Niemetz’ develops into an attractive upright tree. Hardy & durable, it makes an attractive focal point with good seasonal interest. Has a broad upright growth habit & reaches roughly 10’ tall by 8’ wide in size, growing 6” to 8” a year.

Picea pungens 'Procumbens'

This spreading, undulating groundcover produces a striking effect when planted to drape over a rock wall or slope. The attractive blue form makes an excellent alternative to groundcovering junipers. Has a prostrate growth habit & reaches roughly 2’ tall by 10’ wide in size, growing 6” to 8” a year.

Picea pungens 'Ruby Teardrops'

A striking dwarf, blue selection of Colorado spruce that provides a vibrant color display early in the growing season. Abundant emerging cones are red to magenta, contrasting vividly against teal-blue foliage, generally lasting for at least four weeks & longer in cooler weather. As cones age, they take on a khaki color & will eventually deteriorate rather than dislodge. The foliage will soften to more of a pleasing sky blue into summer. Has a globe shaped growth habit & reaches roughly 3’ tall by 3.5’ wide, growing 2” to 4” a year.

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 & then allowed to spill across the ground, splashing against well-placed rocks in the garden. Enjoys a moist, well-drained location. Has a weeping/spreading growth habit & size varies with culture, growing 6” to 12” a year.

Picea rubens 'Lake Street Steeple'

Short, strictly weeping branches adorn the length of this dark green spruce with a tall, extremely narrow, weeping habit. The very unique form will be useful in small gardens in need of a vertical accent with little horizontal space to spare. Staking can be advantageous to insure its stability. Has a narrow upright growth habit & reaching roughly 20’ tall by 4’ wide in size, growing 12” to 15” a year.

Picea stichenensis 'Silberzwerg'

The name refers to the plant’s outstanding needle color & its reliable, slow-growing habit. The plant’s very dense, very blue needles display a unique reversal from the norm: the two-tone, blue-green effect results from silvery blue on one side of needles with dark green on the reverses. Resists browsing deer. Has a broad upright growth habit & reaches roughly 8’ tall by 6’ wide, growing 3” to 6” a year.

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