Tree Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca Pendula' [Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar] Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca Pendula' is an interesting and beautiful plant with distinctly blue foliage. The habit of this weeping cultivar is determined by training. If left alone and unsupported, the central leader will weep gracefully downwards, but the central leader can also be staked to create a more upright form with cascading branches coming from a straight trunk. Either method produces a quality specimen plant for the landscape. This plant should be moved balled and…
Tree Cedrus libani ssp. stenocoma 'Purdue Hardy' [Cedar of Lebanon] Widely adaptable, the Cedar of Lebanon was considered hardy from Zone 7 southward until hardy strains were imported from higher elevations in Asia Minor, beginning with the Arnold Arboretum expedition in 1903. The Cedar of Lebanon prefers pollution-free, open, and sunny areas. It is difficult to transplant and is not tolerant of air pollution or shade. This tree is also very difficult to propagate from cuttings (i.e. asexually). It is the most cold-hardy of the…
Tree Larix decidua [European Larch] A deciduous conifer. Needs sun and good soil moisture. Does poorly on dry or chalky soil. Tolerates wet soil. A few insect pests can be problems, most notably, the larch case-bearer.
Tree Larix kaempferi [Japanese Larch] The Japanese Larch is a very large (up to 90' by 40'), conical, deciduous conifer with broad, horizontal branches. The bright green needles become an attractive golden-yellow in the fall. Should be given ample room to grow.
Tree Indiana Native Larix laricina [Eastern Larch] The Eastern Larch, or more commonly referred to as Tamarack, is a cold hardy deciduous pine found in northern portions of Canada, Alaska, and as far south as Minnesota, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. The Tamarack grows in particularly moist soils and is salt tolerant. It grows open and pyramidal with a slender trunk, and has horizontal and drooping branchlets. During the fall, its soft, blueish-green needle-like leaves turn a rich, golden color. This tree does best…
Tree Picea abies [Norway Spruce] Slight mite susceptibility in hot, dry sites. Some susceptibility to borers. May become thin, open, and have a less attractive habit at maturity.
Shrub Picea abies 'Clanbrassiliana' [Dwarf Norway Spruce] 'Clanbrassiliana' is a compact, flat-topped, mounded dwarf form. Slight mite susceptibility in hot, dry sites. Some susceptibility to borers.
Tree Picea abies f. pendula [Weeping Norway Spruce] As its common name suggests, the Weeping Norway Spruce has a drooping habit and pendulous branches. This plant's irregular form varies depending on how it is trained, and it may even spread along the ground if left unsupported. Slight mite susceptibility in hot, dry sites. Some susceptibility to borers.
