Height: Spread: 3-4 Light requirement: full sun to part shade Growth rate: slow #5 $69.99 #10 $129.99

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1 ARBORVITAE, EMERALD GREEN Thuja occidentalis Smaragd Height: Spread: 3-4 to part shade Color(s): emerald green Berry: none Neat, narrow pyramidal form excellent for screen or hedge. Dense branches with foliage that stays green in winter. Heat tolerant, resistant to spider mites. Trim spiral toparies to maintain shape. Recommended by the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum (with protection). #5 $69.99 #10 $ ARBORVITAE, HOLMSTRUP Thuja occidentalis Holmstrup Height: 5-8 Spread: 2-3 to part shade Color(s): medium green to bronze Berry: none Compact, upright plant with bright green color that takes on a bronze color in winter. Bushy foliage gives a textured appearance. Tolerates poor drainage. Recommended by the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum (with protection). #5 $79.99 #15 $ CYPRESS, BALD Taxodium distichum Height: Spread: Light requirement: full/part sun Growth rate: moderate-fast Color(s): green turning bronze in winter Berry: none Bald Cypress is a large, deciduous conifer with light green fern-like foliage that becomes bronze in the fall. Unlike most conifers, it loses its foliage in the winter. Adaptable to a wide range of soil and moisture conditions with good wind resistance. #15 $

2 CYPRESS, GREEN WHISPER Taxodium distichum JFS-SGPN Height: 55 Spread: 30 - part shade Growth rate: moderate-fast Color(s): bright green turning rust-orange in fall Berry: small round cones The freshest, softest, brightest green foliage that we have seen in a bald cypress gives this tree an inviting appearance and the appeal of a fluffy green feather pillow. Vigorous growth and upright pyramidal form also make it a stand out. #10 $ CYPRESS, RUSSIAN, ON STANDARD Microbiota decussata Height: 3-4 Spread: 3-4 Light requirement: full/part sun Growth rate: moderate-fast Color(s): green turning bronze in winter Berry: none This shrub has been grafted onto a standard, giving it a weeping appearance. It s ideal for use in beds, borders or winter-protected containers. The feathery green, scale-like foliage turns bronze/burgundy in winter. Low maintenance, drought tolerant once established, it needs well-drained soil. #10 $ FIR, WHITE, BLUE CLOAK Abies concolor Height: Spread: 8-12 Color(s): silver-blue Berry: none Blue Cloak is a beautiful dwarf conifer with silver-blue foliage. Has an upright, pyramidal form with gently weeping branches. Is an ideal specimen or rock garden tree. Thrives in well drained, acidic soils kept evenly moist but not soggy. Add a layer of mulch to the root area to protect in harsh winter areas.. #10 $

3 JUNIPER, SPARTAN Juniperus chinensis Spartan Height: Spread: 5 Growth rate: fast Color(s): gray-green Berry: none Handsome, dark green, densely branched, fast- growing tree good for a screen or windbreak. No trimming or pruning necessary, but can be sheared into topiary or spiral shape. Water regularly the first year to establish a deep root system, it is heat and drought tolerant once it s well-established. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. #15 $ JUNIPER, TAYLOR Juniperus virginiana Taylor Height: 30 Spread: 3-4 Growth rate: moderate Color(s): blue-green Berry: none Narrow columnar tree with soft, dense foliage. If planted in rows it makes a great privacy screen. Formal-looking, good for defining front entrances or as a dramatic vertical accent. Developed by the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum from an Eastern Red cedar found in Taylor, Nebraska. #15 $ PINE, AUSTRIAN Pinus nigra Height: Spread: Growth rate: fast to moderate The darkest green of all the pines with slender 6" long needles. Has a broadupright growth habit and makes a good screen or windbreak. Needs weekly watering, will tolerate extreme heat but needs additional water. Tolerates clay soil. Attracts birds, deer resistant. #10 $

4 PINE, AUSTRIAN, OREGON GREEN Pinus nigra Oregon Green Height: Spread: 15 Specimen tree with unique open form. Dense, dark green needles grow curved against the branches. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first year to establish a deep, extensive root system. Attracts birds, deer resistant, clay tolerant. #15 $ PINE, BOSNIAN Pinus leucodermis Height: Spread: 8-10 Low maintenance, stiff, brush-like needle clusters. Unique purple-blue seed cones turn brown when ripe. Needs weekly watering, tolerates extreme heat but needs additional water. Salt tolerant, suitable for dry chalky soils. Attracts birds, deer resistant. Recommended by Nebraska Statewide Arboretum. #10 $ PINE, BOSNIAN, SATELLITE Pinus leucodermis Satellite Height: Spread: Light requirement: part to full sun Satellite is an eye-catching, narrow, columnar dwarf evergreen with stiff needles and is less spreading than other Bosnian pines. It s well-suited for any landscape, but works particularly well in small landscapes. It needs moist, well-drained soil. #10 $

5 PINE, DOMINGO Pinus strobes x ayacahuite Domingo Height: Spread: Light requirement: part to full sun Growth rate: medium Color(s): bluish green Also known as Forest Sky pine, this tree is a cross between White and Mexican Pines, making it very hardy and water thrifty. Long, blue-green needles with a silver flash are less likely to suffer winter damage. Unique and rare, it is good for home gardens, urban settings, and windbreaks. #25 $ PINE, LODGEPOLE, TAYLOR S SUNBURST Pinus contorta Taylor s Sunburst Height: 15 Spread: 10 Growth rate: moderate Color(s): yellow to green Berry: tiny red cones 'Taylor's Sunburst' has golden yellow spring candles that mellow to creamy yellow for up to 6 weeks; finally becoming a rich green for the rest of the year. The small red cones provide a striking contrast. A semi-rare conifer introduced by Alan Taylor, who found it high in the Colorado Rockies, this plant will make a nice foundation or patio plant. Prefers moist, well-drained soil. #10 $ PINE, PONDEROSA Pinus ponderosa Height: Spread: 25 Growth rate: moderate-rapid Color(s): yellow to dark green A large, native-to-nebraska pine that is pyramidal when young, becoming irregularly oblong and open-crowned with age. Attracts wildlife, is commonly used for farmstead or field windbreaks. Not shade tolerant, but tolerates clay soil and is deer resistant. #6 $

6 PINE, SWISS STONE Pinus cembra Height: 35 Spread: 15 Growth rate: very slow Swiss Stone Pine is native to the Alps and central Europe. It has a dense, upright, conical shape. This tough, hardy, cold-tolerant tree is very slowgrowing and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Is a great specimen tree, but is also good planted in rows or as a privacy screen. #15 $ PINE, SWISS STONE, CHALET Pinus cembra Chalet Height: Spread: 6-8 to light shade Growth rate: very slow Color(s): blue green Chalet Swiss Stone Pine is a dense, conical tree with blue-green needles. It s an ideal landscape specimen tree for the northern tier of the U.S. due to its superb cold-hardiness. Prefers well-drained soils and sites with good air circulation. Is deer resistant. #15 $ PINE, SWISS STONE, PRAIRIE STATESMAN Pinus cembra Herman Height: Spread: 10 Color(s): green A native to the Alps, this dense, upright tree has bright green foliage with bluish tips, giving it a bright appearance. It is drought tolerant and prefers well-drained soil. It was the 2015 Conifer of the Year for the American Conifer Society. #10 $

7 PINE, SWISS STONE, SILVER SHEEN Pinus cembra Silver Sheen Height: 20 Spread: 15 Color(s): bluish-green Silver Sheen has a full, open growth habit, with long, two-toned needles that twist together, forming bushy, blue-green branches with a silvery cast. The extremely hardy tree needs little pruning to maintain its shape. Disease and pest resistant, it provides year-round beauty in many landscape positions. #20 $ PINE, SWISS STONE, WESTERSTEDE Pinus cembra Westerstede Height: 12 Spread: 8 Color(s): bluish-green Named for an ancient German city in a region similar to Oregon s Willamette Valley, this tree 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. #6 $ PINE, TANNENBAUM Pinus mugo, Tannenbaum Height: Spread: 6 Color(s): green, hint of grey-blue Has a perfectly formed Christmas tree shape with long-needled green foliage tinged with a hint of gray/blue. Believed to be the first commerciallyproduced tree form of Mugo Pine. Very hardy, highly adaptable to a wide range of environmental and climatic conditions, including clay soil. #6 $

8 PINE, VANDERWOLF S PYRAMID (LIMBER PINE) Pinus flexilis Vanderwolf s Pyramid Height: Spread: Color(s): blue-green Native pyramidal tree with long, soft, blue-green needles on uniformly ascending branches. Makes a dramatic specimen tree or good screen. Prefers moist, well-drained soil, but can tolerate dry conditions once established. Attracts birds, deer resistant. #10 $ PINE, WHITE Pinus strobus Height: Spread: Growth rate: fast Color(s): blue-green A beautiful, symmetrical tree with soft, blue-green needles and long, narrow cones. Pyramidal when young, becoming broad and more open with age. Fast growing, tolerant of some shade, tolerates clay soil. Good in windbreaks and screens. #15 $ PINE, WHITE, CONTORTA Pinus strobus Contorta Height: Spread: 12 Growth rate: fast Color(s): green to yellow-green Contorta is a unique specimen tree with twisted, contorted branches and needles. This tree will add a fine, delicate texture to a landscape. It is very cold-tolerant, but grows best in a wind-sheltered location. Prefers moist, welldrained, acidic soil, is more yellow in alkaline soils. Tolerates dry conditions. #15 $

9 SPRUCE, BLACK HILLS Picea glauca densata Height: Spread: Color(s): green Extremely hardy with a slight bluish-green cast to the needles. Very dense, slow-growing pyramidal habit. Resistant to most needle problems and tolerates clay soil. Excellent choice for the landscape or windbreaks. Recommended by the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum. #3 $49.99 #10 $ #15 $ SPRUCE, COLORADO BLUE Picea pungens glauca Height: Spread: light shade Growth rate: moderate Color(s): blue-green to green An upright, pyramidal grower that varies from blue-green to green, Colorado Blue Spruce likes well-drained soil, does not grow well in clay. Rarely gets thin or loses lower branches if planted in full sun. Established plants have some drought tolerance. #3 $49.99 #10 $ SPRUCE, FAT ALBERT Picea pungens Fat Albert Height: Spread: Color(s): blue-green Dense, slow-growing evergreen with outstanding blue color. Has a naturally straight leader and pyramidal shape, getting nearly as wide as tall when mature. Great choice for a space that won t accommodate a full-size Colorado spruce. Requires well-drained soil. #10 $ #15 $

10 SPRUCE, GLOBE ON STANDARD Picea pungens Globosa Height: 4-6 Spread: 5-6 Color(s): blue-green A compact, round shaped grafted ornamental tree with beautiful blue foliage that becomes brighter in summer. To maintain the desired globe-shape prune out any upright shoots. An excellent accent or specimen plant. Requires welldrained soil. #10 $ SPRUCE, HOOPSI Picea pungens Hoopsi Height: Spread: Color(s): silvery-blue Outstanding evergreen tree, generally considered the best of the blue forms. The foliage is dark blue on inner branches with new growth that is brighter blue. Has densely-growing, pyramidal form, needs little pruning. Requires well-drained soil. #20 $ SPRUCE, NORWAY Picea abies Height: Spread: Growth rate: fast Native to Europe, the Norway is the fastest growing of the spruces, developing strong, graceful branches covered with dark green needles. A large tree, it is ideal for wind-breaks, is very hardy and adaptable to many growing conditions, including clay soil. #10 $

11 SPRUCE, NORWAY, HILLSIDE UPRIGHT Picea abies 'Hillside Upright Height: Spread: 4-8 Growth rate: moderate Berry: none 'Hillside Upright has a dense, narrow, upright form. A low maintenance, easily grown tree, it prefers average, acidic, evenly moist, soil. Performs very well in rich, well-drained sandy soils. Prefers cool summers. #10 $ SPRUCE, NORWAY, PAUL S SELECT Picea abies 'Paul s Select' Height: Spread: 6 to partial shade Growth rate: moderate Color(s): blue Its unique blue color makes this pyramidal Norway Spruce a standout in the garden. Suitable as a specimen plant, it can also be used as a windbreak. Good alternative to Colorado blue spruce selections where disease pressure is an issue. Prefers moist, well-drained soil, but tolerates dry conditions. #6 $ #10 $ SPRUCE, WEEPING NORWAY Picea abies 'Pendula Height: Spread: Growth rate: moderate Color(s): green Pendula is an unusual weeping evergreen that is a great focal point in a landscape. It has a spreading growth habit and can be trained to desired shape. It will grow upright if supported or can become a ground cover, flowing over walls or slopes. It is very cold tolerant and needs average water and moist, well-drained soil. #15 $

12 SPRUCE, SERBIAN, BRUNS Picea omorika Bruns Height: Spread: 8-10 to part shade -moderate Color(s): silvery-blue Berry: purple seed cones Bruns has a narrow, upright, pyramidal shape. Was American Conifer Society s conifer of the year in Average height is 15-20, but may grow up to 30 feet with age. A great specimen for small sites or Asian theme gardens, it is intolerant of urban pollution, so avoid street side plantings. #15 $ SPRUCE, WEEPING WHITE Picea glauca Pendula Height: Spread: 10 to part shade Growth rate: fast Color(s): blue-green This interesting, weeping accent or specimen plant has dense, pendulous branches with a somewhat formal appearance. Adapts to many different growing conditions, but prefers rich, moist, slightly acidic soil. Deer resistant. #20 $ YEW, DARK GREEN PYRAMID Taxus x Dark Green Pyramidalis Height: Spread: 6-8 to full shade Color(s): deep green Berry: red An upright, broad, pyramidal tree that requires some trimming to keep the best shape. Hardy, with deep green color and soft, blunt needles. No known insect or disease problems. Adaptable to wide variety of growing conditions, although needs good drainage #15 $