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We have a hard time keeping these small ornamental trees in stock! One look, and you'll know why they are so popular.
It's easy to decorate your landscape with these incredibly showy trees! Typically, these are smaller growing trees—under 25 feet tall—that deliver much more than just shade.
Use them near your outdoor seating area as a beautiful feature. Or pump up your curb appeal with an ornamental tree in your front yard.
Deciduous flowering ornamental trees add pizzazz in the spring and gorgeous foliage in the summer and fall. Ornamental evergreen trees add a decorative touch that provides year-round color and a double helping of personality.
Trees give your home beauty and permanence. Ornamental trees deliver interesting shapes, patterns, colors, scents, and seasonal changes.
Include Small Decorative Trees for Landscaping
It's no surprise that Ornamental Trees are some of the best-selling types of trees we offer. A modern tree like Black Pearl Redbud delights from early spring onwards with incredible blooms and deep, dark heart-shaped foliage.
Purple, red, and yellow leaf color has been introduced into many new Redbud tree selections. Award-winning Don Egolf Chinese Redbud features upright growth habit and very limited seedpod production.
Think of them as the "chandelier" of your outdoor garden rooms. Live large on your property with many rooms that flow together.
..and use Ornamental trees for star power.
NatureHills.com stays on trend with the latest cultivars and classic ornamental favorites. Plant breeders have been busy enhancing the features you love.
What Makes A Tree Ornamental?
While each ornamental tree is unique, there are some common themes:
- Diminutive size that easily fits in courtyards, small space gardens and outdoor containers
- More flowers, larger blooms with increased pigmentation or unique colorways
- Dramatic red and bronze coloring in newly emerging leaves and new growth
- Columnar forms with highly fastigiate branching habit
- Picturesque weeping forms that tells a lyrical garden story
- Vivid fall color and decorative fruit or seed pods
- Improved landscape performance and disease resistance
What features do you crave? Shop NatureHills.com for a gorgeous selection of high-quality trees.
It's no wonder why we delight professional landscape companies with large plant orders each week. Our expert growers are the best in the business!
Trees with More Color from Flowers and Foliage
There are many trees that we have included within our "Ornamentals" group. Typically, these include smaller plants with lots of interest.
The most desired ornamental feature of these smaller growing trees is flowers. Homeowners expect more from their landscape assets...here are trees that dazzle and delight you year after year.
Ornamental Trees for the South and West
Get cute pink flowers and whimsical fruit from Marina Strawberry trees in warm winter Growing Zones. You'll also adore the rich, cinnabar bark all year-long!
Versatile, vivacious Crape Myrtle trees feature incredible frilly flowers for months each summer. These pert trees can be pruned into hedges, or kept groomed into a single trunk tree or multi-stemmed clump.
In recent years, plant breeders have introduced a magnificently dark purple leaf color that is nearly black! The Black Diamond Series is such an incredible contrast against the massive flower displays.
For a very mellow vibe, you can't go wrong with cool-toned Chaste trees. Grace your space with gray-green foliage and heather-blue blooms of Vitex.
Nothing is as elegant as a native Flowering Dogwood tree. Cultivars offer exceptionally dainty form, incredibly rich saturated blooms, colorful textured foliage and fall color.
Widely Adaptable Ornamental Trees
Not all broad-leaved evergreen Magnolias are giants! Gain a lovely ornamental view with Little Gem Magnolia sited for maximum visual impact.
Or try the sweet Little Girl Series of Jane, Betty and Ann. Try Butterflies if you love lively yellow flowers in early summer!
Learn How to Care for Your Magnolia Trees >>
The incredibly evocative flowers of Cherry Blossom trees create a neighborhood landmark. We offer a myriad of options...sort by Mature Height and Spread to see which choice is right for your space.
Learn How to Care for Your Flowering Cherry Trees >>
Japanese Maple trees stand apart for their exceptional foliage.
We're proud of our online collection of these special small trees...you'll be proud of yours, too!
Cold-Hardy Ornamental Trees
Bold Crabapples are some of the best spring-flowering trees available on the market. Choose your favorite flower color...and fruit color, too!
Crabapples bloom in a cloud of color that can last several weeks. Showy fruits can persist all through the fall and winter seasons.
On some cultivars, shiny fruit may still be hanging on the trees in spring. Migrating birds like Cedar Waxwings and Robins are happy to eat them as they return!
Spectacular blooms, foliage and fall color make Flowering Ornamental Plum make beautiful landscape assets. The fruit of Chickasaw Plum makes it a marvelous wildlife tree, too.
With blooms that rival any other, the burgundy foliage of Krauter Vesuvius Purple Leaf Plum remains a consistent dark accent. Keep it as a focal point in a Secret Garden with Privet Hedge walls.
..or share it with the world in a lawn planting for the front yard.
Beautiful Tree-Form Shrubs Enliven Your Yard
At various times during the year, we sell popular shrubs that are trained as single stem trees. There is nothing so pretty as a Rose tree or Hydrangea tree with thrilling blooms raised to eye level.
Try a pair of our expertly grown Tree-Form plants on either side of your front door. Rose of Sharon trees are summertime bloom machines.
Even if you rent an apartment, you can grow them as "Thrillers" in hardy outdoor containers. Balcony life has never been prettier!
Enjoy Multiple Seasons of Interest, Including Winter
Many ornamental trees offer scintillating spring color and gorgeous summer foliage that burnishes to robust fall color display. But don't forget about wintertime!
Plants that lose their foliage in the winter months can also have eye-catching attributes that add to your landscape. Deciduous ornamental trees feature branches and bark that can get overlooked during the growing season.
During the spare and dreary winter season, rely on other desirable traits for interest. Harry Lauder's Walking Stick is a perfect example, with its remarkable twisting and turning branches.
After a plant flowers, there will be some kind of fruit or seed that can be very ornamental. Magnolias have orange seeds that are very decorative, and Flowering Cherries and Plums also produce beautiful fruits that are excellent for wildlife, as well.
Weeping forms are outstanding in all seasons. Sculptural Lavender Twist Weeping Redbud has a fantastic fountain-like look, no matter what season it is.
Weeping ornamental trees are favorites of many homeowners. The long graceful weeping branches attract attention and seem to give a sense of peace and calm to a yard.
Let's not forget the bark either. The peeling and exfoliating bark that you find on some plants, like Birch trees, is highly ornamental and worth highlighting with outdoor lighting.
Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry is a four-season ornamental tree. Sweet white flowers, edible blue-red fruit, and noteworthy fall color is matched by a lovely form and smooth, gray bark.
Charming Ornamental Evergreen Trees
Ornamental trees can be deciduous or evergreen. Evergreens tend to derive their ornamental appeal from unique shapes or sizes.
Holly plants produce those beautiful red berries. Grow your own winter and holiday decorations, and gain a privacy screen at the same time.
Weeping Cascade Falls Bald Cypress brings the soft, feathery foliage to the romantic look people love. This rare plant is a deciduous evergreen, for the best of both worlds...and electric orange fall color.
Degroot's Spire Arborvitae isn't the same old, same old. Tiered growth habit with layered spires make each one a work of art.
Tips for Planting and Growing Ornamental Trees
The best thing you can do is study your lot. Map out the low-lying areas that stay damp after rain.
..and chart the amount of sun hours you receive in each area.
Find out what your Growing Zone is by typing it into the Zone Finder on each product page. Plants are sensitive to both heat and cold...find the plants rated for your zone.
Next, look for plants that match your environmental conditions. Each product page has a Plant Highlights section that gives you information on Sun Exposure, from full sun or partial shade to full shade.
Check the Mature Height and Spread to find an Ornamental tree that will fit into your location. You can custom-prune many trees...but a good cultivar selection might remove that hassle all together.
Move quickly when you find the tree you want. Place your order at any time of year, we'll hold it for you until the time is right for planting in your area.
Track your sturdy box right to your doorstep. Open it up and give it a long drink to hydrate it.
Dig your planting hole twice as wide as the root, but no deeper.
Keep trees at the same level they grew at the nursery.
Symbiotic Nature Hills Root Booster forms a helpful relationship with the feeder roots of your new tree. It never wears out, but supports your landscape investment it's whole life.
Tap your plant out of it's nursery pot. If you bought a bareroot plant, soak the roots for several hours to rejuvenate your new tree.
Press the backfill soil around your tree. Soak the soil to remove air pockets at the root zone.
Here's the Right Way to Water Your New Plants >>
Apply a three-inch layer of mulch over the roots, then pull it back away from touching the trunk. Plan to reapply mulch every few years as needed.
Fertilize your tree with either flowering plant or evergreen plant formulas. Please follow directions on the label to support healthy growth.
You'll love the designer look gained with special Ornamental trees from NatureHills.com. Place your order today!
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From the Weeping Cherry Tree to our classic Sunny Knock Out Rose, we have the perfect ornamental for nearly any space in your garden. And the best part is that many of our Small Ornamental Trees can be grown indoors or out, all without effort. Plus, we've planted, grown and shipped each tree with care, so you get healthy roots and a head start on growth.
What are Ornamental Trees?Smaller trees that pack an elegant punch. Ornamental Trees typically have lots of color, blooms, and greenery, made for making a statement in any space.
How to Plant Ornamental Trees
Though specific planting directions depend on the variety you choose, all trees must be grown in the proper growing zones (or indoors). The most important factors are sunlight and watering needs. Most Ornamental Trees prefer well-drained soil and full sun to partial sun, or 4 to 8 hours of sunlight per day, but specific instructions will depend on the variety you choose.
From there, planting is simple. Find an area with well-drained soil or select a container large enough to accommodate the tree’s root ball, place your tree and backfill the surrounding soil. Finally, water to settle your tree’s roots and mulch to conserve moisture.
When to Prune Ornamental TreesWait until the dormant fall and winter seasons to prune your Ornamental Trees and after blooming. You can remove diseased, dead or broken branches, suckers and any competing branches. It's important that you make your cuts with a clean, sterilized pair of shears.
Ornamental trees and shrubs - how to plant
The most important step in growing a plant is planting it. If you do not pay attention to this procedure, further care may be useless and ultimately lead to the death of the seedling. We talk about how to "competently" plant trees and shrubs.
Landing preparations should begin by determining the optimal time and place for this event.
When are trees and shrubs planted? nine0007
Trees can be planted in both spring and autumn. If you like spring planting, do not waste time and get to work, because as the leaves begin to unfold, the survival rate of seedlings is significantly reduced. The main advantage of autumn planting is a large selection of planting material, since nurseries cannot leave seedlings in the fields for a long time and strive to sell all stocks.
Experienced gardeners say that it is better to plant trees in spring, and shrubs in autumn, because before the onset of cold weather, trees do not have time to take root properly and risk freezing in winter, and shrubs should have enough time to take root. nine0003
If you purchase a seedling with an open root system (the roots are freed from an earthy clod), keep in mind that such planting material should not be outdoors (especially in dry weather) for more than 15-20 minutes. Therefore, take care to protect the roots during transportation.
Smaller seedlings can be transported in plastic crates with holes. Set the seedlings in a box and cover with breathable material. If the plant is larger, use garbage bags (20-40 l) or thick plastic wrap (1.5 m wide): place the planting material in a bag or wrap it with a film for 2/3 of the growth and tie it with a rope. nine0003
It is recommended to transport seedlings with an open root system in cool cloudy weather to avoid drying out of the roots. If the roots are dry, wrap them in a wet cloth or dip them in a clay mash. You can not wash the roots with water.
To save planting material until planting (for example, if you bought it in the fall), dig in the seedlings. To do this, dig a hole in which one wall will be inclined (angle 30 °), and the second vertical. Place seedlings with an open root system in this hole, sprinkle them with earth and leave to be stored until planting. nine0003
Choosing a place to plant
To choose the best place for a tree or shrub on the site, consider the following:
- the nearest building should be no closer than 4-5 m from the tree;
- planting pits should be located at a distance of 3.
5-4 m from each other; - The height of a mature tree or shrub will be significantly different from the height of a seedling, so use the following calculation: add the height of the two mature trees whose seedlings you are going to plant, divide the sum by two and get the optimal distance between plantings. nine0028
| Height of mature trees and shrubs | |
| Plant name | Plant height and age |
| Bumold spirea | 0.15-1.5 m (5 years) |
| Japanese spirea | 0.6 m (5 years) |
| Rhododendron | 2 m (5 years) |
| Potentilla (Kuril tea) | 0.4-0.9 m (5 years) |
| Mock orange | up to 3 m (10 years) |
| Privet | up to 3 m (8 years) |
| Common hazel | up to 3 m (10 years) |
| European spindle tree | up to 2. 5 m (10 years) |
| Sea buckthorn | up to 5 m (10 years) |
| Norway willow | up to 8 m (20 years) |
| White (silver) weeping willow | up to 20 m (80 years) |
| Siberian larch | up to 25 m (80 years) |
| Large leaf linden | up to 25 m (80 years) |
| River maple (Ginnala) | up to 6 m (15 years) |
| Tatar maple | to 9m (20 years) |
| Pedunculate oak | up to 25 m (100 years) |
| Prickly spruce (typical form) | up to 25 m (80 years) |
Preparing the planting pit
Having determined the distance at which trees or shrubs will be located from each other, proceed to dig the planting pit:
- mark the perimeter of the future pit (at least 1 m for trees and 60 cm for large shrubs ), cutting through the sod layer of the earth with a bayonet shovel; nine0028
- remove the upper fertile layer together with the sod and fold away from the pit;
- dig a hole 70-80 cm deep, folding the soil in the other direction;
- form sheer walls, loosen the bottom to a depth of 15-20 cm.
The optimal trench depth for creating a border or hedge is 30-50 cm, width 20-50 cm (depending on the size of the plant).
Planting open root trees
Chop up the fertile sod layer on one side of the pit with a shovel and fill the bottom with it. Prepare an earth mixture to fill the planting pit by mixing 1 part sand, 3 parts humus, 1 part loam, 0.5 parts dolomite flour, or 0.2 parts slaked lime. Add a complex mineral fertilizer (for example, Aquarin or Kemira) to the mixture. Fill the hole 1/3 deep.
Remove the seedling from the digging and cut off roots that are too long. Set the plant in the hole in the center, straighten the roots, make sure that the root neck is not buried. While holding the seedling, fill the roots of the plant to 2/3 of the depth of the pit, pour in a large amount of water (so that the pit is filled with water to 2/3 of the depth). Then pour the rest of the earth mixture 15-20 cm above ground level (so that later the root collar does not fall below this level).
Form a planting mound, mulch it with peat compost. nine0003
Planting a seedling with a closed root system
These seedlings can be planted almost throughout the year. The technology for planting container seedlings does not differ from that described above, but there are several nuances:
- after purchase, the seedling must be removed from the container as soon as possible and planted in a permanent place with high-quality healthy soil;
- before planting, the pit is filled with a mixture so that the earthen clod of the seedling protrudes 5-10 cm above the ground.
To increase the survival rate, use drugs that stimulate root formation, for example, Kornevin.
Stabilizing the seedling after planting
Due to the low center of gravity, shrubs usually hold well in the soil, but trees must be secured after planting. To do this, before planting in the bottom of the pit (10-15 cm from the center), drive in a support - a wooden peg.
In the case of a container seedling, use three such supports by tying a seedling to them. Twine made from natural materials - flax or hemp - is suitable for tying. Wrap the trunk of the tree in the place of tying with burlap. nine0003
After planting, trim the crown of the seedling: remove dead and unhealthy shoots in order to prevent problems with the stability and development of the tree in the future. Treat the cut site with a wound preparation.
Now, armed with the knowledge of how to properly plant a tree or shrub, you can safely put it into practice, decorating the site with a real forest of ornamental trees or setting up a fruit and berry garden for the whole family.
Low-growing trees for landscaping summer cottages - descriptions and photos
For each of us, the garden is an extremely important place, which provides an opportunity to relax in the fresh air and admire the beauty of nature. Therefore, we plant in it plants that please the eye. However, garden plots are often small, and you want to place fruit, vegetable and ornamental crops in a rather limited space.
How to solve it? The answer is simple - you need to choose small plants. From our article you will find out what types and varieties of decorative low-growing trees for gardening a summer house will help you transform the garden. nine0003
We have many types and varieties of small ornamental trees at our disposal. Among them you can find conifers and hardwoods from many parts of the world. They will perfectly decorate the garden, give it character and expressiveness. Due to their relatively small size, they can work well even in small gardens, and many of them are easy to grow and care for. To cut them, you do not need a high ladder. Most low ornamental trees are unpretentious, so even an inexperienced gardener can handle their cultivation. A special place among them is occupied by columnar fruit varieties, as another type of tree used to decorate gardens. nine0003
Below we present types of decorative low trees for landscaping summer cottages, which look extremely impressive and will make the garden much more attractive.
Small deciduous trees
Even in a small garden, there can be room for small ornamental trees to add variety and some shade. They can be planted in groups, create rows along the alleys or plant fences. Small decorative trees with green leaves also look beautiful as tapeworms, that is, individually planted, showy plants. nine0003
Pseudoacacia robinia
Common robinia or pseudoacacia is a plant with a height of 2 to 4 m. This is one of the most popular ornamental trees for the garden. A plant with a compact spherical crown, can be grown in pots and open ground. Robinia is unpretentious, grows well on any soil, resistant to drought, frost. Variety "Umbrakulifera" does not bloom. Thanks to its compact crown, it looks good in small gardens. nine0003
Palm Maple
Palm Maple (Acer palmatum) - 2-4 m high. One of the most popular low plants, due to its beauty and ease of cultivation. It has a low trunk, a spreading crown with slightly hanging shoots.
The real advantage of maple is the leaves of a beautiful dark purple hue, as well as young shoots. The tiny flowers of the tree are red. Thanks to this, the autumn colors in the garden will be both in summer and in the leafless period.
Under conditions of the middle lane, palm maple reaches a height of up to 4 m. It needs a sunny place, otherwise the leaves will begin to lose their beautiful color.
Ginkgo biloba
Ginkgo biloba (Ginkgo biloba) is a tree 3-7 m high. Although ginkgo can reach several tens of meters in height, with proper care and pruning, its height will not exceed a few meters. This is the only representative of gymnosperms that has a deciduous form. An unpretentious tree copes well with drought, frost, high salinity of the soil. nine0003
Sorbus
Sorbus aucuparia - 8-10 m high looks very attractive, especially in late summer and autumn. An unpretentious plant copes well with any conditions.
It is characterized by pinnate leaves, a cylindrical, thin, smooth trunk and characteristic orange-red fruits collected in clusters. Rowan fruits are poisonous to humans, but will be an excellent food for many bird species. Rowan inflorescences are shaped like umbrellas. Small white flowers look beautiful, but have a characteristic, unpleasant odor. nine0003
Matsuda Willow
Showy Matsuda Willow tree (Salix matsudana) reaches 4-6 m, has unusual curved branches, twisted trunk, thin dark green leaves. This fast growing plant is short lived. The most beautiful looks up to 15 years. Matsuda willow is very easy to grow, copes with a variety of soils, can grow in sunny and slightly shaded areas.
Dören Kousa
Dören Kousa (Cornus kousa) - 3-5 m high. A low ornamental garden tree from Japan with white flowers and beautiful, characteristic fruits. Soren Kouza needs protection from spring frosts, regular pruning, shaping in early spring. Prefers acidic soil and drainage (gravel, pebbles) poured into the hole before planting.
It can be planted at any time - from spring to autumn. This very hardy plant does well in most garden conditions. nine0003
Staghorn sumac
Acetic tree or Staghorn sumac (Rhus typhina) grows to 4-8 m. Tree with low requirements, extremely popular. The trunk is low, the crown is branched, the shoots are numerous, thick. The plant creates an extremely attractive umbrella shape, with large feathery green leaves that turn beautiful yellow and red in autumn. Noteworthy are the decorative dark red seed heads.
Sumac is able to withstand low temperatures, copes with all types of soil, tolerates drought well, will cope with any, even the most adverse conditions. You can read more in the article - deer-horned sumac. nine0003
Ornamental-flowering
Some deciduous trees also bloom beautifully, also delighting with fruits. We present several low flowering trees for the garden.
Cercis
Among the flowering trees, it is worth paying special attention to the type of Cercis or Cercis Canadian, which in our climate reaches a height of 3-5 m.
In spring it blooms very early, its branches are covered with tiny pink flowers.
In this article you can read more about cercis. nine0003
Tulip tree
Liriodendron or tulip tree (Liriodendron) reaches a height of 2-3 m. This low ornamental tree is distinguished by large bizarre leaves and beautiful yellow-orange flowers reminiscent of tulips. Flowering season: June-July. However, later it will decorate the garden. The tulip tree in autumn shimmers with a real riot of colors - green, yellow, various shades of red.
The plant is not picky about soil and position. Liriodendron grows very quickly, so growth control is important - pruning, which should be done in early spring after frost. nine0003
Magnolia
Magnolia (lat. Magnolia) is a plant 5-8 m high. Many people think that it exists only in the form of a bush, but this is not so. Tree magnolia is a real harbinger of spring, striking with beautiful flowers with an intense aroma.
The color of flowers depends on the variety - it is white, pink, purple. Magnolia blooms in early spring, before the leaves open. The plant prefers acidic soil, sunny places, is sensitive to frost and wind, so the planting site must be protected from the wind. nine0003
Cherry serrate
Beautiful cherry tree (Prunus serrulata), depending on the variety, reaches 3-8 m. Cherry has a conical crown, straight branches, covered with beautiful pink flowers in spring. Grows best in full sun or partial shade. The plant is drought-resistant, does not make special demands on the soil. The fruits are not suitable for human consumption. This low beautiful garden tree can only perform a decorative function. nine0003
Common hawthorn
Beautiful plant - common hawthorn, growing up to 4-5 m. Intensively blooms with pink honey-bearing flowers, forms a spherical crown. Its abundant flowers can also be white, red, in shades of purple and pink. Very decorative variety "Pauls Scarlet" Paulˈs Scarlet with double pink-red flowers.
In autumn, hawthorn is decorated with reddish fruits. Leaves 3-5-lobed, dark green. Flowering season: May-June.
Hawthorn is easy to grow, resistant to frost, drought, air pollution, and can grow in barren soils, full sun or partial shade.
Conifers
Ornamental conifers are extremely charming and generally easy to grow and care for. Their needles remain green all year round. Such plants are ideal for planting near water bodies, unlike deciduous trees, whose fallen leaves pollute the water. nine0003
Dark green conifers like shade, while light green conifers do best in full sun. Blue conifers are interesting in that they tolerate low temperatures well, and acquire beautiful, especially saturated colors in frosts. Coniferous ornamental trees for the garden work great in summer as a backdrop for other plants, and in autumn and winter they present all their beauty, which can be appreciated when other plants lose their decorative effect.
In the form of a hedge, shrubs and small conifers are successfully used. nine0041
Kiparisovik
Cypressovik (Chamaecyparis)-a very beautiful tree with thick crowns, 2-10 m. strip, the Moscow region can reach 10 m, with proper pruning it can be smaller - 2-3 m. Pea-bearing cypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera) is the most popular variety of this plant, loves sunny places, fertile, preferably acidic soil. The plant is completely frost-resistant, which is its additional advantage. Gets along great with perennials. nine0003
Single color fir
Single color fir (Abies concolor) is a medium-sized tree, after 10 years reaches a height of 3 m, but over time it can grow up to 15 m, therefore it is not suitable for very small areas. The crown of the tree is regular, conical, dense. The needles are long, curved, blue-green, soft. The bluish-silvery color of the needles is visible in spring, on young growths.
The needles exude the aroma of lemon. The cones of this fir are cylindrical, erect, 6-12 cm long, first green, then purple, turning into light brown as they mature. nine0003
Norway spruce Akrokona
An interesting variety of European spruce "Akrokona", which forms dense beautiful cones. A coniferous tree has short (5 mm), matte needles that grow on shoots. They are small, hard, spiny, green or greenish-gray in color. The shoots are partly raised and partly hang over the bottom of the tree. The compact shape of the conifer is given by densely spaced shoots that effectively hide the inside.
Akrokona spruce grows slowly, in 10 years it grows up to 4 m in height and 3 m in width. The attraction of the variety is decorative pink cones that appear in young plants at the ends of hard shoots. nine0003
Prefers full sun, sheltered from the wind. Can handle partial shade. Spruce favors moist air, so it will grow well near water bodies.
Remember to water the plant frequently. Spruce grows best in fertile soils with slightly acidic or acidic pH. The tree is frost-resistant, but does not react well to polluted air.
Froburg Norway Spruce
A variety of ‘Frohburg’ Norway Spruce with a very odd appearance. Dwarf spruce with a slow growth rate, reaches 2 m in 10 years. Plants tied to a peg up to a certain point often form unusual, curved shapes. You can not tie the guide to the support, getting low creeping forms. Lateral shoots grow down, the lower ones often reach the ground and spread. The needles are short, characteristic of spruces. nine0003
Because of its picturesque, weeping form, 'Frohburg' has found many uses, it is better to find a well-lit spot for it and plant it there as a tapeworm in the company of small boulders and stones to emphasize the plant's virtues. The variety is not particularly demanding, it grows better on sandy soils with slightly acidic pH, moderately moist. Prefers sunny, warm, wind-sheltered places, as free from air pollution as possible.
In the middle lane it is quite frost-resistant.
Barry spruce
Dwarf spruce variety Barryi is ideal for gardens and flowerbeds. Spruce of a semicircular shape becomes conical with age. Differs in a large number of needles, densely overgrown with a tree, with a green-gray tint or pure green. It grows very slowly, after 10 years it reaches 70 cm. The maximum height is 2.5 m. It prefers a sunny place or partial shade, a moist, slightly acidic substrate. The variety is resistant to frost, air pollution. Looks good in gardens in Japanese and modern styles. nine0003
Serbian Spruce Peve Tijn
A relatively new dwarf variety of Serbian spruce Peve Tijn (Picea omorika ‘Peve Tijn’), appeared in 1986 as a mutation of the Serbian spruce variety Nana. It is especially attractive due to the richness of colors. It is characterized by a slow growth rate, grows up to 60-100 cm in height and 70 cm in width. At first, the shape of the spruce is almost perfectly spherical; old plants take the form of a wide cone.
The variety is valued for the color of the needles, it is green-yellow above, silver below. Spring growths have an intense yellow color, which turns slightly green in autumn. nine0003
‘Peve Tijn’ is especially suitable for small gardens, rockeries, great with other low conifers, heather, suitable for growing in containers. It is an easy-to-grow variety, frost-resistant. Prefers fertile, moist soil, sunny locations, needles color best in full sun.
Korean fir Festival
A valuable variety of Korean fir "Festival" (Abies koreana Festival) with the original color - it is distinguished by blue-silver-green needles, very unusual for this species. Slow-growing, dwarf coniferous tree at a young age of irregular shape, with time becomes wide-conical. Korean fir is undemanding to soil, but prefers fertile, slightly acidic, permeable soil. Frost-resistant plant, requires a sunny or semi-shady place. nine0003
Korean fir Silberlocke
Slow-growing variety of Korean fir "Silberlocke" (Silberlocke) after 10 years reaches 3 m, after 30 years - 5-6 m.
