Picea glauca var. albertiana 'Conica' web special

Picea glauca var. albertiana 'Conica' web specialThe dwarf Alberta spruce is the most commonly planted conifer in the nursery trade today. The slow conical growth with tight uniform branching makes it keep its 'look' over time. Even old plants like the one in the UK garden are still attractive after many years. The light green juvenile foliage adds to its attractive appearance. I always thought of these as 'Humpty Dumpty Trees', as they look very story book like. Alfred Rehder and J. G. Jack found

shiny-green leaves in spring and summer

Because of the 'yak' x proteoides parentage the foliage is quite a lovely shiny dark-green with tan indumentum on the undersides of the leaves

it may be a plant to protect in a greenhouse in winter

attracting birds that feast on the fruits

This important collection of evergreen hybrid azaleas was created with the goal to develop large flowered

Seems to be hardier than the variegated winter daphnes

this interesting narrow grower has congested growth  with a bluish-green color

This little heath makes nice low mounds that will grow together is planted in groups

displayed in profusion

Shown here in spring when the new foliage emerges

This is a compact hydrangea

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