Current Conifer Varieties Grown
Norway Spruce
(Picea abies)
Fastest growing of the spruces. Develops strong graceful branches that are covered with dark green needles. Ideal windbreaker. Matures at 60′; 25′ spread. (zones 3-7)
Canadian Hemlock
(Tsuga canadensis)
This handsome and graceful evergreen is ideal for screening, groupings, and foundation plantings. May be sheared to any height or shape and likes full sun to light shade. Avoid heavy soils. Medium grower, up to 40′ – 70′. Plant 2′ apart for hedge. (zones 3-8)
Black Hills Spruce
(Picea glauca var. densata)
Ornamental evergreen with bright green to bluish needles. Dense, conical in shape, ideal in windbreaks or screens. Slow growing. Mature height of 30′-30′ with 15′-25′ spread. (zones 2-6)
White Pine
(Pinus strobus)
A hardy, valuable tree. Clustered soft blue-green needles. Ideal screen or windbreak. Likes moist, well-drained soils. Grows 50′- 80′ with a 20-40′ spread. (zones 3-8)
Blue Spruce
(Picea pungens)
A magnificent sight of silver blue-green spruce. Rated one of the most popular evergreens. It grows well while young and matures at 50-75′; 25′ spread. (zones 2-8)
White Spruce
(Picea glauca)
A straight, tall tree easily recognized by its needles. Cones always hang down. Beautiful year-round color. Tolerates most soil conditions. Grows to 60′; 15′ spread. (zones 2-6)
White Fir
(Abies concolor)
Fastest growing of the spruces. Develops strong graceful branches that are covered with dark green needles. Ideal windbreaker. Matures at 60′; 25′ spread. (zones 3-7)