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Conifers
Conifers
Conifers are a valuable addition to any garden and will add a diversity of structure, form, shape, colour and texture especially during the winter months. Dwarf conifer, especially dwarf pines, are ideal for containers and make magnificent specimens on a patio. Larger growing varieties can add structure and a focal point to the garden, whilst other varieties make excellent hedges.
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Abies balsamea Piccolo
(Dwarf Balsam Fir) Tiny dark green needles on short branches forming a dense, dwarf globe. Plant in a well-drained soil in sun or semi-shade. HEIGHT: 30cm SPREAD: 40cm in 10 yrs
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Abies Kohouts Icebreaker
An interesting variety. Fully hardy. Plant in a well drained, moist fertile soil. HEIGHT: 50cm in 10 yrs
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Abies koreana
(Korean Fir) Dark green foliage with silver undersides. Long cylindrical cones of violet-purple. Very hardy. Sun or semi-shade in a well-drained soil. HEIGHT: 3m SPREAD: 1.5m in 10 yrs
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Abies koreana Brilliant
(Korean Fir) Cushion shaped plant with bright green foliage. For all fertile soils in sun or light shade. HEIGHT: 80cm. SPREAD: 80cm.
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Araucaria araucana
(Monkey Puzzle) Stiff pricky leaves arranged in spirals along branches. One of few South American trees Hardy in Britain. Best in moist, loamy soil. Sun in well-drained soil. HEIGHT: 5m in 10 yrs
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Cedrus atlantica Glauca
(Blue Atlas Cedar)
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Cedrus libani
(Cedar of Lebanon)
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Cedrus libani Fastigiata
Narrow, pyramidal dense growing trees requiring well drained soil in full sun. HEIGHT: 6-10m
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Cephalotaxus harringtonia Fastigiata
(Japanese Plum Yew)
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Chamaecyparis lawsoniana Allumii White Spot
A dense, upright, conical conifer with grey-green foliage. Ideal for small gardens, shrubs borders and informal hedges. HEIGHT: 2m in 10 yrs.
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Chamaecyparis lawsoniana Columnaris
A handsome, narrow column of blue-grey foliage. One of the best narrow-growing conifers for smaller gardens. Sun in a well-drained soil. HEIGHT: 5-6m. SPREAD: 1m.
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Chamaecyparis lawsoniana Ellwoodii
Tall growing conical form. Dark green – blue foliage. Plant in sun or semi-shade in a well-drained soil. HEIGHT: 1.5m in 10 yrs.
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August Plant of the Month
Agapanthus (African Lily)
Strikingly beautiful, agapanthus are bold architectural plants whose popularity is growing year on year. They have strap-like leaves and statuesque stems, topped with balls of intensely coloured...
