Small Conifer Shrubs

Juniperus communis compressa 3 feet tall and 1 5.

Small conifer shrubs. Trees shrubs emerald cedar. These fast growing tropical trees. Varieties can grow as tall as 10 feet. Its natural habitat is. Apple pear and cherry trees grow best in. Crimson pygmy barberry is a small shrub that brightens up any landscape. Mountain laurel is a native plant in eastern north america.

Picea pungens montgomery growing conditions. Many selections reach no more than 8 feet tall and wide. Abies balsamea hudsonia 1 foot tall and 2 feet wide this tiny slow growing balsam fir is perfect for small gardens. Up to 3 tall and wide. Container grown the emerald cedar has a stronger root system than most trees making it a hardy and. Dwarf conifers deserve their own section because they re so incredibly useful for small gardens. Crimson pygmy barberry is small shrub getting only high and about wide.

Among deciduous shrubs japanese rose is one of the most shade tolerant shrubs. A native of japan this conifer has large broad branchlets with glossy leaves. Japanese rose kerria japonica. You love the blue color and dwarf size. It s not as common as other conifers but it s definitely worth a chance in your yard. Enjoy fresh fruit from your yard all summer long. In the ground or in a container they add wonderful foliage color and texture as well as providing all season structure.

According to the american conifer society a dwarf conifer will grow between 1 inch to 6 inches per year while a miniature will grow less than 1 inch per year. In addition to the low growing spreading types other dwarf conifers are more upright and add vertical punctuation to a small landscape. Barberry crimson pygmy crimson pygmy barberry is a small shrub that brightens up any landscape. Loved for its beautiful silvery blue color dwarf blue spruce is a good choice for small space landscapes. Chamaecyparis lawsoniana minnima aurea 2 feet tall and 1 foot wide this is a beautiful bright yellow false cypress. 30 best shrubs for shade mountain laurel kalmia latifolia. In conifers dwarf typically just means slow so the trick is to look for clues about the rate of growth.

Look for the compact form nana. These are especially useful in larger borders but also to add height and also soften the corner of a house flank the front door or frame a pergola swimming pool or water feature. It s often used for hedging and is a versatile backyard plant.