CY Evergreen Varieties 2008
Plant List
          Sun
  Height Width Growth Habit Zone Needs
ARBORVITAE (Thuja)
Holmstrup (T. occidentalis 'Holmstrup') 4-5' 2-3' Pyramidal 3 SU/PT
Compact hardy upright evergreen.  Bright green.  Bushy foliage.  Tolerates poor drainage.  Slow grower.
           
Pygmy Globe (T. occidentalis 'Pygmy Globe') 2-4' 2-4'

Globe

3

SU/PT
Dwarf globe-shaped compact evergreen.  Bright green foliage.  Needs no shearing.  Slow grower.
           
JUNIPER (Juniperus)
Calgary Carpet (J. sabina 'Monna') 6-9" 6-8' Prostrate 3 SU
Attractive soft green foliage.  Durable.  Tolerates heat, cold, drought. Moderate grower.
           
Gold Coast (J. x pfitzeriana 'Aurea Improved') 3' 4' Fountain 3 SU
Golden color is retained and deepens in winter better than other varieties.  Lacey foliage.  Moderate grower.
           
Medora (J. scopulorum 'Medora') 10' 2.5' Columnar 3 SU
Bluish-green foliage. Holds columnar form without pruning.  Durable, tolerates heat, cold and drought.  Slow grower.
           
Mint Julep (J. chinensis 'Monlep') 4-6' 6-8' Fountain 3 SU
Standout, brilliant mint green foliage.  Fine performer in all climates.  Moderate grower.
           
SPRUCE (Picea)
Little Gem (P. abies 'Little Gem') 1.5' 1.5' Flat-top Globe 2 SU
Rich green needles.  Dense branches.  Extremely slow growing.
           
YEW (Taxus)          
Taunton (Taxus x media 'Tauntonii') 3-4' 4-6' Globe 4 SU/SH
Hearty spreading Yew.  Resistant to winter burn but avoid afternoon winter sun.  Slow growing.
 

Plant List