Yearly Archives: 2014

[gallery ids="5832"] A slow growing, densely pyramidal shrub. The foliage is bright yellow on the younger branches, maturing to deep green toward the interior of the plant. If planted in shade, the golden foliage will be lime green. It is easily grown in average soil as long as it is well-drained. Shelter from wind. This is...

[gallery ids="3169"] A pyramidal conifer with dark green, glossy foliage. With time, it will become a narrow pillar with branches that are softly arching. The foliage is held in fan-shaped sprays. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Use as a specimen, to frame a building, or for screening....

[gallery ids="3167,3166"] A slow growing upright, gracefully arching shrub. The dark green foliage is highlighted with bright lemon-gold. It needs some afternoon shade to prevent burning, but is brighter yellow with good sun exposure. It needs a well-drained soil. Introduced in the mid 1970's by Duncan and Davies Nursery, New Zealand....

A slow growing, densely pyramidal shrub with glossy, dark green foliage, held on fan-shaped sprays. It can have an interesting irregular form.  A good choice for a focal point in the garden. It prefers well-drained soil, and full sun to part shade. Use as an accent plant or screening in the landscape....