Chamaecyparis

A downright cool Lawson’s cypress that develops an extremely tight columnar spire-shaped form of impeccable silver blue needles. Plants act like an exclamation point in the garden and are certain to draw attention to prominent spaces. Vertical gains average around 6” annually with an ultimate size that will approach 8’ in height and 2-3’ wide. Learn More

A wild selection of Alaskan cedar that looks like something right out of a Dr. Suess book. The plants themselves develop an amazingly narrow framework with a prominent sky-high central leader and tremendously pendulous secondary branching. As if this wasn’t enough, the foliage is heavily splashed and accented with a bold dose of creamy-white variegation. Add some bar-ba-loots and swomee swans to the background and you’ve got the picture. 30’ tall x 3’ wide. Learn More

An extremely narrow selection of weeping Alaska cedar that develops an upright central leader with all laterals arching straight down. Reported to be the narrowest form of Alaska cedar available. Not for the faint of heart as a mature specimen can be 20’ tall and only 1-2’ wide. Learn More

A compact, variegated form of Hinoki cypress with dark green needles that are heavily splashed with cream and white. Plants develop a narrow, oval form in time and average 2” of growth annually. Learn More

A downright cool hinoki cypress that always draws comments. The distinctively upright specimens sport short, greenish-black foliage that is compressed into thick, spire-like columns. Plants are quite slow growing, adding only 1-2” of growth annually. Excellent for texture and vertical accent in the rock garden. 3’ Learn More

A vigorous, bright gold-yellow form of hinoki cypress that holds its color well all year. Develops into a broad-pyramidal plant that colors best in full sun. One of the best gold cultivars available. Learn More

A distinctive, rare, semi-dwarf hinoki cypress developing a tightly branched, broad habit with age. The striking evergreen foliage is pale chartreuse in color and arranged in a fern-like pattern adding a distinctive texture that stands out in the crowd. Plants can be expected to reach 2’ in height and 4’ in width over its first 10 years. Learn More

An architecturally variable hinoki cypress with spreading branches of flat, soft-golden foliage that adds a feathery appeal to the garden. Best coloration develops in full sun or part shade exposures. 5’ tall x 4’ wide over 10 years. Learn More

A colorful sport of ‘Tsatsumi’ found by Buchholz and Buchholz nursery. Offers short, twisted stems with bright, golden-yellow foliage. Many of the branches have a bizarre cockscomb growth pattern and spiral and curve back on themselves. Learn More