Showing posts with label Upright Evergreen. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Upright Evergreen. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Spearmint Juniper





















Spearmint Juniper
Juniperus chinensis ‘Spearmint’
Aka Spartan.

Evergreen Shrub

Size:
Height 10-15‘
Spacing 4-6’

Sun: Sun
Water: Xeric

Landscape Use: Focal point or screen
Comments: Does not require shearing.
Still a juniper, Need to be
tied up to prevent winter
snow damage.

Maximum Elevation: 8000 ft.
Not always deer resistant

































































Bakeri Spruce
Picea pungens ‘Bakeri’

Evergreen Tree

Size:
Height 20-30‘
Spacing 8-10’

Sun: Sun
Water: Regularly reduce after established.
Needle Drop: Low

Landscape Use: Focal point or screen
Comments: Vary narrow form of spruce
great for small yards.

Maximum Elevation: 8000 ft.
Deer resistant










Monday, July 19, 2010

Arnold Sentinel Pine Pinus nigra ‘Arnold Sentinel’




















Arnold Sentinel Pine
Pinus nigra ‘Arnold Sentinel’
Evergreen Tree

Size:
Height 20‘
Spacing 5’

Sun: Full sun / light shade
Water: Regularly after established

Needle Drop: Medium

Landscape Use: Evergreen screen

Comments: Great alternative to upright juniper
very narrow, does need to be tied up
in winter to avoid snow damage.

Maintenance: Tie up in Winter (October- May)
Rake up Needles. Has normal interior
needle drop in late summer- fall.

Maximum Elevation: 7500 ft.
Questionable deer resistance