Hiba Arborvitae is a slow growing conifer tree with an upright pyramidal habit.  The foliage is emerald green on top and silvery-white underneath, and the reddish-brown bark will exfoliate with age. Prefers full sun and slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soil.  Drought tolerant once established. Type:  Tree, Conifer Height:  30' - 50' Spread:  15’ - 25' Spacing:  12' USDA Hardiness Zone:  5 - 7 Culture:  Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color:  N/A Season of Interest:  Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  Tolerates light shade. Do not let soils dry out.  Leaf blight and leaf spot can be occasional problems. LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Woodland Garden, Rock Gardens, Urban Gardens, Hedges, and Containers. COMPANION...

Blue-Green Japanese Cedar is a  conifer tree with an irregular upright pyramidal habit.  The soft dark green needles do not bronze in winter.  Prefers full sun and slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soil.  Drought tolerant once established. Type:  Tree, Conifer Height:  20' - 30' Spread:  7’ - 10' Spacing:  8' USDA Hardiness Zone:  5 - 7 Culture:  Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color:  N/A Season of Interest:  Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  Tolerates light shade. Do not let soils dry out.  Leaf blight and leaf spot can be occasional problems. LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Woodland Garden, Rock Gardens, Urban Gardens, Hedges, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Crape Myrtle, Loropetalum, Abelia Image: Nick, Cryptomeria japonica by Nick, CC...

Blue Ice Arizona Cypress is a compact slow-growing native conifer tree with a conical habit.  The scale-like needles are a frosty silver-blue that holds it's color year-round. Prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.  Exceptionally heat and drought tolerant once established. Type:  Tree, Conifer Height:  15’ - 40’ Spread:  12’ - 20’ Spacing:  15’ USDA Hardiness Zone:  6 - 9 Culture:  Full Sun Bloom Color:  N/A Season of Interest:  Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water Regularly. Takes pruning well.  Few problems, but watch for bagworms.  Canker and root rot may occur in poorly-drained soils LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Garden, Wildlife Gardens, Privacy Screen, and Shade Tree.  COMPANION PLANTS: Tickseed, Black-eyed Susan, Smoke Tree Image: Ragesoss, Smooth Arizona Cypress...

Leyland Cypress is a large conifer tree with a slender upward branching pyramidal habit.  The dense scale-like needles are a dark green that holds it's color year-round.  Prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.   Type:  Tree, Conifer Height:  60’ - 70’ Spread:  10’ - 15’ Spacing:  12’ USDA Hardiness Zone:  6 - 10 Culture:  Full Sun, Part Sun  Bloom Color:  N/A Season of Interest:  Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water Regularly. Takes pruning well.  Few problems, but watch for bagworms.  Canker and root rot may occur in poorly-drained soils LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Garden, Wildlife Gardens, Privacy Screen, and Shade Tree.  Image: W.Baumgartner, Cupressocyparis leylandii, CC BY-SA 3.0

Gyokuryu Japanese Cedar is a fast-growing conifer shrub with an irregular pyramidal habit.  The soft needles are a dark green that does not bronze in winter.  Prefers full sun and slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soil.   Type:  Shrub, Conifer Height:  5' - 10' Spread:  3’ - 7' Spacing:  5' USDA Hardiness Zone:  5 - 7 Culture:  Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color:  N/A Season of Interest:  Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  Tolerates light shade. Do not let soils dry out.  Leaf blight and leaf spot can be occasional problems. LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Woodland Garden, Rock Gardens, Urban Gardens, Hedges, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Azalea, Maple, Loropetalum