Conifers - Dwarf
Cedrus libani Hedgehog
Dense dwarf low spreading form of Lebanese Cedar, a beautiful feature for the rockery.
Grows to 20cm high x 70cm wide in the first 10 years
Chamaecyparis obtusa Flabelliformis
Very slow growing dwarf globe with small fan-shaped branches of dark green foliage. Ideal for rockery plantings or bonsai.
Grows to 50cm high x 50cm wide in the first 10 years.
Chamaecyparis obtusa Kosteri
Chamaecyparis obtusa Kosteri
A dwarf, heavily layered cone of mid green moss-like foliage. Another popular rockery or bonsai specimen.
Grows to 1m high x 70cm wide in the first 10 years.
Chamaecyparis obtusa Nana Gracilis
Slow growing dwarf, bun shaped at first, later a broad cone. Dark green shell-like foliage. All time popular classic suited to rockeries, bonsai or tubs.
Grows to 1m high x 70cm wide in the first 10 years.
Ginkgo biloba Mariken
Beautiful deciduous compact globe form of the Chinese Maidenhair tree. Dense multi-branched dwarf ideally used as a small feature in a rockery or garden bed. Leaves turn a stunning golden colour in Autumn before dropping. Excellent when grafted as a standard.
Grows to 80cm high x 80cm wide in the first 10 years.
Juniperus squamata Blue Star
Beautiful bun of stunning blue foliage. Popular as a rockery plant or tub specimen.
Grows to 40cm high x 60cm wide in the first 10 years.
Picea omorika Pimoko
Tiny ball shape form of Serbian Spruce. Very short blue-green needles. Excellent for the rockery.
Grows to 40cm high x 40cm wide in the first 10 years.
Picea pungens Montgomery
A very attractive dwarf spruce with stunning silver-blue, needle-like foliage. The rounded compact habit becomes more conical with age.
Grows to 80cm high x 70cm wide in the first 10 years.
Picea sitchensis Tenas
Very dense globular form of Sitka Spruce. Bi-coloured needles are green above and blue underneath. A rare and unique dwarf for the rockery.
Grows to 50cm high x 50cm wide in the first 10 years.
Pinus densiflora Low Glow
Compact globe form of Japanese Red Pine. Bright yellow-green short needles. Ideal specimen for bonsai or conifer bed.
Grows to 60cm high x 1.2m wide in the first 10 years.
Pinus densiflora Osmaston Compact
Dense globe form of Japanese Red Pine. Deep green foliage. Excellent dwarf for the rockery or as a bonsai subject.
Grows to 50cm high x 80cm wide in the first 10 years.
Pinus leucodermis Smidtii
A cute miniature form of Bosnian Pine. A dense, compact mound of dark green foliage makes it ideal as a rockery specimen.
Grows to 30cm high x 30cm wide in the first 10 years.
Pinus mugo Winter Gold
Dwarf compact bush of dark green foliage, turning a beautiful golden colour in Winter. A superb rockery specimen.
Grows to 25cm high x 40cm wide in the first 10 years.
Pinus parviflora Fukai
Dwarf layered form of Japanese White Pine. Blue foliage banded creamy yellow. Beautiful rockery or bonsai subject.
Grows to 1m high x 1m wide in the first 10 years.
Pinus parviflora Fuku-zu-mi
Low spreading dwarf form of Japanese White Pine. Silver-blue twisted needles. Classy rockery or bonsai specimen.
Grows to 70cm high x 1m wide in the first 10 years.
Pinus parviflora Goldilocks
Dwarf compact form of Japanese White Pine. Beautiful gold cover over the blue-green foliage. Ideal rockery or bonsai subject.
Grows to 1m high x 80cm wide in the first 10 years.
Pinus parviflora Hagoromo
Dwarf blue-green globe form of Japanese White Pine. Excellent rockery specimen.
Grows to 30cm high x 40cm wide in the first 10 years
Pinus parviflora Hatsukasa
Compact, slow growing form of Japanese White Pine. Dense blue-grey foliage with showy, ornamental small cones. An excellent bonsai subject.
Grows to 1m high x 80cm wide in the first 10 years.
Pinus parviflora Ibo-can
An upright form of the Japanese White Pine, which forms a small tree with an interesting branch structure. An attractive specimen for a Japanese garden. Ideal feature for a small lawn area. May also be grown in a patio pot.
Grows to 80cm-1m high x 60-80cm wide in the first 10 years.
Pinus parviflora Ogon Goyo
Golden foliaged form of Japanese White Pine with small, decorative cones. Slow growing, compact specimen for the rockery, or as a bonsai subject.
Grows to 1m high x 1m wide in the first 10 years.
Pinus strobiformis Loma Linda
Dwarf neat conical form of South-Western USA White Pine. Soft blue-green foliage. Extremely hardy pine. A beautiful rockery specimen.
Grows to 1m high x 60cm wide in the first 10 years.
Pinus strobus Macopin
Beautiful blue dwarf, globe shaped pine. Ideal for the rockery or in a mixed conifer planting.
Grows to 60cm high x 80cm wide in the first 10 years
Pinus strobus Merrimack
Beautiful dense compact globe with silvery-blue needles. A classic little gem for the rockery.
Grows to 60cm high x 80cm wide in the first 10 years.
Pinus strobus Sea Urchin
Dwarf, dense globe form of American White Pine. Short, soft bluish needles, more silver in shade. Beautiful small feature for the rockery.
Grows to 35cm high x 40cm wide in the first 10 years.
Pinus sylvestris Saxatilis
Miniature globe form of Scots Pine. Beautiful dwarf for the small rockery.
Grows to 30cm high x 40cm wide in the first 10 years.
Pinus thunbergii Emery's Dwarf
Extremely tight dwarf form of Japanese Black Pine, with dark green foliage and white growth buds. Ideal for rockeries, mixed conifer plantings and bonsai.
Grows to 60cm high x 60cm wide in the first 10 years.
Pinus thunbergii Yatsabusa
Compact rounded form of the Japanese Black Pine. Dark green needle foliage with white candle-like buds. Hardy and tolerates coastal exposure. An interesting garden specimen and ideal bonsai subject.
Grows to 1.2m high x 1.2m wide in the first 10 years.
Pinus wallichiana Moidart
Dwarf form of Western Himalayan White Pine. Compact globe of long blue-grey needle like foliage. Beautiful rockery specimen.
Grows to 1m high x 1m wide in the first 10 years.
Thuja occidentalis Danica
Delightful compact globe of dense, flat green foliage. Turning bronze tinted in Winter.
Grows to 40cm high x 50cm wide in the first 10 years
Thuja occidentalis Hetz Midget
An attractive, slow growing conifer that forms a small bun shape. The dark green foliage takes on a light bronze shade during Winter. Ideal for use in rockeries and garden borders.
Grows to 50cm high x 40cm wide in the first 10 years.
Thuja orientalis Aurea Nana (Golden Biota)
Very compact oval shaped bush with dense, book-leaf foliage. Beautiful golden foliage in Spring and Summer, turning slightly bronze in Winter. Ideal for tubs, rockeries and often used as a low border.
Grows to 90cm high x 60cm wide in the first 10 years.