Evergreens

An exceptionally hardy evergreen shrub that has proven even hardier then the Brandon cedar. With rich dark green scale-like foliage, the 'Skybound Cedar' is the ultimate pillar in the landscape. Can be used for screening, or as a tall hedge.

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 10' - 18'

• Width: 3' - 4'

Zone: 2

Dwarf Upright form, well suited for a short hedge.

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Height: 2.5'

Spread: 2.5'

Zone: 3

photo courtesy of Jeffries Nurseries

Zone 5

A unique addition as an annual planting. This grass grows thick if kept moist in well drained soil, it adds color and texture to your flower beds or containers.

Brandon Pyramidal Cedars are deep green, and make an excellent hedge. 

Winter Burlap Wrap or Wilt Pruf spay protection sealer is recommended for everygreens exposed to north winds.

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Height: 20'

Spread: 5'

Zone: 3b

A compact, upright cedar with lush green foliage, Baby Bear maintains a consistent shape without requiring pruning. Formerly known as Skinner's Dwarf Cedar.

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Mature Size:

• Height: 6' - 8'

• Width: 3' - 4'

Zone: 2

Photos courtesy of Jeffries Nursery

A very popular Juniper variety with a low spreading habit and attractive, soft green foliage. A compact version of Arcadia, which has proved hardy enough to withstand harsh winters (up to -40C).

Great groundcover for small areas and a wonderful addition to any landscape.

Light Requirement: Full Sun 

Mature Size:

• Height: 2"

• Width: 5-7'

Zone: 3

Narrow upright columnar habit is perfect for narrow sites as a specimen or screen. Little care is needed. Evergreen. Hardy, resists winter burn. Excellent landscape plant.

Light Requirement: Part Sun to Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 10' - 15'

• Width: 5' - 7'

Zone: 3

Photos courtesy of Proven Winners

Blue star Juniper  is a slow growing steel blue juniper. Grows well in sheltered area such as rock gardens.

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Height: 12"

Spread: 12"-18"

Zone: 3

Selected for its resilience to harsh winter conditions, the sturdy, compact Picea glauca ‘North Star’ produces a densely branched, classic pyramid that is covered with medium green needles. Its moderate growth rate and ultimate, intermediate size, together with superior hardiness make this introduction from Iseli Nursery ideal for use in larger, more exposed spaces, mixed borders and beds.

Picea glauca ‘North Star’

A naturally dwarf version of the species; slow growing, rugged and hardy, excellent for form, texture and colour detail in garden. Prune candles to keep tight and maintain a dense habit of growth.

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 3' - 5'

• Width: 4' - 6'

Zone: 2

Photos courtesy of Jeffries Nursery

Picea pungens ‘Montgomery’ is an outstanding and industry standard silver-blue spruce that was originally part of the conifers accumulated by dedicated collector, Col. R.H. Montgomery. Prior to selling his Greenwich, Connecticut, estate, he donated his entire collection to the New York Botanical Garden, and this Picea pungens was named to honor him during the dedication of the Montgomery Conifer Collection in May, 1949. The original plant can still be seen there today. The slow-growing, dwarf spruce is globe-shaped when young, but it will eventually form a leader as it matures and develop an upright, broad shape that is wider than tall.

Garden Size: 8’H x 6’W

Dwarf: 3-6″/year

Broad Upright

Zone 2

Blue

Conifer

Full Sun

Acer x pseudosieboldianum Ice Dragon^® is a welcome addition to the Jack Frost^® collection of hardy garden maples from Iseli Nursery. This all-season tree has a cascading habit and was bred and selected to tolerate Zone 4 winters while still retaining the refined qualities of the less hardy Japanese maples. Spring begins as leaves unfurl blushed orange-red, quickly maturing to green. In summer, the finely divided, delicate appearing green leaves are durable and tolerant of sun and heat. Autumn brings foliage of a kaleidoscope of yellow, orange and red. After leaf drop, the sinuous and undulating branching structure is a visual treat during the long cold winter months.

Thuja occidentalis ‘Hetz Wintergreen’ is an excellent alternative to American Arborvitae trees that take on bronze winter tones, this durable green selection stays green all year long. For a fast, reliable, green privacy screen or an attractive, conical green accent, this adaptable, hardy tree will fill the bill.

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 25'

• Width: 6'

Zone: 3

Photos courtesy of Iseli Nursery

Pinus mugo ‘Mops’ is an excellent dwarf selection that grows into a low, dense dome remaining compact without shearing. The mounding plant has a smooth appearance that comes from many evenly spaced needles growing at a uniform rate on abundant branchlets. During most of the year, ‘Mops’ displays a hint of gray/blue in its green, but during the crisp, cold months of winter, needles take on a warm, golden hue. It’s no wonder this choice is one of our most popular for confined spaces.

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 4'

• Width: 4'

Zone: 2

Photos courtesy of Iseli Nursery

This majestic larger fern has long, arching fronds. The crested and forked tips of each zesty green leaflet create a unique ruffled texture. Tolerant of some sun and drought once established, this energetic fern has the potential to liven up more challenging areas in the garden.  

Image courtesy of Iseli Nursery

Dryopteris affinis ‘Cristata-The King’

Add a refreshing twist of lime to your summer garden with Mojito®! This compact hydrangea is covered for months in abundant lime green flowers that age to a shade of blush pink in fall. Small size and sturdy stems make this bloomer equally at home in a patio container or in a mass planting in the shrub border.

Photo courtesy of Iseli Nursery

Hydrangea paniculata Mojito®(‘GRHP10’ PPAF)

Alpenglow® is a red-leafed, upright hybrid maple that is hardy down to –30F. In spring, merlot leaves dance on arching branches; translucent veins help them catch the light and glow. The deep red mellows to a burnished bronze in summer and finally turns to blazing orange and red in fall. A refined oval habit and sturdy branching make Alpenglow® a majestic centerpiece that you can rely on for a colorful show year after year. Our hybrid maples have proven to be resilient trees that can handle whatever challenges nature throws at them.

Lanham’s Beehive Spruce

The late Gary Lanham found this unusual, boldly textured, compact Norway Spruce in 1994 in Kentucky, a witch’s broom nearly 10′ up in a mature Picea abies. Intrigued by the interesting beehive form, Gary took it to Klein’s Nursery in Louisville, and from there, it made its way to Iseli Nursery. The needles of Picea abies ‘Lanham’s Beehive’ are longer and thicker than other dwarf cultivars and they have a slight glaucous tint. These features, combined with prominent, cinnamon colored stems and buds, create a dramatic effect.

Garden Size: 3’H x 4’W

Dwarf: 3-5″/year

Spreading

Zone 3

Green

Conifer

Wareana , also known as Siberian Cedar grows to 10' in height and makes a large wide hedge or in a corner spot. This cedar is very hardy and has minimal risk for winter burn.

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Height: 10'

Width: 6 - 8'

Zone: 2

Photo and data courtesy of Jeffries Nurseries

The hardy Threadleaf Arborvitae grows slowly with long, thick, bright green to yellow thread-like foliage, filling out its narrow silhouette with tons of interest. Plant several in a row to create a wispy wall or feature ‘Filiformis’ as a single specimen, it will add unique texture and whimsy wherever it is placed.

Thuja occidentalis ‘Filiformis’

The flagship cultivar in the Iseli® Blues collection, Moonstone® is an Iseli exclusive improvement of the popular globe blue spruce. This well-mannered little gem has bright blue foliage and maintains a compact, rounded form from youth to maturity. The perfect size and shape for suburban gardens, you can rely on Moonstone® to add an easy-care pop of vivid blue to your landscape for years of enjoyment.

Picea pungens Moonstone® (‘INHWB’ PP34,321)

Acer x pseudosieboldianum Arctic Jade^® is a member of our Jack Frost^® collection of hybrid maples and is an excellent substitute for less hardy Japanese maples in harsh climate conditions. It has large green, deeply cut leaves reminiscent of A. japonicum ‘Aconitifolium’ with an excellent branching habit. In autumn, the foliage is an impressive canvas for the dazzling fusion of orange and red tones.

Very short needles earned Picea pungens ‘Bonny Blue’ its name and fame. The tiny, narrow needles are bright blue and they are closely arranged with an angle that is acute to the stem. Slower growing than the species when young, the tree, selected by Roger Mackiness, Corbett, Oregon, matures into a large formal stature.

B&B  4'-5' tall

Garden Size: 20’H x 15’W

Large: 15+″/year 40' at maturity

Broad Upright

Zone 2

Blue

Conifer

Full Sun

Wolterdingen Japanese Larch

The compact, spreading Larix kaempferi ‘Wolterdingen’ provides exceptional seasonal interest for small landscapes and rock gardens. In early spring, soft, new, blue-green needles emerge and continue to decorate the delicate mound through the growing season. In fall, needles change to rich yellow before they fall to show off ornamental, reddish brown branches with scales reminiscent of an armadillo’s armor. Discovered in a park in Wolterdingen, Germany in 1970, by G. Horstmann.

Garden Size: 4’H x 8’W

Intermediate: 3-6″/year

Spreading

Zone 3

Green

Conifer

Full Sun

This new and interesting evergreen breaks up the monotony of the landscape. With an attractive tear drop shape, Cheer Drops^® easily transforms any garden from drab to darling. No shaping is needed as it maintains its fun shape naturally. Fresh green foliage remains bright year-round.

Light Requirement: Partial Sun to Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 8 - 18'

• Width: 6 - 8'

Zone: 3

Photos and info courtesy of Proven Winners

Named for an ancient German city in a nursery region similar to Oregon’s Willamette Valley, the beautiful Pinus cembra ‘Westerstede’ represents the finest in hardy garden conifers. Long, luxurious needles give the small, upright tree a full, fluffy look. It has graceful branching, dense form, attractive color and striking cones that offer year-round interest and character in a small space.

Garden Size: 12’H x 8’W

Intermediate: 6-10″/year

Broad Upright

Zone 3

Bluish

Full Sun

‘Roundabout’ is a compact, green garden orb. Perhaps its color is better described as viridian, a sort of bluish green. Whatever color you perceive, it is a super hardy, symmetrical addition to the garden, like a spherical topiary that never needs shearing. Slow growing with needles in perfect scale to its small size, ‘Roundabout’ is a winner for today’s smaller landscapes. Loves full sun and well drained soil. ‘Roundabout’ was discovered at Iseli Nursery as a witch’s broom growing on Picea pungens ‘Green Spire’.

Picea pungens Iseli® ‘Roundabout’

Larix gmelinii ‘Romberg Park’ is a superb dwarf, deciduous conifer that will develop tufts of short branches giving it appeal in all seasons. In early spring, it is one of the first to push growth, programmed from its cold native habitat and short growing season to take full advantage of warming temperatures. The softly textured, light green needles change to yellow in fall, and then drop to reveal the plant’s many short stems for winter interest. Plant in light, well-drained soil in a sunny garden.

Garden Size: 6’H x 6’W

Dwarf: 3-6″/year

Globe Shaped

Zone 2

Green

Full Sun