Conifer trees bear cones and evergreen needlelike (Pinus, Abies) or scalelike (Cupressus, Chamaecyparis) leaves. A conifer is typically evergreen, although some individuals are deciduous.
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Pyramidal Arborvitae typically reach heights of 20-30 feet with a spread of 4-5 feet. They have dark green foliage that persists through the winter. Pyramidal Arborvitae are insect and disease resistant.
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The Emerald Green Pyramidal Arborvitae grow 10-15 feet high with a spread of 3-4 feet. They have a bright emerald green color all year and do not fade in the winter months. Common uses are for windbreak or visual barriers.
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Hemlock Trees grow up to 70 feet high with a spread of around 35 feet. Hemlocks like moist, organic well drained soil. The Hemlock does very well in rocky bluffs or sandy soil and tolerates shade well.
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The Japanese Larch (Larix Leptolepsis) is generally described as a perennial tree. The Japanese Larch (Kaempferi) has a long life span relative to most other plant species and a rapid growth rate.
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Fir trees are coniferous evergreens from the Abies species and come in several varieties including Concolor, Douglas Fir, Fraser Fir, and Grand Fir. Fir trees can be identified by its unique needle-like leaves that are almost always short, measuring at only a few inches in length.
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The Turkish Fir tree is native to Turkey and found in the mountains west and east of the Black Sea. It is a large evergreen with attractive foliage that consists of flattened needle-like leaves. The Turkish fir is becoming a popular Christmas tree because the strong branches are able to hold heavier ornaments and the needles remain on the tree longer if watered properly.
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The Balsam fir prefers moist, well drained, acidic soil. It adapts well to cooler climates. The Balsam Fir is extensively used for Christmas trees and ornaments and needs very little shearing.
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The Concolor Fir, also known as the White Fir, provides a decorative contrast to darker-colored evergreens. It's a popular Christmas tree because of the natural "orange" aroma.
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The Fraser Fir serves as both an ornamental tree and a highly sought after Christmas tree. The tree grows up to 60 feet tall and 25 feet in diameter, providing a compact appearance.
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The Grand Fir is slow growing and shade tolerant. This beautiful evergreen produces few cones. Needles are flat with rounded and notched ends.
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The Douglas Fir has myriad uses: as a Christmas tree, ornamental tree, windbreak, or hedge. It grows fast in a variety of conditions.
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The Austrian Pine is a versatile, fast growing tree that grows in a variety of soils conditions, including sandy, loamy, acidic. It tolerates drought conditions.
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Red Pine can be used in the landscape as a specimen tree, a screening tree, or a windbreak tree. Red Pines grow up to 75 feet high with a spread of 15-20 feet. The needles are medium to dark green and soft.
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The White Pine grows well in large spaces and may reach sizes over 100 feet tall. It's also commonly used as a Christmas tree.
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