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Thuja occidentalis 'Rheingold'

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Thuja occidentalis Rheingold is dwarf conifer that features leaves that are golden yellow and take on copper tones during winter. The foliage is soft and feathery in appearance, and has a lovely aroma when brushed against as it grows to about 1 m tall and the same wide. Thuja Rheingold is commonly included in a mixed or border planting, used in rock gardens, maintained in a container, planted around outdoor living areas, planted to brighten a dull corner, or trimmed for a more formal look.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Conifers
Height: 1.00 m
Spread: 1.00 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Rock
Thuja orientalis 'Blue Cone' shrubs with green foliage in pots.

Thuja orientalis 'Blue Cone'

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Thuja 'Blue Cone' is a dwarf conifer that features dense and erect sprays of green foliage. It gets its name from the blue cones produced during winter. It grows to an oval shape, reaching approximately 1 m in height and 70 cm in width, and performs best when planted in full sun. Thuja 'Blue Cone' is commonly included in a mixed or border planting, used in rock gardens, maintained in a container, or grown to provide texture and formality to a planting.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Conifers
Height: 1.00 m
Spread: 70 cm
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
Juniperus procumbens 'Nana' (prostrate Juniper) growing as a tidy ground cover.

Juniperus procumbens Nana (Japanese Dwarf Juniper)

Juniperus procumbens 'Nana', commonly known as the Prostrate Juniper, is a ground-hugging conifer that forms a carpet of blue-green, needle-like...

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Juniperus Blue Star

Juniperus Blue Star, commonly known as the Flaky Juniper, is a very showy, low growing conifer which is often used as a groundcover. It has fine...

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Thuja plicata Old Gold (Thuja Old Gold)

Thuja plicata Old Gold features foliage that is rich yellow and develops bronze tones in winter. It is held in clusters which produces a layered...

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Juniperus chinensis Kaizuka (Hollywood Juniper)

Juniperus chinensis Kaizuka, commonly known as the Hollywood Juniper tree or Torulosa Juniper, is an upright conifer with an oriental style. It bares...

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Cupressus Ovensii

Cupressus Ovensii, commonly known as Ovens Cypress, is a hardy, fast-growing conifer native to Australia. It’s ideal for creating privacy screens...

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Picea glauca Conica

Picea glauca Conica, commonly known as the Alberta Spruce, is a conifer grown for its fine foliage and conical shape. This evergreen produces fine...

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Cupressus sempervirens Stricta (Pencil Cypress)

Cupressus sempervirens Stricta, commonly known as the Italian Pencil Cypress Tree, is a conifer that features dense, dark green foliage, and grows...

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Agathis robusta (Queensland Kauri)

Agathis robusta is a majestic conifer known for its large, glossy leaves and broad canopy. Perfect for adding shade and structure to large New...

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Pittosporum Frankies Folly (Dwarf Pittosporum Frankies Folly)

Pittosporum Frankies Folly is a dwarf variety that carries glossy, lime green leaves held on short stems as it grows densely to 60 cm tall and the...

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Thuja occidentalis 'Pyramidalis' trees with lush green foliage standing 1.5 metres tall in a plant nursery ready for sale.

Thuja occidentalis 'Pyramidalis'

Thuja occidentalis 'Pyramidalis' is an elegant conifer that grows with a narrow and dense, pyramidal shape. The foliage is dark green, sometimes...

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Taxus baccata Fastigata

Taxus baccata Fastigiata, commonly known as the Irish Yes, is a conifer grown for its attractive foliage and slender form. This evergreen has a...

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A young Thuja plicata (Western Red Cedar) tree in a forest standing four metres tall.

Thuja plicata

Thuja plicata, commonly known as the Western Red Cedar, is a conifer that grows into an attractive and large tree. It grows with a dense, conical...

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Chamaecyparis pisifera Boulevard

Chamaecyparis pisifera Boulevard is tolerant of frost, coastal environments, and cool climates. This low maintenance conifer makes for a lovely...

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Chamaecyparis lawsoniana (Lawson Cypress)

Commonly known as the Lawson Cypress, this is a large conifer with an upright growth habit. The foliage is feathery, somewhat loosely held, and...

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Cupressus 'Totem' (Totem Cypress) trees in a garden.

Cupressus Totem

Cupressus 'Totem', otherwise known as the Totem Cypress, is a conifer valued for its slender, upright habit that brings an architectural effect. It...

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Cupressus torulosa

Cupressus torulosa, commonly known as Himalayan Cypress or the Bhutan Cypress tree, is large conifer that features feathery, green foliage held in...

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Cupressus sempervirens (Pencil Cypress)

Cupressus Sempervirens, commonly known as Italian Cypress, is a classic tall, slender evergreen conifer renowned for its narrow columnar form. Ideal...

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Taxodium distichum Cascade Falls

Taxodium distichum Cascade Falls is a variety of the commonly known, Swamp Cypress, and is a fabulous weeping tree that will tolerate heavy soils...

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Schefflera arboricola (Dwarf Umbrella Tree)

The Schefflera arboricola plant, commonly known as the Dwarf Umbrella Tree, is an evergreen shrub commonly grown as a houseplant. The foliage is mid...

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Cedrus atlantica (Atlantic Cedar) tree.

Cedrus atlantica

Cedrus atlantica, commonly known as the Atlantic Cedar, is a large and stately tree. It bears blue-green, needle-like foliage held on horizontal...

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Cyperus papyrus Nana (Dwarf Papyrus)

Cyperus papyrus Nana, the Dwarf Papyrus, is a perennial grass with bright green leaves and distinctive umbrella-like flower sprays in summer. Growing...

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Callitris rhomboidea (Oyster Bay Pine)

Commonly known as the Oyster Bay Pine, this is an evergreen conifer that typically grows to 10 m tall and 4 m wide with an upright and somewhat...

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Shadecloth - 50% Shade (Shade Cloth)

This shade cloth which is also used as garden windbreak, reduces light levels and windspeeds by 50%. Therefore, 50% of the wind or light will still...

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Crassula ovata minima

Crassula ovata minima, commonly known as the Dwarf Jade Plant, is a succulent that grows as an attractive small shrub. It carries small fleshy, dark...

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Cedrus deodara

Cedrus deodara, commonly known as the Deodar Cedar, is a large and stately, evergreen conifer that grows to about 30 m tall and 10 m wide. It has a...

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Windbreak - 50% (Garden Shade Cloth)

This green windbreak is also used as garden shade cloth and reduces light levels and windspeeds by 50%. Therefore, 50% of the wind or light will...

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Acorus Mini Green plants with lush, dark green foliage.

Acorus Mini Green (Sweet Flag)

Acorus Mini Green is a dwarf, ornamental grass featuring lush, lime green foliage. The attractive foliage emerges from a central clump and gracefully...

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Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca' (Blue Atlas Cedar) tree with spectacular blue foliage.

Cedrus atlantica Glauca

Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca', also known as Blue Atlas Cedar, is a striking evergreen conifer ideal for New Zealand gardens. Its silvery-blue needles...

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Pittosporum 'Stephens Island' green foliage.

Pittosporum Stephens Island (Dwarf Karo)

Pittosporum ‘Stephens Island’ is a compact, evergreen shrub known for its dense, upright growth and attractive grey-green foliage. A hardy New...

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Ophiopogon 'Kyoto' (Dwarf Mondo grass) growing between paving stones.

Ophiopogon Kyoto

Ophiopogon 'Kyoto' is a Dwarf Mondo Grass and grows as a small clump with fine, dark green foliage. Flower spikes appear in summer bearing tiny...

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Thuja occidentalis 'Rheingold'

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