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Dwarf Conifers For Shade

Thuja Rheingold (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 Blue Cone (Oriental Thuja Blue Cone)

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Thuja orientalis Blue Cone is dwarf conifer that features dense and erect sprays of green foliage. It gets its name from the blue cones produced during winter. It grows with an oval shape to about 1 m tall and 70 cm wide, performing 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 planted 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, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Rock
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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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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

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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Thuja Pyramidalis (Arborvitae Pyramidalis)

Thuja occidentalis Pyramidalis, commonly known as Pyramidal Arborvitae, grows with a narrow and dense, pyramidal shape. The foliage is dark green...

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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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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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Thuja plicata (Western Red Cedar)

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

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Cupressus Blue Ice

Cupressus Blue Ice, commonly known as the Blue Ice Cypress, is a large conifer grown for its colourful foliage. It features ice-blue, needle-like...

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Cedrus atlantica Glauca (Blue Atlantic Cedar)

Cedrus atlantica Glauca, commonly known as the Blue Atlas Cedar, is a conifer grown for its striking blue foliage and lovely form. The needle like...

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Cupressus Gracilis

Cupressus Gracilis is a variety of Italian Spruce and is a conifer valued for its slender, upright habit, and architectural form. It bears fine, dark...

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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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Chamaecyparis pisifera Boulevard

“Boulevard “is an attractive conifer grown for its colourful foliage and attractive form. It grows with a conical shape bearing soft, silver-blue...

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Agapanthus Agapetite

Agapanthus Agapetite is a dwarf variety of Agapanthus orientalis (Lily of the Nile), and is a compact, herbaceous perennial renowned for its bounty...

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Schefflera arboricola

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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Pittosporum Little Gem (Dwarf Pittosporum)

Pittosporum 'Little Gem' is a compact, evergreen shrub native to New Zealand, renowned for its dense, rounded form and vibrant green foliage. Growing...

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Pittosporum Little Kiwi (Dwarf Pittosporum)

Pittosporum 'Little Kiwi' is a compact, evergreen shrub native to New Zealand, renowned for its dense, rounded form and vibrant green foliage...

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Phormium Emerald Gem (Dwarf Green Flax)

Phormium cookianum Emerald Gem is a dwarf variety of Mountain Flax or Wharariki. It produces emerald-green leaves and grows to 60 cm tall and 70 cm...

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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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Pittosporum Golf Ball (Dwarf Pittosporum)

Pittosporum 'Golf Ball' is a compact, evergreen shrub native to New Zealand, renowned for its dense, rounded form and vibrant green foliage. Growing...

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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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Ophiopogon Kyoto (Dwarf Mondo Grass)

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, white...

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Cyperus papyrus Nana (Dwarf Papyrus)

Cyperus papyrus Nana, commonly known as the Dwarf Papyrus, is a perennial grass with graceful and bright green leaves. It carries unusual looking...

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Windbreak - 70% (Shade Cloth Fabric)

This garden windbreak is also used as garden shade cloth and reduces light levels and windspeeds by 70%. Therefore, 30% of the wind or light will...

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Ophiopogon japonicus Nana (Dwarf Mondo Grass)

Ophiopogon japonicus Nana is a variety of the commonly known, Dwarf Mondo Grass, and is grown for its fine, dark green foliage. Flower spikes are...

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Phormium Red Dwarf

Phormium Red Dwarf is a popular NZ native that features striking red-purple leaves. It grows as a tidy clump to about 1 m tall and the same wide...

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Hymenosporum Gold Nugget (Dwarf Frangipani)

Hymenosporum flavum Gold Nugget is a shrub grown for its clusters of fragrant flowers through spring. The flowers emerge a cream colour, age to...

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Abutilon Lucky Lantern Orange

Abutilon Lucky Lantern Orange, commonly known as Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple, or Parlour Maple, is a dwarf variety that grows to just 50 cm tall...

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Thuja Rheingold (Thuja occidentalis Rheingold)

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