thuja occidentalis aurea nana
Thuja occidentalis aurea nana is a compact, golden-hued dwarf conifer cherished by New Zealand gardeners for its year-round colour and tidy appearance. This slow-growing, globe-shaped evergreen offers an easy-care solution for those wanting ornamental structure without constant maintenance. Whether you’re creating a striking border, enhancing a rockery, or wanting a reliable feature for your patio garden, thuja occidentalis aurea nana brings brightness and design versatility to any outdoor space. Its vibrant foliage emerges yellow in spring, softly maturing to a warm, golden-green in summer and holding through winter, making it a true four-season favourite.
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 leaves. The foliage is held densely on prostrate branches as it grows to 30 cm in height and 1.5 m in width. Juniperus procumbens 'Nana' is commonly used as an attractive groundcover, included in rock gardens, grown around the base of large trees, used in borders, mass planted on a bank, or generally included where a hardy, ground-covering plant is required.
Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd' (Green Cedar)
Thuja 'Smaragd', commonly known as the Green or Emerald Cedar, grows with a narrow, dense, and columnar habit. The foliage is rich green, sometimes tinged bronze in winter, and produced with a somewhat layered effect to give the plant an interesting texture. It typically grows to 7 m in height and 2.5 m in width in full sun. Thuja 'Smaragd' is commonly included in a mixed planting, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, grown for shelter or screening, used for hedging, or planted to line an entranceway or avenue. It is excellent for providing an architectural element and suits being planted against a large, bland wall.
