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The slow growing Pinus pinea 'Silver Crest' grows more compact than the much higher Pinus pinea, the hard needles are silvery green.Preferred Position: Pinus pinea Silver Crest thrives in full sun, making it an ideal addition to a sunny spot in your garden. Shape : An attractive pyramidal shape with distinctive silver-blue needles that add a touch of elegance to your landscape.Soil: Prefers moist but well drained soil, multi-purpose compost with general purpose fertiliser.Excellent resistance to winds.Native to the Mediterranean. Sought-after as a Christmas tree! (to be kept away from radiators)Sold in a 11cm pot.
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Thuja Orientalis Aurea Nana is a dwarf, low-growing conifer with many names. These include Dwarf Golden Oriental Thuja and Platycladus Orientalis Aurea Nana and Thuja orientalis Miller's Gold. It is an attractive, hardy evergreen conifer tree with golden yellow foliage turning old-gold in the winter.This little conifer isn't too picky about soil and will grow in neutral or slightly acidic conditions. The soil of the planting site should be well-draining because the shrub does not tolerate waterlogged roots. For best growth results, keep the Aurea Nana moist but not overly saturated. Likes to be in full sun.Height and spread: 90cm (36"). Sold in a 2 litre pot.
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Slowly forming a rounded dome of bright, emerald green foliage, which takes on a bronze flush in colder temperatures, this dwarf conifer will provide an interesting silhouette throughout the year. Where space is limited it can be grown in a pot, but if your borders are large enough try dotting it at intervals along their length.Position: full sun to partial shadeSoil: deep, moist, well-drained soilSold in a 2 litre pot.
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Golden Tuffet' is a golden orange cushion shaped conifer which is slow growing and grows in width (up to 80cm) rather than height (up to 60cm). It has a rare braided texture to it and exposing it to the full sun with a hint of shade will bring out its prettiest colour. Thuja is best planted in rock gardens or patios.Soil: well drained (The soil can be acid, alkaline or neutral)Sold in a 2 litre pot.
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A lovely golden-yellow dwarf Cedar, Thuja occidentalis 'Rheingold' will grow to just 1.5 x 1 metres in 20 years and has an ovoid shape. The aromatic, golden foliage looks almost fluffy and turns from golden-yellow through to burnt orange in the winter.Thuja 'Rheingold' is ideal for providing year-round colour to small gardens and will look equally great in a rockery border. It is hardy, simply requiring a sunny spot in any moist but well-drained soil. A popular choice, this yellow conifer has received the RHS Award of Garden Merit.Likes moist, well drained soil, can be acid, alkaline or neutral in a sunny position.Sold in a 2 litre pot.
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Teddy' is a dwarf and dense conifer with delicate fine feathery green colour which turns blue/purple in the winter. Plant into any well-drained soil in full sun. The soil can be acid, alkaline or neutral. Protect plant from cold, drying winds, especially when younger. Thuja requires no maintenance. Sold in a 2 litre pot.