Dwarf Conifers & Bonsai

TypeBotanical NameCommon NameExposureFlower ColorPlant ZoneHeightPlant Description
Cryptomeria japonica 'Sekkan-sugi'Japanese CedarSun530'This conical evergreen offers year-round interest and a graceful shape. Young foliage emerges a pale shade of yellow in the spring and is a contrast to the deeper green of the older needles by summer. Cones dangle daintily on the ends fall and winter.
Picea glauca 'Echiniformis'Echiniformis White SpruceSun4A low, globose, cushion-shaped plant with thin, greyish blue-green, short needles. A very slow-growing variety, this is excellent for rock or trough garden.
Dwarf Conifers Stanley & Son/IseliChamaecyparis ob. 'Baldwin Variegated'Baldwin Variegated Hinoki CypressSun/Pt Shade5DwarfThis mutation of 'Nana Gracilis' is boldly variegated with yellow intermixed with dark green foliage. The delicate drooping tips give it a fine texture. It will benefit from late afternoon shade.
Dwarf Conifers Stanley & Son/IseliChamaecyparis ob. 'Blue Feathers'Blue Feathers False CypressSun/PtShade55'This False Cypress is a compact form with feathery foliage that twists upward exposing the blue underside of each branch. Very unique. Will reach 5' after several seasons. Very cold hardy.
Dwarf Conifers Stanley & Son/IseliChamaecyparis ob. 'Butter Ball'Butter Ball Hinoki CypressSun/Pt ShadeYellow foliage5DwarfBright, lemony yellow tips on tightly congested foliage give this small, globose Hinoki a fresh, cheery look. The vivid coloring contrasts beautifully with naturally darker inner foliage.
Dwarf Conifers Stanley & Son/IseliChamaecyparis ob. 'Dainty Doll'Dainty Doll Hinoki CypressSun/Pt Shade5DwarfA dainty dwarf Hinoki cypress with dark green foliage. When young it exhibits a low, rounded habit, eventually maturing into an upright, irregular spreader. Good for rock gardens or trough containers.
Dwarf Conifers Stanley & Son/IseliChamaecyparis ob. 'Ellie B.'Ellie B. Hinoki CypressSun/Pt Shade5MiniThis miniature dwarf Hinoki cypress is similar to Nana with shiny, dark green layered foliage accented by cinnamon brown stems.
Dwarf Conifers Stanley & Son/IseliChamaecyparis ob. 'Fernspray Gold'Fernspray Gold False CypressSun/Pt Shade56' x 4'An eye-catching small tree with arching branches. The golden yellow flattened sprays of foliage are reminiscent of the tapering growth habit of a fern frond. Full sun and ample moisture achieve the brightest gold.
Dwarf Conifers Stanley & Son/IseliChamaecyparis ob. 'Filicoides Compacta'Filicoides Compacta False CypressSun/Pt Shade56'Three-dimensional rich green foliage differentiates 'Filicoides Compacta' from other upright Chamaecyparis. The dense fern-like sprays benefit from judicious pruning to maintain a more compact vase shape.
Dwarf Conifers Stanley & Son/IseliChamaecyparis ob. 'Flabelliformis'Flabelliformis False CypressSun/Pt Shade5DwarfCharacteristic dwarf Hinoki cypress with emerald green foliage and three-dimensional texture. The foliage cups downward at the ends of the branches, adding a touch of softness and airiness. Interesting focal point in rock and perennial gardens.
Dwarf Conifers Stanley & Son/IseliChamaecyparis ob. 'Golden Fern'Golden Fern Hinoki CypressSun/Pt ShadeYellow foliage5DwarfBright yellow, fern-like foliage exhibits juvenile and adult characteristics. Blue-green juvenile foliage forms at the base of the shoots while smooth-scaled adult foliage develops on the ends. Downward curving branches frame dense inner growth. Pyramidal
Dwarf Conifers Stanley & Son/IseliChamaecyparis ob. 'Golden Sprite'Golden Sprite Hinoki CypressSun/Pt Shade5MiniThis smallest golden Hinoki is a rounded, little bun-shaped plant. Small thin foliage is tipped bright yellow, gradually shading to green toward the interior. An excellent trough or rock garden plant.
Dwarf Conifers Stanley & Son/IseliChamaecyparis ob. 'Jade'Jade Hinoki CypressSun/Pt Shade515'Ruffled fan-shaped sprays of dark green foliage give this Hinoki cypress its soft appearance. 'Jade' has a densely foliaged, tapering habit and becomes a full-sized specimen appropriate for many garden applications.
Dwarf Conifers Stanley & Son/IseliChamaecyparis ob. 'Jean Iseli'Jean Iseli Hinoki CypressSun/Pt Shade5MiniThis superfine miniature has tightly pressed fans of foliage that swirl upright in a rich green circular mound.
Dwarf Conifers Stanley & Son/IseliChamaecyparis ob. 'Just Dandy'Just Dandy Hinoki CypressSun/Pt Shade5DwarfDark green fine textured foliage on a compact, rounded plant. Mimics the qualities of the best named forms of miniatures but will grow to a garden size in years instead of decades.
Dwarf Conifers Stanley & Son/IseliChamaecyparis ob. 'Kosteri'Kosteri Hinoki CypressSun/Pt Shade53' x 2'One of the best Hankies, this dwarf irregular pyramid has nicely layered foliage of bright green and a loose compact growth habit.
Dwarf Conifers Stanley & Son/IseliChamaecyparis ob. 'Lemon Twist'Lemon Twist Hinoki CypressSun/Pt Shade5DwarfShort, twisted, threadlike yellow foliage contrasts against red barked stems. Much of the foliage exhibits small christened tips, eventually becoming flattened twisted branches that spiral and curve back on themselves.
Dwarf Conifers Stanley & Son/IseliChamaecyparis ob. 'Mariesii'Mariesii False CypressSun5DwarfCreamy white speckles on dark green foliage will liven up any space. The slender new growth has a lacy appearance.
Dwarf Conifers Stanley & Son/IseliChamaecyparis ob. 'Nana Lutea'Nana Lutea False CypressSun/PtShade53-5'A compact, slow-growing, golden yellow selection which has become very popular. A yellow counterpart to `Nana Gracilis'
Dwarf Conifers Stanley & Son/IseliChamaecyparis ob. 'Reis Dwarf'Reid Dwarf Hinoki CypressSun/PtShade5DwarfPushes long, thin tendrils in the spring. Dark green compact fans of foliage fill in throughout the spring and summer. Has a naturally upright broad habit and responds well to selective pruning.
Dwarf Conifers Stanley & Son/IseliChamaecyparis ob. 'Sunny Swirl'Sunny Swirl Hinoki CypressSun/Pt Shade5DwarfMulti-toned foliage is yellow to gold on the end, changing to chartreuse toward the interior. Eye-catching cockscombs occasionally develop on the twisting threadlike foliage. A narrow, upright Hinoki with stiff, contorted mahogany-red branches.
Dwarf Conifers Stanley & Son/IseliChamaecyparis ob. 'Tsatsumi'Tsatsumi Hinoki CypressSun/Pt Shade5DwarfDark green rugs foliage twists and curls exposing mahogany branches. Has foliage fasciations and a compact habit. An unusual accent plant in the rock garden or smaller landscape.
Dwarf Conifers Stanley & Son/IseliChamaecyparis ob. 'Verdoni'Verdoni Hinoki CypressSun/Pt Sun5DwarfRich yellow fans of foliage brighten this dependable selection of Hinoki cypress. Slow growing and compact with a pyramidal habit; Verdoni doesn't burn in full sun of warmer climates.
Dwarf Conifers Stanley & Son/IseliChamaecyparis p. 'Cumulus'Cumulus Sawara CypressSunBlue foliage4MiniNamed for a look like puffy clouds, this delicate choice adds a reliable element of soft texture to tight garden spaces. 'Cumulus' stays small without pruning; its foliage is most dense when grown in full sun.
Dwarf Conifers Stanley & Son/IseliChamaecyparis p. 'Tsukumo'Tsukumo False CypressSunn/a4MiniA choice rock garden plant that grows in a tight, irregular bun. Medium green foliage is very fine-textured and occasionally produces short feathery plumes. Popular bonsai plant.
Dwarf Conifers Stanley & Son/IseliChamaecyparis p. 'White Pygmy'White Pygmy False CypressSun5DwarfShort tiny strands of white-tipped foliage and the fine velvety texture invites visitors to touch this adorable, must-have plant. 'White Pygmy' is an excellent choice for a fairy garden or rock garden.
Dwarf Conifers Stanley & Son/IseliCotoneaster apiculata 'Tom Thumb'Tom Thumb CotoneasterSun/Pt ShadeWhite flowers/red berries5SmallA low growing, dense, dwarf mounding shrub that is slow growing. Great for cascading over a wall or as a groundcover.
Dwarf Conifers Stanley & Son/IseliIlex crenata 'Dwarf Pagoda'Dwarf Pagoda Japanese HollySun/Pt Shaden/a5SmallThis dwarf version of the Japanese Holly has very dark green leaves with very horizontal branching. Very little to no pruning needed. Provide protection from frost.
Dwarf Conifers Stanley & Son/IseliJuniperus chinesis 'Shimpaku'Shimpaku JuniperSun4DwarfA versatile, vase-shaped plant with fountain-like branches covered in robust green, awl-shaped foliage. Adored by bonsai enthusiasts and gardeners alike.
Dwarf Conifers Stanley & Son/IseliJuniperus communis 'Compressa'Compressa Common JuniperSun52-4'A fine textured dwarf form, very narrowly upright and slow growing - only about 2-3in a year. A superb selection for a Japanese, rock or dwarf conifer garden or for planting in a trough.
Dwarf Conifers Stanley & Son/IseliJuniperus communis 'Miniature'Miniature Common JuniperSunBlue-green foliage4DwarfThis is a new variation of the popular form 'Compressa' with the same small foliage and stature, differing in shape and adaptability. 'Miniature', although still narrow, has a comparatively broader pyramidal shape.
Dwarf Conifers Stanley & Son/IseliPicea abies 'Little Gem'Little Gem Norway SpruceSun4DwarfWith tiny needles and a dense habit, this miniature version of 'Nidiformis' is simply a wonderful plant. An extremely popular selection useful in a variety of garden situations with its ''living rock'' appearance.
Dwarf Conifers Stanley & Son/IseliPicea glauca 'Humpty Dumpty'Humpty Dumpty White SpruceSun3DwarfThis extremely dense plant is short and plump like Humpty Dumpty himself. As wide at the base as it is tall, and less than two-thirds the height of the dwarf Alberta spruce. This variety is unique with a almost perfect pyramidal form.
Dwarf Conifers Stanley & Son/IseliPicea glauca 'Jean's Dilly'Jean's Dilly White SpruceSun4DwarfDefinition of dilly: One that is outstanding or remarkable. Like 'Conica' only smaller with shorter, thinner needles. During the growing season, needles at the end of the shoots are arranged in a distinctive twist.
Dwarf Conifers Stanley & Son/IseliPicea glauca 'Pixie Dust'Pixie Dust White SpruceSun4DwarfFor a whole new spin on 'Conica' types, Pixie Dust provides light green new growth in spring and a second flush of new growth in mid-summer that is lemon yellow. A dramatic statement in a tiny package, perfect for container or rock gardens.
Dwarf Conifers Stanley & Son/IseliPinus mugo 'Donna's Mini'Donna's Mini Mugo PineSun2MiniThis slow-growing congested mugo is a wonderful addition to any trough or rock garden. Reminiscent of a small sea urchin or pincushion, it sports short green needles with average 5/8'' in length.
Dwarf Conifers Stanley & Son/IseliPinus mugo 'Paul's Dwarf'Paul's Dwarf Mugo PineSun2DwarfAn extremely short needled slow-growing selection. Paul's Dwarf is an excellent choice to mix with other miniature plants in a rock garden or trough garden setting. Remains in scale with the choicest alpine plants.
Dwarf Conifers Stanley & Son/IseliTsuga canadensis 'Abbott's Pygmy'Abbott's Pygmy HemlockSun/Shade4MiniProbably the smallest hemlock cultivar and also one of the smallest of the conifers. Tiny dark green leaves on a globose plant. Despite its diminutive size, this is a tough hardy plant. Only needs protection from strong afternoon sun and foot traffic.
Dwarf Conifers Stanley & Son/IseliTsuga canadensis 'Coles Prostrate'Prostrate Canadian HemlockPart Shade4DwarfStiffly weeping main branches make a truly prostrate growing plant. Useful to highlight contours of stone in the rock garden. Prefers partial shade.
Dwarf Conifers Stanley & Son/IseliTsuga canadensis 'Jervis'Jervis Canadian HemlockPart Shade4DwarfA densely branched, broad pyramid with congested dark green foliage similar to 'Hussi', but more compact. Slow, upright, irregular grower with prominent buds and short twiggy growth.
Dwarf Conifers Stanley & Son/IseliTsuga canadensis 'Moon Frost'Moon Frost Canadian HemlockPart Shade4DwarfEye-catching, bright, white, new growth that is reminiscent of frost on a moonlit night. Older inner foliage retains light tones, giving this plant an overall whitish appearance. In winter, the white foliage is blushed with pink.
Dwarf Conifers Stanley & Son/IseliTsuga diversifolia 'Loowit'Loowit HemlockPart Shade4DwarfSmall blunt needles look like green grains of rice interspersed with tiny brown buds. Diminutive branches crowded with branchlets form a tight, congested bun. Loowit is the Native American name for Mt. St. Helens.
Dwarf Conifers Stanley & Son/IseliUlmus parvifolia 'Hokkaido'Hokkaido Chinese ElmSun5MiniatureA very dwarf form of Chinese Elm that has stiff gnarled branches with extremely tiny dark green leaves. Perfect for bonsai or rock gardens.
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