Dwarf Conifers & Bonsai

TypeBotanical NameCommon NameExposureFlower ColorPlant ZoneHeightPlant Description
TreeAcer japonicum 'Aconitifolium'Fullmoon MapleSun/Light ShadeStunning fall color56'An excellent selection of Japanese maple for amazing fall color, when breezes make the leaves dance and look alive with colors of tropical oranges, flaming red and brilliant yellows.
TreeAcer palm. 'Shaina'Shaina Japanese MapleDark red foliage65'NEW for 2012 - An outstanding little dwarf tree with beautiful dense foliage, leaves emerge bright red in the spring, become a dark purple red for the summer, and turn a bright crimson color in the fall.
TreeAcer palm. 'Shishigashira'Shishi Gashira Japanese MapleSun/Pt SunCurly/tufted leaves5DwarfA very popular cultivar that features nicely tufted or curly leaves creating a natural bonsai look. It will reach a height of about 10-12' in 50 years.
TreeAcer shir. 'Autumn Moon'Autumn Moon Japanese MapleSun/Pt ShadeYellow foliage5DwarfThis new cultivar is similar to the Golden Full Moon Maple except that the new growth is tinged with a beautiful shade of pink.
ConiferCephalotaxus h. 'Duke Gardens'Duke Gardens Japanese Plum YewSun/Shaden/a6DwarfAn evergreen species that looks similar to Taxus but will tolerate heavier and wetter soil conditions and best of all, deer don't like it. This is a low and wide spreading plant and makes a nice substitute for taxus.
ConiferCephalotaxus h. 'Fastigiata'Fastigiata Japanese Plum YewSun/Shaden/a6DwarfAn upright selection that is a great choice for wherever a straight-up accent is needed. It features nice long dark green leaves and deer resistance as well.
ConiferChamaecyparis ob 'Aurea Nana'Aurea Nana False CypressSun/Pt Shade5DwarfA dwarf golden pyramidal shrub that is half-way between C. obtusa 'Nana Lutea' and C. obtusa 'Crippsi' in growth rate and habit. It has a very nice golden yellow color when grown in full sun. It will grow in the shade but the color will be greener.
ConiferChamaecyparis ob. 'Confucius'Confucius False CypressSun/Pt ShadeYellow/green foliage5DwarfA new dwarf selection that has the unique characteristic of having bright yellow foliage overlap a deep emerald-green foliage. Nice dense form makes this one a winner!
ConiferChamaecyparis ob. 'Dilanthus'Dilanthus False CypressSun/pt Shade5A small green shrub of Japanese Hinoki Cypress. Leaves are dark green with stems that are triangular. Grows about 6-8 inches a year. Looks like a forest fern, but always evergreen.
ConiferChamaecyparis ob. 'Golden Nymph'Golden Nymph False CypressSun/Pt Shade5MiniThis dwarf golden hinoki is very compact with a round-tufted or squatty-conical shape. The annual growth is approx. 1 1/2''. A very nice selection for the small garden or confined area.
ConiferChamaecyparis ob. 'Golden Whorl'Golden Whorl Hinoki CypressSun/Pt Shade5DwarfThis superb selection resembles a dwarf form of C. obtusa 'Trollops' but in bright gold.
ConiferChamaecyparis ob. 'Hage'Hage Hinoki CypressSun/Pt Shade4-8MiniA miniature Hinoki cypress cultivar that grows in a dense globose form to 18''? over the first 10 years. It is very similar to C. obtusa ?Nana? except it is smaller and grows slower. Dark green foliage.
ConiferChamaecyparis 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.
ConiferChamaecyparis 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.
ConiferChamaecyparis ob. 'Mariesii'Mariesii False CypressSun5DwarfCreamy white speckles on dark green foliage will liven up any space. The slender new growth has a lacy appearance.
ConiferChamaecyparis ob. 'Melody'Melody False CypressSun/Pt Shade43'An outstanding dwarf evergreen conifer. Refined lemon-yellow foliage can take full sun in most locations. Compact, upright growth habit. One of the most attractive of all conifers. Prefers sun/partial .
ConiferChamaecyparis ob. 'Nana'Nana False CypressSun/PtShade42'This very slow growing False Cypress will only reach 12 to 24 inches tall and 24 to 36 inches wide. It has dark green foliage that forms twisting fan-shaped branchlets. Very cold hardy. Excellent in rock gardens or small gardens.
ConiferChamaecyparis ob. 'Pygmaea'Pygmaea Hinoki CypressSun/Pt Shade53' x 3'This dwarf form has a broadly globose mounding habit and fan-shaped foliage that is a nice bright green with the tips curving slightly downward.
ConiferChamaecyparis ob. 'Rashimiba Variegated'Rashimiba Variegated Hinoki CypressSun/Pt Shade5DwarfA dwarf, variegated, fasciated variety of Japanese Hinoki Cypress. Leaves yellow and green. Twisted and fasciated leaves.
ConiferChamaecyparis ob. 'Spiralis'Spiralis Hinoki CypressSun/PtShade5DwarfVery dwarf upright Japanese Hinoki Cypress. Deep green leaves on tight stems on an upright narrow plant. Leaves almost in twisted whorls.
ConiferChamaecyparis 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.
ConiferChamaecyparis p. 'Baby Blue Ice'Baby Blue Ice Sawara CypressSun43'Dwarf form selected for extraordinary color on dwarf plant. Great for rock gardens.
ConiferChamaecyparis p. 'Bright Gold'Bright Gold False CypressSunn/a5DwarfA nice selection of gold thread cypress similar in color and growth to C. 'Golden Mops'. Stays a bright gold color all year.
ConiferChamaecyparis p. 'Devon Cream'Devon Cream False CypressSun/Pt Shaden/a5DwarfA dwarf upright growing form of the well-known 'Boulevard Cypress' except all of the new foliage in spring is white-tipped. Later in the season the new growth changes to a nice blue.
ConiferChamaecyparis p. 'Gold Dust'Gold Dust Sawara CypressSun/Pt Shade5DwarfA nice green and yellow variegated form of C. p. 'Compacta'. It has nice flecks of bright golden yellow color.
ConiferChamaecyparis p. 'Golden Pin Cushion'Golden Pin Cushion Sawara CypressSun5DwarfA miniature golden bun of Sawara Cypress. Plant is very tight, flat low growing bun. Dusted with gold on top or where the sun hits.
ConiferChamaecyparis p. 'Tsukumo'Tsukumo False CypressSun4MiniA 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.
ConiferChamaecyparis t. 'Heatherbun'Heatherbun White CedarSun4A slow growing, very diminutive selection with juvenile foliage forming a round-topped little shrub with rich purple-plum winter color.
ConiferCryptomeria japonica 'Ryokogu Coyokyu'Ryokogu Coyokyu Japanese CedarSun5DwarfA miniature variety of Japanese Cedar. A flat-round minature with green leaves. Flat sprays with balanced stems that turn reddish in winter.
DwarfEuonymus japonica 'Rokujo'Rokujo Japanese EuonymusSun/PtShade512"This dwarf version of Japanese Euonymus has small crinkled leaves that are also variegated. Slow growing and needs afternoon shade.
Tree DwarfGinkgo biloba 'Green Pagoda'Green Pagoda Maidenhair TreeSun6-92'NEW for 2012 - Perfect miniature Ginkgo for Fairy Gardens, Bonsai, troughs and all small scale gardens. Growth is very slow to about a two foot tall cone shape at 10 years of age.
Evergreen ShrubIlex x Little RascalLittle Rascal HollySun/Pt ShadeWhite flowers52'This hardy Holly has a dense rounded form and deep purple winter color. Little Rascal is easy to grow which makes it an excellent landscape plant. This is a male plant.
ConiferJuniperus chinensis 'Shimpaku Fish Tail'Shimpaku JuniperSun4DwarfA versatile, vase-shaped plant with fountain-like branches covered in robust green, awl-shaped foliage. Adored by bonsai enthusiasts and gardeners alike.
Tree DwarfMetasequoia glyptostroboides 'Bonsai'Bonsai Dawn RedwoodSunn/a513-16"Thought to be extinct, but re-discovered in the 1940's, this Dawn Redwood is a true Redwood suitable for outdoor bonsai or miniature railroad display. In the fall the light green lacey sprays turn yellow, then bronze, and fall off.
ConiferPicea abies 'Kellerman's Blue Cameo'Kellerman's Blue Cameo Norway SpruceSun4?Kellerman?s Blue Cameo? is a dwarf cultivar that typically matures over time into a 2-3? tall globose mound. Grows only 3-4? per year. Stiff dark gray-green needles (to 3/4? long) have a slight blue tinge.
ConiferPicea glauca 'Daisy White'Daisy White Alberta SpruceSun5DwarfA dwarf variety of Alberta Spruce that flushes white new foliage in spring. Leaves a bright clear white in spring turning later to green. Grows 2 inches a year.
ConiferPicea orientalis 'Barnes'Barnes Oriental SpruceSun43'Very tiny « inch needles set thickly on short, upright branches make this a very desirable dwarf for rock garden, large trough, or Bonsai.
ConiferPicea pun. 'Glauca Globosa'Globosa Blue SpruceSun22.5'x2.5'A nice miniature plant with a good globose, dense and compact shape and attractive blue coloration. It makes an excellent selection for the small garden.
ConiferPicea pun. 'Montgomery'Montgomery Colorado SpruceSunn/a32'A great selection for the small garden! Nice bright greyish-blue color on a miniature, very compact form that is slow growing with a broad pyramidal habit.
ConiferPinus cembra 'Pygmaea'Pygmaea Swiss Stone PineSun424-30"A miniature shrub with dark blue-green needles and spreading branches that resemble a beehive shape. This is a superb plant for the Japanese, rock, trough, or dwarf conifer garden.
ConiferPinus densiflora 'Jane Kluis'Jane Kluis Japanese Red PineSunMedium green foliage5DwarfThis nice dwarf form is really a hybrid of densiflora x nigra. It has a great globose form with a flat top, and medium green needles arranged densely around the branches creating a rosette type appearance.
ConiferPinus densiflora 'Low Glow'Low Glow Japanese Red PineSunBright green foliage5DwarfThis selection will grow into a nicely flattened, dwarf globe with nice bright green needles. It is a wonderful eye-catcher for the modern landscape.
ConiferPinus parviflora 'Adcocks Dwarf'Adcocks Dwarf Japanese White PineSun53'This diminutive, very slow growing and attractive bun-shaped plant has short gray-green needles that are clustered at the branch tips.
ConiferPinus strobus 'Blue Shag'Blue Shag Eastern White PineSunn/a3DwarfA dwarf globose type that is similar to P. strobus 'Nana' but with a good blue color and slower growing. Prefers to grow in full sun. Very nice! Grows to 3' high by 4' wide.
ConiferPinus strobus 'Horsford'Horsford White PineSun3DwarfThis nice bun-shaped miniature plant has light green needles and is one of the best dwarf tight, globose types. Makes a great selection for the small garden or dwarf conifer garden.
ConiferPinus strobus 'Nana'Nana Dwarf White PineSun3DwarfThis is the famous Dwarf White Pine - a slow growing, dwarf, rounded plant with short branches and soft puffy mounds of bluish-green needles. The size in ten years is 3' high and 4' wide.
Tree (TG)Prunus incisa Little TwistLittle Twist Flowering CherrySunWhite to pink56'A delightful flower cherry with distinctive zig-zag stems and shoots. Profuse, tightly clustered white flowers have pink centers. Maroon fall foliage. Originating from Japan, this is a very nice tree for small spaces and patios.
ConiferTaxus cuspidata 'Dwarf Bright Gold'Dwarf Bright Gold YewPt Shade424''A brilliantly colored yew whose individual needles have a rich gold band around the edges, from a distance the effect is a glowing yellow; makes a fine foundation garden plant, best with some shade.
Evergreen ShrubThuja 'Linesville'Linesville ArborvitaeSun32-4'A dwarf mounded form of arborvitae with sage green foliage. Keeps shape without pruning.
ConiferThuja plicata 'Grune Kugel'Grune Kugel Western Red CedarSun5DwarfA new selection from Germany that features a nice dwarf compact habit that looks like it will become a broad cone-shaped plant. Its is a nice green color with very little bronzing in the winter. Size after 10 years will be about 2'.
EvergreenThujopsis dolobrata 'Nana'Nana Japanese Hiba-ArborvitaeSun/Pt Shade53'NEW for 2012 - A very dwarf selection of Japanese hiba cedar, with a tidy globose habit and deep green color. Great for groundcover or foundation planting.
ConiferTsuga 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.
ConiferTsuga canadensis 'Coles Prostrate'Prostrate Canadian HemlockPart Shade4DwarfA true rock garden jewel, this very prostrate, slow growing form is much lower that T. 'Pendula'. It can be staked upright to attain a desired height, then let to cascade in its natural form. It does require some shade for best performance.
ConiferTsuga 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.
Tree DwarfUlmus 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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