Shrubs and Conifers

If you have the space then the monkey puzzle makes an excellent specimen tree. This slow growing conifer has a conical form when young. Mature specimens are mop-headed with a tall stem. Broad, sharp leaves densely clothe the branches.

If you have a large area of lawn, the Blue Atlas Cedar makes an outstanding specimen tree in lawns where the blue-green foliage really catches the eye. It has an elegant conical form and bears three inch (7.5cm), barrel-shaped cones.

Elwoodii is probably the most popular of all the Lawson varieties. This conifer has a narrow columnar form with dense sprays of grey-green leaves which are bluer in winter. It is a slow growing cultivar and can make an excellent hedge that does not require too much clipping.

Very similar to ‘Elwoodii’ in terms of form, and growth habit. However, it is slower growing and the tips of the green branchlets are golden yellow, which makes it an eye-catching conifer.

This is one of the best dwarf conifers, it is compact and very hardy. It forms a rounded pyramid and has two-tone foliage, which is golden on the upper surface and yellow underneath. It is very slow growing- after 10 years it will still only be about 1ft high reaching an ultimate height of 3-4ft. Ideal for the rockery.