recommend for prairie hardiness, but
one of special note is the Baby Bear
Cedar. Developed by Hugh Skinner in
Manitoba this small yet tough upright
cedar has excellent hardiness. It slowly
matures to a height of five to six feet
with a spread of two to three feet;
perfect for mid to back border or vertical
accent.
SERBIAN SPRUCE
This stately Spruce
has graceful
branches that
point upwards at
the end creating a
pseudo weeping
form on a tall
specimen. Unlike
old-fashioned Blue
Spruce, this grows
to only about 10ft
wide with a mature
height of 60ft.
TOPIARY
EVERGREENS
Certain varieties of evergreens lend
themselves to easy shaping because
of their growth habit and branch
structure. One of our smaller selections
is the Sea Green Juniper Pom-Pom,
with a collection of stems rising from
a centre, all topped with deep green
pom-poms.
Care: In summer months, consistent
moisture will be important, and in autumn
a weekly deep root watering is a must
to ensure plants are properly prepared
for winter.
COLUMNAR
MUGO PINE
Love the slim look
of Cedar? This tall
upright version of
the hardy Dwarf
Mugo Pine is a
must have selection
with deep green
needles and an
upright, columnar
shape. Growing only
3ft wide and 6ft tall,
it is a suitable
selection if space is
at a premium.
Spiral topiary is also common, providing
a formal look with year-round interest.
Emerald Cedars and Skyrocket Juniper
are sheared around a central stem to
create a lovely spiral shape.
Our garden centre stocks an amazing
assortment of evergreens for year-
round interest. Visit us soon to view
our complete collection.