Taxus x media 'Densiformis' 22W48 Yew N3- (Hoogendoom Nursery, RI 1950s) Dense Yew, Size at 10 years: 4x6ft., Dark green foliage, Red fruit, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed N3 for 11.4 YEARS (Lowes,). Planted in 2011.

Chicago Botanic Garden: This hybrid yew cultivar is a cross between Japanese yews (Taxus cuspidata) and English yews (Taxus baccata). This particular one is a semi-dwarf, dense, spreading, evergreen shrub that grows to 3-4' tall with a spread of 5-7'. It will tolerate a wide range of conditions from full sun to almost full shade, a wide range of soils as long as they are well drained, but is intolerant of temperature extremes. This is one of the few conifers that can tolerate heavy pruning. Please note that all parts of this plant are poisonous if ingested.

Prune to maintain shape... think balls and cones:) Looks bad in 2012 from the draught. Some winter damage 2013-14. Planted in 2011. Produces red, fleshy, single-seeded fruit instead of cones. 'Densiformis' is a female cultivar, a cross between (Taxus cuspidata) x (Taxus baccata).

2022 note: removed bottom branches to get it off the ground.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2015, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22:

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Thuja occidentalis 'DeGroot Emerald Spire' 22W48 Arb S3- (Canada) Dwarf Columnar Arborvitae Arb, Size at 10 years: 5x1ft., medium -green, twisted foliage, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed S3 for 9.2 YEARS (6). Planted in 2013.

Dawes Arboretum: An evergreen shrub that forms a tightly branched, narrow cone-shaped plant to 5' tall by 1-2' wide. Foliage is medium dark green year-round. Functions well as a dwarf and adapts easily to most soil conditions. Tolerates wet sites better than most conifers.

A columnar Arborvitae. Very narrow with twisted green foliage along the main stem. Planted in 2013. Named after Constant DeGroot (1922-1971), past production/propagation manager at Sheridan Nurseries, Toronto, CA. Thuja occidentalis is also known as northern white-cedar or eastern arborvitae.

2022 note: Measured at 8x1.5ft Somewhat taller than registered 10 year height.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2015, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22:

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Picea abies 'Gold Drift' 22W48 Norway Y1- (Bob Fincham 1990) Weeping Norway Spruce, Size at 10 years: 6x2ft., yellow, USDA Hardiness Zone 3, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed Y1 for 6.6 YEARS (Stanley). Planted in 2016.

American Conifer Society: In the words of legendary plantsman and ACS founder, Bob Fincham, Picea abies 'Gold Drift' is "unlike anything currently available anywhere." This selection is a golden version of Picea abies 'Reflexa' in that, typical of that cultivar, 'Gold Drift' is a strict-weeping, fast growing spruce that will grow skyward if staked while young or will ramble if left on on the ground. After 10 years, a mature specimen will be 12 to 15 feet (4 - 5 m) tall and 2 feet (60 cm) wide (if staked), suggesting an annual rate of growth of 12 inches (30 cm) or more.

This cultivar originated as a golden sport on a specimen of P. abies 'Inversa' found by Bob Fincham in 1990 at Coenosium Gardens, his personal arboretum and former nursery in Eatonville, Washington. Experience has proven that this plant is not ideal for all parts of the country. For example in the southeastern U.S. the sunlight lacks the intensity to bring out proper color. In the western states, on the other hand, the intensity of the sun gives it a propensity to burn when young, a tendency that decreases with age. 'Gold Drift' was one of three plants selected in 2013 for inclusion into the ACS Collectors' Conifer of the Year Program.

A weeping golden form! Pendulous branches and a drifting (upright) or weeping central leader. Can be staked to form an upright weeper, or untrained to be a cascading mound. Yellow color is more pronounced in full sun, but can burn young plants. Discovered as a sport on 'Reflexa' by Bob Fincham. (Many believe 'Reflexa' and 'Inversa' are the same plant.) ACS Collector's Choice.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2016, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22:

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Picea abies 'Gold Drift' 22W48 Norway Y1- (Bob Fincham 1990) Weeping Norway Spruce, Size at 10 years: 6x2ft., yellow, USDA Hardiness Zone 3, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed Y1 for 6.6 YEARS (Stanley). Planted in 2016.

American Conifer Society: In the words of legendary plantsman and ACS founder, Bob Fincham, Picea abies 'Gold Drift' is "unlike anything currently available anywhere." This selection is a golden version of Picea abies 'Reflexa' in that, typical of that cultivar, 'Gold Drift' is a strict-weeping, fast growing spruce that will grow skyward if staked while young or will ramble if left on on the ground. After 10 years, a mature specimen will be 12 to 15 feet (4 - 5 m) tall and 2 feet (60 cm) wide (if staked), suggesting an annual rate of growth of 12 inches (30 cm) or more.

This cultivar originated as a golden sport on a specimen of P. abies 'Inversa' found by Bob Fincham in 1990 at Coenosium Gardens, his personal arboretum and former nursery in Eatonville, Washington. Experience has proven that this plant is not ideal for all parts of the country. For example in the southeastern U.S. the sunlight lacks the intensity to bring out proper color. In the western states, on the other hand, the intensity of the sun gives it a propensity to burn when young, a tendency that decreases with age. 'Gold Drift' was one of three plants selected in 2013 for inclusion into the ACS Collectors' Conifer of the Year Program.

A weeping golden form! Pendulous branches and a drifting (upright) or weeping central leader. Can be staked to form an upright weeper, or untrained to be a cascading mound. Yellow color is more pronounced in full sun, but can burn young plants. Discovered as a sport on 'Reflexa' by Bob Fincham. (Many believe 'Reflexa' and 'Inversa' are the same plant.) ACS Collector's Choice.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2016, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22:

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Deschampsia cespitosa 'Goldtau' 22W48 Tufted Hair Grass U0- (Mediterranean) Tufted Hair Grass, Mature plant size: 1x1ft., distinctive long-lasting yellow-green flowers., USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed U0 for 191 DAYS (Bluestone). Planted in 2022.

Missouri Botanical Garden: Deschampsia cespitosa, commonly called tufted hair grass, is a clump-forming, cool season grass which is often grown as an ornamental. It typically forms a low, dense tussock (to 16" tall) of very thin (1/5" wide), arching, flat to inrolled, dark green grass blades (to 2' long). Numerous flower stems rise in summer from the foliage mound to a height of 3' bearing wide, airy panicles (to 20" long) of tiny, variably-colored flowers (tones of gold, silver, purple and green) which form a cloud over the foliage that is particularly attractive when backlit. Flower panicles turn yellowish-tan after bloom as the seed ripens and may remain attractive through much of the winter. One of the few ornamental grasses that grows well in shade.

Digging Dog Nursery: Defined by narrow arching deep green foliage, a winsome sturdy mound propels emerald-hued stems, exploding into sheer sprays of distinctive long-lasting yellow-green flowers. The lithe inflorescences exhibit warm bronze tones when mature and provide an enticing winter presence. Smaller and more compact than other cespitosa species, this undemanding, all-purpose grass develops a dense semievergreen habit that can be grouped along a pathway or sited among Echinops ‘Blue Glow’ and Phygelius ‘Peach Trombone’.

Blooms July–October

Size: 12" – 2' 0" high x 12" wide.

Hardy to zone 4.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2022:

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Juniperus communis 'Gold Cone' 22W48 Common Juniper G4- (Kordes Nursery, Germany 1980) Intermediate Eastern Common Juniper, Size at 10 years: 6x2ft., Emerges Yellow, fades to green, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed G4 for 9.2 YEARS (6). Planted in 2013.

Missouri Batanical Garden: 'Gold Cone' is an upright, columnar, slow-growing, evergreen selection which features golden new growth. Foliage emerges bright gold in spring with good color retention occurring throughout summer and early fall. Golden foliage gradually fades to bluish green by winter. This cultivar typically matures to 3-5' tall after ten years. It was introduced into commerce by Kordes Nursery of Bilsen, Germany in 1980.

Planted 2013. Not very yellow yet? After 5 years, 3x1 feet. 2021 note: 4x2 ft.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2015, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22:

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Picea abies 'Gold Drift' 22W48 Norway Y1- (Bob Fincham 1990) Weeping Norway Spruce, Size at 10 years: 6x2ft., yellow, USDA Hardiness Zone 3, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed Y1 for 6.6 YEARS (Stanley). Planted in 2016.

American Conifer Society: In the words of legendary plantsman and ACS founder, Bob Fincham, Picea abies 'Gold Drift' is "unlike anything currently available anywhere." This selection is a golden version of Picea abies 'Reflexa' in that, typical of that cultivar, 'Gold Drift' is a strict-weeping, fast growing spruce that will grow skyward if staked while young or will ramble if left on on the ground. After 10 years, a mature specimen will be 12 to 15 feet (4 - 5 m) tall and 2 feet (60 cm) wide (if staked), suggesting an annual rate of growth of 12 inches (30 cm) or more.

This cultivar originated as a golden sport on a specimen of P. abies 'Inversa' found by Bob Fincham in 1990 at Coenosium Gardens, his personal arboretum and former nursery in Eatonville, Washington. Experience has proven that this plant is not ideal for all parts of the country. For example in the southeastern U.S. the sunlight lacks the intensity to bring out proper color. In the western states, on the other hand, the intensity of the sun gives it a propensity to burn when young, a tendency that decreases with age. 'Gold Drift' was one of three plants selected in 2013 for inclusion into the ACS Collectors' Conifer of the Year Program.

A weeping golden form! Pendulous branches and a drifting (upright) or weeping central leader. Can be staked to form an upright weeper, or untrained to be a cascading mound. Yellow color is more pronounced in full sun, but can burn young plants. Discovered as a sport on 'Reflexa' by Bob Fincham. (Many believe 'Reflexa' and 'Inversa' are the same plant.) ACS Collector's Choice.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2016, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22:

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Deschampsia cespitosa 'Goldtau' 22W48 Tufted Hair Grass U0- (Mediterranean) Tufted Hair Grass, Mature plant size: 1x1ft., distinctive long-lasting yellow-green flowers., USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed U0 for 191 DAYS (Bluestone). Planted in 2022.

Missouri Botanical Garden: Deschampsia cespitosa, commonly called tufted hair grass, is a clump-forming, cool season grass which is often grown as an ornamental. It typically forms a low, dense tussock (to 16" tall) of very thin (1/5" wide), arching, flat to inrolled, dark green grass blades (to 2' long). Numerous flower stems rise in summer from the foliage mound to a height of 3' bearing wide, airy panicles (to 20" long) of tiny, variably-colored flowers (tones of gold, silver, purple and green) which form a cloud over the foliage that is particularly attractive when backlit. Flower panicles turn yellowish-tan after bloom as the seed ripens and may remain attractive through much of the winter. One of the few ornamental grasses that grows well in shade.

Digging Dog Nursery: Defined by narrow arching deep green foliage, a winsome sturdy mound propels emerald-hued stems, exploding into sheer sprays of distinctive long-lasting yellow-green flowers. The lithe inflorescences exhibit warm bronze tones when mature and provide an enticing winter presence. Smaller and more compact than other cespitosa species, this undemanding, all-purpose grass develops a dense semievergreen habit that can be grouped along a pathway or sited among Echinops ‘Blue Glow’ and Phygelius ‘Peach Trombone’.

Blooms July–October

Size: 12" – 2' 0" high x 12" wide.

Hardy to zone 4.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2022:

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Picea abies 'Gold Drift' 22W48 Norway Y1- (Bob Fincham 1990) Weeping Norway Spruce, Size at 10 years: 6x2ft., yellow, USDA Hardiness Zone 3, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed Y1 for 6.6 YEARS (Stanley). Planted in 2016.

American Conifer Society: In the words of legendary plantsman and ACS founder, Bob Fincham, Picea abies 'Gold Drift' is "unlike anything currently available anywhere." This selection is a golden version of Picea abies 'Reflexa' in that, typical of that cultivar, 'Gold Drift' is a strict-weeping, fast growing spruce that will grow skyward if staked while young or will ramble if left on on the ground. After 10 years, a mature specimen will be 12 to 15 feet (4 - 5 m) tall and 2 feet (60 cm) wide (if staked), suggesting an annual rate of growth of 12 inches (30 cm) or more.

This cultivar originated as a golden sport on a specimen of P. abies 'Inversa' found by Bob Fincham in 1990 at Coenosium Gardens, his personal arboretum and former nursery in Eatonville, Washington. Experience has proven that this plant is not ideal for all parts of the country. For example in the southeastern U.S. the sunlight lacks the intensity to bring out proper color. In the western states, on the other hand, the intensity of the sun gives it a propensity to burn when young, a tendency that decreases with age. 'Gold Drift' was one of three plants selected in 2013 for inclusion into the ACS Collectors' Conifer of the Year Program.

A weeping golden form! Pendulous branches and a drifting (upright) or weeping central leader. Can be staked to form an upright weeper, or untrained to be a cascading mound. Yellow color is more pronounced in full sun, but can burn young plants. Discovered as a sport on 'Reflexa' by Bob Fincham. (Many believe 'Reflexa' and 'Inversa' are the same plant.) ACS Collector's Choice.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2016, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22:

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Picea abies 'Gold Drift' 22W48 Norway Y1- (Bob Fincham 1990) Weeping Norway Spruce, Size at 10 years: 6x2ft., yellow, USDA Hardiness Zone 3, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed Y1 for 6.6 YEARS (Stanley). Planted in 2016.

American Conifer Society: In the words of legendary plantsman and ACS founder, Bob Fincham, Picea abies 'Gold Drift' is "unlike anything currently available anywhere." This selection is a golden version of Picea abies 'Reflexa' in that, typical of that cultivar, 'Gold Drift' is a strict-weeping, fast growing spruce that will grow skyward if staked while young or will ramble if left on on the ground. After 10 years, a mature specimen will be 12 to 15 feet (4 - 5 m) tall and 2 feet (60 cm) wide (if staked), suggesting an annual rate of growth of 12 inches (30 cm) or more.

This cultivar originated as a golden sport on a specimen of P. abies 'Inversa' found by Bob Fincham in 1990 at Coenosium Gardens, his personal arboretum and former nursery in Eatonville, Washington. Experience has proven that this plant is not ideal for all parts of the country. For example in the southeastern U.S. the sunlight lacks the intensity to bring out proper color. In the western states, on the other hand, the intensity of the sun gives it a propensity to burn when young, a tendency that decreases with age. 'Gold Drift' was one of three plants selected in 2013 for inclusion into the ACS Collectors' Conifer of the Year Program.

A weeping golden form! Pendulous branches and a drifting (upright) or weeping central leader. Can be staked to form an upright weeper, or untrained to be a cascading mound. Yellow color is more pronounced in full sun, but can burn young plants. Discovered as a sport on 'Reflexa' by Bob Fincham. (Many believe 'Reflexa' and 'Inversa' are the same plant.) ACS Collector's Choice.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2016, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22:

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Deschampsia cespitosa 'Goldtau' 22W48 Tufted Hair Grass U0- (Mediterranean) Tufted Hair Grass, Mature plant size: 1x1ft., distinctive long-lasting yellow-green flowers., USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed U0 for 191 DAYS (Bluestone). Planted in 2022.

Missouri Botanical Garden: Deschampsia cespitosa, commonly called tufted hair grass, is a clump-forming, cool season grass which is often grown as an ornamental. It typically forms a low, dense tussock (to 16" tall) of very thin (1/5" wide), arching, flat to inrolled, dark green grass blades (to 2' long). Numerous flower stems rise in summer from the foliage mound to a height of 3' bearing wide, airy panicles (to 20" long) of tiny, variably-colored flowers (tones of gold, silver, purple and green) which form a cloud over the foliage that is particularly attractive when backlit. Flower panicles turn yellowish-tan after bloom as the seed ripens and may remain attractive through much of the winter. One of the few ornamental grasses that grows well in shade.

Digging Dog Nursery: Defined by narrow arching deep green foliage, a winsome sturdy mound propels emerald-hued stems, exploding into sheer sprays of distinctive long-lasting yellow-green flowers. The lithe inflorescences exhibit warm bronze tones when mature and provide an enticing winter presence. Smaller and more compact than other cespitosa species, this undemanding, all-purpose grass develops a dense semievergreen habit that can be grouped along a pathway or sited among Echinops ‘Blue Glow’ and Phygelius ‘Peach Trombone’.

Blooms July–October

Size: 12" – 2' 0" high x 12" wide.

Hardy to zone 4.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2022:

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Juniperus communis 'Gold Cone' 22W48 Common Juniper G4- (Kordes Nursery, Germany 1980) Intermediate Eastern Common Juniper, Size at 10 years: 6x2ft., Emerges Yellow, fades to green, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed G4 for 9.2 YEARS (6). Planted in 2013.

Missouri Batanical Garden: 'Gold Cone' is an upright, columnar, slow-growing, evergreen selection which features golden new growth. Foliage emerges bright gold in spring with good color retention occurring throughout summer and early fall. Golden foliage gradually fades to bluish green by winter. This cultivar typically matures to 3-5' tall after ten years. It was introduced into commerce by Kordes Nursery of Bilsen, Germany in 1980.

Planted 2013. Not very yellow yet? After 5 years, 3x1 feet. 2021 note: 4x2 ft.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2015, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22:

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Taxus x media 'Densiformis' 22W48 Yew N3- (Hoogendoom Nursery, RI 1950s) Dense Yew, Size at 10 years: 4x6ft., Dark green foliage, Red fruit, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed N3 for 11.4 YEARS (Lowes,). Planted in 2011.

Chicago Botanic Garden: This hybrid yew cultivar is a cross between Japanese yews (Taxus cuspidata) and English yews (Taxus baccata). This particular one is a semi-dwarf, dense, spreading, evergreen shrub that grows to 3-4' tall with a spread of 5-7'. It will tolerate a wide range of conditions from full sun to almost full shade, a wide range of soils as long as they are well drained, but is intolerant of temperature extremes. This is one of the few conifers that can tolerate heavy pruning. Please note that all parts of this plant are poisonous if ingested.

Prune to maintain shape... think balls and cones:) Looks bad in 2012 from the draught. Some winter damage 2013-14. Planted in 2011. Produces red, fleshy, single-seeded fruit instead of cones. 'Densiformis' is a female cultivar, a cross between (Taxus cuspidata) x (Taxus baccata).

2022 note: removed bottom branches to get it off the ground.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2015, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22:

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Taxus x media 'Densiformis' 22W48 Yew N3- (Hoogendoom Nursery, RI 1950s) Dense Yew, Size at 10 years: 4x6ft., Dark green foliage, Red fruit, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed N3 for 11.4 YEARS (Lowes,). Planted in 2011.

Chicago Botanic Garden: This hybrid yew cultivar is a cross between Japanese yews (Taxus cuspidata) and English yews (Taxus baccata). This particular one is a semi-dwarf, dense, spreading, evergreen shrub that grows to 3-4' tall with a spread of 5-7'. It will tolerate a wide range of conditions from full sun to almost full shade, a wide range of soils as long as they are well drained, but is intolerant of temperature extremes. This is one of the few conifers that can tolerate heavy pruning. Please note that all parts of this plant are poisonous if ingested.

Prune to maintain shape... think balls and cones:) Looks bad in 2012 from the draught. Some winter damage 2013-14. Planted in 2011. Produces red, fleshy, single-seeded fruit instead of cones. 'Densiformis' is a female cultivar, a cross between (Taxus cuspidata) x (Taxus baccata).

2022 note: removed bottom branches to get it off the ground.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2015, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22:

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Taxus x media 'Densiformis' 22W48 Yew N3- (Hoogendoom Nursery, RI 1950s) Dense Yew, Size at 10 years: 4x6ft., Dark green foliage, Red fruit, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed N3 for 11.4 YEARS (Lowes,). Planted in 2011.

Chicago Botanic Garden: This hybrid yew cultivar is a cross between Japanese yews (Taxus cuspidata) and English yews (Taxus baccata). This particular one is a semi-dwarf, dense, spreading, evergreen shrub that grows to 3-4' tall with a spread of 5-7'. It will tolerate a wide range of conditions from full sun to almost full shade, a wide range of soils as long as they are well drained, but is intolerant of temperature extremes. This is one of the few conifers that can tolerate heavy pruning. Please note that all parts of this plant are poisonous if ingested.

Prune to maintain shape... think balls and cones:) Looks bad in 2012 from the draught. Some winter damage 2013-14. Planted in 2011. Produces red, fleshy, single-seeded fruit instead of cones. 'Densiformis' is a female cultivar, a cross between (Taxus cuspidata) x (Taxus baccata).

2022 note: removed bottom branches to get it off the ground.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2015, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22:

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Thuja occidentalis 'Hetz Midget' 22W48 Arb Y1- (Fairview Nurseries, PA 1942) Dwarf American or Eastern Arborvitae Arb, Size at 10 years: 3x3ft., Blue-green foliage, USDA Hardiness Zone 2, Michigan Bloom Month 7-9, In Garden Bed Y1 for 25.6 YEARS (1). Planted in 1997.

North Carolina State University: Hetz Midget Arborvitae is a dwarf evergreen conifer in the cypress family. The form is globose and slowly reaches 3-4 feet tall and slightly wider. The scale-like foliage is arranged in dense flat layered sprays.

It is widely adaptable to soil types and is drought and alkaline soil tolerant. The naturally round form makes it ideal for foundation plantings. It can also be used as a specimen, in containers or a mixed hedge planting. Tolerant of urban conditions. Deer will browse this plant.

Front Porch west, -50F. Native to USDA Zone 3. A 1928 seedling from Fairview Nurseries, Fairview, Pennsylvania. Introduced in 1942. Sun or part shade, well-drained soil. Bottom trim in 2014. Cones in July-August-Sept. Planted on north side of house, in part shade. 2022 note: trimmed to single trunk, severe trim.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2009, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22:

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Thuja occidentalis 'Hetz Midget' 22W48 Arb Y1- (Fairview Nurseries, PA 1942) Dwarf American or Eastern Arborvitae Arb, Size at 10 years: 3x3ft., Blue-green foliage, USDA Hardiness Zone 2, Michigan Bloom Month 7-9, In Garden Bed Y1 for 25.6 YEARS (1). Planted in 1997.

North Carolina State University: Hetz Midget Arborvitae is a dwarf evergreen conifer in the cypress family. The form is globose and slowly reaches 3-4 feet tall and slightly wider. The scale-like foliage is arranged in dense flat layered sprays.

It is widely adaptable to soil types and is drought and alkaline soil tolerant. The naturally round form makes it ideal for foundation plantings. It can also be used as a specimen, in containers or a mixed hedge planting. Tolerant of urban conditions. Deer will browse this plant.

Front Porch west, -50F. Native to USDA Zone 3. A 1928 seedling from Fairview Nurseries, Fairview, Pennsylvania. Introduced in 1942. Sun or part shade, well-drained soil. Bottom trim in 2014. Cones in July-August-Sept. Planted on north side of house, in part shade. 2022 note: trimmed to single trunk, severe trim.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2009, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22:

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Thuja occidentalis 'Hetz Midget' 22W48 Arb Y1- (Fairview Nurseries, PA 1942) Dwarf American or Eastern Arborvitae Arb, Size at 10 years: 3x3ft., Blue-green foliage, USDA Hardiness Zone 2, Michigan Bloom Month 7-9, In Garden Bed Y1 for 25.6 YEARS (1). Planted in 1997.

North Carolina State University: Hetz Midget Arborvitae is a dwarf evergreen conifer in the cypress family. The form is globose and slowly reaches 3-4 feet tall and slightly wider. The scale-like foliage is arranged in dense flat layered sprays.

It is widely adaptable to soil types and is drought and alkaline soil tolerant. The naturally round form makes it ideal for foundation plantings. It can also be used as a specimen, in containers or a mixed hedge planting. Tolerant of urban conditions. Deer will browse this plant.

Front Porch west, -50F. Native to USDA Zone 3. A 1928 seedling from Fairview Nurseries, Fairview, Pennsylvania. Introduced in 1942. Sun or part shade, well-drained soil. Bottom trim in 2014. Cones in July-August-Sept. Planted on north side of house, in part shade. 2022 note: trimmed to single trunk, severe trim.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2009, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22:

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Thuja occidentalis 'DeGroot Emerald Spire' 22W48 Arb S3- (Canada) Dwarf Columnar Arborvitae Arb, Size at 10 years: 5x1ft., medium -green, twisted foliage, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed S3 for 9.2 YEARS (6). Planted in 2013.

Dawes Arboretum: An evergreen shrub that forms a tightly branched, narrow cone-shaped plant to 5' tall by 1-2' wide. Foliage is medium dark green year-round. Functions well as a dwarf and adapts easily to most soil conditions. Tolerates wet sites better than most conifers.

A columnar Arborvitae. Very narrow with twisted green foliage along the main stem. Planted in 2013. Named after Constant DeGroot (1922-1971), past production/propagation manager at Sheridan Nurseries, Toronto, CA. Thuja occidentalis is also known as northern white-cedar or eastern arborvitae.

2022 note: Measured at 8x1.5ft Somewhat taller than registered 10 year height.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2015, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22:

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Taxodium distichum 'Gee Wizz' 22W48 Bald Y1- (Gary Gee 2006) Dwarf Bald Cypress Witches Broom, Size at 10 years: 6x6ft., Medium Green, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed Y1 for 11.5 YEARS (MSU,). Planted in 2011.

Witches' broom found at MSU Hidden Gardens in Michigan by Gary Gee in 2006. Planted in 2011. Deciduous Conifer. Needles turn brown in November (Michigan). In 2014, measured 3x3.5 ft. aka Geewiz & Gee Wiz. About 5x5 feet in 2019 (8 years). Trimmed botton branches in 2020.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2013, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22:

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Taxodium distichum 'Gee Wizz' 22W48 Bald Y1- (Gary Gee 2006) Dwarf Bald Cypress Witches Broom, Size at 10 years: 6x6ft., Medium Green, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed Y1 for 11.5 YEARS (MSU,). Planted in 2011.

Witches' broom found at MSU Hidden Gardens in Michigan by Gary Gee in 2006. Planted in 2011. Deciduous Conifer. Needles turn brown in November (Michigan). In 2014, measured 3x3.5 ft. aka Geewiz & Gee Wiz. About 5x5 feet in 2019 (8 years). Trimmed botton branches in 2020.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2013, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22:

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Taxodium distichum 'Gee Wizz' 22W48 Bald Y1- (Gary Gee 2006) Dwarf Bald Cypress Witches Broom, Size at 10 years: 6x6ft., Medium Green, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed Y1 for 11.5 YEARS (MSU,). Planted in 2011.

Witches' broom found at MSU Hidden Gardens in Michigan by Gary Gee in 2006. Planted in 2011. Deciduous Conifer. Needles turn brown in November (Michigan). In 2014, measured 3x3.5 ft. aka Geewiz & Gee Wiz. About 5x5 feet in 2019 (8 years). Trimmed botton branches in 2020.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2013, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22:

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Taxodium distichum 'Gee Wizz' 22W48 Bald Y1- (Gary Gee 2006) Dwarf Bald Cypress Witches Broom, Size at 10 years: 6x6ft., Medium Green, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed Y1 for 11.5 YEARS (MSU,). Planted in 2011.

Witches' broom found at MSU Hidden Gardens in Michigan by Gary Gee in 2006. Planted in 2011. Deciduous Conifer. Needles turn brown in November (Michigan). In 2014, measured 3x3.5 ft. aka Geewiz & Gee Wiz. About 5x5 feet in 2019 (8 years). Trimmed botton branches in 2020.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2013, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22:

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Thuja occidentalis 'DeGroot Emerald Spire' 22W48 Arb S3- (Canada) Dwarf Columnar Arborvitae Arb, Size at 10 years: 5x1ft., medium -green, twisted foliage, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed S3 for 9.2 YEARS (6). Planted in 2013.

Dawes Arboretum: An evergreen shrub that forms a tightly branched, narrow cone-shaped plant to 5' tall by 1-2' wide. Foliage is medium dark green year-round. Functions well as a dwarf and adapts easily to most soil conditions. Tolerates wet sites better than most conifers.

A columnar Arborvitae. Very narrow with twisted green foliage along the main stem. Planted in 2013. Named after Constant DeGroot (1922-1971), past production/propagation manager at Sheridan Nurseries, Toronto, CA. Thuja occidentalis is also known as northern white-cedar or eastern arborvitae.

2022 note: Measured at 8x1.5ft Somewhat taller than registered 10 year height.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2015, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22:

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Thuja occidentalis 'DeGroot Emerald Spire' 22W48 Arb S3- (Canada) Dwarf Columnar Arborvitae Arb, Size at 10 years: 5x1ft., medium -green, twisted foliage, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed S3 for 9.2 YEARS (6). Planted in 2013.

Dawes Arboretum: An evergreen shrub that forms a tightly branched, narrow cone-shaped plant to 5' tall by 1-2' wide. Foliage is medium dark green year-round. Functions well as a dwarf and adapts easily to most soil conditions. Tolerates wet sites better than most conifers.

A columnar Arborvitae. Very narrow with twisted green foliage along the main stem. Planted in 2013. Named after Constant DeGroot (1922-1971), past production/propagation manager at Sheridan Nurseries, Toronto, CA. Thuja occidentalis is also known as northern white-cedar or eastern arborvitae.

2022 note: Measured at 8x1.5ft Somewhat taller than registered 10 year height.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2015, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22:

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Thuja occidentalis 'DeGroot Emerald Spire' 22W48 Arb S3- (Canada) Dwarf Columnar Arborvitae Arb, Size at 10 years: 5x1ft., medium -green, twisted foliage, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed S3 for 9.2 YEARS (6). Planted in 2013.

Dawes Arboretum: An evergreen shrub that forms a tightly branched, narrow cone-shaped plant to 5' tall by 1-2' wide. Foliage is medium dark green year-round. Functions well as a dwarf and adapts easily to most soil conditions. Tolerates wet sites better than most conifers.

A columnar Arborvitae. Very narrow with twisted green foliage along the main stem. Planted in 2013. Named after Constant DeGroot (1922-1971), past production/propagation manager at Sheridan Nurseries, Toronto, CA. Thuja occidentalis is also known as northern white-cedar or eastern arborvitae.

2022 note: Measured at 8x1.5ft Somewhat taller than registered 10 year height.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2015, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22:

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