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Funky Dudes

(Obtusa) Chiriman

(Obtusa) Fernspray compacta

(Obtusa) Fernspray compacta

The is true dwarf has fascinating foliage, displaying multiple textures and colours! Each narrow, upright tree becomes a cluster of thick, upright shoots that resemble bottle brushes, with juvenile and adult foliage in shades of blue and green.
Use this textural accent where the crinkly, congested foliage will stand out.  Well drained soil is essential. 

Grows to 4’ high by 2’ wide.  Sun to part shade.  Does well in containers.

(Obtusa) Fernspray compacta

(Obtusa) Fernspray compacta

(Obtusa) Fernspray compacta

The foliage is STUNNING!  This little upright tree looks more like fern fonds than your typical Hino

A STUNNING dwarf, upright tree that looks more like fern fronds than a typical Hinoki branch.  Each arching rich green branch, tapers to a fine point instead of your usual cupped toe.  Grows to around 10 feet tall and 5 feet wide.  A true standout in any garden and can be grown in large containers. 

(Obtusa) Brigitt/Bridget

(Obtusa) Fernspray compacta

(Obtusa) Brigitt/Bridget

Super cool dwarf hinoki that stands out in a crowd! Plants display a rich green foliage that is congested and morphed into a chubby threads and fan-shaped extensions (little cockscombs).  Those on the prowl of unique texture, look no further! The diminutive plants are lovely options for rock gardens, small spaces and containers.

(Obtusa) Torulosa

(Obtusa) Gold Fern

(Obtusa) Brigitt/Bridget

An attractive upright.  A tangled shrub with twisted branches and twigs often ending in cockscombs.   Makes a lovely feature plant in a garden.  It’s unusual structure sure makes for a great conversation piece!  Crushed foliage is aromatic.  Reddish brown bark will peel on mature trees.  Full sun lover, well drained soil.  DEER RESISTANT
Semi-dwarf, grows approximately 5 feet in 10 year.

(Obtusa) Gold Fern

(Obtusa) Gold Fern

(Obtusa) Gold Fern

more upright and more sparse than its brother “Fernspray Gold”, with the same “fern like” foliage and  colour.  Needs afternoon shade, deer resistant. Grows 5 feet tall and 2 feet wide.

(Obtusa) Lucas

(Obtusa) Gold Fern

(Obtusa) Gold Fern

Coral like, tri-colour foliage! Stunning, low maintenance dwarf shrub. Drought tolerant and deer resistant.  Afternoon or dappled shade a necessity.   Grows approximately 3-5 feet tall and wide.


Funky Dudes

(Obtusa) Lycopodioides

An irregular growing, open, upright, shrubby selection with dense, irregular, fascinating, blue-green juvenile foliage! A fun choice for a focal point/curiosity in larger landscapes, rock gardens or containers. Grows approximately 5 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide. Takes well to pruning. Deer resistant, full sun to part shade lover.

(Obtusa) Towiel

Brilliantly Unique! Makes and outstanding ”sculpture” in the garden!  Grows Approximately 6’ tall and 2’ wide.  Deer resistant. Sun or part shade. 

(Lawsoniana) Wissels Sagura

A stunning, unique and exotic form of the Lawson Cypress!  A tall and skinny upright, with twisting, irregular, upswept branches and congested, dark blue-green foliage.  Grows approximately 8 feet tall and 2 feet wide, and well drained soil is a must. Deer and drought resistant.  

(Obtusa) Fernspray Gold

Classy, arching sprays of golden, fern-like foliage decorate this interesting semi-dwarf tree.  Each unique, flattened branch tapers to the point, just like a fern frond does. It grows wider and more compact than the similar looking ”Gold Fern”.   A gem for a garden space that has afternoon shade or dappled shade (needs protection from the hot afternoon sun ).  Grows to 6 feet tall and 4 feet wide. Deer resistant and easy to grow. 

(Pisifera) Baby Blue

Soft, bright, silvery blue foliage twist around the branchlets and form a dense, upright shrub.  The fine and dense blue foliage add interest and contrast to any landscape.  Its natural conical shape works well for a low hedge, foundation plant or container specimen.  Fast growing and deer resistant!
Grows up to 6 feet tall and 4 feet wide. Takes well to pruning.  Full sun to part shade. 

(Pisifera) Baby Blue Ice

Native to Japan, this dwarf conifer has dense, silvery-blue foliage.  An eye catching gem for small gardens!  It will form an upright habit with age, reaching 3 feet tall and 2.5 feet wide in 10 years.  it withstands heavy pruning and is extremely hardy.  DEER RESISTANT.  Full sun to part shade lover. 


Funky Dudes

(Psifera) Curly Tops

The distinctive curly tips and severely blue foliage of “Curly Tops” add both texture and colour to the landscape.  The uniquely twisted needles shows off a gleaming silver side and the dense, compact from works well wherever a more rounded version of the “Boulevard” Cyoress is needed.  Use it to line the driveway or define a garden wall.  Partial shade produces a richer blue. 

5-8 feet tall and wide. DEER RESISTANT.

(Nootkatensis) Pendula

A stately tree that develops gently swooping, horizontal branches with gracefully draping, lighter green foliage.  
An elegant specimen or dramatic focal point in the landscape.  
Garden size 25‘ high x 12’ wide. DEER RESISTANT.  Full sun. 

(Nootkatensis) Strict Weeping

Extremely narrow and pendulous!  The draping foliage hangs down, clasping tightly against the upright trunk like arms.  Mature trees develop fascinating character, almost personalities!  A striking focal point or very much intriguing in an informal grouping.
25’ high and 6 feet wide.  Full ☀️, deer resistant. 

(Obtusa) Golden Whorl

Bright gold, fascinating foliage that twist and turns, exposing mahogany branches.

Grows 3-6’ tall and 4 feet wide.  Takes well to pruning.  Afternoon shade a must. This dwarf specimen is a great addition for colour, texture and interest to the garden! 

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