Pines Firs and Spruce

Pinus sylvestris ‘Watereri’ on a clear stem is an exceptional choice for gardens seeking year-round structure, texture, and visual interest in a compact, elevated form. This cultivated Scots pine features a rounded, densely branched canopy of silvery-blue to blue-green needles, creating a striking contrast against its bare, upright trunk. Its raised form allows for underplanting with perennials, groundcovers, or ornamental grasses, making it ideal for layered planting schemes in both contemporary and traditional garden designs.

Typically reaching 6 to 12 feet in height over time, ‘Watereri’ on a clear stem is perfect as a focal point in smaller gardens, courtyard spaces, or formal borders. It is hardy and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. Once established, it is tolerant of drought, wind, and poor soil conditions, making it suitable for a wide range of settings, including coastal and exposed locations.

Low maintenance and slow-growing, it requires little pruning to maintain its shape. Its evergreen nature ensures year-round appeal, while its sculptural form adds elegance and structure. This variety is a smart, stylish choice for modern and low-maintenance landscapes.

Pinus densiflora 'Alice Verkade' is a cultivar of Japanese red pine that is prized for its striking appearance and manageable size. It is a slow-growing evergreen tree with a dense, pyramidal form, reaching a height of 10 to 15 feet and a spread of 6 to 10 feet at maturity.

The needles of 'Alice Verkade' are a vibrant green color and grow in bundles of two, measuring around 3 to 5 inches in length. The tree produces small, egg-shaped cones that are about 1 inch in length, which add to its ornamental value.

One of the distinctive features of this cultivar is its bark, which is a rich, reddish-brown color and has a rough, deeply furrowed texture. As the tree matures, the bark becomes more rugged and adds to the tree's character.

' Alice Verkade' is a low-maintenance tree that is drought-tolerant and adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions. It is an excellent choice for small gardens or as a focal point in a landscape design. Its compact size also makes it ideal for planting in containers, where it can be used as a decorative accent on patios or balconies.

Overall, Pinus densiflora 'Alice Verkade' is a beautiful and easy-to-grow cultivar that is sure to add interest and texture to any garden or landscape.

Pinus densiflora 'Low Glow' is a dwarf, slow-growing cultivar of the Japanese red pine. This evergreen conifer typically grows to a height of 2-3 feet (60-90 cm) with a spread of 4-5 feet (1.2-1.5 m) over a period of 10 years. The plant has a compact, dense, and spreading habit with a flat-topped crown.

The needles of 'Low Glow' are dark green, stiff, and twisted, and grow in bundles of two. They are typically 2-4 inches (5-10 cm) long and have a somewhat coarse texture. In the fall, the needles take on a rich golden-yellow color before dropping off.

The tree produces cones that are small and round, measuring about 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter. The cones are typically a reddish-brown color and persist on the tree for several years.

'Low Glow' is an excellent choice for small gardens, rock gardens, or as a specimen plant in a container. It is also suitable for bonsai and other small-scale horticultural applications. The plant is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including clay, loam, and sand, and prefers a well-drained site with full sun exposure.

This cultivar is relatively low-maintenance and requires little pruning, making it an ideal choice for gardeners who want a fuss-free plant. It is also relatively drought-tolerant, although it will benefit from regular watering during periods of extended dryness.

In summary, Pinus densiflora 'Low Glow' is a compact, slow-growing evergreen conifer with a spreading habit and dark green, twisted needles. It produces small, round cones and is suitable for small-scale horticultural applications, including container gardening, rock gardens, and bonsai. This cultivar is low-maintenance and tolerant of a wide range of soil types and growing conditions.

Pinus leucodermis 'Irish Bell', also known as dwarf Bosnian pine, is a superb choice for gardeners seeking a slow-growing, structured evergreen with year-round appeal. Its compact, upright, and broadly pyramidal form reaches about 3 to 4 feet in 10 years, making it ideal for small gardens, foundation plantings, or as a standout specimen in conifer collections. The plant features dense tufts of dark green needles with white fascicle sheaths that add a subtle sparkle and visual texture throughout the seasons.

This cultivar thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, and is hardy. It tolerates a wide range of soil conditions and is fairly drought-tolerant once established, making it a low-maintenance and versatile addition to a wide range of garden designs—from rock gardens to formal landscapes.

'Irish Bell' provides strong architectural form and year-round color, contrasting beautifully with flowering perennials, broadleaf evergreens, or deciduous shrubs. Its neat growth habit requires little to no pruning, and it resists most pests and diseases. With its manageable size, unique texture, and striking color, Pinus leu 'Irish Bell' enhances both traditional and modern garden spaces with elegance and resilience.

Pinus parviflora ‘Negishi’ on a clear stem is a striking and elegant addition to any garden, particularly suited for modern, Japanese, or architectural landscapes. Grafted onto a clear stem, this form elevates the tree’s sculptural canopy, allowing the beautiful, layered branching and soft, silvery-blue needles to stand out as a focal point. It creates a visually light yet impactful presence, perfect for framing entrances, accenting patios, or adding height and structure to planting schemes.

‘Negishi’ is a slow-growing Japanese white pine that typically develops a broad, open canopy with graceful form and refined texture. The silvery foliage maintains year-round interest and pairs well with rocks, gravel, ornamental grasses, and minimalist planting designs. Negishi is hardy and prefers full sun and well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

Its clear-stemmed structure also allows underplanting with low-growing shrubs, groundcovers, or seasonal flowers, enhancing garden layering and visual depth. Low-maintenance and long-lived, this pine requires minimal pruning to maintain shape. Pinus parviflora ‘Negishi’ on a clear stem is ideal for gardeners seeking a refined, architectural tree with year-round beauty and character.

Pinus nigra 'Lemon Pearl' (clear stem) is a distinctive ornamental pine ideal for adding bold structure and color to contemporary or traditional garden designs. This cultivar of the Austrian pine is grafted onto a clear stem, creating a miniature tree with a rounded, compact crown that sits neatly above the trunk. Its standout feature is the bright yellow new growth in spring, which contrasts beautifully with the older dark green needles, giving the plant a two-tone effect that brings dynamic color to the garden.

‘Lemon Pearl’ is especially well-suited for small gardens, courtyards, rock gardens, or as a striking container specimen. It grows slowly, maintaining a manageable size that won’t overwhelm limited spaces. Its architectural form makes it perfect for focal points, entranceways, or as a unique element in mixed borders.

This pine thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, showing good drought tolerance once established. It’s hardy and low-maintenance, requiring little pruning. Its evergreen nature ensures year-round interest, making Pinus nigra 'Lemon Pearl' (clear stem) a valuable and eye-catching addition to garden landscapes seeking structure, color, and character.

Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Amber Glow' is a striking deciduous conifer that belongs to the Cupressaceae family. It is a dwarf cultivar of the dawn redwood tree, which is native to China. The Amber Glow variety is highly prized for its stunning coloration, which adds an extra layer of visual interest to any landscape. The tree's foliage is a unique combination of green and gold hues, which take on a beautiful amber glow in the fall. The soft needles are arranged in a spiral pattern around the branches, creating a delicate, lacy effect. As the tree matures, its bark develops an attractive, fluted texture that adds another layer of visual interest. This variety of Metasequoia glyptostroboides is a slow-growing tree that reaches a height of around 6-8 feet and a spread of 3-4 feet over 10 years. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter. It is also tolerant of wet soils and can be grown near bodies of water.

Topped, the top of the tree is cut off to stunt growth. 

In the wild, Scots Pine is a majestic conifer that can reach an ultimate height of up to 20 metres, with a distinctive tall, straight trunk and an open, airy crown. It is native to Europe and Asia and is well-known for its attractive, flaky orange-brown bark and blue-green needles, which provide year-round colour and texture.

This specimen is a multistem Scots pine, single root with 3-4 stems coming off, very unique sort of thing for a scots pine.

Although naturally large, Pinus sylvestris can be adapted for smaller gardens with careful maintenance. By pruning the new growth, or "candles", annually, the tree’s size and shape can be controlled, making it suitable for container growing or compact outdoor spaces. Its rugged beauty, adaptability, and striking foliage make it an excellent feature tree or bonsai candidate, especially when nurtured from a young age like this specimen.

Abies nobilis, commonly known as the noble fir, is a majestic evergreen conifer native to the mountainous regions of the Pacific Northwest of the United States. It is admired for its tall, symmetrical form and attractive, upward-curving bluish-green needles. The noble fir is often sought after for its strong, fragrant branches, making it a popular choice for Christmas trees and festive wreaths. This particular specimen was grown from seed at Arundel Arboretum and cultivated in a pot, demonstrating the species’ adaptability and resilience in container growth. Over time, it developed a well-balanced shape and healthy foliage, showcasing the tree’s ornamental value even when not planted in open ground

Abies fraseri, commonly known as the Fraser fir, is a small to medium-sized evergreen conifer native to the higher elevations of the Appalachian Mountains in the southeastern United States. This tree is highly prized for its symmetrical shape, dense branching, and vibrant green needles with silvery undersides. The needles are short, soft, and emit a pleasant, fresh fragrance that makes the Fraser fir one of the most popular choices for Christmas trees across North America. Typically reaching heights of 30 to 50 feet in the wild, Fraser firs thrive in cool, moist climates and well-drained, acidic soils. They produce upright cones that disintegrate to release seeds while still attached to the branches—a characteristic trait of true firs. In addition to their ornamental value, Fraser firs provide important habitat for wildlife, including the endangered spruce-fir moss spider. Their beauty, scent, and durability make them a cherished tree for both natural landscapes and festive settings.

Abies koreana, commonly known as the Korean fir, is a striking, compact evergreen conifer native to the mountainous regions of South Korea. It is prized for its dense, upward-growing branches, dark green needles with shimmering silvery undersides, and distinctive purple-blue cones that often appear even on young trees, adding year-round ornamental appeal. This slow-growing species typically reaches a mature height of 6 to 12 metres, making it ideal for smaller gardens or as a feature tree in larger landscapes.

At Arundel Arboretum, our Korean firs have been lovingly pot-grown from seed, ensuring strong root development and careful cultivation from the very beginning. This method promotes healthier, more resilient trees that are well-suited for successful transplanting into a variety of garden settings. Grown with expertise and attention to detail, our Abies koreana trees offer not only exceptional beauty but also the assurance of quality and care from seed to sale.

The Pinus sylvestris 'Watereri' Bonsai also known as Scotts pine is a striking ornamental tree, sculpted into six distinct cloud-like formations that showcase the elegance of Japanese garden aesthetics. Standing at 190cm high and 180cm wide, this meticulously pruned bonsai exudes a sense of balance and tranquility. Its dense, bluish-green foliage forms soft, rounded clusters, contrasting beautifully against the tree’s rugged, textured bark. Planted in a wooden container, the natural grain of the wood enhances its organic charm, blending seamlessly into traditional and modern landscapes alike. The compact yet structured growth habit of ‘Watereri’ ensures year-round visual interest, with seasonal variations in tone adding further depth. This bonsai’s refined silhouette creates a living sculpture, making it a stunning focal point for gardens, patios, or courtyards.

Pinus sylvestris 'Watereri' is hardy and adaptable, thriving in a wide range of soil types and pH levels. It prefers full sun exposure, which ensures optimal growth and enhances the blue coloration of the needles. Additionally, it exhibits excellent drought tolerance, making it suitable for various climate conditions.

The Pinus sylvestris 'Watereri' Bonsai also known as Scotts pine is a striking ornamental tree, sculpted into eight distinct cloud-like formations that showcase the elegance of Japanese garden aesthetics. Standing at 190cm high and 180cm wide, this meticulously pruned bonsai exudes a sense of balance and tranquility. Its dense, bluish-green foliage forms soft, rounded clusters, contrasting beautifully against the tree’s rugged, textured bark. Planted in a wooden container, the natural grain of the wood enhances its organic charm, blending seamlessly into traditional and modern landscapes alike. The compact yet structured growth habit of ‘Watereri’ ensures year-round visual interest, with seasonal variations in tone adding further depth. This bonsai’s refined silhouette creates a living sculpture, making it a stunning focal point for gardens, patios, or courtyards.

Pinus sylvestris 'Watereri' is hardy and adaptable, thriving in a wide range of soil types and pH levels. It prefers full sun exposure, which ensures optimal growth and enhances the blue coloration of the needles. Additionally, it exhibits excellent drought tolerance, making it suitable for various climate conditions.