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Conifers - Interesting
If you are looking for something that is (generally) hardy, has an ancient quality to it, and is a bit out of the ordinary, then look no further than these conifers. They range from Ginkgo to Japanese umbrella pine and all have stunning qualities to suit a range of gardens.
Learn more about how to plant a tree in our advice section and find even more information in our resources.
Bareroot conifers | mid-November to March
Bareroot trees are only available from mid-November to March. You can learn more about the differences between bareroot and potted plants in our advice section.
Potted conifers | all year round
Potted trees are available all year, but the best selection, and the best time to plant, is in late spring (April to May) and early autumn (September to October).
Araucaria araucana - Monkey Puzzle
Araucaria araucana - Monkey Puzzle
€15.00
Monkey Puzzle A fantastic architectural tree. Native to Chile and Argentina, sometimes referred to as Chilean pine, First introduced to Europe in the late 1700's and prized at the time for its unusual growth habit, There are fossil records dating back to the mid-Mesozoic period approx 180 Million years, Araucaria araucana got its common name 'M...
Cryptomeria japonica Araucarioides
€12.00
Snake-branched Japanese Cedar A very unusual tree from Japan, Cryptomeria japonica Araucarioides Group is a large conifer of average vigour (a slow starter, but picks up speed after 3-4 years, and eventually grows quite large). It has a roughly conical habit. The bizarre, twisted, drooping branches are almost without side branches, and have a ...
Fitzroya cupressoides
Fitzroya cupressoides
€18.00
Patagonian cypress A relatively rare or unusual conifer in this part of the world. Also known as 'Alerce' (Larch in Spanish), Fitzroya cupressoides is native to South America- mainly Chile and Argentina. It has been known to live for as much as 3000 years. It's slow growing and could reach as much as a 30m height in Ireland, but would generally...
Picea abies Nidiformis
Picea abies Nidiformis
€18.00
Norway Spruce Nidiformis This is a popular named variety of the Norway Spruce, also called the ‘Birds Nest Spruce’. Unlike its parent, Picea abies ‘Nidiformis’ makes a compact dwarf conifer which develops into a flat-topped bush with a spreading habit and short, dark-green needles. The branches also keep an excellent layered effect making this a...
Picea glauca Sanders Blue
Picea glauca Sanders Blue
€15.00
White Spruce Sanders Blue This blue leaved Spruce originated as a cultivar from P. glauca conica. A slow growing conifer which keeps its tight conical shape for many years, Picea glauca Sanders Blue is a low maintenance conifer, with attractive blue/green foliage, suitable for pots or as a specimen in a shrub bed. With age it will form a 3m tall...
Picea pungens Hoopsii
Picea pungens Hoopsii
€18.00
Colorado Blue Spruce A relatively slow growing conifer, which is a beautiful addition to any garden, Picea pungens hoopsii puts on a show lasting up to 6 months of stunning blue foliage that can only brighten any garden. Due to its slow growth rate it will be happy in a large container for many years, if lightly pruned to keep its shape. Can als...
Pinus mugo Arpad
Pinus mugo Arpad
€26.00
Dwarf Mountain Pine Arpad A dwarf pine, ideal for evergreen structure in the smaller garden, Pinus mugo Arpad is a small, evergreen shrub with a rather upright habit. The stiff needles age to deep green. The flowers are insignificant, but dwarf mountain pine Arpad has pretty brown cones, and is sometimes known as ghost pine. Site: Tolerates expo...
Podocarpus salignus
Podocarpus salignus
€22.00
Willow-leaved podocarp An unusual conifer Native to Chile. It grows well in most sites, either as an understory tree/shrub, or as a specimen in a garden. Arching or drooping branches with dark, glossy willow-like leaves. It also tolerates damp soils, near a river for example, and can resemble a weeping willow with age. Dioecious, so needs a s...
RHS Empathy Afterplant - Evergreen
€12.00
RHS Empathy After Plant Evergreen AFTER PLANT EVERGREEN Bio-active fertiliser with rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi and beneficial bacteria is a targeted plant food tailored to the needs of evergreen plants in the garden. Evergreens planted directly into the ground benefit from the treatment for the first 3-5 years whilst their soot system and fungal...
Cedrus deodara Feelin' Blue
Cedrus deodara Feelin' Blue
€22.00
Dwarf Cedar Feelin’ Blue A dwarf form of the mighty deodar or Himalayan cedar, Cedrus deodara Feelin' Blue is a very small, slow-growing, coniferous, evergreen tree with a spreading, almost prostrate habit. The arching branches are clad in beautiful, soft, bright blue-green needles. With its architectural quality, it is particularly good in cour...
Cryptomeria japonica Cristata
€22.00
Crested Japanese Cedar This is one of the quirkiest Conifers you will come across. Cryptomeria japonica cristata grows into a mid sized conical tree. Its best attribute by far is its unusual looking fasicated cockscombs which lend a highly decorative appearance. These branches can be used for an extra attraction in floral bouquets, as they will...
Cryptomeria japonica Rasen
Cryptomeria japonica Rasen
€22.00
Twisted Japanese Cedar Rasen A rare and very unusual form of the Japanese cedar, Cryptomeria japonica Rasen is a fast-growing, fastigiate, medium-sized, evergreen cryptomeria, whose twisted branches form an almost conical tree. The needle-like foliage is rich green, and twists tightly round the twisted upright branches and branchlets in a most ...
Cunninghamia lanceolata
Cunninghamia lanceolata
€20.00
Chinese Fir An ancient tree, Thujopsis dolabrata var. hondai is a tall, evergreen, coniferous tree with an upright, almost columnar habit, rounded to pyramidal crown and drooping branches. The bark is deep reddish-brown, splitting to reveal the aromatic, yellow or red inner bark. The leathery, needle-like leaves are a bluish-green, arranged spir...
Ginkgo biloba - Maidenhair Tree
€10.00
Maidenhair Tree Gingko biloba is known as a living fossil having existed over 160 million years ago. It is the sole survivor of an ancient group of trees that dates back 270 million years, long before the time of the dinosaurs. Maidenhair trees can be extremely long-lived, the oldest recorded individual being nearly one thousand years old. They ...
Ginkgo biloba Blagon
Ginkgo biloba Blagon
€12.00
Maidenhair Tree Blagon This is an attractive conical shaped cultivar of Ginkgo biloba which is known as a living fossil, with records dating back as much as 200 million years. Its foliage is deciduous and each leaf resembles a fan. The Autumnal foliage takes on a beautiful golden yellow colouring prior to falling. also known as the Maidenhair tr...
Ginkgo biloba Horizontalis
Ginkgo biloba Horizontalis
€28.00
Maidenhair Tree Horizontalis This grafted cultivar has a very flat habit, Sometimes growing three times as wide as it is tall and is ideal for growing over a low wall or embankment. Its foliage is deciduous and each leaf resembles a fan. In addition, this variety of the Maidenhair Tree works well in large containers making it ideal for an urban ...
Ginkgo biloba Menhir
Ginkgo biloba Menhir
€12.00
Maidenhair Tree Menhir This is an appealing columnar shaped cultivar of Ginkgo biloba. Its foliage is deciduous and unusually fan shaped. The Autumn foliage takes on a beautiful golden yellow colour. Also known as the Maidenhair tree, this cultivar is non-fruiting. This Ginkgo is particularly useful in a city environment as they are not a large ...
Ginkgo biloba Princeton Sentry
€12.00
Maidenhair Tree Princeton Sentry Gingko biloba is known as a living fossil having existed over 160 million years ago. Its foliage is deciduous and has fan-like leaves. The Autumnal foliage takes on gold and bronze colours. The named variety, Princeton Sentry has slow to moderate growth, with a narrow, conical habit when young but maturing to a p...
Ginkgo biloba Troll
Ginkgo biloba Troll
€30.00
Maidenhair Tree Troll This is an appealing small round shaped cultivar of Ginkgo biloba. It is the sole survivor of an ancient group of trees that dates back 270 million years, long before the time of the dinosaurs. Maidenhair trees can be extremely long-lived, the oldest recorded individual being nearly one thousand years old. They were tradit...
Glyptostrobus pensilis - Chinese Swamp Cypress
€50.00
Chinese Swamp Cypress Not to be confused with the American Swamp Cypress (Taxodium). Quite rare in cultivation, Glyptostrobus pensilis is a medium to tall growing conifer. The feathery foliage is deciduous which is very unusual in conifers. Soft green foliage turning to rich brown-red in autumn prior to falling. As its name suggests, it is an id...