Narrow, Upright Conifers

Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Fastigiata'

"Upright Japanese Plum Yew"
A beautiful dark green column growing approx 2M x 1M with long needle-like foliage. Will grow in sun or shade.

Chamaeycparis lawsoniana 'Columnaris'

A narrow, upright shrub with flattened sprays of dark blue foliage. Grows to approx 1.5-2M in 10 years.

Chamaeycparis lawsoniana 'Juvenalis Stricta'

A straight, upright shrub with fluffy blue foliage. Reasonably fast growing, reaching approx 3M in the first 10 years. Trims extremely well.

Chamaeycparis lawsoniana 'Silver Dome'

An upright shrub with fluffy silvery-blue foliage. Grows to approx 1.5-2M in the first 10 years.

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Williamsii'

An columnar shrub with flattened sprays of dark green foliage should grow 2-3M in the first 10 years.

Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta'

"Pencil Pine"
A tall, narrow growing conifer, dark green in colour. There are many variations in cultivations, but good selections should reach 5M x 60cm in the first 10 years. Some of the poorer selections have branches that fall out and are covered in ugly "nuts".

Juniperus communis 'Hibernica'

"Irish Juniper"
A slow growing upright conifer, reaching approx 2-3M x 50-60cm in 10 years. The prickly foliage is a pleasnat grey colour. Must be grown in a sunny position.

Juniperus scopulorum 'Blue Arrow'

Probably the best blue pencil-shaped conifer available. Grows to approx 2-3M by 30cm in the first 10 years. Best grown in an open position.

Juniperus virginiana 'Spartan'

Also known as Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan'. Could be described as a shorter, fatter Pencil Pine. Grows to approx 6M x 70cm-1M. Beautiful emerald green foliage. Will grow in sun or shade. Trims well, used for topiary.

Picea abies 'Cupressina'

An upright form of the "Norway Spruce". Form a tall, narrow pyramidal shape; dark green foliage, light new growth in spring. Slow growing at first, reaching approx 2-3M in the first 10 years. Becomes faster as a strong root system develops.

Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata'

"Irish Yew"
Slow growing conifer with dark green, needle-like foliage. Will grow in sun or shade. Trims very well. Dislikes wet soil. May produce bright red berries in autumn.

Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata Aureo-marginata'

"Variegated Irish Yew"
An upright growing conifer, faster than the green and golden forms. The needle-like foliage is green with cream edging. A male form, does not produce the red fruit.

Thuja occidentalis 'Fastigiata'

Also known as Thuja occidentalis 'Pyramidalis'. A straight upright conifer with deep green foliage, that has bronze overtones in winter. Sometimes becomes multi-trunked, which will make a broader plant. Should reach approx 3M x 75cm in the first 10 years.

Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd'

One of the most popular conifers available. Forms a beautiful cone-shaped shrub reaching approx 2M in the first 10 years. Ideal as a feature, along fences or in pots.

Callitris rhomboidea

"Port Jackson Pine"
An upright tree with fine dark green foliage. An ideal coastal plant as a specimen or screen. Should reach approx 4M in 10 years.

Chamaeycparis lawsoniana 'Blom'

An upright shrub with flattend foliage of bright blue colour. Grows to approx 1.5-2M in 10 years.

Chamaeycparis lawsoniana 'Grayswood Feather'

A dense, columnar shrub with rich green fluffy foliage. Grows to approx 2M in 10 years.

Chamaeycparis lawsoniana 'Kilmacurragh'

A narrow, columnar shrub with flattened sprays of dark green foliage. Ultimately grows to approx 5M x 1.5M.

Chamaeycparis lawsoniana 'Snow White'

A columnar shrub with feathery blue foliage. In summer, contrasting white tips of new growth appear over the bush. Grows to approx 2M in 10 years.

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Yellow Transparent'

An upright shrub with soft sulphur-yellow, fluffy foliage. Grows approx 1.5-2M in the first 10 years.

Cupressus sempervirens 'Glauca'

The best green "Pencil Pine" available. A tall dark green column maintaining a compact habit. In 10 years a size of 5M x 50cm should be reached. Very rarely produces ugly "nuts".

Cupressus sempervirens 'Swanes Golden'

"Swane's Golden Pencil Pine"
A beautiful Australian raised Pencil Pine with bright gold foliage, Grows to approx 5M x 50cm in the first 10 years. the width may vary depending on conditions.

Juniperus communis 'Little Spire'

A dwarf form of the "Irish Juniper". Slow growing, reaching approx 1-1.5M x 20-30cm in the 10 years. attractive grey foliage. A great accent feature in a rockery.

Juniperus virginiana 'Skyrocket'

Also known as Juniperus scopulorum 'Skyrocket'. A very popular, pencil shaped conifer with attractive blue foliage. The width that this variety grows varies greatly depending on where they are grown.

Picea pungens 'Iseli Fastigiate'

A narrow form of the "Colorado Spruce". Attractive blue foliage. Grows in an upright, columnar shape. Beautiful as an accent plant.

Pinus sylvestris 'Fastigiata'

A narrow, upright form of the "Scots Pine". The thick needles are a deep blue colour. Grows to more than 3M x 50cm in 10 years.

Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata Aurea'

"Golden Irish Yew"
A beautiful upright conifer with needle-like foliage. The colour is gold on the sunny side, green on the shady side. good in pots. May produce bright red berries in autumn.

Thuja occidentalis 'De Groots Spire'

A slow growing conifer with twisted, dark green foliage. Forms a narrow spire, reaching approx 2M x 50cm in the first 10 years.

Thuja plicata 'Gelderland'

A upright tree with aromatic deep green foliage which tend to have bronze overtones in winter. An excellent screening plant. Fast growing to more than 4M in the first 10 years.