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- Common Name: Leyland Cypress
- Botanical Name: Cupressus × leylandii
- Family: Non-Flowering Plants
- Subfamily: Sunflower
- Subfamily: Cypress
- Subfamily: Green Algae
- Subfamily: Moss
- Subfamily: Fern
- Plant Type: Trees, Evergreen
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun
- Native Area: North America
- Soil Type: Well-Draining
- Soil pH: Neutral (pH 7.0)
- Hardiness Zone: 6, 7, 8, 9
The Leyland Cypress (Cupressus × leylandii) is a fast-growing coniferous evergreen tree resulting from a cross between the Monterey Cypress and the Nootka Cypress. It is one of the fastest-growing conifers, making it excellent for privacy screens and windbreaks.
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- Common Name: Norway Spruce
- Botanical Name: Picea abies
- Family: Non-Flowering Plants
- Subfamily: Sunflower
- Subfamily: Pine
- Subfamily: Green Algae
- Subfamily: Moss
- Subfamily: Fern
- Plant Type: Trees, Evergreen
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun
- Native Area: Europe
- Soil Type: Well-Draining
- Soil pH: Slightly Acidic (pH 6.5-7.0)
- Hardiness Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
The Norway Spruce (Picea abies) is a species of spruce native to Northern, Central, and Eastern Europe. It is one of the most widely cultivated spruces, used for timber, Christmas trees, and ornamental planting. It has a distinctive conical shape and dark green foliage.
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- Common Name: Eastern White Pine
- Botanical Name: Pinus strobus
- Family: Non-Flowering Plants
- Subfamily: Sunflower
- Subfamily: Pine
- Subfamily: Green Algae
- Subfamily: Moss
- Subfamily: Fern
- Plant Type: Trees, Evergreen
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun
- Native Area: North America
- Soil Type: Loamy
- Soil pH: Slightly Acidic (pH 6.5-7.0)
- Hardiness Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
The Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus) is a large coniferous evergreen tree native to Eastern North America. It is the largest conifer in the Eastern US and features soft, blue-green needles in bundles of five.
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- Common Name: Blue rug juniper, creeping juniper, carpet juniper
- Botanical Name: Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii'
- Family: Non-Flowering Plants
- Subfamily: Sunflower
- Subfamily: Cypress
- Subfamily: Green Algae
- Subfamily: Fern
- Plant Type: Shrubs, Ground Cover, Drought Tolerant, Erosion Control
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun
- Native Area: North America
- Soil Type: Dry
- Soil pH: Neutral (pH 7.0)
- Hardiness Zone: 9
The Blue Rug Juniper (Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii') is a fast-growing, prostrate evergreen ground cover. It features distinctive, bright silver-blue foliage that turns purplish-bronze in winter. This low-growing juniper creates a dense, carpet-like mat perfect for slopes and rock gardens.