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- Common Name: Cushion Moss
- Botanical Name: Leucobryum glaucum
- Family: Mosses and Liverworts
- Subfamily: Sunflower
- Subfamily: Pine
- Subfamily: Green Algae
- Subfamily: Moss
- Subfamily: Fern
- Plant Type: Shade, Ornamental
- Sun Exposure: Full Shade
- Native Area: Europe
- Soil Type: Moist
- Soil pH: Highly Acidic (pH 4.0-5.0), Strongly Acidic (pH 5.1-6.0)
- Hardiness Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Cushion Moss (Leucobryum glaucum) grows in distinctive, rounded silvery-green mounds. It is a slow-growing bryophyte that provides a unique structural element to rock gardens and woodland paths.
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- Common Name: Japanese Black Pine
- Botanical Name: Pinus thunbergii
- Family: Non-Flowering Plants
- Subfamily: Sunflower
- Subfamily: Pine
- Subfamily: Green Algae
- Subfamily: Moss
- Subfamily: Fern
- Plant Type: Trees, Ornamental, Evergreen
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun
- Native Area: Asia
- Soil Type: Well-Draining
- Soil pH: Slightly Acidic (pH 6.5-7.0), Neutral (pH 7.0)
- Hardiness Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
The Japanese Black Pine (Pinus thunbergii) is an architectural masterpiece among evergreens, native to coastal Japan and South Korea. It is highly valued for its rugged, dark gray-black bark and its ability to withstand salt spray and harsh winds.
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- Common Name: Blue Star Juniper
- Botanical Name: Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star'
- Family: Non-Flowering Plants
- Subfamily: Sunflower
- Subfamily: Cypress
- Subfamily: Green Algae
- Subfamily: Moss
- Subfamily: Fern
- Plant Type: Shrubs, Ornamental, Evergreen
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun
- Native Area: Asia
- Soil Type: Dry
- Soil pH: Slightly Acidic (pH 6.5-7.0), Neutral (pH 7.0)
- Hardiness Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
The Blue Star Juniper (Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star') is a slow-growing, dwarf evergreen shrub that forms a dense, mounded shape. Its standout feature is its striking, steel-blue needle-like foliage that provides year-round color and texture.
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- Common Name: Balsam Fir
- Botanical Name: Abies balsamea
- Family: Non-Flowering Plants
- Subfamily: Sunflower
- Subfamily: Pine
- Subfamily: Green Algae
- Subfamily: Moss
- Subfamily: Fern
- Plant Type: Trees, Fragrant, Evergreen
- Sun Exposure: Part Sun
- Native Area: North America
- Soil Type: Rich in Organic Matter
- Soil pH: Strongly Acidic (pH 5.1-6.0), Moderately Acidic (pH 6.0-6.5)
- Hardiness Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6
The Balsam Fir (Abies balsamea) is a North American fir, native to most of eastern and central Canada and the northeastern United States. It is celebrated for its symmetrical spire-like crown and its rich, lasting fragrance, making it a premier choice for Christmas trees.
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- Common Name: Canadian Hemlock
- Botanical Name: Tsuga canadensis
- Family: Non-Flowering Plants
- Subfamily: Sunflower
- Subfamily: Pine
- Subfamily: Green Algae
- Subfamily: Moss
- Subfamily: Fern
- Plant Type: Trees, Shade, Evergreen
- Sun Exposure: Full Shade
- Native Area: North America
- Soil Type: Rich in Organic Matter
- Soil pH: Strongly Acidic (pH 5.1-6.0), Moderately Acidic (pH 6.0-6.5)
- Hardiness Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
The Canadian Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) is a graceful evergreen with fine-textured foliage and a soft, weeping habit. It is one of the few conifers that can thrive in full shade. Growing & Planting Guide Plant in cool, moist, well-drained soil. It prefers partial to full shade and needs protection from harsh afternoon sun and wind. Maintenance Tips Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Mulching is essential to keep the root system cool.