EVERGREEN TREES 
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THE BERRYHILL NURSERY CO. 
Evergreens are not dependent on the seasons. 
They are equally beautiful winter and summer 
Picea, continued 
P. excelsa Remontii. In many respects similar to Excelsa, except 
in habit. Remontii is a dwarf tree and somewhat spreading. It is a 
beautiful tree of compact form. Good for mass plantings, where it 
should be set in front of taller-growing sorts. 
P. orientalis (Oriental Spruce). A very graceful tree of tall growth. 
Its form is broadly pyramidal. Foliage is dark green and shining. The 
branches start close to the ground. One of the leading trees for speci- 
men planting. 
P. pungens (Colorado Spruce). The original form, of which the 
famous Colorado Blue Spruce is a variety. It is very hardy and of great 
beauty. The color of the very stiff needles is a dull bluish green. 
P. pungens glauca Rosteri (Roster’s Blue Spruce). Perhaps the 
most beautiful evergreen grown. Grows to medium height and always 
preserves its handsome pyramidal shape. The foliage is a clear even 
shade of blue, which causes it to stand out well in comparison with other 
evergreens. For specimen planting or for massing in front of darker 
leaved evergreens, Roster's Blue Spruce has no competitor anywhere. 
Pseudotsuga Douglasii (Douglas Spruce). This beautiful evergreen 
resembles a spruce but is botanically different. Of graceful, symmetrical 
growth, it is valued highly as a specimen as well as in collections. The 
needles are soft and dark green, often showing a glaucous shade. 
PINUS The Pines 
This family of well-known evergreens includes our most beautiful 
park and lawn trees, as well as our invaluable forest trees. They are so 
manifold in habit and character, that a suitable tree may be found 
amongst the Pines for almost any place and location. They are extremely 
hardy and vigorous growers, but prefer a well-drained soil, and will not 
succeed in stagnant moisture. 
Pinus austriaca (Austrian Pine). A handsome tree of graceful 
growth. Foliage is a very deep green, stiff and prickly. A very hardy 
tree, and worthy of a place on your lawn. Best for specimen planting. 
Our large trees are beauties. 
P. densiflora (Japanese Red Pine). Foliage bright green. A rapid- 
growing tree of variable height. Recommended for mass planting. 
P. montana Mughus (Dwarf Mugho Pine). A low tree of dense 
compact habit. Foliage is a deep full green. The tips of the branches 
are curved upward. A spreading tree for specimen planting, but also 
good for massing. 
P. Strobus (White Pine). A very hardy tree of open growth. The 
foliage is bright green and droops gently, but not enough to present a 
weeping appearance. The bark is smooth and very dark. A fine tree for 
specimen planting. We have some that are large enough to give a good 
landscape effect almost as soon as set out. 
P. sylvestris (Scotch Pine). A graceful tree with round, shapely head. 
Leaves are bluish green and rather stiff. Tree is a rapid grower and 
reaches considerable height. An open tree, especially valuable for 
specimen planting. Widely planted as a timber tree. 
P. resinosa. A giant tree growing to 120 feet in height. Its habit is 
broad and spreading, pyramidal in outline. Leaves stiff, pointed, gray- 
ish green. Perfectly hardy. A fine specimen tree, and also good in land- 
scaping. 
RETINOSPORA • The Japan Cypress 
The trees of this class of evergreens are characterized by their beau- 
tiful, feathery appearance and pyramidal growth, although they include 
a few species of dwarf habit. The differing varieties assume quite dis- 
tinct colors and habit, being constant and attractive at all seasons. 
Retinospora ericoides. A most beautiful tree the year round. In 
summer the foliage is nearly violet, turning to green in winter. Grows to 
variable height. Form pyramidal and habit compact. Good for speci- 
men plantings. 
R. filifera. Bright, shiny green foliage and threadlike, drooping 
branches make this tree especially valuable for specimen planting. 
R. obtusa. A low, graceful tree, with bright green foliage. The 
branches are slightly pendulous. Recommended for specimen planting. 
It is also good for planting where a low hedge is wanted. 
Retinospora, continued 
R. obtusa gracilis. A dense compact tree of dwarf habit. Foliage 
is dark green, clear and lustrous. Branches are closely appressed; erect 
but drooping at the tips. Good for specimens and hedges. 
R. obtusa nana. A dwarf variety. Foliage dark green, dense, and 
compact. Good for porch or lawn decoration as specimen plants. 
R. pisifera (Sawara Cypress). A medium-sized tree with erect, com- 
pact branches. Foliage is dark green and presents a very pleasing con- 
trast when the tree is planted in front of brighter colored evergreens. A 
formal tree of pyramidal outline. 
R. pisifera aurea. In habit this tree is similar to the above. Foliage 
is feathery and a deep golden color. A beautiful tree for specimen 
planting. 
R. plumosa (Plume Cypress). An erect tree, with slender, erect 
branches and dense, feathery, dark green foliage. A very attractive tree 
for either hedge or specimen planting. 
R. plumosa aurea (Gold-plumed Cypress). In most respects simi- 
lar to the above. Foliage is a beautiful golden yellow. A very popular 
evergreen and widely used in specimen planting. 
R. squarrosa (Silver Retinospora). An evergreen of great merit and 
beauty and of compact, dense growth. Very hardy and ornamental in 
many places. It is usually trimmed into a fine, shapely pyramid with 
silvery, bluish green foliage of a feathery character. 
TAXUS • The Yews 
The Yews are slow-growing but highly ornamental evergreens, pre- 
ferring a sheltered position. Some varieties are most useful for hedge 
and screen purposes, as they respond willingly to shearing. Others 
again are most effectively used as specimens in strictly symmetrical 
gardens. They thrive best in a rich, moist garden soil. 
Taxus cuspidata (Japanese Yew). A very hardy tree growing to 
variable height. Foliage is deep green and neat appearing. Can be 
used to best advantage in hedges. 
T. cuspidata brevifolia. A dwarf variety of Japanese Yew. The 
branches are long and spreading, covered with deep green leaves. 
THUYA The Arborvitaes 
This class of evergreens cannot be too highly recommended. Thriving 
in most any soil, they respond freely to liberal treatment. Arborvitaes 
adapt themselves wonderfully to most various treatments and uses, and 
most of them are quite hardy; they are, no doubt, the easiest evergreens 
to transplant. 
Thuya occidentalis (American Arborvitae). A hardy tree, with 
somewhat spreading base, but of a pronounced pyramidal outline. 
Foliage is bright green, with a golden touch on under side. 
T. occidentalis compacta (Compact Arborvitae). A dwarf, dense- 
growing evergreen, with neat, bright green foliage. Used quite fre- 
quently for formal effects. 
T. occidentalis Ellwangeriana. This variety forms a low-spread- 
ing pyramid. Branches are slender and densely covered with variegated 
bluish purple foliage. Makes a fine tree for lawn planting and is de- 
sirable as a specimen plant. 
T. occidentalis globosa. A handsome tree, with a round compact 
head. Foliage dark green and very dense. Good as specimens or porch 
decorations. 
T. occidentalis Hoveyi. A small globe-shaped variety, with dark 
green foliage. Very dense and compact. Used as specimens. 
T. occidentalis lutea (George Peabody’s Arborvitae). Pronounced 
by many the most beautiful Arborvitae. its form is a broad pyramid, 
and it is densely covered with clear golden yellow foliage. For single 
specimens on lawns this tree has no superior. Considered to hold its 
color better than other golden Arborvitaes. 
