Taxus 
T. cuspidata. 12'-15'. Japanese Yew. Vigorous, 
hardy, most dependable and practically naturalized, 
49 gives promise of becoming as venerable here as the 
English Yew in its homeland. Unless pruned occa¬ 
sionally, will attain tremendous spread, with an open 
center. Splendid, dark green leaves are often be- 
jeweled with brilliant crimson fruits in Autumn, a 
“Christmasy” effect. No better evergreen hedge plant. 
T. cuspidata capitata. 20'-25'. Tree Form Japan Yew. 
This is really the typical Japanese Yew from which 
50 the spreading bush form has sprung. Handsome in¬ 
deed are the broad, well fdled pyramids so effectively 
used in formal gardens or a lawn specimen, and even 
as tub plants. Perfectly adapted for the taller hedge. 
Very striking with young growth in Spring. 
T. cuspidata nana (brevifolia). 5'-6'. Dwarf Japanese 
Yew. Conservative and careful, it takes time for this 
51 member to assume proportions becoming the dignity 
of such an aristocrat. Irregularly spreading in growth, 
it will merge with rock garden planting or is excellent 
for permanent low effects. Intense, blackish green 
leaves are enhanced by the coldest Winter. 
T. media hicksi. 10'-12'. Hicks Yew. The logical 
substitute for the columnar Irish Yew in cold climates. 
52 Upright branches are covered all around with typical, 
dark green leaves. Planted closely you have ready 
made hedge. 
Thuja 
T. occidentalis globosa. S'-Y. Globe Arborvitae. 
57 A little ball of light, dusty green just made for for¬ 
mal designs. 
T. occidentalis hoveyi. 3'-4'. Hovey Arborvitae. 
58 Broadly oval in outline, bright green foliage, fresh 
in Spring. 
Tsuga canadensis pendula—See page 7 
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Informal, Naturalistic Gardens 
Hedge of Arborvitae 
ARBORVITAE 
THUJA occidentalis. 30'-35' American Arborvitae. 
Certainly a most prolific species, giving rise to many 
53 handsome, widely differing forms. Too often is this 
“Tree of Life” prejudged in its infancy, for surely 
does it assume its natural place among the patriarchs 
of the tree world. Generally useful for hedging or 
formal work, its well clothed, pyramidal outline can 
be sheared severely without hurt. Brown inside foliage 
can be vigorously shaken out in early Spring. Most 
Arborvitaes prefer a moist place and full sun. 
T. occidentalis douglasi aurea. 15'-20'. Douglas Golden 
54 Arborvitae. Bronzy yellow foliage clothes the well¬ 
shaped pyramid. Very hardy and quick growing. 
T. occidentalis ellwangeriana. 4'-6'. Tom Thumb 
55 Arborvitae. Has leatherlike leaves, dense; forms 
low, broad pyramid. 
T. orientalis aurea nana (Biota). Y-5'. Berckman 
Golden Arborvitae. From the “bed plant” to old age 
56 the same compact, neat, egg-shape mass is retained, 
changing from the brilliant yellow high lights of 
Spring to warm, reddish brown tones, tipped with gold 
in Winter. A favorite for window boxes, edgings. 
T. occidentalis pyramidalis. 25'-30'. Pyramidal 
Arborvitae. Is a narrow column clothed with lively 
59 green foliage that retains its color throughout Winter. 
Useful alike in formal or informal planting for the 
spirelike shafts or as a hedge. 
T. occidentalis rosenthali. S'-IO'. Rosenthal Arborvitae. 
Decidedly worthy of wider use, as it grows slowly and 
60 its knobby, rugged appearance improves with age, 
maturing as a “weathered” column of dark green; 
good even in Winter. 
Taxus cuspidata capitata 
T. occidentalis spiralis. 20'-25'. Spiral Arborvitae. 
61 Dark green, pyramidal shaped, with graceful foliage 
growing in upward spirals. 
