THUJA - Arbor-Vitae (Tree of Life) 
The Thujas are usually trees of narrow pyramidal habit; however, some garden forms 
are low, bushy, and globular. They are very valuable for the evergreen border or founda¬ 
tion planting. Thujas are well adapted for hedges and windbreaks. They bear pruning 
well, and soon form a dense hedge. They thrive best in a somewhat moist, loamy soil and 
are easily transplanted. 
Thuja occidentalis 
American Arbor-Vitae 
Typically American and native to New 
England. Conical shape with a broad 
base and ordinarily does not exceed 
30 feet. Widely used for hedge and 
screen purposes. 
Thuja occidentalis nigra 
T. occidentalis compacta Parsons Arbor-Vitae 
A dwarf, dense, egg-shaped variety. Max¬ 
imum height about 6 feet. Bright green foli¬ 
age. When annually sheared it makes a 
beautiful bushy foundation plant. 
T. occidentalis elegantissima 
Golden Tipped Arbor-Vitae 
Pyramidal shaped tree with broad base, grow¬ 
ing to about 15 feet. The tips of new growth 
are golden yellow, later on changing to a 
light green. 
T. occidentalis globosa Globe Arbor-Vitae 
A compact, globe-shaped, dwarf form that 
seldom grows over 3 feet. A fine variety for 
foundation planting. Planted in tubs they 
make good formal effects. 
T. occidentalis lutea 
George Peabody Arbor-Vitae 
Similar to the American Arbor-Vitae but 
with clear, lasting golden yellow foliage. 
Useful in the screen planting for color con¬ 
trast. 
T. occidentalis. Little Gem 
Little Gem Arbor-Vitae 
The pigmy of evergreens. A cute little tuffet 
with dark green foliage. Globe shaped, not 
growing over 2 feet. Fine for the rock gar¬ 
den, foundation planting, or low informal 
hedge. 
T. occidentalis nigra 
Dark American Arbor-Vitae 
A superior type of native Arbor-Vitae intro¬ 
duced by us into New England several years 
ago. Very hardy and of a deeper green color 
which it holds during the winter months. 
More compact than its parent and seldom 
produces more than a single leader. Will no 
doubt largely displace the common American 
variety as it becomes better known. 
T. occidentalis pyramidalis 
Pyramidal Arbor-Vitae 
This is one of the best. Very densely 
branched, of a distinct columnar growth 
and maintains its rich dark green color 
throughout the winter. 
T. occidentalis Rcsenthali 
Rosenthal Arbor-Vitae 
Makes a compact, broad, symmetrical 
pyramid with lustrous dark green foliage 
which retains its color the entire winter. 
T. occidentalis umbraculifera 
Conical Arbor-Vitae 
A low mushroom-shaped, slow-growing 
variety, desirable for bedding and foun¬ 
dation planting. 
T. occidentalis Vervaeneana 
Vervaene Arbor-Vitae 
Very hardy, broad, bushy pyramid. Foli¬ 
age varies from a light gray-green to a 
yellow-green. Grows 8 to 12 feet tall. 
T. occidentalis Wareana 
Siberian Arbor-Vitae 
Pyramidal tree, lower, denser and slower 
growing than the type. Foliage dark 
green. Makes a fine hedge or specimen. 
Maximum height. 
TSUGA - Hemlock 
Tsuga canadensis Canadian Hemlock 
This magnificent evergreen is considered 
by many the most graceful of all. From 
its broad base it tapers to a slender, 
graceful terminal of deep rich green. Not 
particular as to soil but prefers a certain 
amount of moisture. Plants may be kept 
small for years by shearing, which makes 
it a most desirable hedge. One of the 
few evergreens that will grow satisfac¬ 
torily in shade. 
T. caroliniana Carolina Hemlock 
A Carolina native hardy in New England 
and attaining a height of 50 feet. Longer 
foliage, resembling the Yew in richness 
of color and shape. A specimen of rare 
beauty. 
EVERGREENS FOR SPECIAL PURPOSES 
EVERGREENS SUITABLE FOR HOUSE FOUNDATIONS 
Botanical Name 
Juniperus chinensis. 
J. chinensis albo-variegata . . 
J. chinensis Pfitzeriana. 
J. communis depressa. 
J. communis depressa plumosa 
J. excelsa stricta. 
J. japonica. 
J. Sabina. 
J. virginiana Cannarti. 
J. virginiana glauca. 
Picea canadensis nana. 
P. excelsa pygmaea. 
P. glauca conica. 
Pinus mughus. 
Taxus (all varieties). 
Common Name 
.Chinese Juniper 
.Variegated Juniper 
. Pfitzer’s Juniper 
. Vase-Shaped Juniper 
. Plume Juniper 
. Spiny Greek Juniper 
. Japanese Juniper 
. Savin Juniper 
. Cannart Juniper 
. Silver Juniper 
. Dwarf White Spruce 
.Pygmy Spruce 
. Dwarf Alberta Spruce 
Dwarf Mountain Pine 
. Yew 
Botanical Name 
Thuja occidentalis compacta 
T. occidentalis nigra. 
T. occidentalis globosa. 
T. occidentalis. Little Gem . . 
T. occidentalis pyramidalis . 
T. occidentalis umbraculifera 
T. occidentalis Wareana . . . . 
Common Name 
Parsons Arbor-Vitae 
Dark American Arbor-Vitae 
Globe Arbor-Vitae 
Little Gem Arbor-Vitae 
Pyramidal Arbor-Vitae 
Conical Arbor-Vitae 
Siberian Arbor-Vitae 
EVERGREENS ADAPTED TO PARTIAL SHADE 
Juniperus virginiana. Red Cedar 
J. chinensis Pfitzeriana. Pfitzers Juniper 
Pinus strobus. White Pine 
Pseudotsuga Douglasi. Douglas Fir 
Taxus (all varieties). Yew 
Tsuga canadensis. Hemlock 
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