Conifers

Below is a sample of our most popular selling conifers, many others are available on request

CONIFERS FOR SCREENING

Cupressus leighton Green                                                                                    The most widely used conifer for hedges & screens. Possibly the fastest growing & tolerant to clay soils & coastal positions. Requires regular pruning at least twice a year to keep under 2 - 3 metres  as a tightly clipped hedge . If not maintained will reach a height of 6 metres plus - suited to large properties as roots can be invasive. Available in all size pots 200mm - 150 ltr bags. 

      

Cupressus Torulosa                                                                Commonly known as '' Bhutan Cypress''. Growth is very upright & symmetrical  to 7 metres by 3 metres at base. Ideally suited as background plants, windbreaks or screens on large properties. Dark green foliage, drought resistant. Available in all sizes       

   

Thuya Plicata                                                                              Commonly known as ''Western Red Cedar''. Foliage is deep geen & of rigid bookleaf shape. Possibly the most hardiest conifer on the market, tolerant to all soil types & diverse climates. Immunity to Cypress canker & generally pest tollerant. Provides a permanent screen to 8 metres, average growth with plantings approx. 1.2 metres apart. Available in 200mm & 300mm pots

  

 

CONIFERS FOR NARROW GARDENS OR PLACEMENT ADJACENT TO PATHWAYS

Cupressus sempirveirens glauca                                                        An attractive slender erect conifer to 5 metres x 0.6 metres. This species has the most uniform & consistant growth of all the pencil pines available. Dark green with a blueish tinge. Relatively fast growing prefering a full sun position, salt tolerant. Ideal conifer for spacing in lines to acheive a tuscan landscape. Available in all sizes to 100 ltr bags

     

Cupressus nitsce's needle                                                                    An upright pencil pine to 5 metres x 0.5 metres. Foliage is blue - grey in appearance, tolerates most soil types & extreme exposure. Used as contrast in a formal gardens. Staking to 2 metres is generally recommended. Available in 200mm & 300mm pot size

 

 Cupressus sempervirens ''Swanes Golden'' Pencil pine         Developed by Swanes Nursery, Dural. A true golden colour excellent for foliage & structural contrast in the garden. An upright erect habit reaching not much larger than 3 metres in height x 0.6 metre width with relatively slow growth rate. Requires full sun exposure in a deep soil situation with regular watering during prolonged dry conditions. Available in 200mm, 300mm & 500mm pot size

                                                                                                                                 

Juniperus Spartan                                                                               Widely used in Australia recently as a formal screening plant or to give a mediterranean feel to the garden. Growth is relatively slow with a 3metre height expectation after 3 years, width can be up to 0.8 metres at the base, however the Spartan has a much nicer appearance if slightly manicured or trimmed once a year. Does best in full sun & is tolerant to most soil conditions, few pest problems. Available in all sized pots

   

 

Smaller Conifers for pots or rockeries

 Chamaecyparis thyoides rubicon

 

Thuya orientalis aurea nana (Golden Biota)

 

Thuya orientalis ''Morgan''

 

Chamaecyparis obtusa ''pygmaea''

 

GROUNDCOVER CONIFERS

Juniperus Horizontalis ''Blue Rug''

 

Juniperus horizontalis ''Glauca''

 

 CONIFER SPECIMEN TREES FOR LARGE GARDENS

ONLY AVAILABLE IN 25 - 400 LTR BAG SIZE (limited stock available)

Cedrus deodara ''Indian Cedar''

 

Picea Abies ''Norway Spruce''

 

 

Cupressus ''Conibear''

 

 

Picea pungens ''Colorado Spruce''  

 Please contact Glenn on 0415 476 408

or email;   sales@mowbraymobileplants.com.au

for further assistance on availability, sizes & prices