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Taxus x media Yew Family: Taxaceae (Tax-us: ancient Latin name) Captain (T. cuspidata ‘Fastigiat’) A superior, asexually produced clone of ‘Capitata’ that’s faster growing and more uniform to produce. Crops are consistent and can be row run at harvest. It holds its green winter color much better than ‘Capitata’. Discovered by Studebaker Nursery. It is a violation of state and/or federal law to use a trademark without permission. Patent/trademark tag required. USDA 4, AHS 7, 10-15 feet, gr 2 Item #: 83052 - 2 1 /4” • 83054 - 4” ‘Dark Green Spreader’ One of the best evergreens for the landscape. It is a graceful, spreading yew with a compact habit and dark, forest-green foliage. A superior, hardy cultivar that does not burn in winter. USDA 4, AHS 7, 4-5 feet, gr 2 Item #: 83192 - 2 1 /4” • 83194 - 4” ‘Densiformis’ This very popular yew is a rapid grower with a spreading habit and fluffy bright green needles. USDA 4, AHS 7, 4-6 feet, gr 2 Item #: 83252 - 2 1 /4” • 83254 - 4” ‘Everlow’ Compact A very popular and useful, low spreading form that resists winter burning. AWARDS: PSC. USDA 4, AHS 7, 3-4 feet, gr 2 Item #: 83282 - 2 1 /4” • 83284 - 4 ‘Hicksii’ Popular columnar form with dark green foliage. Easy to maintain and the preferred yew for hedges. USDA 4, AHS 7, 8-10 feet, gr 2 Item #: 83362 - 2 1 /4” • 83364 - 4” Margarita TM (T. x m. ‘Geers’, pp#16,049, cbr#2634) A cool lime green evergreen with a fresh, healthy color compared to yellow forms that burn or turn ugly. Excellent retail appeal but also a great landscape plant that is adaptable and easy to grow. Discovered by Arie Geers of the Netherlands. The propagation of, and/or the sale of plant parts is prohibited without a license. Patent/trademark tag required. USDA 4, AHS 7, 4-5 feet, gr 2 Item #: 83462 - 2 1 /4” • 83464 - 4” ‘Veridis’ A cool narrow selection with superb architectural interest. A broadly columnar plant with brighter green than most erect varieties. Considered very cold hardy. USDA 4, AHS 7, 10 x 3 feet, gr 2 Item #: 83702 - 2 1 /4” • 83704 - 4” Thuja koraiensis Korean Arborvitae Family: Cupressaceae (Thu-ja: Classical name, koraiensis meaning from Korea) Thuja occidentalis Arborvitae Family: Cupressaceae (Thu-ja: Classical name, occidentalis meaning Western as in New World) ‘American Pillar’ (T. o., pp#20,209, cbraf) A sport of ‘Hetz Wintergreen’ selected for its dense branching structure and tall, narrow habit. It maintains this useful, desirable columnar shape with minimal pruning. It has tremendous potential in both the residential and commercial landscape market, and makes a fantastic specimen plant at retail. A single leader variety with good deer resistance, it is very hardy. It is a violation of state and/or federal law to use a trademark without permission. The propagation of and/or the sale of plant parts is prohibited without a license. Patent/trademark tag and container required. NATIVE: North America. USDA Zone 3; AHS 8; 25-30 ft. tall by 3-4’ wide, gr 1.5 Item # 84372 - 2 1 /4” • 84374 - 4” • 84375 - Quick turn Anna’s Magic Ball TM (T. o. ‘Anna Van Vloten’, ppaf, cbraf) Dwarf evergreens look great at retail and fill a real void in many landscapes. This bright golden evergreen ball is like a yellow ‘Danica’, but with looser foliage and a more block-like habit. From Van Vloten Nursery in Canada, it has good burn-resistance and holds its color nicely in winter. The bright color and good container presentation is sure to be popular at retail. Propagation prohibited without a license. Patent/ trademark tag required. USDA 3, AHS 7, 10-15”, gr 1.5 Item #83912 - 2 1 /4” • 83914 - 4” • 83915 - Quick Turn ‘Degroot’s Spire’ An outstanding, narrow, columnar form with fine textured, fan-like, medium green foliage. Great as an accent plant or as a very narrow hedge. NATIVE: North America. USDA 3, AHS 7, 6-10 feet, gr 1.5 Item #: 84172 - 2 1 /4” • 84174 - 4” ‘Filiformis’ A unique, semi-dwarf, thread-leaf white cedar. Its variable habit is conical to broadly pyramidal or even globose. Thread-like leaves much like Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Filifera’ but it’s much hardier. USDA 3, AHS 7, 4-8 feet, gr 1.5 Item #: 84242 - 2 1 /4” • 84244 - 4” ‘Filip’s Magic Moment’ (T. o. ‘Filip’s Magic Moment’, pp#21,974, cbraf) Dwarf Alberta spruce are extremely popular in residential landscapes – maybe too popular. Here’s an easy-to-grow alternative with the same desirable size and habit, plus brighter color. It’s perfect for flanking formal entryways, either in the ground or in large containers. Propagation prohibited without a license. Patent/trademark tag required. USDA 3, AHS 7, 6-8’ tall, gr 1.5 Item # 84252 - 2 1 /4” • 84254 - 4” • 84255 - Quick Turn ‘Glauca Prostrata’ Compact We love this cool, low mounded arborvitae with its graceful sprays of silver blue foliage. Use this unique Korean thuja in place of junipers or other low growing conifer. USDA 5, AHS 7, 18 inches, gr 1 Item #: 83862 - 2 1 /4” • 83864 - 4” “I just received my 2012 order of plants. Everything was in great shape, the plants are all well rooted and healthy. Having just taken over the shrub division this past fall, it was great dealing with everyone at Spring Meadow. Sara was very helpful in getting the order together and when ever I had questions, the support from the growers was excellent. I can’t wait to set down and work on my next order”. “Thanks for all your help!” Jack Johnson, Manager, Bluestone Perennials Fire Chief TM (T. o. ‘Congabe’, pp#19,009, cbraf) Finally! A durable orange globe Thuja. This evergreen ball is a bright mutation of ‘Rheingold’ with much brighter spring foliage and deeper, more red on the tips. It is also less prone to splitting. Propagation prohibited without a license. Patent/trademark tag required. USDA 3, AHS 7, 4’, gr 1.5 Item #84232 - 2 1 /4” • 84234 - 4” ‘Golden Globe’ A mutation of ‘Woodwardii’ with soft golden-yellow foliage. Globose form that is slower growing than its parent. Originated in the U.S. NATIVE: North America. USDA 3, AHS 7, 2-3 feet, gr 1.5 Item #: 84292 - 2 1 /4” • 84294 - 4” ‘Golden Tuffet’ This pillow-shaped evergreen has an unusual braided texture. Golden-orange turns bronze in winter. USDA Zone 3, AHS 7, 1’ tall by 1-2’ wide, gr 2 Item#: 84412 - 2 1 /4” See more images on our website www.SpringMeadowNursery.com Evergreen Shrubs 86