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Atlas Cedar

Atlas Cedar

Cedrus atlantica

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EvergreenWindbreakHedgerow

Atlas Cedar is a majestic, large evergreen conifer with blue-green needles and an elegant pyramidal form that spreads with maturity. It is a drought-tolerant tree suitable for large landscapes and provides striking ornamental value year-round.

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Balsam Fir

Balsam Fir

Abies balsamea

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EdibleMedicinalEvergreen

A classic evergreen conifer with a dense, pyramidal form and soft, aromatic needles that are crushed when touched. Known for its pleasant fragrance and use as a Christmas tree, balsam fir thrives in cool northern climates.

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Bishop Pine

Bishop Pine

Pinus muricata

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EvergreenWindbreakHedgerow

Bishop pine is a native California conifer prized for its dense, pyramidal form and attractive purple cones. It thrives in coastal conditions and poor, well-drained soils with minimal water once established.

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Blue Spruce

Blue Spruce

Picea pungens

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Wildlife habitat & foodEvergreenWindbreak

A striking evergreen conifer prized for its silvery-blue needle foliage and dense pyramidal form. Highly ornamental and cold-hardy, it serves as an excellent specimen or windbreak tree in landscapes.

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Canary Island Pine

Canary Island Pine

Pinus canariensis

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EvergreenWindbreakBiomass and mulch

A tall, pyramidal evergreen conifer native to the Canary Islands with long, soft blue-green needles and excellent drought tolerance once established. It is prized as an ornamental for warm climates and serves well in Mediterranean and arid garden designs.

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Deodar Cedar

Deodar Cedar

Cedrus deodara

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Drought-hardyEvergreenWindbreak

A stately evergreen conifer with soft, needle-like foliage and gracefully drooping branches, valued for its elegant form and drought tolerance. Native to the Himalayas, it makes a striking specimen tree in large landscapes.

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Douglas-fir

Douglas-fir

Pseudotsuga menziesii

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Drought-hardyEvergreenWindbreak

A tall, evergreen conifer with soft, flat needles and a graceful pyramidal form. Widely valued for timber and as an ornamental shade tree in temperate regions.

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Eastern Hemlock

Eastern Hemlock

Tsuga canadensis

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EdibleEvergreenWindbreak

A graceful evergreen conifer native to eastern North America, valued for its soft, feathery foliage and pyramidal form. Eastern hemlock makes an excellent specimen or screening tree in cool, shaded woodland settings.

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Eastern White Pine

Eastern White Pine

Pinus strobus

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MedicinalEvergreenWindbreak

A tall, stately evergreen conifer with soft, feathery needles and a classic pyramidal shape. Eastern white pine grows quickly and is valued for its elegant appearance and can reach impressive heights in suitable conditions.

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European Larch

European Larch

Larix decidua

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WindbreakErosion controlBiomass and mulch

A deciduous conifer native to the Alps that turns golden-yellow in fall before dropping its needles. Valued for its graceful pyramidal form, fast growth, and exceptional hardiness in cold climates.

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Foothill / Gray / Ghost Pine

Foothill / Gray / Ghost Pine

Pinus sabiniana

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EdibleDrought-hardyEvergreen

A drought-tolerant California native pine with distinctive gray-green needles and an open canopy, ideal for dry foothill landscapes. Known for its picturesque form and minimal water needs once established.

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Jeffrey Pine

Jeffrey Pine

Pinus jeffreyi

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EdibleEvergreenWindbreak

A tall coniferous tree native to high-elevation mountains of California and Oregon, known for its long needles and large, heavy cones. It thrives in cold, dry climates and is extremely drought-tolerant once established.

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Loblolly Pine

Loblolly Pine

Pinus taeda

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EvergreenWindbreakErosion control

A fast-growing evergreen conifer native to the southeastern United States, valued for timber and ornamental use. It tolerates a range of soil conditions and reaches substantial heights, making it suitable for large landscapes.

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Lodgepole Pine

Lodgepole Pine

Pinus contorta

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EvergreenWindbreakErosion control

A hardy coniferous evergreen tree native to western North America, known for its narrow pyramidal form and ability to thrive in poor soils and harsh mountain conditions. It produces small cones and dense foliage that ranges from green to yellowish-green.

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Monterey Pine

Monterey Pine

Pinus radiata

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EdibleEvergreenWindbreak

Monterey Pine is a fast-growing conifer with a dense pyramidal form, native to California coastal areas. It is widely planted globally for timber, windbreaks, and ornamental purposes, though it can be susceptible to diseases in some climates.

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Mountain Hemlock

Mountain Hemlock

Tsuga mertensiana

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EvergreenWindbreakHedgerow

A slow-growing evergreen conifer native to high elevations in the Pacific Northwest, valued for its dense, attractive foliage and compact form. Mountain hemlock thrives in cool, moist climates and makes an excellent specimen tree for alpine or woodland gardens.

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Mugo Pine

Mugo Pine

Pinus mugo

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EvergreenWindbreakErosion control

A dense, hardy evergreen shrub native to alpine regions of central Europe, known for its compact growth and tolerance of poor, rocky soils. Mugo Pine is excellent for windbreaks, rock gardens, and steep slopes in cold climates.

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Norway Spruce

Norway Spruce

Picea abies

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EdibleEvergreenWindbreak

A tall, conical evergreen tree with dark green needles and drooping branches, commonly used as an ornamental or Christmas tree. It prefers cool climates and moist, well-drained soil.

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Pinyon Pine

Pinyon Pine

Pinus monophylla

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EdibleDrought-hardyEvergreen

A slow-growing, drought-tolerant conifer native to high desert regions, prized for its distinctive single needles and edible pine nuts. Extremely hardy and low-maintenance once established, it thrives in harsh, dry conditions with minimal water.

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Pitch Pine

Pitch Pine

Pinus rigida

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EvergreenWindbreakErosion control

Pitch pine is a hardy, drought-tolerant evergreen conifer native to the eastern United States, known for its dense foliage and ability to thrive in poor, sandy soils. It is particularly valued for its resilience and winter interest in challenging landscape conditions.

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Red Fir

Red Fir

Abies magnifica

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EvergreenWindbreakBiomass and mulch

A large, stately evergreen conifer native to high elevations in California with dark green foliage and a narrow, pyramidal form. This slow-growing fir produces attractive purple-red cones and is best suited to cooler climates and higher elevations.

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Red Pine

Red Pine

Pinus resinosa

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EvergreenWindbreakErosion control

A native North American conifer with distinctive red-tinged bark and needles in bundles of two. Red pine is a long-lived, hardy tree that thrives in poor soils and provides year-round evergreen structure.

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Red Spruce

Red Spruce

Picea rubens

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EvergreenWindbreakErosion control

Red spruce is a coniferous evergreen tree native to northeastern North America, valued for its pyramidal form and dark green needles that often display reddish tones. It thrives in cool climates and is important for timber and forest ecosystems.

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Scots Pine

Scots Pine

Pinus sylvestris

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EdibleEvergreenWindbreak

A hardy evergreen conifer with blue-green needles and reddish-brown bark, native to northern Europe and Asia. Scots pine is drought-tolerant once established and adapts well to poor soils, making it excellent for windbreaks and naturalistic landscapes.

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