Barlow Flower Farm. Conifers & Trees

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1 Conifers & Trees Barlow Flower Farm Redistribution of this document or portions thereof without prior written approval of Monrovia is prohibited. Copyright 2018 Monrovia. All rights reserved.

2 Acer palmatum 'Sango Kaku' Coral Bark Japanese Maple Item #0102 This beautiful small tree has brilliant red-coral bark on its young branches with color that intensifies in the winter. Deeply cut, pale green leaves display attractive red margins and turn a vibrant, golden yellow in fall. Thrives in bright dappled shade in warmer regions, or in full sun in cooler regions. Deciduous. Moderate growing; reaches 15 to 25 ft. tall, 15 to 20 ft. wide. Acer palmatum 'Shin Deshojo' Shin Deshojo Japanese Maple Item #3182 A thrilling, densely-branched, small tree with highly dramatic foliage color. Spring leaves are brilliant salmon-red, green in midsummer, then turn a brilliant orange-scarlet in autumn. New growth continues to emerge red, contrasting beautifully with the mature foliage. The diminutive size fits well in small spaces and containers. Deciduous. Slow growing; reaches 7 to 9 ft. tall and wide in 10 years. Acer palmatum 'Waterfall' Waterfall Japanese Maple Item #0090 This improved selection makes an extremely attractive garden or patio tree. It displays beautifully cascading branches with large, finely cut green leaves and golden fall color. A choice small tree for garden accents and containers in full to part sun in cool climates, dappled or afternoon shade in extremely hot areas. Deciduous. Slowly reaches 8 to 10 ft. tall, 10 to 12 ft. wide. Acer palmatum var. atropurpureum 'Bloodgood' Bloodgood Japanese Maple Item #0075 Attractive foliage with burgundy red coloring turns brilliant scarlet in fall. The interesting red-black bark provides striking interest in winter. This slender, airy tree is well-suited for use as a small lawn tree or for patios and entryways. One of the hardiest of Japanese maples, with good sun tolerance. Deciduous. Slowly reaches 15 to 20 ft. tall, 15 ft. wide.

3 Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Crimson Queen' Crimson Queen Japanese Maple Item #0095 A low-branching, dwarf tree with a delicate, weeping form. The foliage holds its beautiful crimson color throughout summer and can turn bright scarlet in autumn. Sun-tolerant in cooler regions, where sunlight intensifies the foliage color. Site in a bright dappled shade setting elsewhere. Well-suited for use as a container specimen. Deciduous. Moderate growing; reaches 10 ft. tall and wide. Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Red Dragon' Red Dragon Japanese Maple Item #1039 The deep dissection of the beautiful purple leaves produces an attractive lacy appearance. As fall temperatures cool, the foliage transitions to a bright, apple red color. This graceful, small tree creates a stunning focal point or accent for lightly shaded gardens, patios, and entryways, and is ideal for containers. Deciduous. Reaches 3 to 5 ft. tall, 5 ft. wide in 10 years; 7 to 8 ft. tall in 15 years. Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Red Select' Red Select Japanese Maple Item #40039 A vigorous, weeping small tree with lacy purple-red foliage throughout the summer. Fall foliage ranges from crimson to yellow and orange. A beautiful small specimen or accent that provides great contrast to green-leaved plants. Works well for containers. Deciduous. Slowly reaches 10 ft. tall, 12 ft. wide. Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Viridis' Viridis Japanese Maple Item #40043 Vivid green, finely cut leaves change to beautiful shades of gold and crimson in the fall. Small tree with graceful weeping habit and excellent branching architecture. An excellent accent under larger trees, near a water garden or in container. Thrives in dappled sun. Deciduous. Slowly reaches 8 to 10 ft. tall, 8 ft. wide.

4 Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca Pendula' Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar Item #2331 Zone: 6-9 This dramatic, weeping evergreen makes a special addition to any landscape. Superb specimen for minimal-care gardens. Naturally slow-growing with a sprawling horizontal habit, though often trained into an upright, serpentine form. Pendant branchlets display icy-blue needles, creating a graceful, waterfall-like effect. Slow growing; reaches 15 to 20 ft. tall and wide, in natural form. Cedrus deodara 'Feelin' Blue' Feelin' Blue Deodar Cedar Item #2328 Zone: 6-9 The lowest of the dwarf cedars, with a unique spreading form that rarely develops a leader. The intriguing form with blue-green foliage is a wonderful specimen for smaller spaces, rock gardens and containers. An ideal topiary that may be trained into upright or patio tree forms. Winter hardiness into zone 6, with some protection. Evergreen. Moderate growing; reaches 2 to 4 ft. tall, spreading to 6 ft. wide. Cephalotaxus harringtonia var. drupacea Japanese Plum Yew Item #3521 Zone: 6-9 A fine selection with long, rich green foliage, a dense and bushy habit, and slightly drooping branches. A wonderful evergreen accent, natural hedge, mass planting, or privacy screen. A large, slow-growing shrub 6 to 10 ft. tall and wide. Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Baby Blue' Baby Blue Sawara Cypress Item #8240 Soft, bright, silvery blue foliage twists around the branchlets and forms a dense, upright shrub. The fine texture and dense blue foliage add interest and contrast to the landscape. Its natural conical shape works well for a low hedge, foundation plant or container specimen. Evergreen. Slowly reaches 6 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide, in natural form.

5 Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Squarrosa Minima' Miniature Moss False Cypress Item #2382 A dwarf evergreen with a wonderful naturally globe-shaped form that displays soft sprays of foliage on dense branches, offering year-round interest. Foliage is soft green with gray-green undersides. The billowy, cushion-like shape makes this a unique accent or rock garden choice. Slowly reaches 24 to 30 in. tall and wide. Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Vintage Gold' Vintage Gold False Cypress Item #1441 A slow growing, mounded dwarf shrub with feathery, colorfast, bright gold foliage that will provide superb year-round interest to the landscape. A great contrast to shrubs or conifers with dark green foliage. An easy-care evergreen that works well as a low hedge, foundation or accent plant. Tolerates brief dry spells. Slow growing to under 4 ft. tall and wide. Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon' Black Dragon Japanese Cedar Item #3535 Zone: 5-9 Light green spring growth matures to deep black-green in summer and forms a dense, irregular pyramid. An interesting evergreen specimen suitable for a wide range of landscape styles including Asian and formal English gardens. Works well for smaller spaces and large container plantings. Slowly reaches 6 to 7 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide; ultimately 10 ft. tall. Cryptomeria japonica 'Globosa Nana' Dwarf Japanese Cedar Item #3143 Zone: 5-7 A superb selection that retains a natural, dense, dome shape with little care. The finely textured foliage breaks up the bold effects of large leaved plants. Foliage becomes rusty red in winter. Enjoy as a single specimen or group as a filler. Evergreen. Slowly reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall, slightly wider; 4 to 8 ft. tall with age.

6 Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey' Brown Turkey Fig Item #3678 Zone: 7-9 An attractive deciduous tree with an intriguing winter silhouette. Produces very tasty, brownish purple fruit in late spring and again in late summer. Highly adaptable, and often root hardy and prolific in zones 5 and 6 if planted in a sheltered location. A beautiful specimen for garden or landscape, requiring only light annual pruning. Moderate growing; reaches 15 to 25 ft. tall and wide. Ficus carica 'Mission' Mission Fig Item #3681 Zone: 7-9 This attractive deciduous garden tree offers dense shade and develops an interesting winter silhouette. Especially sweet, purplish black fruit ripens in summer. Figs are often root hardy and prolific in zones 5 and 6 if planted in a sheltered location. Highly adaptable, but bears best fruit in hot inland areas. Moderate growing; reaches 20 to 35 ft. tall and wide. Juniperus horizontalis 'Monber' Icee Blue Juniper Item #4990 Zone: 3-9 An exceptional introduction that exhibits the best silver-blue winter color of the groundcover junipers. Maintains a full, dense crown of finely textured foliage creating a solid cover in a short time. Winter foliage becomes plum-purple in coldest climates. Easy and highly adaptable to heat, poor soils, and urban settings. Evergreen. Moderate growing; reaches only 4 in. tall, spreading up to 8 ft. wide. Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star' Blue Star Juniper Item #5339 Attractive sparkling blue foliage on dense, spreading branches. Creates a colorful contrast to purple and green foliage plants. Use in a rock garden or as a low border plant. Ideal for mass plantings in minimal-care landscapes. Evergreen. Slowly reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide.

7 Juniperus virginiana 'Grey Owl' Grey Owl Juniper Item #5414 Zone: 4-9 A finely textured evergreen shrub with arching branches clothed in soft, silver-gray foliage. Very effective planted en masse, as a tall groundcover or low growing hedge. Benefits from some shelter from harsh afternoon sun in desert climates. Requires little maintenance. Drought tolerant when established. Moderate growing; reaches 3 ft. tall, 6 ft. wide. Juniperus virginiana 'Taylor' Taylor Juniper Item #3684 Zone: 3-9 The semi-soft, blue-green foliage and narrow columnar form provide a refined, elegant look. This handsome selection maintains a more dense, upright form than its similar counterparts. Makes a great privacy screen, an entryway accent, or a dramatic vertical element to the landscape. A Nebraska Statewide Arboretum introduction. Evergreen. Moderate growing; reaches 30 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide. Juniperus x pfitzeriana 'Monsan' Plant Patent #17,622 Sea Of Gold Juniper Item #4813 Zone: 3-9 Outstanding, lacy, golden yellow foliage on this compact evergreen makes a bold statement in the landscape. Superb color retention with a gold hue that deepens in winter better than other gold-tipped varieties. An excellent choice for mass plantings, along foundations, fence lines, driveways and island plantings. Moderate growing; reaches 3 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide, in natural form. Prunus subhirtella 'Pendula' Weeping Higan Flowering Cherry Item #5355 Large magenta buds along the graceful weeping boughs open to soft pink flowers in spring. New bronze leaves appear as the blooms fade and mature to green. Plant as a focal point or use pairs to call attention to entries. An essential for Japanese-style gardens. More resilient than other flowering cherries. Deciduous. Slow growing; reaches 15 to 20 ft. tall and wide.

8 Prunus subhirtella 'Pendula' Weeping Flowering Cherry (36 inch graft) Item #40554 A lovely diminutive-sized specimen tree with gracefully weeping branches that are blanketed with soft blush pink blooms in spring. Foliage is dark green throughout summer, then turns yellow to bronze in the fall. The crown is grafted to the trunk at 3 feet tall. Deciduous. Slow growing; reaches only 12 to 15 ft. tall, 15 to 20 ft. wide. Salix caprea 'Kilmarnock' Kilmarnock Willow Item #7046 This small, umbrella-shaped tree adds a graceful and attractive element to the small garden or lawn. The pussy willow buds start yellow then fade to gray and precede foliage each spring. Cut stems with buds add wonderful texture to winter flower arrangements. Deciduous. Moderate growing to 8 ft. tall, 6 ft. wide; larger with age. Thuja occidentalis 'Danica' Danica Arborvitae Item #7294 A versatile, dwarf, globe-shaped evergreen displaying bright emerald green foliage that turns blue-green in winter. Smaller even than the popular Hetz Midget Arborvitae, Danica is an excellent choice for borders, foundation plantings, specimen, or low hedges. Moderate growing; reaches 2 ft. tall and wide. Thuja x 'MonRig' Plant Patent #27,067 Tiny Tower Arborvitae Item #7240 Zone: 5-9 This new sport of the well known 'Green Giant' is noted for its upright, more compact habit. Lively green foliage is fine to the touch and maintains a tight shape. Use this handsome, easy-care shrub to create an evergreen screen, define the back of a border, or feature as an accent specimen in landscape or container. A Monrovia exclusive. Slow growing; reaches 18 to 20 ft. tall, 4 to 5 ft. wide in 10 years.

9 Edibles Attractive as Ornamentals and Prolific Fruit-Bearing, too! To meet consumer demand, Monrovia continues to add to its edible line with delicious new offerings with something for all climate zones and taste buds. We are pleased to partner with another outstanding breeder, Fall Creek Farm and Nursery, to bring you three exciting selections from their new BrazelBerries collection. This breeding program focuses on berry varieties that are easy to grow, with exquisite ornamental qualities and amazing fruit. Each selection has successfully passed rigorous trialing across many geographic regions and growing situations. Tired of dealing with thorny rambling Raspberry bushes? Raspberry Shortcake is a revolutionary thornless dwarf Raspberry that is well-suited for large containers. It requires no staking, no companion pollination, has sturdy upright canes and provides plenty of tasty berries. If you are looking for striking foliage color in a compact form, new Blueberry Peach Sorbet is a four-season show stopper. Foliage emerges peach, turning pink, then orange and finally emerald green. Perfect as a small hedge or container plant. And despite its diminutive size, super dwarf Blueberry Jelly Bean is a prolific producer of juicy fruit in mid-summer, with attractive red-tipped foliage.

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