Finke Gardens and Nursery

Dwarf conifers are some of the most distinctive plants available.  They find homes throughout the landscape as focal points, parts of a mixed border, foundation plantings, or simply as interesting novelties for the collector. Shipments from our fellow nurserymen in Oregon have arrived and here are just a few highlights of the many varieties available when we open for the spring. Hurry in, as quantities of these plants are limited and sell out fast!

Concolor Fir Varieties
Abies concolor ‘cvs.’
Concolor is one of the best true firs for eastern Nebraska, but the unique dwarf varieties are not widely available. We have found a grower who could provide a weeping form called ‘Blue Cloak’ as well as the dwarf form, ‘Compacta’. These are among the most exciting new varieties available this year!

Golden Mops Falsecypress
Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Golden Mops’
Traditionally a finicky plant for Nebraska gardeners, ‘Golden Mops’ is a little easier to grow, and worth the extra effort. The golden highlights remain vibrant and lively throughout the year. Provide well-drained soil and some protection from winter winds.

Blueberry Delight Juniper
Juniperus communis depressa ‘Blueberry Delight’
Groundcover junipers are reliable plants for our gardens, but ‘Blueberry Delight’ combines blue foliage, bold texture, and showy fruit (actually a cone) with zone 3 hardiness to make a versatile landscape plant. It loves hot and dry!

Dwarf Upright Norway Spruce
Picea abies ‘Clanbrassilliana Stricta’
This is one of the very first dwarf conifers ever propagated (1798). With its Irish heritage, this is a perfect St. Patrick’s Day feature. It eventually reaches a height of 15 feet and forms a loose pyramid. The original plant may still be seen growing in Tollymore Park in County Down, Ireland.

Riverside Serbian Spruce
Picea omorika ‘Riverside’
According to Dirr, Serbian is “perhaps the most handsome of the spruces. The habit is more refined and graceful than most.” ‘Riverside’ was selected for its narrow (but not upright) form. Bicolor needles make the plant shimmer in the sunlight.

Blue Shag White Pine
Pinus strobus ‘Blue Shag’
Powdery blue-green color combines with fluffy soft texture to make a real eye-catcher. Growing slowly to 5 feet high and wide with a graceful habit, this conifer is best used as a focal point or an anchor at the back of a mixed border.