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  • About
  • Latin Names
  • Common Names
  • Woody Plants of Oregon
  • Woody Plant Search
    • Woody Broadleaf Search
    • Conifer Search
  • Additional Information
    • Plant Identification: Examining Leaves
    • Scientific Plant Names
    • Glossary of technical terms
    • USDA Hardiness Zone Maps of the United States
    • Sunset's Climate Zones
    • References
    • Oregon Master Gardener Training: Identifying Woody Plants

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Conifer Plant Search

Abies

Abies alba 'Pendula' (Weeping European Silver Fir)

Cephalotaxus

Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Fastigiata' (Upright Plum Yew )
Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Korean Gold' (Korean Gold Plum Yew)

Chamaecyparis

Chamaecyparis thyoides 'Red Star' (Red Star White Cedar)

Cupressus

Cupressus macrocarpa 'Wilma Goldcrest' (Wilma Goldcrest Cypress)
Cupressus sempervirens Tiny Tower™ (Tiny Tower Italian Cypress)

Juniperus

Juniperus communis 'Compressa' (Compressa Common Juniper)
Juniperus scopulorum (Rocky Mountain Juniper)

Taxus

Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata' (Irish Yew)
Taxus baccata 'Standishii' (Standish Yew)
Taxus × media 'Bean Pole' (Bean Pole Hybrid Yew)
Taxus × media 'Hicksii' (Hicks Hybrid Yew )

Thuja

Thuja occidentalis (Eastern Arborvitae )
Thuja occidentalis 'Yellow Ribbon' (Yellow Ribbon Arborvitae)

Contact Info

Patrick Breen,
CPN (Certified Plant Nerd)
Patrick.Breen@oregonstate.edu
 

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