How tall do dwarf conifers grow?

Most dwarf conifers have a height that is between two to six feet at maturity. They often add three to six inches annually. Other dwarf conifers will reach six to fifteen feet at maturity, growing at a rate of six to twelve inches annually.

How long do dwarf conifers take to grow?

Dwarf Conifers in Pots Grow Slowly Before you rush out to a nursery, it should be good to know that dwarf conifers stand between 2 and 6 feet tall, growing between 1 and 6 inches a year.

How far apart do you plant dwarf conifers?

Most conifers should be spaced between 60cm and 100cm apart. Hedges that have plants 60cm apart will grow into space in between much faster but you can achieve a very effective hedge no matter the distance so long as it falls into that frame.

How do you keep dwarf conifers small?

To keep miniatures very small try planting them in their arrival pot into your pot or tough and sinking just below ground level to hide the original pot. This restricts the root growth but the plant can still grow out of the drainage holes. In effect you are semi-bonsai-ing the plant.

What is the smallest conifer tree?

The little conifer in the front, Picea glauca ‘Alberta Globe’ is about 12 inches per year tall, so will have grown less than 1 inch per year, and is considered a miniature.

Do conifers like sun or shade?

Most conifers will tolerate a bit of shade as long as they are growing in moist soil, however, there are a few varieties that will grow happily in more shady areas and many of these can be shaped into topiary forms so the possibilities of shape and form are endless.

Do dwarf conifers grow in shade?

What soil do dwarf conifers like?

Conifers prefer an acidic soil, ideally a loam that’s well-drained. If you have a heavy or poor soil, consider incorporating some ericaceous compost or organic matter such as well-rotted pine needles into the planting hole. If drainage is a problem, a raised bed can work well.

Is there a dwarf conifer?

Dwarf conifers are commonplace in many gardens with good reason. Grown together in beds, rockery’s or individually in containers, dwarf conifers can be used to excellent effect creating a source of evergreen year round interest in shades of rich golden greens and yellows through to bright steely blues.

Where can I buy miniature conifers?

Miniature gardens are popular in the Railroad, Fairy, Patio Trough, Alpine, Rock and Bonsai Gardening Communities. Miniature and Dwarf Conifers are our favorites to collect and sell! Buy from our huge collection of dwarf conifers and other miniature plants at Kigi Nursery.

What are the different types of dwarf conifers?

Dwarf Conifers. 1 Abies arnoldiana (x) ‘Poulsen’ Arnoldiana Fir. $ 54.99. View Details. 2 Abies balsamea ‘Tyler Blue’ Balsam Fir. 3 Abies concolor ‘Blue Cloak’ White Fir. 4 Abies concolor ‘Gable’s Weeping’ White Fir. 5 Abies concolor ‘King’s Gap’ White Fir.

What are the best conifers to plant in a garden?

Dwarf Conifers. 1 Kotobuki. Pinus thunbergiana. In Stock. Featured. 2 Araucaria araucana – Monkey Puzzle Tree. 3 Pinus leucodermis ‘Kaleidoscope’. 4 Acrocona. 5 Stowe Pillar.