This is a native evergreen tree, which like so many other conifers on this list, can also be an option for hedging. This pine variety has stunning reddish-brown bark and distinctive bright green needles, creating a striking contrast that becomes a focal point in a garden. Interestingly, you can also grow the Japanese Red Pine as a bonsai, so there’s potential for a miniature pine tree with this one, as well as the full-sized version!

The Autumn Blaze red maple adapts to a wide range of growing conditions and is resistant to insects, diseases, and deer. The tree is also cold-hardy down to zone 3 and has minimal upkeep once its leaves drop in fall. Just plant it and forget it! Of course it is a common tree used for Christmas trees and in forestry plantations, but it also has ornamental appeal in large gardens and parks. 4) Fir Nordmann fir Mycorrhizal fungi forms beneficial associations between the roots and the soil, which will help your conifer take up a larger range of nutrients and water. In this blog post, we’ll cover 35 of the best types of coniferous trees to grow in your garden. From majestic cedars to slender spruces and from vibrant larches to elegant junipers, we’ll explore a diverse selection, so that you can find a coniferous tree perfect for your garden! 1. Pine Trimming your conifer is essentially about controlling the tree’s shape and growth. And the optimal pruning window depends on the type of conifer.English laurel responds well to pruning, so even though it grows fast it can be sheared repeatedly to increase density, making it an excellent hedge. It is tolerant of poor soil conditions and is drought resistant once established. It is also highly deer resistant. Many of us know the more common types of coniferous trees, like the Scots pine and Douglas fir. But there are many coniferous tree varieties that you can grow in the UK, not just the most-known few. Juniper trees grow to around 10 metres tall, which may suit a medium or large-sized garden. However, if your garden is on the smaller side, consider the Juniperus communis ssp. Nana. This dwarf juniper doesn’t exceed half a metre in height! 13. Cedar This will encourage the roots to move out from the circular shape they adopted in the pot once planting out. This is important particularly in heavy soils where the clay is prone is smearing- you'll want to break up the shiny layer so the roots can penetrate the ground around it with ease.

This tree’s hardiness makes it perfectly suited to the UK climate. It keeps its needles throughout the year, offering year-round interest, and grows up to an impressive height of around 30 – 40 metres. While the Corsican pine may not suit a small garden, it looks wonderful in a larger garden or park. Elegans makes a bold statement in winter months when it turns bright copper-purple! It grows 10-12” per year and has lovely, feathery foliage. One word of caution, however: The fallen leaves of certain red-leaf maple species (including A. rubrum and A. saccharinum) are known to be toxic to horses if they ingest the wilted or dried leaves. Fresh leaves are not a problem, and you can read more about that here.

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Mature Height By Width – 20’x4’ PRUNED 2. Thuja plicata ‘Virescens’– Western Red Cedar Thuja plicata ‘Virescens’ The monkey puzzle tree (or “Araucaria araucana”) is another coniferous tree many of us will be familiar with, by sight if not by the name. It has distinctive, spiky leaves that make it difficult to miss.