Abies are evergreen coniferous trees that can reach significant heights. They feature whorled branches that support narrow, flattened leaves, typically having a whitish underside. The upper branches produce substantial cones that disintegrate while still attached to the tree.

Abies x sibiriconephrolepis

Abies x vasconcellosiana

Abies x vilmorinii

Abies yuanbaoshanensis

Abies ziyuanensis

Cathaya

Cathaya argyrophylla

Cedrus consists of substantial evergreen trees characterized by needle-like foliage that forms a spiral pattern on young branches and appears in whorls on shorter spur-like shoots. The ovoid cones disintegrate to disperse seeds while remaining attached to the tree.

Cedrus

Cedrus atlantica is a sizable evergreen conifer that exhibits a conical shape in its youth, gradually expanding into a broader silhouette as it matures. The tree features branches that extend horizontally and young shoots covered in fine hairs. Its leaves are narrow and needle-like, reaching lengths of up to 3.5 cm, and display a muted green to grey-green hue. The tree produces barrel-shaped cones that stand upright, taking two years to ripen to a brown color before disintegrating while still attached to the branches.

Cedrus atlantica

Cedrus atlantica 'Argentea Fastigiata'

Cedrus atlantica 'Aurea' is a sizable conifer that grows at a moderate pace, gradually forming a broad, conical shape as it matures. The juvenile needles are a vibrant golden yellow, transitioning to a greenish-yellow hue as they mature.

Cedrus atlantica 'Aurea'

Cedrus atlantica 'Fastigiata' is an upright, densely-branched evergreen that initially forms a pyramidal shape, eventually evolving into a columnar silhouette. Its branches rise sharply, featuring short, vertical branchlets covered in needle-like leaves that exhibit a bluish-green hue. The cylindrical cones grow in an upright position.

Cedrus atlantica 'Fastigiata'

Cedrus atlantica 'Green Wave'

Cedrus atlantica 'La Fontaine'

Cedrus atlantica 'Pendula'

Cedrus atlantica 'Pyramidalis'

Cedrus atlantica 'Sahara Frost'

Cedrus atlantica 'Sapphire Nymph'

Cedrus atlantica (Glauca Group) 'Glauca Fastigiata'

Cedrus atlantica (Glauca Group) 'Glauca Pendula' is a compact, pendulous conifer characterized by its bluish-green, glaucous leaves. The branches are densely arranged, cascading downwards in a vertical manner.

Cedrus atlantica (Glauca Group) 'Glauca Pendula'

Cedrus atlantica (Glauca Group) 'Glauca' is a robust evergreen conifer that grows into a broad, expansive tree. Its short needles cluster in groups and start off silvery-white before transitioning to a blue-green hue as they mature. The tree produces purple-brown cones that stand upright and can reach lengths of up to 10 cm. These cones take time to mature and remain visible on older specimens.

Cedrus atlantica (Glauca Group) 'Glauca'

Cedrus atlantica (Glauca Group) 'Horstmann's Silberspitz'

Cedrus atlantica (Glauca Group) 'Parker's Variety'

Cedrus atlantica Glauca Group consists of sizable evergreen conifers that initially exhibit a conical shape, eventually maturing into a broad crown. The branches extend outward, adorned with silvery blue-green needles measuring up to 2.5 cm in length. The species produces ovoid cones that can reach lengths of up to 9 cm. When selecting, look for forms that consistently display the desirable blue foliage.

Cedrus atlantica Glauca Group

Cedrus atlantica subsp. douglasii

Cedrus brevifolia is a sizable tree characterized by its branches adorned with clusters of short, dark green foliage. The female cones initially appear green, transitioning to a light brown hue as they reach maturity.

Cedrus brevifolia

Cedrus brevifolia 'Eleni'

Cedrus brevifolia 'Epstein'

Cedrus brevifolia 'Hillier Compact'

Cedrus brevifolia 'Horizon'

Cedrus brevifolia 'Jade Medusa'

Cedrus brevifolia 'Kenwith'

Cedrus brevifolia 'Panagiamu'

Cedrus deodara is a sizable evergreen conifer that initially grows with a conical shape and a drooping central leader, eventually developing a wide crown. The needles can reach up to 4 cm long, displaying a slight blue-green hue and typically arranged in whorls. Its cones are broadly ovoid and can grow up to 10 cm in length.

Cedrus deodara

Cedrus deodara 'Albospica' (v)

Cedrus deodara 'Anny's Dwarf'

Cedrus deodara 'Argentea'

Cedrus deodara 'Aurea Pendula'

Cedrus deodara 'Aurea' is a medium-sized evergreen tree that initially exhibits a conical shape with a weeping leader, eventually developing a wider crown. The needles can reach up to 4 cm in length and are a vivid golden yellow, transitioning to a greenish-yellow by late summer. Cone production is uncommon.

Cedrus deodara 'Aurea'

Cedrus deodara 'Blue Dwarf'

Cedrus deodara 'Blue Globe'

Cedrus deodara 'Blue Mountain Broom'

Cedrus deodara 'Blue Snake'

Cedrus deodara 'Blue Surprise'

Cedrus deodara 'Blue Triumph'

Cedrus deodara 'Bush's Electra' is a rapidly growing conifer that can reach a height of 7 meters. In spring, it produces new growth that displays a blue-silver hue, transitioning to a greener tone as it matures.

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