Abstract: A new and distinctive variety of a coastal redwood tree designated as “Semper 95.” Semper 95 is distinguished by high tolerance to both low and high temperature, excellent stem straightness, and very fast growth.

Abstract: A new and distinct Chamaecyparis obtusa plant of unknown parentage is provided that was discovered as a chance seedling while growing in a cultivated area. The new variety readily can be distinguished from other plants of the species in view of its dense compact and rounded growth habit which displays attractive green foliage that is yellow to golden in coloration at the tips when grown in full sun. The plant well resists sun and winter burning and displays good winter hardiness. The plant is well suited for consistently providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape.

Abstract: A new Thurja occidentalis (i.e., American Arborvitae) plant is provided which originated as a whole plant mutation of the ‘Linesville’ variety (non-patented in the United States). Unlike the parental variety, the new plant displays a distinctive much lower growing dense globular rounded growth habit. Good winter hardiness is displayed and the plant resists sun and winter burning. The plant is well suited for providing attractive and uniform ornamentation close to ground level.

Abstract: A new and distinctive variety of Pinus thunbergii Parl plant named ‘Ansu Hwangkeumsong’. The ‘Ansu Hwangkeumsong’ plant is particularly characterized by its yellow colored needles.

Abstract: ‘Green Rocket’ is a new Cupressocyparis leylandii variety particularly distinguished by having a sturdy, straight upright leader, which creates the cultural advantage of not being necessary to tie the leader to a cane in order to maintain a good upright growth, a very narrow, pyramidal growth habit, and dark green foliage is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct Abies cultivar named ‘Bernadine Gold’ is disclosed, characterized by its pale yellow new foliage and dark green foliage in the Fall. Plants have a distinctive weak curvature to the needles. The new cultivar is an Abies, typically suited for ornamental use.

Abstract: A new and distinctive variety of a loblolly pine tree which has been denominated varietally as ‘CF LP1-7696’ which is distinguished by high growth rate, good resistance to fusiform rust, excellent stem straightness, medium crown width, medium number of whorls, medium branch angle and medium branch diameter.

Abstract: A new and distinctive variety of a slash pine tree which has been denominated varietally as ‘CP PS1-3352’ which is distinguished by high growth rate, good resistance to fusiform rust and pitch canker, excellent stem straightness, medium crown width, long stem internodes, flat to medium branch angle and medium branch diameter

Abstract: A new and distinct redwood tree named ‘Raven’, characterized by its uniformly symmetrical growth habit, low and uniform branching, deep furrowed and convoluted bark, beautiful disease-resistant, medium green thick foliage, and its outstanding vigor.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Thuja occidentalis ‘Bail John’ characterized by its compact, broadly pyramidal plant habit and its densely packed dark green foliage that has good color retention and resistance to burning in winter.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Thuja plant named ‘Steeplechase’, characterized by its broadly pyramidal plant form; dark green-colored leaves; finely-dissected foliage; and dense and bushy appearance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Thuja plant named ‘Walter Brown’, characterized by its broadly pyramidal plant form; yellow-colored leaves when grown under full sun conditions and green-colored leaves when grown in shady conditions; foliage resistant to sun and winter burning; and winter hardy.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Cupressus macrocarpa plant characterized by coloration comprising light green patches among an overall darker green color.

Abstract: ×Taxodiomeria peizhongii is a distinct and new above ground nontubular propagated cultivar comprising a tall semi-indeciduous arbor tree providing a high view. ×Taxodiomeria peizhongii is well suited for afforestation in the city and has many good properties such as fast growth, wide adaptability and strong stress resistance. Its main characteristics include: (1) its base of stem is round and regular without buttress roots; (2) its bark cracks into flakes; (3) there are several main crotches five to eight meters above ground, and its canopy is nearly elliptic shape; (4) there are only male conglobate flower and no female conglobate fruit on the adult tree, and it cannot reproduce with sexual propagation manner. It possesses additional good properties including enhanced saline tolerance (salt content is below about 3.9%), alkali tolerance (7?pH?8.9), moisture resistance and good (pleasing visual) landscape effect.

Abstract: ‘Silvanus 1’ is a new variety of Thuja occidentalis that exhibits medium dense branching and is suitable for use as a solitary garden plant or for use as a field hedge.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Pinus thumbergiana named ‘Kanemi’, being distinctively different, smaller in size and with shorter needles, than known Pinus thumbergiana cultivars.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Pine tree named ‘Blue Angel’, characterized by its uniform and upright plant habit; silvery blue green-colored leaves; and excellent garden performance.

Abstract: A Deodar Cedar tree named ‘CDMTF2’ having a rapid growth rate, dense branching and a large root system and which also is capable of being reproduced reliably using vegetative cuttings.

Abstract: A new Thurja occidentalis (i.e., American Arborvitae) plant is provided which originated as a branch mutation of the ‘Rheingold’ variety (non-patented in the United States). Unlike the parental variety, the new plant displays distinctive foliage coloration which is reddish at the tips when grown under full sun conditions. A rounded growth habit and good winter hardiness are displayed. The plant is well suited for providing attractive and colorful ornamentation.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Thuja plant named ‘4EVER’ that is characterized by an upright habit, light green leaves that turn yellow below 5 degrees Centigrade and sheds very few leaves.

Abstract: A new and distinctive variety of a loblolly pine tree which has been denominated varietally as ‘CF L3791’ which is distinguished by high resistance to fusiform rust and pitch canker, excellent stem straightness, medium to wide crown width, few whorls to medium number of whorls, and very fast growth.

Abstract: A blue spruce tree particularly distinguished by its strong, upright and pyramidal growth habit, propagation through cuttings rather than grafting and intense blue-colored foliage, is disclosed.

Abstract: Abies fraseri ‘Frosty’ is distinguishable from other varieties of Abies fraseri primarily by its distinctive blue white needle color. ‘Frosty’ also exhibits a slightly shorter needle length and the needles are more crowded on the branch giving the new variety a more dense appearance than a typical Fraser fir tree. In addition, ‘Frosty’ produces more lateral limbs on the tree terminal resulting in thicker branches as compared to a typical Fraser fir.

Abstract: A new cultivar of ×Cupressocyparis leylandii named ‘RECO’ that is characterized by its upright, conical habit and dwarf size. In combination these traits set ‘RECO’ apart from all other existing varieties of ×Cupressocyparis leylandii known to the inventor.

Abstract: A new and distinctive variety of a loblolly pine tree which has been denominated varietally as ‘CF Q7766’ which is distinguished by great resistance to fusiform rust and pitch canker, exceptionally high growth rate, excellent stem straightness, distinctive very long internodes, narrow crown.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Thuja plicata named ‘De Rakt’ characterized by its bright and light green foliage with good color retention throughout the winter, its fine textured foliage, and its narrow columnar growth habit.

Abstract: A new and distinctive Microbiota decussata plant is provided. Unlike common plants of the species, the new plant displays attractive green foliage wherein the leaf scales are raised both when juvenile and mature so as to impart a fuzzy appearance. The growth habit is creeping and prostrate. The new plant is well suited for growing as a specimen plant or in a group as a ground cover.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Thuja plant named ‘Mirjam’, characterized by its yellow and yellow-green colored summer foliage, light bronze and yellow-green colored winter foliage, and moderately vigorous, globular growth habit.

Abstract: A sport of the ‘Hetz Wintergreen’ cultivar of Thuja Occidentalis tree (commonly known as arborvitae) called “American Pillar”. It is nearly twice as dense in its branching habit as the ‘Hetz Wintergreen’. It also has a brighter green coloring in the winter. Its increased foliage density makes possible better wind, sight and sound screening with a narrow evergreen hedge. It is reproduced by rootings cut from a parent stock of ‘American Pillar’.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Thuja plicata named ‘Daniëllow’ that is characterized by its upright, conical habit and its bright yellow color throughout the year. In combination these traits set ‘Daniëllow’ apart from all other existing varieties of Thuja plicata known to the inventor.

Abstract: A new and distinctive Microbiota decussata plant is provided. Unlike common plants of the species, the new plant displays attractive foliage that is bluer in coloration particularly at the juvenile stage and during the winter months. The growth habit is prostrate, and more creeping than that of the ‘Condavis’ cultivar (U.S. Plant patent application Ser. No. 12/071,395, filed Feb. 20, 2008). The new plant is well suited for growing as a specimen plant or in a group as a ground cover.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Metasequoia plant named ‘Shirrmann's Nordlicht’, characterized by its medium green-colored leaves occasionally with greenish-white axial variegation, globe-shaped compact growth habit, and good garden performance, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chamaecyparis plant named ‘Dow Whiting’, characterized by its compact and pyramidal plant form; leaves with rich green-colored upper surfaces and silvery blue-colored lower surfaces; and winter hardiness.

Abstract: A new and distinct redwood tree named ‘Raven’, characterized by its uniformly symmetrical growth habit, low and uniform branching, deep furrowed and convoluted bark, beautiful disease-resistant, medium green thick foliage, and its outstanding vigor.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Cupressus leylandii tree is described herein. The new variety is resistant to fungus and possesses increased growth rate (e.g., height, spread, trunk) compared to the commercially-available Leyland Cypress ‘Leighton Green’.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of THUJA plant named ‘JANED GOLD’ that is dense and uniform in growth habit, becoming conical with age, and bearing bright yellow-gold foliage year round. In combination these characteristics set ‘JANED GOLD’ apart from all other existing varieties of THUJA known to the inventor.

Abstract: A new and distinctive variety of a loblolly pine tree which has been denominated varietally as ‘CF LP1-7696’ which is distinguished by high growth rate, good resistance to fusiform rust, excellent stem straightness, medium crown width, medium number of whorls, medium branch angle and medium branch diameter.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Thuja plant named ‘Filips Magic Moment’, characterized by its compact, upright and conical plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; and golden yellow green-colored leaves.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Thuja occidentalis named ‘Thusidl’ characterized by its semi-dwarf, narrow columnar habit, fine-textured, dark green foliage and contrasting new growth that is bright yellow in color.

Abstract: A new and distinctive variety of a slash pine tree which has been denominated varietally as ‘CF PS1-3352’ which is distinguished by high growth rate, good resistance to fusiform rust and pitch canker, excellent stem straightness, medium crown width, long stem internodes, flat to medium branch angle and medium branch diameter.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Thuja plant named ‘Art Boe’, characterized by its upright and narrowly conical plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; green-colored leaves that do not winter burn; and good winter hardiness.

Abstract: ‘Jantar’ is a new Thuja variety particularly distinguished by being a medium-sized evergreen shrub, having a medium growth rate, an upright narrow, pyramidal plant habit with pointed tip, dense foliage with leaves held tightly, trunk and twigs completely hidden, and bright amber-yellow to medium-yellow foliage is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chamaecyparis plant named ‘Minlem’, characterized by its compact and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy plant form; and young leaves that are greyed green in color becoming green with development and turning to yellow green in the autumn.

Abstract: ‘Greenpower ’ is a new Cupressocyparis leylandii variety particularly distinguished by having a sturdy, straight upright leader, which creates the cultural advantage of not being necessary to tie the leader to a cane in order to maintain a good upright growth, a very narrow, pyramidal growth habit, and dark green foliage is disclosed.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Taxodium distichum named ‘Skyward’ characterized by its upright and tight growth habit with ascending branching and a rounded tip, its dense branching with a lush and full canopy of foliage from near the base to the top of the tree, its compact plant habit with a small and narrow profile reaching about 7 m in height and 1.2 m in width in 20 years, its lack of surface roots when grown in areas with moist soil, its observed resistance to disease, drought, and insect damage and its tolerance to heavy accumulations of ice.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Thuja plant named ‘Anniek’ characterized by its compact plant habit and globular plant form; freely branching habit; dense and bushy form; leaves that are soft to the touch; developing leaves are yellow green in color in the spring and summer becoming bronze in color in the autumn and winter; and good winter hardiness.

Abstract: A new and distinct Abies cultivar named ‘Bernadine Gold’ is disclosed, characterized by its pale yellow new foliage and dark green foliage in the Fall. Plants have a distinctive weak curvature to the needles. The new cultivar is an Abies, typically suited for ornamental use.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Cedar tree named ‘Monkinn’, characterized by its compact and low spreading plant habit; relatively slow-growing growth habit; freely branching habit, dense and bushy plant form; young leaves that are greyed yellow in color becoming golden yellow with development and maintaining the golden yellow coloration throughout the winter; and leaves that are resistant to sun-burning.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Thuja occidentalis named ‘Golden Anne’ characterized by its dense yellow-green foliage, its compact growth habit, and its moderate growth rate.

Abstract: A new Thurja occidentalis (i.e., American Arborvitae) plant is provided which originated as a whole plant mutation of the ‘Linesville’ variety (non-patented in the United States). Unlike the parental variety, the new plant displays a distinctive much lower growing dense globular rounded growth habit. Good winter hardiness is displayed and the plant resists sun and winter burning. The plant is well suited for providing attractive and uniform ornamentation close to ground level.