Iseli Nursery

05/28/2026

Buena Vista Manzanita

This low and spreading shrubby Monterey manzanita enthusiastically grows into an outstanding groundcover. Dense branches clad in soft green leaves will effectively smoother weeds and happily ramble around rocks.

Arctostaphylos hookeri ‘Buena Vista’

Garden Size: 3’H x 8’W
Hardiness Zone: 7
Spreading
Full Sun
Green Foliage

05/28/2026

Kelsoki Spire Arborvitae

Named for Kelso Road, where it was found, and Hinoki cypress, which it resembles, ‘Kelsoki Spire’ is not your average arborvitae. This columnar conifer has scalloped fans of dark green foliage but thrives in colder climates a Hinoki won’t tolerate. With a narrow shape, moderate growth rate, and ease of care, this elegant arborvitae has a multitude of landscape possibilities.

Thuja occidentalis ‘Kelsoki Spire’ Iseli®

Garden Size: 10’H x 3’W
Growth Rate: 6-8″/year
Iseli Introduction
Hardiness Zone: 4
Narrow Upright
Full Sun

05/27/2026

Dwarf Blue Scots Pine

Rounded when young, Pinus sylvestris ‘Glauca Nana’ slowly sprawls out and matures to a wider-than-tall, flattened form with age. To maintain a more globe-like shape, candle prune in spring before needles fully extend.

Garden Size: 10’H x 10’W

Intermediate: 6-8″/year

Globe Shaped

Zone 3

Bluish

05/26/2026

The agave are back at it. Looks like more summer blooms on the way.

05/26/2026

Fukuzumi Japanese White Pine

The naturally variable, windswept character of the choice, slow-growing Pinus parviflora ‘Fukuzumi’ makes it a highly desirable addition to the landscape. It develops multiple leaders that extend at 45° angles, with short, blue-green, twisted needles. The wide-spreading plant takes on an irregular, wide form, or it can be staked up for tree-like character.

Garden Size: 6’H x 12’W

Intermediate: 6-10″/year

Spreading

Zone 5

Bluish Green

05/22/2026

Our Scarlet Fire® Dogwood is once again in full bloom! Cornus kousa Scarlet Fire® (‘Rutpink’) # PP28,311 features huge, dramatic, deep pink to fuchsia bracts on a sturdy, disease resistant small tree. A real stunner in late spring, the big, showy bracts stand out against the rich green foliage. Prior to the showy flowers, early spring leaves emerge streaked with purple. Later, after the summer flower show, purple pink fruits swell and become attractive to birds for a delicious summer treat. Autumn brings red to purple leaf color to finish the season.

Garden Size: 15’H x 15’W

6-12″/year

Broad Upright

Zone 6

05/21/2026

If there are horticulture students in the Portland area we have a conference grant available for our meeting n Portland this June.

We are thrilled to offer the 2026 ACS NewBroom Award, an incredible opportunity to recognize and support emerging talent in the field of conifer study and research.

05/21/2026

Walking through a field of cedars.

05/20/2026

Louie’s Eastern White Pine

Pinus strobus ‘Louie’ has long, thin, vibrant yellow needles that stay brightly colored year-round. Interior foliage that is shaded stays fresh green, so the yellow really stands out. Large, open and upright, the symmetrical pyramid, best planted in full sun, seems to reflect the rays of the sun back into the garden. Originated and introduced to the trade by Kate Brook Nursery, Vermont.

Garden Size: 20’H x 15’W

Large: 12-15″/year
Broad Upright
Zone 3

05/20/2026

Maples for Containers & Small Garden Spaces

Not every garden is large, but every garden deserves a showstopper! Here are seven special maples that are perfectly suited for containers, patios, small courtyards, and tight spaces.

Acer palmatum ‘Mikawa yatsubusa’ has leaves that grow closely together and overlap one another like shingles on a roof, producing a dense leaf cover on a sculptural, nearly spherical form. New foliage is light yellow-green with red tips and margins, turning medium green as it matures. In fall, brilliant fiery red and darker red leaves create a dramatic show.

Acer palmatum Ojishi is named for the mythological male lion, this cultivar displays short branches loaded with small, densely packed, rich green leaves. They have a sculptural quality, so when the foliage turns burnt-orange-gold in fall, a lion's head and mane are easy to imagine.

Acer palmatum ‘Rhode Island Red’ is an outstanding dwarf selection. This upright maple boasts very dense, compact branching, yielding a round-to-ovate outline. Mid-size palmate leaves emerge with a bright red spring flush that darkens as the leaves mature. Fall foliage is outstanding orange to red, and in winter, dark red stems add drama to the scene.

Acer x pseudosieboldianum ‘Cascadia’ has finely divided, bright green leaves that unfurl in spring and retain a vibrant color during summer, changing to a stunning yellow-orange in fall. Cascadia has a horizontal growth pattern and is beautiful no matter the season.

Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Red Dragon’ has bright red new growth that turns dark purple-maroon and maintains its rich color through the hot summer months. In fall, flaming scarlet foliage marks the end of the growing season, and the vigorous, compact tree grows slowly into a beautiful, cascading mound.

Acer palmatum ‘Koto Maru’ has small leaves that emerge yellow-green with a touch of amber in spring, maturing to a deeper green by summer. Autumn brings a spectacular finale of bright red, orange, and yellow. Its compact stature makes it ideal for containers on the patio or deck, in the rock garden, or any small garden space.

Acer x pseudosieboldianum ‘Origami’ is part of our Pacific Rim collection. This small maple has a globe-shaped habit and leaves that resemble little paper cranes. In summer, new foliage emerges a fresh shade of limey green, which contrasts beautifully with the darker green of the mature leaves. Fall brings bright oranges and yellows.

05/19/2026

I think these images really highlight our slogan "12 months of Color®". While our maples do have a season of rest, conifers carry through with a wide variety of shapes, textures, and colors.