A few plants from the garden that could use some identification:

1. This dwarf spruce appears to be a Picea abies. However, it can be very difficult to distinguish between the many different cultivars derived from witches brooms. Any guesses?

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2. These pine trees were here when the garden was first started. They appear to be either Pinus contorta or Pinus banksiana in my opinion:

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3. This juniper has new growth that emerges a goldish color in the early spring. Juniperus chinensis 'Plumosa Aurea'?

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4. This yew came up volunteer. Seems to be growing VERY slowly. Any guesses on the species?

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5. This Cryptomeria does not have a cultivar label.

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6. This Japanese Umbrella Pine is growing in a very narrow shape, quite uncommon for the species. There is a suspicion that it was left in its container too long. Is this what is happening or is it some unknown cultivar?

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7. This Mountain Hemlock was purchased under the name Tsuga mertensiana 'Sherwood Dust'. Is this supposed to be 'Sherwood Compact'? It seems to be developing a definite leader...

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8. These two dwarf Abies cultivars were purchased under different names, but they both look like Abies nordmanniana to me. One was purchased as Abies nordmanniana 'Broom' (probably should be 'Hunnewell Broom) and the other was purchased as Abies balsamea 'Verkade's Prostrate'. Are they even different plants?

"Abies balsamea 'Verkade's Prostrate'"?

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"Abies nordmanniana 'Broom'"?

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Thanks so much for all the help!

-Sam