Sam’s Conifer Reserve

This garden showcases rare and dwarf conifers, providing year-round interest with their diverse forms, colors, and textures.

Sam’s Conifer Reserve

Dedicated to the beauty and diversity of conifers, Sam's Conifer Reserve includes rare and dwarf species that offer year-round interest with their varied forms, colors, and textures. This area celebrates the versatility of conifers and their ability to thrive in different environments, providing an evergreen showcase of natural elegance.

Key plants from this area are listed below by their botanical and common names to help inspire your sustainable garden designs.

Botanical Name

Common Name

Abies alba

Dwarf European Silver Fir ‘Bystřička’

Abies amabilis

Compact Pacific Silver Fir ‘Compacta’

Abies balsamea

Abies balsamea ‘Wolcott Pond’

Abies cephalonica

Dwarf Greek Fir ‘Anthoine’

Abies cephalonica

Dwarf Greek Fir ‘Meyer’s Dwarf’

Abies concolor

Gold-Tipped White Fir ‘Aureospicata Špaček’

Complete List

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Evergreen Elegance

The diverse beauty and adaptability of conifers

Sam’s Conifer Reserve at Vista Gardens is a dedicated celebration of the beauty and diversity found within the world of conifers. This carefully curated area features an array of rare and dwarf species, each selected for its unique form, color, and texture. As you explore the reserve, you’ll discover the remarkable versatility of conifers, showcased in an evergreen landscape that remains vibrant and captivating throughout the year.

The design of Sam’s Conifer Reserve emphasizes the year-round interest that these resilient plants bring to the garden. From the rich, deep greens of towering pines to the striking blues and silvers of dwarf spruces, the reserve offers a visual feast for plant enthusiasts and casual visitors alike. The varied forms, from the sweeping branches of cedars to the compact, globe-like shapes of certain dwarf species, highlight the adaptability and beauty of conifers in different garden settings.

Sam’s Conifer Reserve is a living testament to the enduring appeal of conifers in landscape design. It demonstrates how these evergreens can thrive in a range of environments, from shaded groves to sun-drenched hillsides, and how their persistent greenery provides structure and continuity in a garden through every season. This area invites visitors to appreciate the natural elegance of conifers and to consider their own potential in creating landscapes that are both beautiful and enduring.

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Tranquil garden with expansive views, a gazebo and seating. Ideal for gatherings and scenic enjoyment.

Vista Gardens
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124 NE 31st Street
Bremerton WA 98310

Albers Marcovina Vista Gardens Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Federal Tax ID is 37-1546572