Thuja: With its wide variety of forms and colours, this genus is leading the conifer renaissance

摘要

Conifer species have suffered an image problem over the past decade. The evils of the ley-land cypress, and the high-profile cases of boundary disputes involving them, have seen a downturn in conifer use in both landscape and garden design. However, they are now seeing a revival thanks to the work of groups such as the Association of British Conifer Growers. The public are also being made aware of the versatility of conifer species by designers at public platforms, such as the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and BBC Gardeners' World Live.