Conifers come in a vast range of colours and many change shade during the year. Careful choice can give you a great splash of colour in autumn and winter when most other plants are dormant.
 

Shape and form

Because they are evergreen (i.e. do not loose their leaves) often with strong shapes, conifers are perfect for bringing shape, height and form to your garden. Use them to:

• Act as a backdrop to perennials, bulbs and annuals.
• Form a stand-alone feature in the garden.
• Give height to borders.
• Form wonderful frost or snow covered shapes in the winter garden.

The wide variety of shapes and sizes makes them hugely useful in all parts of the garden, but make sure you choose the right one for the job!

Ultimate heights and spreads should be taken into consideration as some conifers can grow very large so always seek and take advice from your local garden centre or nursery or see the  Choosing the Right Conifer section.