Evergreens do much more than just look beautiful in the snow, they are the ultimate natural solution for blocking out noisy roads, creating backyard privacy, and shielding your property from harsh Treasure Valley winds. At Victory Greens, our Meridian nursery carries an extensive inventory of large-caliper pines, spruces, cedars, and upright junipers. Skip the flimsy wooden fences and walk our yard to hand-select the perfect trees for a permanent, lush privacy screen.

Conifers and evergreens must be exceptionally tough to survive our local climate. They have to endure sub-freezing winter temperatures, heavy snow loads that can break weak branches, and blistering dry heat in August. We refuse to stock delicate coastal varieties. At Victory Greens, we carefully source cold-hardy, drought-tolerant evergreens with robust root systems that are proven to thrive in Southern Idaho’s tough clay soils.

Layered Spruce

Zone 6 to 8

Grows 50ft high x 17ft wide

Our layered Spruce has been hand selected out of thousands of Colorado Blue Spruce for their individual characteristics. They were grown in a very unique environment that causes the Picea pungens liners to grow more columnar and often times much more open. We have selected both green and blue cultivars from our fields that meet the standards we consider to be deemed, Layered Spruce. Over the past 20 years we have played an active roll in bringing the unique Layered Spruce to the Treasure Valley.

Colorado Blue Spruce

Zone 2 to 7

Grows 60ft high x 20ft wide

The Colorado Blue Spruce has long been one of the most desirable to be used as Chrismas trees. It grows native to parts of the Rocky Mountain states but thrives in the western United States. The pyramid shaped spruce is drought tolerant once established. It also prefers full sun and thrives in well-drained soils but will adapt to partial sun and many soil conditions. There are many color variations in the spruce because of these factors. You can find both blue and green spruce in our selection.

Norway Spruce

Zone 3 to 7

Grows 40ft high x 20ft wide

The Norway Spruce is a medium growing conifer that develops a pyramidal Christmas tree shape. It is a dark green and has a shorter needle than most spruce. It does well in a variety of soils and will tolerate many climates. This hardy evergreen is used for windbreak applications because of it’s dense structure. It is perhaps the most popular ornamental spruce, rivaled only by the Colorado blue spruce.

Layered Spruce

Zone 6 to 8

Grows 50ft high x 17ft wide

Our layered Spruce has been hand selected out of thousands of Colorado Blue Spruce for their individual characteristics. They were grown in a very unique environment that causes the Picea pungens liners to grow more columnar and often times much more open. We have selected both green and blue cultivars from our fields that meet the standards we consider to be deemed, Layered Spruce. Over the past 20 years we have played an active roll in bringing the unique Layered Spruce to the Treasure Valley.

Colorado Blue Spruce

Zone 2 to 7

Grows 60ft high x 20ft wide

The Colorado Blue Spruce has long been one of the most desirable to be used as Chrismas trees. It grows native to parts of the Rocky Mountain states but thrives in the western United States. The pyramid shaped spruce is drought tolerant once established. It also prefers full sun and thrives in well-drained soils but will adapt to partial sun and many soil conditions. There are many color variations in the spruce because of these factors. You can find both blue and green spruce in our selection.

Serbian Spruce

Zone 4 to 6

Grows 45ft high x 17ft wide

The Serbian Spruce is a medium growing conifer that has dark glossy foliage. The underside of the foliage has a whitish tinge that gives the tree a unique appearance from a distance. It has a pyramidal form and has been used in the past for Christmas trees. It prefers well drained soil but needs to keep moist. It is a deer resistant tree so it is chosen for use in mountain landscapes.

Austrian Pine

Zone 4 to 8

Grows 50ft high x 30ft wide

The Austrian Pine is a large, well branched, fast growing conifer with rich green needles. The thick horizontal spreading branches makes it an outstanding specimen tree. It is very hardy because it will adapt to compacted soils with poor drainage. It is drought tolerant and is successfully used in many screening applications.

Vanderwolf Pine

Zone 4 to 7

Grows 20ft high x 15ft wide

The Vanderwolf Pine is a distinctive pyramical shaped pine with blue green needles. It is a soft needled pine with uniform branching and is resistant to insects and disease. Because of it’s fibrous root system, it does not require a well drained soil. Even though a smaller Pinus cultivar, it makes a subtle but dynamic statement when used as an accent tree.

Scotch Pine

Zone 3

Grows 25ft high x 45ft wide

The Scotch Pine is a medium to large conifer that develops an oval shaped canopy. It has a moderate growing habit and it has 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 inch long needles. It will not tolerate overly wet soil so it does require a well drained site. The orange brown peeling bark makes it an interesting evergreen for definition when used in urban landscapes.

Giant Weeping Sequoia

Zone 6 to 8

Grows 20ft high x 4ft wide

The Giant Weeping Sequoia is a columnar tree that is stupendous in stature. It is often called the Dr Seuss tree. It makes a majestic display in any landscaping with it’s weeping side branches. No two of these specimens grow alike. It prefers a lower PH soil, hopefully below 7.5 (neutral), but will acclimate if properly cared for. It will personalize your yard and may become the focal point of your landscape.

Blue Atlas Cedar

Zone 6 to 8

Grows 60ft high x 35ft wide

The Blue Atlas Cedar is a stately and erect evergreen with lace-type open growth. It has silver-blue needles and a pyramidal crown. It does the best in full sun. It is known as a water wise tree once it’s established, and will only need watering occasionally. It is a medium growth tree but can be pruned to fit in a variety of landscapes. It develops small open upright cones later in the year. This interesting cedar is a beautiful landscape tree.

Weeping Alaska Cedar

Zone 4 to 7

Grows 30ft high x 10ft wide

The Weeping Alaska Cedar is a rather narrow evergreen that supports long draping branches. It has been called the friendly ghost tree, and has an eloquent grace that will soften any landscape. The emerald green foliage accentuates the graceful arms that slightly droop and give it personality. This conifer prefers a moist, well drained soil but will adapt to a number of soil conditions. It is a hardy choice for a focal point or just to accent your yard.

Golden Deodar Cedar

Zone 5

Grows 35ft high x 15ft wide

The Golden Deodar Cedar is a pyramidal form evergreen with pendulous branches. It has golden green needles and grows in full sun to part shade. It grows good in well drained soils but will thrive in a somewhat dry area. Once established, it only needs watered occasionally. This beautiful focal point specimen will be the dominant feature in your landscape.

Skyrocket Juniper

Zone 4 to 9

Grows 20ft high x 5ft wide

The Skyrocket Juniper is a columnar evergreen that is blue-green in color. It is a hardy conifer for screening applications in many landscapes. Because of its size, this tree fits into difficult places such as between houses or narrow side yards. It will need regular watering when it is first planted but will eventually adapt to just occasional watering. It makes a durable and versatile living screen or garden accent tree.

Emerald Green Arborvitae

Zone 4 to 8

Grows 15ft high x 4ft wide

The Emerald Green Arborvitae is one of the most popular evergreens for screening. It has a deep green foliage. It stays compact and columnar throughout the year. It does not like shade and cannot withstand over watering. It does need to keep moist until it develops it’s roots in it’s new location. Once established, arborvitaes will grown 6 to 9 inches a year. When used like a hedge, they can be spaced to provide a living wall.

Planting a massive, balled-and-burlapped spruce or pine is definitely not a one-person job. Save your back and protect your new landscape investment with our professional installation. When you purchase your evergreen trees and schedule our specialized flatbed delivery to your property, the Victory Greens crew will actually plant them for you at zero additional cost. We handle the excavation, integrate the necessary soil amendments to break up tough hardpan, and position them perfectly to create your ideal privacy barrier.

Spacing depends entirely on the specific variety of tree and your timeline. For upright, columnar trees like Arborvitae or Spartan Junipers, spacing them 3 to 4 feet apart creates a dense, solid wall relatively quickly. For larger species like Colorado Blue Spruce or Austrian Pines, you should space them 10 to 15 feet apart to give their wide lower branches room to mature without choking each other out.

Yes, this is a very common misconception! Because evergreens keep their needles, they continue to lose moisture all winter long. If the Treasure Valley experiences a dry, snowless winter, you need to deeply water your evergreens once a month when the ground is not frozen to prevent ‘winter burn’ and needle drop.

If you are looking for rapid vertical growth to block a two-story neighbor, Green Giant Arborvitae, Leyland Cypress, and certain upright Junipers are excellent choices. During your visit to our nursery, our experts can guide you toward the fastest-growing options that fit the specific footprint of your yard.

During harsh winters when food is scarce, deer will unfortunately eat almost anything. However, some evergreens are highly deer-resistant. Spruces (like the Colorado Blue Spruce) and certain types of Junipers have sharp, stiff needles and strong scents that deer generally avoid. If you live in a high-deer area like Eagle or the Boise Foothills, ask our staff to point out our most resistant varieties.