A new and distinct cultivar of Thuja tree named RLH-GG, characterized by its relatively compact, upright and narrowly columnar plant form; moderately vigorous growth habit and moderate growth rate; freely branching habit; dense and bushy form from base to top of the tree; lateral branches that are fine-textured and flexible and resist cracking and splitting; dark green-colored leaves that are soft and fine-textured and tolerate high humidity and high temperatures conditions; and good garden performance.

A new and distinct cultivar of Thuja tree named RLH-CS, characterized by its relatively compact, upright and narrowly pyramidal plant form; moderately vigorous growth habit and moderate to low growth rate; freely branching habit; dense and bushy form from base to top of the tree; lateral branches that are fine-textured and flexible and resist cracking and splitting; dark green-colored leaves that are soft and fine-textured and tolerate high humidity and high temperatures conditions; and good garden performance.

A new and distinct cultivar of Thuja tree named RLH-CS, characterized by its relatively compact, upright and narrowly pyramidal plant form; moderately vigorous growth habit and moderate to low growth rate; freely branching habit; dense and bushy form from base to top of the tree; lateral branches that are fine-textured and flexible and resist cracking and splitting; dark green-colored leaves that are soft and fine-textured and tolerate high humidity and high temperatures conditions; and good garden performance.

The present invention relates to a method for producing trees or wood from fully mature cotyledonary somatic embryos (SE) of conifer species within the genus Abies and to the use of plants thus obtained. The invention concerns a method for treating and growing somatic embryos under conditions that induce and stimulate root growth, that induce and stimulate shoot formation and increases the survival rate of the embryos, plantlets and emblings. The emblings can subsequently be grown into trees. Trees derived from somatic embryogenesis and grown according to the method of the invention are of a very homogeneous appearance and quality, which is preferred in the production of trees such as Christmas trees thereby reducing the wastage rate.

A new and distinct Juniperus cultivar named RIKAG is disclosed, characterized by abundant fruit production and dense foliage. The new cultivar is a Juniperus chinensis, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.

A new and distinct Juniperus cultivar named RIKAG is disclosed, characterized by abundant fruit production and dense foliage. The new cultivar is a Juniperus chinensis, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.

A new and distinct variety of southern red cedar tree, herein referred to by its cultivar name, CAN-SRC1, is provided which forms fibrous, highly branching, high density roots. Alternating random branch pattern is displayed. Attractive, acicular shaped needles are formed which display an alternate arrangement. Juniper-like fragrance is exhibited. Resistance to fungus and spider mites is good. The new variety is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape.

A new and distinct variety of southern red cedar tree, herein referred to by its cultivar name, CAN-SRC1, is provided which forms fibrous, highly branching, high density roots. Alternating random branch pattern is displayed. Attractive, acicular shaped needles are formed which display an alternate arrangement. Juniper-like fragrance is exhibited. Resistance to fungus and spider mites is good. The new variety is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape.

The invention provides methods for preparing a conifer seedling with increased tolerance to a pest. A conifer seedling is inoculated with an isolated endophyte when the conifer seedling is susceptible to colonization by the endophyte.

The invention provides methods for preparing a conifer seedling with increased tolerance to a pest. A conifer seedling is inoculated with an isolated endophyte when the conifer seedling is susceptible to colonization by the endophyte.