Evergreens need a winter cold but above freezing indoors, or, if native, stored in their pots sunk to above the rim in the ground and well mulched too survive. they will not survive as houseplants.

Spruce (Picea spp.) includes many varieties such as the native white spruce (P. glauca), and commercially available Bird's Nest spruce (P. abies 'Nidiformis'), Globe spruce (P. pungens 'Globosa') among many others. There are many plants stunted by nature on mountain hillsides.

Pine (Pinus spp.) include many native varieties in the foothills and mountains, and Bristlecone pine (P. aristata) which is the oldest known living tree in the world.

Juniper (Juniperus spp.) include common native juniper (J. communis) and many commercially available low, spreading junipers, which make good cascade bonsai.

Larch (Larix spp.) is a deciduous conifer which loses its needles in the fall. It is difficult to transplant from the wild as it has a long tap root. Larches need moisture year round.