Jaro: I just got three of the 'Pruhoniceanas' from Iseli through my local nursery--I think they said they were about 3 feet tall or a bit more, and not cheap. I was told they were the last they had. I think Gee has a few about the same size, and Gee and Arrowhead have small grafts available. I may also try the 'Aarburg' and the 'Rothenhausii'. You are right when you suggest that the 'Pruhoniceana' is somewhat like one end of the range of the variation one sees in the species, but to me it is somewhat beyond the end of that range. In any case, I think many of the regular species NS are outstanding in themselves. Another cultivar of this general type I would like to find is 'Pendula Bohenica." Krussmann has a photo that makes it look something like the 'Pruhoniceana,' but the description makes it sound a bit more irregular. I have been growing for a few years three of the 'Pendula Major.' They look promising but it is too early to tell what they realy are. They are, I think, more like the regular species than the 'Prunoniceana,' but worth a try. Iseli has a photo, but I have my doubts, all due respect to Iseli, that their picture is of a true 'Pendula Major'. If it is, then it is really just like some of the more weeping individuals of the regular species, and worth trying only if you want a specimen NS that has good weeping branchlets. But I suspect it is just a bit more interesting than that. Another P. abies cultivar I am curious about is the 'Pendula Monstrosa.' Krussmann says "similar to 'Pendula Major', but the main branches more pendulous, twigs less luxuriant, needles radially arranged." And one other one that has caught my interest is 'Plumosa'. Krussmann describes it as similar to 'Viminalis', but the long pendulous branches denser. Well, if any of you out there know anything about any of these, and/or know any sources, let me know. --Spruce

That has really grown a lot since March and even straightening itself out well. Nice progression photos. We are in the 90's also. I'm not a big one for watering all the time, but had the sprinklers going for hours yesterday since we are not getting any rain. At least last year we had a month of heavy rains in May. Looks like this is going to be a rotten year and require constant care for the ones planted new this year. Cher

Jari, thanks for showing us this pic of another brautiful Finnish Picea abies cultivar. Because it's new growth colour isn't golden, but a silvery white, it's translated cultivar name 'Kuhmoinen Gold' is infelicitous. 'Kuhmoined Silver' was a better choice. Translated in Finnish this is 'Kuhmoined Hopea'... This post was edited by coniferjoy on Sun, Jun 2, 13 at 4:43

So far I know they do not send plants. Some pictures from my visit at this beatiful nursery. This is a real El Dorado for all conifer freaks. People who are looking for interesting shrubs and trees (not only conifers) should definitely visit this place. Picea abies Hadusin Gingko biloba Chris' Dwarf Tsuga canadensis Liberec Broom Picea glauca Cecilia Abies koreana Dennis Pinus mugo Koral Pinus mugo Sandy Picea pungens Gondro Picea pungens Tomek Pinus uncinata Pepik