They are two nice plants. As for the standard graft, that is up to the individual. It is my opinion that they will look OK in you plantings. I was wondering were they the same price? Usually a standard is more than a low graft. If it were me I would keep them. They should have given you the option before shipping.

Dave

Send em back.

This is (finally though) a new trend that European grafters have been doing for a lot longer than US grafters. They're great to put another conifer below or plant etc- as being one example.

Check this out (link below)

Dax

Here is a link that might be useful: British Conifer Society Photo

Good picture Dax,

But I think that many people may be missing the point with high grafts :
In the long run (I mean ~20+ years) many of these high grafts will grow fronds right down to ground level, creating a specimen that you could NEVER achieve by planting a low graft.

I would definitely keep it.

And if it doesn't suit your garden plan, get that short graft next year, and plant that tall one somewhere else in the mean time -- no harm done !!

Excellent point Jaro. Never thought of it that way. I always think globe on stick with stick always being there.;-)lol

Regards,

Dax

I personally like high grafts and am looking to add a few to my garden.

They are just catching on in the USA and hard to come by.

Dave

I personally think nurseryman need to be a bit careful with what conifers are chosen for grafting onto either short or tall standards, those plants that make reasonably tight buns or domes are usually fine also some of the prostrates like Juniperus procumbens 'Nana' and Microbiota decussata because those two in particular will cascade down to the ground and look very attractive. Picea omorika 'Treblitzsche' and Picea orientalis 'Bergman's Gem' in my opinion are not really ideal specimens to have as standards.

some of the nicest standards is Juniper Virginiana Pendula and Tsuga Canadensis Pendula. Grafted about 2 1/2' high. real sweet.

Dave

I mean to say Tsuga Canadensis Coles Prostrate. I do not know where I am today or any day for that matter.

Dave

Bluespruce is probably right.

Personally, I really wish I could get a high-grafted Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Chip' :O)

PS. Not too happy with my low-grafted Taxodium distichum 'Secrest' :(

Thanks to all of you.
Dave, The plants I received were the same price as low gtafts - the nursery charged my credit card after I placed an order (July) and no adjustment was made.
Dax, thank you for the link provided - great pictures - after that I decided to keep em :)

Gee's are some of the nicest people around. I've built a relationship with the daughter Kary and she is so sweet. A nice young lady.

Dax

Jario,

I haven't found 'Blue Chip' on a standard, but I am looking.

These three I have found. Right to left: Juniperus horizontalis 'Momber' Juniperus procumbens "Greenmound' and Juniperus conferta 'Blue Pacific'.

Dave
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Wonderful !
Love all three of them !
Thanks Dave.