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Conifer cultivars #3

16 years ago

More of the same and more if you want them.

Dave

Juniperus communis 'Compressa'

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Pinus strobus 'Minuta'

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Chamaecyparis thyoids 'Red Star'

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Pinus flexilis 'Commanche'

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Pinus thumbergii 'Angelica's Thunderhead'

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Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Silver Lode'

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Picea pungens 'Gerald's Dwarf Blue'

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Cryptomeria japonica 'Tansu'

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Picea pungens 'Prostrata Well's'

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Chameacyparis thyoids 'Variegated'

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Comments (12)

tsugajunkie z5 SE WI ♱
16 years ago
Thanks for these and, yes, more are always welcome. I picked up a Pinus flexilis 'Commanche' this year as well.

tj
redwingconifer
16 years ago
Thanks Dave-

I really like the Juniperus communis 'Compressa'. I have 2 that are about 1 ft tall now. How old is the one you have pictured? Also, the Cryptomeria j. 'Tansu' is very nice. Does it put out cones? Lastly, what is the difference between 'Angelicas Thunderhead' and regular 'Thunderhead'?

shannon
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greenlarry
16 years ago
Wow that Juniper is really sraight! Perfect fastigiation, if theres such a word!
Not keen on the pines but I like the spruces!
dcsteg
Original Author
16 years ago
Hi Shannon,

Have a daughter by that name.

Not sure how old the 'Compressa' is. My guess 8-10 years.

Pinus thunbergii 'Thunderhead'(Correct Name)= P. thunbergii 'Angelica's Thunderhead' I see it both ways on nursery tags.

Cryptomeria is a Japanese cedar....No cones. Somebody correct me if I am wrong on this one. Should produce fruit or berries. None yet on mine. Only have two Crypto's as they are zone marginal here. So far so good.

Dave
ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
16 years ago
IS THE PUNGENS FROM GIRAD NURSERY??? AKA GIRARD'S DWARF?

heck.. sorry for the caps ...

i like the prostrata wells also ...

the heat broke here on Monday .. goodbye to the high 80's ... been planting my brains out.. soon to get over to the nursery .... will keep you posted regarding progress on your shipment ...

ken
Jennifer Schwarz
16 years ago
Hey Dave,

Great pictures. How long have you had your Cryptomerias? This will be my first winter with them. I am hoping the placement will give them enough protection. I guess I will find out soon enough. Thanks for the pics.
Luv My Conifers
16 years ago
When I was at a local nursery (drooling over the Cryptomeria that I want!), I did notice small cones -- if you want to call them that... they sort of looked like juniper cones but larger... my daughter thought they were nuts. lol
conifers
16 years ago
Not many Pinus flexilis brooms photgraphed to my knowledge.

Pinus flexilis 'Kinzie Rose'
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Bickelhaupt Arboretum; Clinton, Iowa. August (2007).

Dax
pineresin
16 years ago
"Cryptomeria is a Japanese cedar....No cones. Somebody correct me if I am wrong on this one"

Cryptomeria (Sugi) is from Japan, but is not a cedar, and does have cones (nearly spherical, 1-2 cm diameter, at left; small buds top left are young pollen cones):
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Resin
dcsteg
Original Author
16 years ago
Acs states it as a Japanese cedar. I guess they need to change their records

Dave
Embothrium
16 years ago
No, they don't.

Japanese cedar
Japanese red cedar
Japanese redwood
Peacock pine (Kung-chio-sung)
Goddess of Mercy fir (Kuan-yin-sha)
Sugi
dcsteg
Original Author
16 years ago
Yes they do as a common name. Just passing on what they say.
I guess I'm not following you Ron.
Index #: 101013
Botanical Name: Cryptomeria japonica 'Tansu'
Plant Patent#:
Common Name: Japanese Cedar
Status: Established, Registration Unknown - ' ' added.
Origin:
Form: Broad Upright or Oval
Size: Dwarf: 1-6" (8-15cm) per yr., 3-6' (90cm-1.8m) at 10 yrs.
Color: Medium Green
USDA Zone: 5 (-20 to -10 F / -28.8 to -23.4 C)

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