Recommendations for native conifers
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edlincoln
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Recommend a conifer?
Comments (23)Some time ago I investigated St.Mary/St. Mary's Broom question somewhere in this forum. The answer was: "Broom shouldn't be part of a name anymore than seedling or sport. I used to offer 'St. Mary's Broom' and changed it to 'St. Mary' to keep the name more in line with the cultivated code of nomenclature. I didn't think there would be any confusion since names cannot be duplicated within a genera, meaning only one 'St. Mary' should exist in the Picea. So Kleckas, they are the same plant and I recommend calling it 'St. Mary'. It is an excellent cultivar and even though I am producing many of the newer ones, I will always be doing this one. Its only problem appears to be a number of dead buds that do not push each spring." - Bob Fincham...See Moresoliciting recommends to see conifers in Hawaii
Comments (6)Search "hawaiian botanical gardens" etc. Landmark Araucaria trees are almost stereotypical of older collections, estates and so on. The Haleakala feature is Hosmer Grove, there is parking and signage. But I walked right through the plantings and went out to the edge of the native vegetation, which is much more special, it having arisen in the world's most isolated location. Page below says about Sequoia sempervirens In Hawaii, planted on upper elevation forest reserves, including Kokee (Kauai), Kula (Maui), Volcano Village and Piha (Hawaii) Here is a link that might be useful: Hawaii Forestry Trees - Samanea to Syzygium This post was edited by bboy on Thu, Jun 6, 13 at 20:50...See MoreBest native conifer 15 feet from end of septic?
Comments (29)I'm surprised to hear people suggesting pines. I always read that they're one of the worst choices near septic fields. I think I'll stick with Canaan Fir for now as it serves my needs and is the smallest growing of the native firs of eastern USA. speaking of which, Colin, by native, I mean anything in my general region...east coast, hilly appalachia style terrain. I'm in northwest NJ in a rural-suburban wooded area near a lake....See MoreConifer recommendations for North Florida
Comments (23)hi scottih, If you're really feeling adventurous check out this previous thread about Wollemi Pine it cannot tolerate the winters in the mid-Atlantic where I live. Consider Pinus palustris, Longleaf Pine Consider Taxodium ascendens Pond Cypress Personally I think blue is hard on the eyes but if you like it try Cupressus arizonica there are many named cultivars....See Moreedlincoln
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