Conifer Recommendations Anyone?
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Comments (5)It seems the most common for hardiness is the Alberta Spruce. But they have their own issues with respect to spider mites. Downtown here, there are what I think are some false cypresses (Chamaecyparis spp., possibly one of the Hinoki Cypresses) in large containers that are probably about the same size as or slightly smaller than half-barrels (but they are decorative stone planters). They have been in them for quite some time and seem to have done fine....See MoreRecommend 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 Morecan you recommend a conifer?
Comments (1)Cupressus macnabiana. May eventually get too large, but will be a long time doing so. Broad, rounded shrub with a delightful spicy-resinous foliage scent; California native on dry sunny sites. Resin...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 Moretsugajunkie z5 SE WI ♱
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