Some really nice looking plants. Out of cusiousity, would they do okay in a less arid environment?

'Eureka' looks great. That will be a little gem in a few years.

Will Said; 'Eureka' looks great. That will be a little gem in a few years.

Totally agree. Love that grey colour in sun, makes me think of arid places that we don't have here.

Thanks again Nate, your plants are fantastic, your tours are equally so.

Alex, no problem growing them in humid environments.

Dax

Thanks Alex, Will, Severnside, and Dax!

Here are a couple of pinyon pines at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois.
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And a P. monophylla at the Denver Botanic Gardens
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Dax, you calmed me about humid environments for monophylla:) Our climate and soil not dry or rocky:) Rather, just the opposite... But I bought little 'Tioga Pass' this summer and very worried about its growing.

Ireena

Pinon Pine -- probably over 120 years old.

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Another view

Another Pinon Pine -- do not know the age.

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Pinon Pine -- probably over 120 years old (pic did not appear in the first post)

Nice Merlin! I'm a big fan of the pinyons!

Pinyon broom.
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Ireena, It looks like yours is doing well so far.

There are a number of miniature cultivars of these species available from High Country Gardens right now, that look really interesting. But they're rather pricey ($30 for a 1 yr graft) and they're labeled with the cowboy hat, which is their way of indicating that they will not do will in humidity. So far, these factors have combined to prevent me from buying.

Here's a link in case anyone's interested.

Here is a link that might be useful: Conifers at HCG

Thank you, maple, for info, but I doubt that they would send plants to Europe :) In my country there is no good option to order plants online. I drove the car all over Europe to buy something new:)

To improve drainage, I'll try to mix coarse gravel with soil. And less watering. This means that it is planted next to another drought-loving plants - such as Pinus aristata ...

Ireena

Ireena, sorry to learn that you have no source for online plants - can you recieve shipment of plants from other European countries?

As you surmised, the source information was directed at US-based forum members. And it looks like someone was paying attention. Since I posted that, the two selections I had my eye on have become sold out.

I hope we do not get in trouble now for engaging in 'Discussion' here on the 'Gallery' side :^]

-Alex

I decided to try out a few of the plants from High Country Gardens after all.

Pinus edulis 'Tiny Pout'

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Pinus monophylla 'Blue Jazz'

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High Country Gardens currently has all their plants 15% off.
I splurged and ordered a few of their dwarf conifers...

Barbara

Here is a link that might be useful: Sale at High Country Gardens