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11 years ago

I was out broom hunting last fall and was surprised to come upon this J.virgiana with its weeping form. I have seen uncountable numbers of these in the normal form,almost never see odd forms. the DNR and farmers are hacking down huge stands of these. They are considered weeds in these parts by some.I was told prairie fires kept these trees from spreading,now people keep the fires from spreading! Its a changed world! I will try to collect wood from this tree,I will name it Juniperus virginiana 'Little Sioux'.
Named for the river drainage that it was first seen.
thanks for looking!
Rob

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dcsteg
11 years ago
"Its a changed world"!

No argument there.

Great find. Are you going to root them yourself?

Dave
hungrymind
Original Author
11 years ago
thanks Dave! I have done a few juniper cuttings but was under impression J.virginiana needed to be grafted? I was planing on collecting today but we are getting snow with high winds this afternoon.I did collect wood from four brooms yesterday! I was hoping to get more to ship this week. what are your thoughts on cuttings with this tree? I am here to learn! I would enjoy all the input I can get!
Rob
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dcsteg
11 years ago
Rob,

I am not qualified to give you advice about grafting. I just plain don't do it because of space and time.

I defer to Dax. He is one of the experts I trust.

Dave
gardener365
11 years ago
Graft em up!
It's best to collect after a few three days of temps above 37 F and night-time lows above freezing.

Dax
hungrymind
Original Author
11 years ago
thanks Guys,Dax the January thaw is done for now,they are talking sub zero/with high winds tonite.Dave I think you were the bullseye for the drought,at least we are getting some snow today! I will watch the weather and wait for a warm up.If you know anybody that has interest I can cut extra!
Rob