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| In spring, the variegation is obvious and abundant. I began this photo gallery to showcase some of the beautiful variegation that is premiering in the garden recently.
Please enjoy the following pictures, and, if you happen to feel inspired to photograph your variegated conifers also, feel free to add photographs of them to this thread as well. Abies homolepis 'Aureovariegata'
Picea pungens 'Sunshine'
Thuja plicata 'Cuprea'
Cupressus x leylandii (Cupressus nootkatensis x Cupressus macrocarpa)
Pinus peuce 'Aureovariegata'
Abies nebrodensis 'Sicilian Gold'
Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Schirrmann's Nordlicht'
Abies balsamea 'Old Ridge'
Thuja plicata 'Doone Valley'
Pinus parviflora 'Tanima-no-yuki' white- and green-striped needles are peeking out of the candles
-Sam |
Follow-Up Postings:
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- Posted by gardener365 IL 5/6 (My Page) on Thu, Jun 14, 12 at 8:00
| Pretty fantastic.! I believe the correct name is: Dax |
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- Posted by severnside UKsouthwest9 (My Page) on Thu, Jun 14, 12 at 9:51
| As ever a wonderful thread MTB! |
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| Nice Sam! I planted this pine three years ago, and the new growth is finally showing variegation. |
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- Posted by greenhaven N Illinois 4b-5a (My Page) on Fri, Jun 15, 12 at 11:30
| These are lovely, of course! I especially like the Pinus parviflora 'Tanima-no-yuki'. Any comments on M. glypto. 'Jack Frost?' I am considering that one for my wish list. |
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- Posted by coniferjoy (My Page) on Fri, Jun 15, 12 at 15:15
| Sam, thanks for showing us your very nice pics. Indeed, it's Abies homolepis 'Variegated'. 'Silverdust' is the cultivar name of the variegated Cupressus nootkatensis. You made my day by mentioning the true cultivar name 'Schirrmann's Nordlicht'. Please can you show me a pic of the whole Thuja plicata 'Doone Valley'? Nate, it's Pinus sylvestris 'Inverleith' instead of 'Inverlieth'... Greenhaven, the 'Jack Frost' is a nice variegated cultivar which does have the growing habit of the species. |
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- Posted by monkeytreeboy15 Zone 7b/8a (My Page) on Fri, Jun 15, 12 at 15:53
| Thank you for your input, Edwin. I will change it to Abies homolepis 'Variegated' in my database. Is 'Aureovariegata' the proper name for the Pinus peuce? Is 'Silverdust' all one word or should it be 'Silver Dust'? Thank you for your kind comments, everyone, and, Nate, that is some great variegation on your 'Inverleith'! I will have post a picture of the entire 'Doone Valley' in the coming days. Abies fraseri 'Old Glory' Thuja plicata 'Stoneham Gold' Pinus parviflora 'Ogon-janome' -Sam |
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- Posted by coniferjoy (My Page) on Fri, Jun 15, 12 at 16:40
| Sam, it's 'Silver Dust' indeed, two separate words. It's a nice white variegated cultivar and even it's cones are a 2 toned! Pinus peuce 'Aureovariegated' is correctly written. Abies fraseri 'Old Glory' |
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| Just great plants, most I have no hope of being able to grow in my zone four. However it's great to see pics of them all, thanks |
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- Posted by maple_grove 6 (My Page) on Sat, Jun 16, 12 at 20:34
| Here's Acer campestre 'Carnival' with Cryptomeria japonica 'Knaptonensis'. At least, the latter was sold as 'Knaptonensis'. The growth rate is way to fast and I suspect that what I was sold is a reversion to 'Nana Albospica' (see Fincham 2011, p. 110 for discussion). The situation has become a little close for comfort, and I'm afraid the Cryptomeria will have to be removed soon.
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- Posted by clement_2006 (My Page) on Sun, Jun 17, 12 at 2:25
 Acer campestre "Carnival"
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- Posted by monkeytreeboy15 Zone 7b/8a (My Page) on Wed, Jun 20, 12 at 21:24
| Here is a full picture of Thuja plicata 'Doone Valley' for you, Edwin: Thuja plicata 'Doone Valley' Also, here are a few more variegated conifers. Abies koreana 'Gelbbunt' Cryptomeria japonica 'Barabits Gold' Picea omorika 'P�v� Tijn' Calocedrus decurrens 'Berrima Gold' -Sam |
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- Posted by coniferjoy (My Page) on Thu, Jun 21, 12 at 1:24
| Sam, thanks for the 'Doone Valley' pic. Maybe you didn't noticed but there's no difference between the 'Cuprea' and the 'Doone Valley' pics. Your 'Cuprea' isn't the right one, the shape of the true one is more round and will never make a leader. Thuja plicata 'Cuprea' |
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- Posted by monkeytreeboy15 Zone 7b/8a (My Page) on Thu, Jun 21, 12 at 14:33
| Thank you, Edwin. Are you certain enough that I should change it in my database, or is there a possibility that my 'Cuprea' just happened to spontaneously develop a leader? In the past, I remember you telling me that that I had my 'Stoneham Gold' and my 'Cuprea' mixed up, so that is why the plant in my first posting is listed as "Thuja plicata 'Cuprea'". Thanks again. -Sam |
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- Posted by coniferjoy (My Page) on Thu, Jun 21, 12 at 16:41
| Sam, the true 'Cuprea' will never make a leader, it's always does have a more or less globose shape. Please show me your 'Stoneham Gold' pic again, then I'll tell you if it's true to it's name. |
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- Posted by firefightergardener 7/8 (fletchonthemove@hotmail.com) on Thu, Jun 21, 12 at 17:08
| Wow, Sam, your skill in photography nearly exceeds your extensive backround in conifers. You'll find a career of your liking, I have no doubts. The 'Gelbbunt' shot(and plant!) in particular are remarkable. Glad to have you posting so often, -Will |
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- Posted by monkeytreeboy15 Zone 7b/8a (My Page) on Fri, Jun 22, 12 at 2:24
| Beautiful 'Argentea' seedlings, Clement. Thank you for posting! Will, thank you for your glowing remarks; it really means a lot. It's incredible how much help a 5-credit photography class at a community college can do in taking pictures. :0) Edwin, below is a link to the previous thread where you will find a picture of the whole 'Stoneham Gold' and your comments regarding the differences between 'Stoneham Gold' and 'Cuprea'. Please let me know how these comments play into the situation with 'Doone Valley'. Thank you very much for your help! -Sam |
Here is a link that might be useful: Albers Vista Gardens Conifer Sampling
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- Posted by monkeytreeboy15 Zone 7b/8a (My Page) on Fri, Jun 22, 12 at 2:57
| My apologies, Edwin. It was actually Clement who made the comments regarding the two Thuja plicata cultivars, but I would appreciate your opinion as well. Perhaps Clement could chime in with his opinion once again. -Sam |
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- Posted by coniferjoy (My Page) on Fri, Jun 22, 12 at 3:49
| Clement was right about the first one which is the 'Stoneham Gold' and the second one is the 'Doone Valley'... |
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| Sam, great pics! Pinus densiflora 'Burke's Red Variegated' |
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- Posted by clement_2006 (My Page) on Fri, Jun 22, 12 at 11:17
| First photo,"Stoneham Gold" are "Cuprea" but the second photo ? Don't look a "Stoneham God" Clement |
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- Posted by clement_2006 (My Page) on Fri, Jun 22, 12 at 12:17
 Thuja plicata "Stoneham Gold" easy to identify,typical foliage,dark green with top yellow. Clement |
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