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| Hello GW conifer collectors,
I'm looking for a few suggestions regarding mounding or spreading forms of Picea engelmannii. I'd like to diversify my blues a bit versus the typical Picea pungens. Pics and sources sure would be appreciated! |
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- Posted by gardener365 IL 5/6 (My Page) on Sun, Oct 16, 11 at 17:45
| Picea abies 'Waldbrunn' is a great plant but I'm thinking you have that. Dax |
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| Dax, you've started early with the whiskey! I have Picea pungens 'Waldbrunn' on my wishlist. You surely have some P. engelmannii cultivars up your sleeve right? |
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- Posted by firefightergardener 7/8 (fletchonthemove@hotmail.com) on Sun, Oct 16, 11 at 18:29
| Will, there may be some mounding type forms that are more wide dwarves then ramblers, but I'm not really aware of any widely spreading engelmannii cultivars. Edwin, Clement or Steven might be able to help here. -Will |
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- Posted by severnside UKsouthwest 9 (My Page) on Sun, Oct 16, 11 at 18:34
| Picea engelmannii 'Jasper' seems to fit your bill judging by Clement's picture in the gallery. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Picea engelmannii gallery 2011
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| Whass, One for your consideration. Picea engelmannii 'Jasper' According to Iseli. Softer in color and in needle texture than dwarf Picea pungens cultivars, this compact, globose spruce traces its roots to a species native to the Rocky Mountains. Rarely seen in the trade, the muted, blue-green conifer thrives in cool, mountain conditions, so its subtle, rugged beauty makes a perfect addition to the alpine garden. My garden is by no means alpine but this cultivar seems to do well. You can get Picea abies 'Waldbrunn' from Iseli in 3 gal. size. Dave
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- Posted by severnside UKsouthwest 9 (My Page) on Sun, Oct 16, 11 at 18:45
| It's actually the 2010 gallery, not 2011 as I put in the link. Just sayin'.
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- Posted by gardener365 IL 5/6 (My Page) on Sun, Oct 16, 11 at 19:00
| Keepin' on drinkin' Dranx good luck. |
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| I'm now intrigued...is there really a Picea abies 'Waldbrunn'? 'Jasper' is definitely what I'm after. From the link 'Lobo' looks like a good one too. Now I just have to find em! |
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| You can get Picea abies 'Waldbrunn' from Iseli in 3 gal. size. I'll retract that. No you can't. No such cultivar that I know of. Dave |
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| Hah, you're not visiting Dax right now are you? |
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| Iselis and the Oregon Garden have Picea Pungens Waldbrunn in their display gardens. Please post a picture of the Picea Abies Waldbrunn if you can find one. |
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- Posted by gardener365 IL 5/6 (My Page) on Mon, Oct 17, 11 at 8:42
| It's pungens Waldbrunn and no other named plant falls into other species cateogories, nor separate Genus. Here's one for ya Will, for form: Abies concolor 'Rochester Park' Dax |
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| Very nice...I have to remember to check out A. concolor types as well. I found a post from Dave that had his 'Z-mark' cultivar. To that end any spreading/mounding Abies concolor cultivars would be appreciated too or any blue cultivars (less P. pungens) for that matter. |
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| Whass, "I found a post from Dave that had his 'Z-mark' cultivar". Remove Dave and insert Dan and you got it right. Dave |
Here is a link that might be useful: New conifer cultivar bed 2
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| I really like the Abies concolor 'Rochester Park' Dax. I'll have to sit down and spend a day writing out all the ones I like, then pick out which ones I really -must- get. LoL ~Tina |
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| Sorry about that Dave. Here is the post I found it under...the pics must have reminded me of your garden for one reason or another. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Summer Blues
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