Dave, here's a pix of a picea abies 'acroconia' that's getting some decent maturity. The picture was taken a few weeks back as you can tell by the asters.
Nice colourfull pic Harv, but 'Acroconia' must bin written as 'Acrocona'. From where did you become your false cultivar name?
I'm also with Dave, that second pic isn't a 'Montgomery' which must be written as 'R.H. Montgomery'. On the other hand I can't say right now which one it truely is...
Appreciate the corrections, I'm fairly new at this game. Been collecting conifers for years and didn't realize there were others with this strange affliction. The name just comes from my name and the year I hope to retire.
Every time you post newer photos of that Hoopsi, it makes me want one of them. I love your Hoopsi. But it will have to wait. I refuse to plant such large lovely trees on this property. We won't remain on this property. In 8 years DH retires and I don't want to gift the future owners with such lovely trees! LoL At least the Pinus Parviflora, "Tanima No Yuki" can be dug up and moved with me when I move. LoL
Love the Hoopsi Ken. =) Thank you for sharing it and making me want that one even more. hehe
This second one is the one I absolutely drool over! LoL Gah! I just love this one... I want it! *giggles* Isn't that terrible? I am so jealous!
I want that one so much it's so beautiful. Even my daughter loves this one Ken. I showed this one to her, she says it's so beautiful. Her and I are the type who would plant something like this out front and put lights on it every year, this time of year. Instead of having a tree in the house. LoL I detest cutting down trees and would prefer to have one growing outside that looked as lovely as this. =) You've a beauty there Ken. Great Job!
I detest cutting down trees and would prefer to have one growing outside that looked as lovely as this.
I went to a garden center the other day and I don't know why but I felt bad for these trees they cut down and waste for someone to enjoy for a month. There where literally HUNDREDS of them. And this is just 1 store in a fairly small community.
Come on people buy a tree and plant the darn thing. One of my neighbors has a 1/2 acre and hasn't plant a SINGLE plant. Looks like I'll have to grow a few and donate them to him....I already gave him a 6' Ginkgo. Why not at least I can enjoy them too!
Nah, what designates an Xmas tree? They had 5 different species of plants lined up like a death camp.
I understand why businesses sell them, well because people buy them!
And to your point, which is where I "tried" to go with it, is why someone spends that money on a cut tree that lasts 30 days. And yes I have seen some just shy of $100...are you nuts!?! That is just shy of my most expensive LIVE conifer with rootball and all...even got a black container with it as a bonus.
Here is a picture of a hoopsi that I took at a friends place in Iowa. I love the blue color but I would never grow this one since it looks so much like a tree in my shelterbelt. It is a beautiful tree there is no doubt about that.
Eh, still lovin' Ken's hoopsi. =) I want that hoopsi Ken! LoL
I r Jealous? *snickers* One of these days.... I'll get myself one of those. Christmas tree lookin' or not, shelter belt lookin' or not... I like it. =P
Feeling sorry for Xmas trees? How about feeling sorry for a retiree having to lug a 7 ft tree (4 different firs at Lowes) from the store into the car, out of the car into the house, etc. The grandson requires one, needs to have a 'real' Xmas. How do you feel about chickens, fish, pigs and cattle, all are used as renewable resources = food.
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