To set the record straight

16 years ago

There seems to be some confusion with the twisted or curly leaf cultivars of Pinus strobus. The following information was given to me by Wiel Linssen from Baexham in Holland, one of the most prolific and well respected 'dwarf conifer' collecters in Europe. I believe the original info comes from Bob Fincham, Coenosium Gardens.

Pinus strobus 'Tiny Kurls'(Tiny Curls) is a selected seedling from Pinus strobus 'Tourlosa'. Pinus strobus 'Green Curls and Green Twist are synonymous (the same) and originated as a witches' broom from Pinus strobus 'Contorta. Pinus strobus 'Tiny Kurls' is the more vigorous of the two. There is also a Pinus strobus 'Mini Twist' or 'Mini Twisted', has anyone got any info on this one, or would like to throw others into the mix ? I guess this will be useful infomation for the conifer database.

Bluespruce.

Pinus strobus 'Tiny Kurls' (Tiny Curls)

Pinus strobus 'Green Curls' (syn 'Green Twist')

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conifers
16 years ago
As far as I knew, 'Green Twist' is the valid name and the broom was found at Bickelhaupt Arboretum in Clinton, IA on a Pinus strobus 'Torulosa' by Randy Dykstra who I've met. I can confirm that.

Also from memory, 'Tiny Kurls' and 'Mini Twist' are seedling selections given to Bob Fincham by Andy Sherwood. Apparently they were found growing under a Pinus strobus 'Torulosa'.

Here's what Coesnosium Gardens says in their catalog:
'Mini Twists'
This cultivar was s sister seedling to 'Tiny Curls'. It grows at a slower rate than its sister, 1"-2" per year with the same twisted foliage. It is also a dwarf, oval globe. The growth rate may be accelerated in rich soil, or a mild climate like the Pacific Northwest.

'Tiny Kurls' (note spelling)
This dwarf, oval globe grows 2"-3" per year with twisted foliage identical to that of 'Torulosa' only much shorter. The growth rate may be accelerated in rich soil, or a mild climate like the Pacific Northwest.

Right from the catalog and I have seen the parent tree for, 'Green Twist' - hopefully 'Green Curls' becomes obsolete.

Dax
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