More Study Weekend Gardens - Southeast & North Portland, pt. 2
Three more gardens from the Friday tour - Marina Wynton and Mike Pajunas Erin & Brian Ray Elizabeth Miller Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
Lodgepole Pine 'Chief Joseph' (Pinus contorta var. latifolia). Michael made the column and I just love it. |
The pathway along the front of the house. My window is to the right so this is the view I have but from another angle. |
The White Pine (Pinus strobus 'Fastigiata') has grown so tall but the width remains narrow which is good. I do trim along the sides when it starts to get unruly which is rare. |
A view from the opposite side |
From the street side - I hope it stops growing now but I know it will not. It is very slow though. |
A closer look at 'Hillside Creeper' (what a terrible name! A serial killer?) My hopes are that is tumbles down the wall. |
Deodar Cedar 'Feelin' Blue' (Cedrus deodar) - proof positive not to listen to plant labels. 2 feet tall? Ha! |
Colorado Blue Spruce (Picea pungens 'Globosa') |
Canadian Hemlock 'Emerald Fountain' (Tsuga canadensis 'Monler') |
Canadian Hemlock 'Golden Duchess' (Tsuga canadensis 'MonKinn') - I'd like to move this as it burns easily in the sun. |
Spruce 'Skylands' (Picea orientalis) |
'Swane's Golden' Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) |
Upright Japanese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Fastigiata') |
Conifers aren't as popular in my climate but I do appreciate them, especially those with gorgeous blue needles.
ReplyDeleteYour conifer tour is splendid. Seeing all of these makes me wish I had many more in the garden. I love the serial killer creeping about. Ha.... The pedestal looks so handsome by that limey green tree. I am surprised you can leave the pedestal out during winter. What is it made of, it must be frost proof. ?
ReplyDeleteLisa, it is made of concrete and sealed with a concrete sealer. I'm hoping it is okay left out in the elements. Not true for terracotta which deteriorates quickly here if left out.
DeleteI participated in a conifer plant study at Heronswood lead by (the amazing) Dr. Ross Bayton. Still, I am horrible at identifying them. I love any time when you feature conifers in a post and I'm fascinated by the large number your are able to grow.
ReplyDeleteKudos to Michale's for the cool column: it isn't easy to out shine 'Chief Joseph'!
Weeping Sequoia is a marvel. (When they start growing in unexpected directions, they look like dinosaurs!).
As for size marked on plant tags: I wonder if occasionally gremlins switch them around as a prank...
Chavli
Working at a garden center has really helped me with identification but I still have trouble.
DeleteConifers in general is a topic I feel I'm barely scratching the surface of. So many good ones to explore, so thanks for the tour!
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