super pix..

i see the rydall is already browning [the color between red and green] ... and perhaps the cruenta ...

how long does the coloration last.. in a normal spring ...

on mine.. i think.. at best.. its a 3 day show.. and usually over in 2 .. depending on air temps ...

there have been years.. where i was not paying attention.. for a day or two.. and missed the whole show ...

that spring fire is cool ....

ken

Those colors are outstanding! Thanks for sharing!

Robyn

Hi
My "rydal" flushed end of March, but due to the unseasonably hot weather the colour never came out,staying a dull brown . I used to have a large "cruenta clone 2" which also had the same problem in hotter weather.

Regards Chris.

Picea abies 'Spring Fire' is a very special plant Edwin. How long does the colour last on that?

Mooie rode coniferen!

Thank you for this thread. These are some of my favorite conifers.
Edwin, how did you get your 'Spring Fire'?! I have been yearning for one for many years and have yet to see one available for sale here on the west coast...

-Sam

Looks graet!... I need to find me some reds... I have to many yellows and creams lol.

rick

do understand.. that red in conifers.. is an HOURLY enjoyment ... and after those 72 hours are gone... IN A GOOD YEAR ... all you will have is the pix to look at .. the other 362 days of the year ...

if you have space.. like i do.. you have to have one..

but for you peeps who are limited to space ... dont waste said space.. on what is basically a large green species tree ...

now that mini.. well that gives everyone an opportunity to have one ... just watch out for the big ones..

ken

Imo the show of each cultivar will start at the point of bud breaking.
Counting from that moment untill it will flushes out red is about 2 weeks in a cool Spring.
Last year we had a very hot Spring here in The Netherlands and the show was over in 5 days...
Nate, I didn't know that you're familiar with the Dutch language, you wrote it pretty will.
For the one's who don't know what he wrote: "Beautiful red conifers"

Sam, I can tell you all about it when it comes to conifer names and their history.
But I've a black spot in my brain when it comes to were I got my conifers from so unfortunately I can't help you with this.
I hope you'll find one soon, keep looking and let us know.
Good luck!

what i am very poorly trying to say ...

joy claims 2 weeks.. he is much north of us ... [and a 1/3 of the way around the world.. lol]

i am lucky if i get 3 or 4 days ... in a good year ...

as you work your way south of me.. perhaps it will be even shorter ...

should you try one.. given the opportunity.. sure ...

will you be as disappointed as i am.. who knows ... every tree has its glory .. i just wish it lasted a few more 'moments' ... [note that i have room.. so it hasnt gone to the trash heap/burn pile in the sky ...]

ken

For references sake, it is probably the slowest to transition here in the Pacific Northwest, roughly 3-4 weeks of some color and a solid two weeks of strong color. Our Springs here are usually VERY deliberate.

They are wonderful in contrast, but it is somewhat short.

-Will

Very nice pix Edwin, thank you.

tj

Hi,
Picea abies our Spring Fire in 2011 and 2012. Why the difference?
Year 2011
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Year 2012
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First pic, cool Spring.
Second pic, hot Spring.

Every Spring can be differend, so it's always a surprise what you're gonna get :0)
May be next year you can enjoy it's show again, time will tell...

Iseli better should gave it the name 'Spring Surprise' but that name is given to another Picea witches'broom.

Thanks Edwin, therefore we are looking forward to next spring!

I hadn't got to this post as there has been so much on the site. I was taken aback by the great color, out standing.

Is it even possible to get that red color here in Memphis? I have never seen anything like it other than here on the forum, but it sounds like it is so quick, I may have missed it.

Angela

Picea omorika 'Roter Austrieb' close-up:
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Yeah, the 'Roter Austrieb' is one from which I don't have a good pic yet.
Till now it's the only "temporary red needle" cultivar in the Picea omorika assortment.

It would be very nice to find a Picea pungens with red new growth...

Is Picea abies 'Rydal' available in the U.S.? If so, could someone please mention any sources?

Regards.

The red coloring sure is gorgeous. Now, is it 2 weeks of red flush or an hourly flush?

When you think about it 2 weeks would be wonderful, heck my peonies in some years only bloom for 2 weeks and the wind blows the blooms to pieces and the show is over and I then have a green plant to look at the rest of the year.

Great photos everyone.