cool dave,,,,speaking of background , are those big tees yours or borrowed view ?

ron

Ron, they are mine. I planted 13 Juniperus virginiana 'Canaertii 'in 1981. They create my own little micro-climate. A zone warmer with the garden setting down in the swale

it never fails to amaze me ... that you can grow deodora successfully in your Z5 ... and i cant in my z5 ...

go figure.. thx for the pic

ken

Fantastic tree Dave.

You're driving me nuts with the tall, skinny blue guys, Dave. I am GOING to get one. :-) This one is gorgeous, but it's the Eisregen that makes my toes curl, as Ken would say! Meanwhile, keep the wonderful pics coming please.

It's a nicely grown specimen, but I've never been enamored with these "snakey" conifers. You obviously have a keen eye for plant placement, and I'm curious how you decided this was the right plant for this site? Was the potential for conversation a determining factor?

maackia...I draw up a plan for the garden bed to scale. As for placement of conifers I have no plan. Color, growth habit and size are all in the mix when considering a purchase. I know what will work and I always go prepared to purchase the right one. I like the weird stuff and will usually buy when I know I have a great conversation piece looking at me in the eye. I shop at a large nursery that has a great selection of conifers. If I don't see what I want I order it for next spring. The art of having a a balanced conifer bed takes practice and do overs. In time with a little experience accomplishing the right look becomes easier and more rewarding. 18 years and counting for me.

I'm excellent at do-overs. A lot of practice.

We all are.