why not 'Snow Sprite' ??? Could be, or could be something else.

there are several clones that look like this. Without a plant tag or other record, it's a simply a pretty, white-needled, Deodar cedar.

Yeah, it may well be "snow sprite". I've just seen the exact image used to advertise different plants. I really like the shape and color of this exact plant. A local nursery has a big snow sprite for $230. It is much duller in color and the shape is much more mounding. I really want to get a plant that will look like what's in the picture so I'm just looking for some confirmation.

And photographers can 'doctor' photos for drama.

There is also a great cultivar called 'Deep Cove'. The one at The Oregon Garden is much whiter than any of my 'Snow Sprite' or 'Silver MIst' (the two whitest that I have; there is also 'Cream Puff', which I love, but is not as white) are. I got a small one from Conifer Kingdom last summer and its new growth this spring looks like the one at TOG. Time will tell if that continues.

Thank you both for the help. BTW I know you are both involved with the ACS and I just became a member today. I'm fairly new to conifers, but I enjoy them more than any other plants and I don't see that changing. I figure membership makes sense. I live in VA about 2.5 hours from Raleigh. I just noticed today that you have a big event coming up there. Not sure I can make it, but I'll try.

One other thing. There is a nursery near me selling plants with ACS tags on them. I thought that was cool. I actually got a "22 Karat" Hinoki today and a Cryptomeria Japonica "Knaptonesis" a couple weeks ago.

'Silver Mist', 'Snow Sprite' and 'White Imp' were all selected at Floravista Gardens the same year (1964), are all of the same ilk (dwarf and white).

welcome to the forums.. plz go to your members page.. and add your location so it appears in each post ... it often matters ... and i will give you 3 reasons why.. below ...

lesson one ... many conifer flush out in spring in brilliant yellow.. or even white ... but understand.. white tissue does not make chlorophyll... so it is a net negative on the plant ... yellow is borderline the same ... [and both tissues can burn in winter if it doesnt turn green depending on location ...]

so when you see white in spring flush ... you have to find out if it holds the white.. or if the white tissue greens ... as the season progresses ... and this might be one reason pix are so variable ....some looking much greener than others ... its because the white pix were taken in early spring at leaf out ... and then it greens ... btw.. i cant do crypto in my MI ... so i am speculating ...

also .. how long the spring show lasts.. is often weather/location dependent ... if you have a cool spring at leaf out ... then the color might last longer ... as compared to locations where it is already hot when the plant buds out ...

welcome to the addiction ... ken

Welcome to the ACS, Jacob. I'm quite certain you'll have lots of fun with us. I've met some of my best friends through ACS events and have built an extensive network of growers and other enthusiasts.

With luck you'll be able to make it to the big event in Raleigh next. Definitely contact the organizers, as I believe that there's a waiting list. Go for it, you never know.

Yes, Jacob, welcome! David is actually the incoming national president of the ACS and I am the incoming Western Region president. We're both going to be in Raleigh. I concur with Dave's remarks - the Society has so many smart, experienced people who love trees; it's a pleasure to be in their company. I also plan to attend the October meeting in Washington DC as my 92year old father and my sister live there so it's a good 'twofer'. There's info on that meeting on the website so you might want to check that out. Dave's and my contact info is on the site, too, so don't hesitate to let us know if you are seeking particular info or contacts.

Congratulations to the advancing ACS officials and even greater longevity to relatives!