We plant for year-round interest and use lots of conifers, so winter is when it shines.
Thujopsis dolobrata ‘Variegata’
This is the latest addition, said to reach 30′ x 12′. Placed against the background of a pair of already immense, dark cedars, the white variegation should show up dramatically.
Sempervivum ‘Topaz’
At ground level, ‘Topaz’ is a favorite of the many Hens & Chicks tucked in here and there.
Mahonia ‘Arthur Menzies’
Which is not to say that I fail to appreciate the occasional blossom when it shows up. With the mild November we have been having, Arthur has at long last made it past the early budding phase. Once again, Pam invites us to celebrate foliage in our gardens and I am only too happy to, once again, gratefully accept.
Lovely foliage, especially the white-splashed Thujopsis! Looks cool and rainy where you are. Here, our heat-wave has eased.
Mostly cool and rainy but with enough sun breaks to keep depression at bay.
How wonderful it would be to grow a 30 foot tree! Unfortunately, my neighbors here would have me tarred and feathered…
I should have started a lot earlier to see it reach those heights but I’ll enjoy the process.
That first shot is wonderful! It makes me wish I’d planted more conifers in my garden, though I do have a lot of evergreens. Always time for change, though. I love Thujopsis. Your variegated one is beautiful.
I was smitten early by the conifer garden in the Oregon Garden and have never regretted it.
Evergreens can be underrated by those who live in a temperate climate, for me they are the most important things in the garden. Watching a new tree grow is a fascinating experience.
I have learned the hard way that they usually grow faster than expected.
Your new Asian evergreen should spice things up! How fast will it grow?
That I don’t know but if it’s going to fulfill its potential it had better get cracking.
Thanks, Beth. You pinpointed our goal, getting closer all the time but never fully reachable.
My mahonias are blooming too. I always enjoy the spray of yellow amid the dark green leaves. And if I could grow more conifers here in central Texas, I surely would. Your variegated Thujopsis looks lovely.
My mahonias are blooming too. I always enjoy the spray of yellow amid the dark green leaves. And if I could grow more conifers here in central Texas, I surely would. Your variegated Thujopsis looks lovely.
My mahonias are blooming too. I always enjoy the spray of yellow amid the dark green leaves. And if I could grow conifers here in central Texas, I surely would. Your variegated Thujopsis looks lovely.
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