RE: Substitute for blue spruce

Hi Marilyn

I also hope to go to the garden in Eugene of Ernie and Marietta O'Byrne (the
name escapes me) to see conifers in garden displays there.  Thanks for the
tip on CCC.  How is the Hoyt Arboretum suited for this type of "window
shopping"?

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Marilyn Dube [m*@teleport.com]
> Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2000 10:43 AM
> To: woodyplants@mallorn.com
> Subject: RE: Substitute for blue spruce
> 
> 
> Hi Susan,  There are several Junipers that have very blue 
> foliage, but not
> the traditional "Christmas Tree" shape.  Juniperus 
> 'Boulevard' comes to
> mind.  It has rather a tall slim shape like Italian Cypress, 
> but mature
> height is shorter.  Clackamas Community College has a nice 
> display border of
> conifers around the parking lot next to the greenhouses.  
> They were labeled
> the last time I looked.  You might be able to get some ideas there.
> Marilyn Dube'
> Natural Designs Nursery
> Portland, Oregon 97206
> Zone 8b
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From:	owner-woodyplants@mallorn.com 
> [owner-woodyplants@mallorn.com]
> On Behalf Of Saxton, 
> Susan
> Sent:	Thursday, January 06, 2000 9:43 AM
> To:	'woodyplants@mallorn.com'
> Subject:	Substitute for blue spruce
> 
> This Christmas when I was working with evergreens shared with me by my
> neighbors, I came to really love and appreciate the blue 
> spruce branches.
> But with this particular evergreen, they don't call those 
> "needles" for no
> reason!  They were very stiff and sharp (as opposed to fir or 
> noble which
> are pretty soft and supple).
> 
> I would like to plant something myself with this wonderful 
> blue color, but
> would like to avoid being stabbed while working with the 
> branches.  Any
> suggestions?
> 
> 
> 
> 
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