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Published On: Nov 19, 2004 08:57 AM
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Published On: Nov 19, 2004 08:57 AM
Pinus strobus "Macopin"
Today I scored the latest of my excellent plant
buys--a Pinus strobus "Macopin" . Or, in English, an
Eastern White Pine, cultivar "Macopin". It's a dwarf Eastern White Pine cultivar
that's hard to find and usually a bit expensive (as most dwarf conifers are).
The "Macopin" designation refers to the place--Macopin,
New Jersey --where this cultivar was first developed from a "witch's
broom " (a kind of abnormal shrubby growth on an established tree) on
a regular Eastern White Pine. The one I got is more open than most, which I
prefer because it shows off its gorgeously twisted trunk. This cultivar is known
for its irregular trunk and precocious preponderance of pine cones (we'll see
about that). It's recommended for rock gardens and as a specimen plant in
general. The needles are very soft and blueish. Oh yeah, through a bit of sly
bargaining I got a $125 specimen for $100. I'm pleased, and it looks great
where I planted it.
Posted: Mon - November 15, 2004 at 11:01 PM |