tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814656844817347020.post1163500251071923188..comments2024-01-21T11:55:43.853-08:00Comments on Just a girl with a hammer: HelpHeatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10404180898034770946noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814656844817347020.post-83581303908076845302013-04-08T18:22:32.507-07:002013-04-08T18:22:32.507-07:00I dunno, it seems like any tree that can't sta...I dunno, it seems like any tree that can't stand up on its own is really not much of a tree. I would think that not falling over would be one of those basic tree requirements. I think you're better off without. Just saying.Jasonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814656844817347020.post-84423157009780960972013-04-08T16:17:58.304-07:002013-04-08T16:17:58.304-07:00We were planning a trip to the Oregon Garden anywa...We were planning a trip to the Oregon Garden anyway, so this is a great idea. Thanks!Heatherhttp://www.justagirlwithahammer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814656844817347020.post-86434435578334732572013-04-08T14:09:51.686-07:002013-04-08T14:09:51.686-07:00Oh, 'Seiryu' is SO pretty. You might have ...Oh, 'Seiryu' is SO pretty. You might have yourself a deal. I love the trunk!Heatherhttp://www.justagirlwithahammer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814656844817347020.post-22069562757118539102013-04-08T14:05:41.575-07:002013-04-08T14:05:41.575-07:00You are the best. And I LOVE Chief Joseph. I wish ...You are the best. And I LOVE Chief Joseph. I wish it wasn't so slow growing (and expensive!).Heatherhttp://www.justagirlwithahammer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814656844817347020.post-23092773618448911092013-04-08T14:03:27.554-07:002013-04-08T14:03:27.554-07:00Apparently Cryptomeria elegans just does this -- t...Apparently Cryptomeria elegans just does this -- the trunks twist, or as it is most frequently described "they curve over on themselves". I think the leaning look is what constitutes the "elegans" feature, making these become interesting shaped trees. In open areas where they have lots of room they are straight trunked, but in protected spots they get loopy. So.... is it a look you can live with? I think it is doing what it should. If it is always going to drive you crazy, take it out and . . .<br /><br /><br />. . . . I vote for an interesting Japanese maple as a replacement. I lust for 'Seiryu' (Blue Green Dragon) but don't have a protected part-shady spot for one. Will you grow one for me and post on it?Laurrie Sostmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814656844817347020.post-83435912903509735982013-04-08T13:39:14.774-07:002013-04-08T13:39:14.774-07:00I know they are spendy...but it's such a "...I know they are spendy...but it's such a "prime" spot...what about a Chief Joseph Pine? Maybe Mountain Hemlock (which is supposed to stay a "relatively short" 20-30 feet when grown in the valley. If not an evergreen...what about a Witch Hazel...not evergreen, but great structure, and winter blooms (and good fall color). I don't care if they are common here in the PNW...a well-grown Japanese Maple (or even Vine Maple) are gorgeous. I'm not much help with trees & shrubs…but, you could always do this (sorry, couldn't help it):<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/24516237@N00/8632911094/in/photostream<br /><br />:-DScott Webernoreply@blogger.com