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As we travel around our immediate neighborhood and the globe (or at least some reasonably near by places), we have stumbled across some particularly wonderful specimens we wanted to capture and share

Our Virtual Arboretum will be updated as often as we find something truly wonderful

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Chionanthus virginicus, Grancy Graybeard
Until it blooms you might never look twice at this native white-flowering small trees. This one was found along Buford
Highway in Duluth, GA.It is one of the most perfectly formed "fringe trees" we have come across.

bulletTaxodium distichum, Bald Cypress
Incredibly, this wonderful specimen is still standing tall next to this home along Atlanta Highway.  Surely the person who planted it had no idea how large it would become or they would never have planted it so close to the house. We have marveled at this plant in spring, summer, fall when it turns a reddish brown, and winter when you can appreciate its structure.
bulletPinus virginiana 'Wates Golden'
We first spotted this pine in Oregon where it stood out like a light bulb from its surroundings.  We have used it in several locations
here in Georgia, and, though not as brilliantly yellow, it does show some remarkable golden tinges after a few years in the ground.
bulletPinus strobus pendula, Weeping White Pine
It is hard to decide which tree to nominate as a specimen in this picture as there is both a lovely weeping Japanese Maple as well as the weeping
white pine.  Nevertheless, we've chosen to highlight this gracefully pendulous white pine as it fit its isolated niche so well and softened the surrounding
hardscaping.
bulletCercidiphyllum japonicum, Weeping Katsura Tree
 This specimen graces our front entry.  Every year it seems to become more beautiful.  We're not sure just how large it may become, but we did have to trim it this past year to keep it within bounds.  The tree is now about six years old.
bulletAcer palmatum, Japanese Maple
We pass by this Japanese maple almost everyday yet never cease to be amazed.  In spring and summer it is in full red color and in fall it shows off
with unbelievable orange to red-orange.  This tree was planted before Bloodgoods were even known in the area thus we can't be sure of the exact cultivar.  Nevertheless, for those who wonder what size a Japanese maple can assume... let this be a suggestion.
bulletCryptomeria japonica, Japanese Cedar
This is an incredibly versatile plant with many forms, though this specimen is most typical.  This particular plant is one of a pair lining the entry to a subdivision on Peachtree Industrial Blvd.  Perfect, full sun conditions and plenty of room to grow as these trees can reach 40 or 50 feet and 20 feet or more wide.
bulletPicea abies, Norway Spruce
 
On a short visit to Highlands North Carolina in early 2009, we spotted this Norway Spruce standing tall along the main shopping area.  Thankfully the hardy specimen provides the town a welcome evergreen cover to replace the many damaged Hemlocks.  We grow Norway Spruces well in our area but seldom do we see them this size.

 

 

 

 

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