virtual arboretum

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

	Cupressus arizonica, Arizona Cypress This artistically sited Arizona Cypress is located at the Cartersville, GA western art museum. It stands 18 to 20 feet tall with a lovely conical shape and the blue color from which it gets its name.
	Chamaecyparis obtusa, Hinoki Falsecypress We pass by this lovely specimen almost every time we go to or come from the nursery. Situated at the entryway of one of the subdivisions on Suwanee Dam Road in Gwinnett County, it is almost a beacon of light no matter the season.
	Chionanthus virginicus, Grancy Graybeard Until it blooms you might never look twice at this native white-flowering small tree. This one was found along Buford Highway in Duluth, GA. It is one of the most perfectly formed "fringe trees" we have come across.
	Taxodium 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.

	Pinus 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.
	Pinus 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.
	Cercidiphyllum 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.
	Acer 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.
	Cryptomeria 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.
	Picea 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.