Jaberwky17
Shohin
On a job site visit to a very small NW Minnesota college campus today I found some interesting trees. The campus groundskeeper has done a wonderful job of using white cedar trees (thuja occidentalis) which look just like supersized arborvitae – yes I know I live a sheltered life. There is SO much thuja used around here as shrubs that I’ve never seen a tree version before. These had really cool bark patterns and some creative use of low branches. Also examples of natural shari and jin. I could have spent hours just wandering around looking at the trees. I might actually try to grow an arborvitae in this shape, more for a decorative tree and less “bonsai”.
They had a single tree which was so cool to see an entire 40’ tall tree with a full crown of tiny shimpaku-looking juniper foliage. I assume this must be an Eastern Juniper (juniperus virginiana)?
Finally, in addition to lots of scots and spruce, there was a 2 needle pine that was different than the others. Its needle groupings were very close together and needle length was the same as the scots - about 2-3" long. Bark is flaky and reddish. I'm guessing Red Pine due to the needles, spacing, and bark color.
They had a single tree which was so cool to see an entire 40’ tall tree with a full crown of tiny shimpaku-looking juniper foliage. I assume this must be an Eastern Juniper (juniperus virginiana)?
Finally, in addition to lots of scots and spruce, there was a 2 needle pine that was different than the others. Its needle groupings were very close together and needle length was the same as the scots - about 2-3" long. Bark is flaky and reddish. I'm guessing Red Pine due to the needles, spacing, and bark color.
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