Unusual and Slow Growing Conifers

[@johnstallard8362]

Your the best Gil. Your love of conifers shows!

[@burklandgardens643]

Thank You! Glad you enjoy them.

[@theweirdospfan.28]

For wet and swampy areas, my favorite are Loblolly Pines, Atlantic White Cedar, Tamarack, Black Spruce, and Balsam Fir. All great options for my area.

[@terryvirta311]

Cliff, I want to thank you again for your time at the nursery two weeks ago. So happy to have the plants you sold to me. Terry Virta

[@hanna7644]

Your videos inspired me to start getting conifers, thank you!

[@burklandgardens643]

Thank you for sharing that.

[@darryldenny9833]

Hello gill, i really enjoy your videos. Im from cape breton nova scotia and i allways love conifirs even tho we cut pulp and hardwood for living. I got into planting trees in my parents yard when i was a kid and when i had my own house and yard i start planting trees that usually not from my part of country and ever since im adding and and some i collect seeds from them now, im so lucky to have a friend not far from me thats an dr. On plant life

[@burklandgardens643]

Very cool!

[@mitzi605]

Lovely plants

[@CR-di1lg]

Beautiful collection. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@ManoloVintage]

I used to HATE pine trees. Now i find myself fascinated by the varieties of them. I started landscaping around my house and i added pines with bright color. It looks great and manly. Im looking to redo the front of my house now with more interesting pines.

[@burklandgardens643]

25 years ago I did not like Pines either. Now they are some of my favorite conifers. Thanks for watching.

[@annettearellano9482]

Love ever green thanks for the video, are they all zone 3? I’m living here in Alberta where I can get those? Thanks

[@burklandgardens643]

Some are zone 3. Trees that you purchase should have their zone on the tag or you can always look up their col hardiness zone.

[@stevemurray6543]

Love your videos, thank you for them. Very much appreciated. I have my order placed with Larry Stanley, love his product. Keep talking and teaching, you are good at it. Stay well and remain positive.

[@gordon9671]

You're living my dream!

[@woohooliving8683]

great video. i luv conifers. have a small collection of dwarf conifers along with large ones like bald cypress, coastal redwood, etc. Where are u located?

[@burklandgardens643]

We are located in Mount Vernon WA. If you are ever able, I would love to have you visit the nursery.

[@homakar1]

@@burklandgardens643 awesome. would love to visit next time i am in your neck of the wood.

[@jimbojackson2900]

Hey, Cliff. I have a 3 Gallon Pinus Parviflora ‘Kinpo’ that seems to be very pot bound and has several girdling roots that I am afraid if I leave alone will choke the tree. Is there a best time to cut these roots? I’m new to conifers and don’t want to take any chances. It wasn’t cheap. 😂

[@burklandgardens643]

Hey! It’s great that you’re being proactive about your Pinus parviflora ‘Kinpo’! The best time to address girdling roots is during the spring, just before the tree starts its active growing season. This way, it has the best chance to heal and grow new roots. When you do prune the roots, make sure to be gentle and cut back only what's necessary. It’s also a good idea to repot it into a slightly larger container with fresh soil after trimming the roots. This will help it recover and thrive. Good luck, and feel free to ask if you have more questions!

[@yepnah3514]

I got a dwarf conifer from an online nursery..with the root stock seems to be still attached. it looks like the blue pearl conifer you show here ..can i remove it?

[@burklandgardens643]

Yes, you can remove the rootstock if it’s still attached to your dwarf conifer. The rootstock is usually left on when the plant is grafted, and it’s important to cut it away carefully. You can use sharp, clean pruning shears to remove the rootstock just below the graft union (where the two parts are joined). Make sure not to damage the main part of the conifer, as this can affect its growth. After removing it, monitor the plant for a while to ensure it’s thriving on its own