Trees, Shrubs and Conifers: Color in the Garden...Theory for Trees and Shrubs, 1 by Decumbent

Decumbent wrote:
Ernie,

Haven't heard of "Winter Orange." Sounds intriguing. I'd like to see some cultivars of C. alternifolia offered, especially non-variegates.

That photo of "Joe Witt" was taken at Washington Park Arboretum, Seattle. A major junket, but a worthy one. I think Stanley and Sons has been offering JW the past two years. You might check it out. I have never seen one in a regional arb. I planted a JW two years ago and it has grown strongly and with remarkably white bark.

Acer grosserii hersii is another good snakebark. Dawes has one mislabeled as A. davidii. I think they plant to name it. Really good striped bark and a very nice symmetrical form, which sometimes is lacking on snakebarks. Here is a shot of the bark.

Scott