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Pseudo Eau Claire, WI(Zone 4a) Apr 06, 2015

This P. parviflora 'Nigishi' was planted May 2012. It's supposedly a very slow grower, which led me to believe I could get away with planting it so close to the house. Bad decision. Much to my surprise, its growth during the first three years is more like our native White Pine. This is one of my very favorite conifers on the place, and my initial thinking was I could candle prune it to keep it in check. However, I'm now thinking this would be a losing proposition based on the growth rate over the past three years.

What is the optimal time for moving a pine? Spring has come early here, and the ground is frost free. Should I go ahead and move it now? I could wait another year or two, but it won't get any easier to move.

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Mipii (Robin) Blissfield, MI(Zone 6a) Apr 06, 2015

Pseudo, I would move it now. Moving them early gives them lots of time to re-establish. Try to get as big of a root ball as you can, that will reduce stress on the poor girl. Besides, you don't know how much root she plans to lay down this season. I think it's better done sooner than later.

She does look nice where she is...at the size she is now. 'C'est la vie' says the old folks...

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Pseudo Eau Claire, WI(Zone 4a) Apr 08, 2015

Thanks, Mipii. It will be a bear to move, but it's growing so fast I can't see leaving it another year. I'm thinking of replacing it with an Umbrella Pine, which should grow much, much slower.

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Weerobin Saint Louis, MO(Zone 6a) Apr 09, 2015

There are several dwarf or at least slow-growing umbrella pines available these days.

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Pseudo Eau Claire, WI(Zone 4a) Apr 09, 2015

Or I could replace it with this chlorotic-looking pine.

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Weerobin Saint Louis, MO(Zone 6a) Apr 09, 2015


Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

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Pseudo Eau Claire, WI(Zone 4a) Apr 09, 2015

It's Pinus contorta 'Chief Joseph', which I bought yesterday during my first nursery visit of the year. Talk about pent up demand...

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Mipii (Robin) Blissfield, MI(Zone 6a) Apr 09, 2015

Yes, and I behold it's beauty...

Pseudo, I think you had the whole scenario planned!

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Pseudo Eau Claire, WI(Zone 4a) Apr 09, 2015

No, not true. I had no plans to stop at this nursey yesterday, but on a whim decided to stop in. This is the first time I've seen this plant at a nursery. Still, it could be interpreted as serendipity. :)

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Mipii (Robin) Blissfield, MI(Zone 6a) Apr 10, 2015

Serendipity is good. I'm truly happy for you, enjoy the little Chief.

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