Pencil Pines
Don looked at Cupressus sempervirens 'Glauca', one of the very best pencil pine varieties. Lovely tight habit Reliable Doesn't set many cones. Cones weigh the foliage down and ruin the shape of the tree, and they also attract cockatoos. Doesn't ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Pencil Pines
A wonderful plant for an architectural or a structural effect in the garden is the humble pencil pine, or Italian Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens var. Sricta). It is an evergreen tree to around 20 metres (60') tall, with an upright, columnar form ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Conifer under Powerlines
If you like conifers and particularly pencil pines remember that they will only grow straight up. Pay attention to where you plant any young trees or large shrubs. Look up and make sure there isn't anything that will create a problem later on, ... [... more]
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Come and See My Garden - Newcastle
Anne Johns of Kotara, New South Wales, wrote to Burke's Backyard asking for help. She moved into her house nine years ago. Since then, she has noticed to her dismay that all of the pencil pines (Cupressus sempervirens) along one boundary are ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Margriet Ruurs
Mountains are an impressive sight anywhere in the world but those of the western mountain region of North America offer riches that are truly unique. This lavishly illustrated picture book presents snowcapped peaks, emerald lakes, tall pines and ... [... more]
Random House |
Colin Tudge
A Natural History of What Trees Are, How They Live, and Why They Matter There are redwoods in California that were ancient by the time Columbus first landed, and pines still alive that germinated around the time humans invented writing. There are ... [... more]
Random House |
William Butler
Welcome to High Pines Summer Camp for Boys. There is hiking, swimming, canoeing--and a revolution led by General Frank. He promises change for the better, but little by little, he begins to change, and the revolution turns into a nightmare.... ... [... more]
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Maintaining a Large Garden
Pines were cut from the middle of the property to make an enclosed garden with sweeping lawns and beautiful views. A bore fed creek was constructed that flows under the house, over a waterfall and into a man made lake. The lake plays host to a ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
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