There comes a time in our lives when we come face to face with an extraordinary plant and it brings tears to our eyes. That’s how I felt when I stood beside Pinus strobus ‘Mini Twists’….so beautiful! Here are some of the outstanding pines that I discovered at Iseli Nursery in Oregon last week. This genus of plants has so much texture. Some are soft and supple, others sharp and pokey. Colors range from all shades of green to yellow, gold and blue. Captivating conifers!
Hakuho Pine
Mugo Pine Columnaris
Ground Hugger White Pine
Macedonian Pine
Growing Magic
Blauer Engel Pine
Kinpo Pine
Tanima No Yuki Pine ‘Snow in the Valley’
Teeny Mugo Pine
Sherwood Compact Pine
Goldilocks Pine
Stonybrook Pine
Cortland Rose Pine
Blue Ball Korean Pine
Mini Twists White Pine
Mini Twists Pine, I love you!
Sea Urchin White Pine
Niagara Falls White Pine
Wiethorst Pine
Diggy White Pine
Goldilocks Pine
Hagoromo Pine
Dragon’s Eye Pine
Rainyleaf 
Yes, you’re right. Mini Twists is a beautiful pine tree. Lovely photos of all the others too. 😀
Such incredible variety! I’m not familiar with many of these, it is wonderful to see your photos.
I hope more people consider conifers for their gardens besides the ever-present arborvitae! They are amazing!
I couldn’t agree more! 🙂
We love pines. Pines never get enough respect among conifer aficionados. They are generally great garden citizens and many can take really harsh conditions (not those parvifloras – they’re tricky). Thanks for highlighting an often under-appreciated genus.
Yes, when customers come in for plants at the nursery I try and take them to the conifers first, then the deciduous shrubs and then the perennials. Otherwise they might never get past the pansies!
All very interesting trees, with lots of colour and texture as you say but why are they planted (displayed) so badly with all that dreadful mulch around them; they would look so much better planted in a more natural way with some groundcover plants and maybe some perennials around them. They look almost dead like this.
Yes, everyone has a different vision of beauty. Parts of the garden did have groundcovers and perennials around the conifers while other parts were newer with less plantings. When I first saw the new mulch I thought it looked a bit bright and too artificial, but I was soon swept away by the plants and forgot all about it! Thanks for your comment!
Love the look of the pines in all its twists and forms. I have few conifers in my garden but I love the small balls for my front and have 2. I should add a few more.
You should try a Cryptomeria ‘Sekkan Sugi’….I love them!
What a delightful find! Thanks for sharing your coniferous adventure!
It was a wonderful adventure, I’m still dizzy when I think about it!