In a message dated 8/27/04 2:10:50 PM, IASNOB writes:
Suggestion:
Many of the local nurseries sell Shimpaku. * These can usually be acquired
for a nominal cost are at least 6-10 years of age.

I'm not sure why you are making this suggestion. I already have a 'Shimpaku'
cascade which I styled a year ago May with Bill Valavanis. It is still a baby
but it is coming along and I can't complain. I also have this little 'Kishu
Shimpaku' which I bought in June and put in the ground. I will dig it up in the
fall, because I don't think it will be quite hardy in the ground. When I
examine it closely I will decide what to do next. It is definitely a shohin
candidate. I don't need any more Shimpakus, thank you.
Trying to decide if I need a Pinus sylvestris 'Hillside Creeper.'
Iris

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