Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Boulevard' - Boulevard Cypress

One of many cultivars of the Sawara Cypress, seems the Chamaecyparis genus has lots of variability in its genes. This small slow growing evergreen conifer reaches 15' after many years and is often pruned with layers or with small tufts at the ends of the branches. Grown for its nice size and its pretty blue foliage. This one is gone, another house remodel.

This specimen is located at the Dawes Arboretum in Ohio, and most definitely a great spot if you like conifers.

Leaves are evergreen, spirally arranged, awl-shaped, about 1/4" long, leaning forward on the stems showing large areas of silver stomates on the back surface, which makes the leaves and tree look blue. Leaves are soft, which is nice.

Can't say I have ever seen them produce fruit.

Misidentification:
Might look like a juniper.

Location
Aptos
1206 Pinehurst Dr. (Gone 6/24)

Capitola
702 Gilroy Dr.

Santa Cruz
1713 Seabright Ave

Pinus strobus 'Nana' - Dwarf Eastern White Pine

I love five needle pines, especially dwarf ones. I was really surprised to see this one the other day. I think I drove past it several times without seeing it as I am always looking up. Anyway, the name 'Nana' is a common name for almost any slower growing Eastern White Pine. Older plants like this have been replaced by other named dwarfs that really are dwarf, but this one really only grows to 15' after many years so comparing it to the species its a dwarf.

This is an example I found at the Morton Arboretum….

And this is in Santa Cruz.

Leaves are in clusters of 5's, they are 3" long, bluish colored, soft textured, holding on to the stems for years creating a dense stem. Looking closely at the base of the fascicle, you will see they have a deciduous sheath.

Even the cones are dwarf, reaching only 3-4" long rather that 4-8".


Misidentification?
Other 5 needle pines.

Location:
Santa Cruz
705 Hanover