I'd say 4-5"/ year is accurate

Wow ... Picture perfect and calendar ready!

Hi Dan,

I know you posted some pics in the past of your conifer selection from your garden. Any chance you can post some updated pics? I'm a big fan of your garden. I know from past pics you had a great selection of conifers and Acer selection.

Cheers,

Matt

What is the tal thin one behind main one? How do you get away with planting everything so close together (maybe it's an illusion.). Gosh darn it, your yard is gorgeous!

Looks great as does everything in the pic! Ive had my eye on that tree for a couple years now...hopefully there is one left at the end of the season. Thanks!

Gibson - I believe it is Picea glauca 'Pendula'

Took this pic last night. I planted it about 12 years ago and I agree most of my stuff is planted too close together.

Dan, you obviously have a great eye for plants, but what really gets me is how healthy it all looks. Is it just that great Chicago weather? ;)

Dansgardn - it looks wonderful planted close together. I just didn't know you could do it like that!. I'm INSPIRED! There are more trees I would like to have - short on room (my yard isn't that big.). I can't get over the majestic beauty you've developed. Clearly, you have a green body instead of a green thumb. I would be pleased if my yard looked 1/10th as good!

Stunning. My garden is so young yet.

That's a beauty

All such nice specimens. Now if my 'Bergman' would only grow like yours...

tj