Is a Tanyoshi pine a good choice for my landscaping?
I saw a Tanyoshi pine and fell in love with it. The one I saw was about 3 feet tall, had a single trunk and rounded area of green needles at the top, about 2 feet in diameter. My guess is that is is the "dwarf" version of the Tanyoshi? It will look perfect as the main focus of the area I need to fill in with shrubbery in my front yard. I can't seem to find too much specific info online, and I need to know if it is a good choice for me.
The area does get full sun. I am in NJ, right near the shore (2 miles inland), so our winters are a bit milder than inland and mountainous NJ.
Is the Tanyoshi easy to care for? Is a lot of pruning and "training" required to keep the round shape?
Are they expensive? I have been to a few garden centers in my area and have yet to see one for sale. Are they difficult to find? If I cannot find one for sale near me, what is my best way to get one?
Tanyoshi??
I found your description to match Tanyosho Pine [Tan-y-o-show] Very slow growing but a little faster in youth. A normal height would be 12’ with a 20’ spread. It can be trimmed to have shrub like characteristics. Reaches 5-8’ in ten years.
This website lists some New Jersey locations: http://www.lgyp.com/results.asp?pID=36486&t=pl&nameType=Common&plantCommon=Compact%20Tanyosho%20Pine&b=
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