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Scotch pine pom pom plants


Hi, I’m based in the greater Seattle area and looking for a few Scotch pine Pom Pom plants or similar design to plant at the house entrance (photo for illustration). In our neighborhood, there are many of these in front of midcentury houses and seem to thrive. A few questions:

  1. Where can I buy them? Local nurseries don’t have them, are special order only or aren’t the style we’re looking for. Are some online providers reliable?

  2. Can we plant them on our own or is it advisable to hire a landscaper?

  3. Is spring or fall better for planting?

Many thanks.

by ChefOk5930

6 Comments

  1. Constant_Mud3325

    Expect to spend a small fortune for that but there are online tree selling sites that can source them in a given area I cannot remember the name of it right now

  2. Toucan_Lips

    Also look up Niwaki or ‘cloud pruned’ to expand your search.

  3. justnick84

    Those are specialty items and will cost a good amount as they take years to work like this. The words you want to search are specimen and topiary. I found you [this](https://www.woodscreeknursery.com/) place that had some 2-2.5 inch caliper ones for $700.

  4. microflorae

    It’s hard to believe that local nurseries in Seattle don’t have any. Not being facetious, but did you try asking for poodle pines instead of Pom Pom pines?

    Loen nursery, Tony’s, and P and D all have them in the Portland area; other nurseries probably do too. So I bet they can be found in Seattle.

    You can hand shape these with shears, but it can be tough on your forearm tendons. I think you do it once a year in spring, or twice a year spring/fall if you want a tighter look. It is a lot of maintenance though, which is why having these is kind of a flex.

  5. Scary_Perspective572

    Vendors carry them but these pom poms are ridiculous unless you are trying to train them into proper cloud forms

    You should call local sources and ask if they can get them. Ordering them online is not the way to go about it- you need to see the tree before buying

  6. Plus_Paint_9685

    you can plant them yourself if you’re comfortable (they’re fairly hardy and like full sun + well-drained soil), but for a clean entrance look a landscaper helps with placement and symmetry. spring or early fall are both solid, just avoid peak summer heat or freezing temps for best establishment

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