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Posted By: Bill Winter Sticks - December 8th, 2006 at 06:00 AM
These shrubs maintain their appeal all through the winter!

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Harry Lauder Walking Stick (Contorted Filbert)
Corylus avellana

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Coral Bark Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku'

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Weeping Larch
Larix decidua Pendula


grinnnn
[Linked Image] These are a Cedar Hill flowers!
Posted By: afgreyparrot Re: Winter Sticks - December 8th, 2006 at 07:14 AM
Is that bottom one (Weeping Larch) almost tied in a knot?
...or am I looking at it funny... nutz
Posted By: Bill Re: Winter Sticks - December 8th, 2006 at 07:28 AM
Yep! That's why I HAD to have it! grinnnn
Posted By: afgreyparrot Re: Winter Sticks - December 8th, 2006 at 07:39 AM
Well, that is just too cool, then.

I love that! thumbup
Posted By: Bill Re: Winter Sticks - December 8th, 2006 at 07:52 AM
Its supposed to be fairly easy to train (with wires and sticks)in the Spring when the branches are pliable.
Posted By: Anonymous Re: Winter Sticks - December 8th, 2006 at 08:34 AM
Wow that walking stick is way cool looking--I want one! thumbup
Posted By: Triss Re: Winter Sticks - December 9th, 2006 at 10:36 AM
Beautiful Bill. I just had to snag the snow covered walking stick for my desktop. Now I can see snow any time I want. Stunning picture! Thanks for sharing!
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