Trying to source a specific tree.

davidivad

I'm trying to source a very specific tree, a pinus sylvestris Watereri umbrella shape tree. My question is what are the nurseries that may have multistem trees like this. The only one I can find online is Tully nurseries, however the are looking for €3,000 for this tree. I see many european websites with the tree in germany, netherlands, etc, however they do not ship to Ireland, they are charging €500 as opposed to €3,000, which is much more in my price range.

My question is what other nurseries in Ireland may be likely to stock specialist trees, like this? I tried Dundrum in Tipperary, however they don't do it.

All help would be appreciated.

Here is a pic of the tree in question.

Turbulent Bill

Tullys have an incredible selection, might be worth giving them a call to see if they have a younger, cheaper specimen.

Anything with specific shaping like this is likely to be expensive.

Reckless Abandonment

Try the plant collector in celbridge, if they have one it probably won't be cheap but they might be able to get you one . Lovely tree btw

laros

https://www.arboretum.ie/shop/products/pinus-sylvestris-watereri.html#:~:text=Pinus%20sylvestris%20'Watereri'%20is%20a,and%20structure%20to%20outdoor%20spaces.

Aboretum have it in stock …. not sure about the size of it tho… ?

laros

Also lucan garden centre…

https://lucangardencentre.ie/pines-and-conifers/pinus-sylvestris-watereri

davidivad

Thanks lads for the links. A few have it but its a small specimen. The plant collector has some wonderful trees but not the one I want, I'll just have to change my choice. Thanks.

looksee

Have you tried Kinbark Nurseries in Wexford? https://kinbark.ie/trees/

Sorry the link did not load properly. It kind of works for me.

1sttime1

Have you tried Clarenbridge?

deandean

You only live once OP. If you really want it - negotiate with Tullys, hopefully they'll do a deal. Trees / bushes of that price would be very slow to sell.

davidivad

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123318449#Comment_123318449

Fair point. But my max budget would be €2,000 and they want €3,000. I can't see them coming down to that to be honest. I will try.

davidivad

Thanks but those are small specimens, maybe 1-2 years old. The tree I am looking for is 15-20 years old. Its the time and work that I'm paying for.

Deub

Personally, I would buy a 1/2 year old tree and see how they like it. You could be spending good money on a tree that may not like the location and die. It would also give you time to find a good deal.

The Continental Op

Buy 5 or more smaller ones and plant them very close together. In good conditions you'll have that effect in 5 years.