Paul Thanks The conifer is a pinus mugo Aurea, I have always wanted a Chief Joseph but never found one here locally, I saw some really nice ones in Salem but could not convince them to ship to me. I am hoping one day I will get lucky and find it somewhere. I do have one called a Taylors gold tip the new growth turns yellow in spring at the same time the Iris are blooming it is another one I look forward to every year.
Jo Ann beautiful garden
Dee I have never had problems with the deer around my house where the roses are, but I do have to cover all the trees when they start to rut, they will ruin anything not covered. Red Buds are my favorite spring trees nothing else quite like there color when they are in bloom, a few years ago I lucked upon 2 that were a newer variety at least for here they were called Hearts Of Gold, the bloom is the same as Original Redbud but the leafs come out bright gold, eventually they turn green but any new growth will stay gold all summer. You might consider adding one to the mix they make for a nice show.
Here is one right after it leafed out and another picture of it in August
