Swapping Huckleberries
Himalayan Honeysuckle ( Vaccinium glauco album) Himalayan Honeysuckle ( Vaccinium glauco album) has been an attractive feature along our north-facing foundation since I planted it in 2016. You will have to take my word for it since I cannot locate a photo although I know one exists somewhere in the realm of the Internet or floating on a cloud somewhere. I did locate a photo of how it looked when it was first planted - It took a few years to fill out but it did so nicely to an attractive mound about 2 feet high by 3 feet wide. Last year, it started to look bad. I cut it back but it had not improved and this is how it looked a few weeks ago - I decided to rip it out and plant another huckleberry - this time Vaccinium ovatum , more commonly known as the "Evergreen Huckleberry". This is a plant that I've wanted for ages and kept putting off getting one because I could not find a good place for it. By most accounts, this is an amazing plant, a native one and excellent for
Phillip,
ReplyDeleteWhat is the difference between a Cucumber Magnolia and a Cowcumber Magnolia?
Randy I have no idea. I've only heard of the cucumber!
ReplyDeleteWell done Phillip! Your post beautifully illustrates this jaw dropping landscape!! I'll post a link on her blog! Thank you both for coming and spending the better part of the day with us!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is a beautiful garden. Lots of yummy color and texture.
ReplyDeleteWhat a marvelous garden... I'm overwhelmed! And the Japanese maples... spectacular!
ReplyDeleteI will have to share this post as it's very inspiring... Larry
Looks like a really lovely place. That copper iris is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI can see how one could become enamored of Japanese maples. They give a variety of color, shape and size. This looks like a beautiful garden to stroll any time of year.
ReplyDeleteWow, I haven't seen copper iris before! Thanks for sharing this beautiful garden with us.
ReplyDeleteThis is the kind of garden I dream of. I only hope one day I can achieve it. It's so wonderful. I did not realize Viridis was such a big J. maple. Love it! The textures are awesome. How wonderful you could visit.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite garden photos are views of trees/shrubs in harmony. Thanks, Phillip!
ReplyDeleteI was stunned by the Japanese maple 'Viridis.' I planted a small one last year - had no idea it will eventually look like that (God willing I live that long).
Can't wait for the article! You always do such a good job, Phillip.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for the article. You always do such a fabulous job, Phillip!
ReplyDeletethe stone walls stopped me in my tracks - so beautiful. The magnolia was featured on our pbs gardening show here in SC, Making It Grow. The host wears creative hats each week, this was the hat on tuesday. copy and paste for the pictures. made me laugh.
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Hi Phillip, What a great post! I visited this nursery, along with Eve, shortly before the tornado you spoke of. I was saddened when I heard of the damage, but your photos show what a great recovery John's Native Nursery has made. I enjoyed meeting LaRue, and truly my visit was one of the most enjoyable 'field trips' that has come about through connections made via my my blog.
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