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Anise 'Woodland Red' ( Illicium floridanum ) A few weeks ago, I thought spring would never arrive, but now the change is astonishing. The nights are still cold (40s and sometimes even 30s) so planting tender annuals and vegetables is unwise although I have already succumbed, but covering and uncovering things gets old quickly. Someone made a wise comment last week and I must agree with them - "Don't plant anything tender until after May 1". Several plants are blooming like never before. One is the Anise shrub (above and below). I don't know if the recent tree pruning, which is allowing more sun into the woodland path, is affecting it or perhaps it is just age, but I've never seen so many blooms. Michael refers to this as "the stinky fish shrub" and I have to admit to smell of the flowers is quite unpleasant. It is so beautiful that I can overlook that. The old pink dogwood tree, which was already here, shades our woodland path and it too is prett
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Fall kaleidoscope

The leaves have turned here and the color is breathtaking. I took a stroll this afternoon and took some photos in and around my neighborhood.

This is the most colorful tree in my own garden at the moment - the red maple 'Autumn Blaze'



And some colorful shrubs:

Fothergilla



Oakleaf Hydrangea



This beautiful maple is on the grounds of the university where I work -




I think this is one of the most beautiful trees in town but I got to it a little late. The color seems to glow -



This group of maples is on the back side of a dentist's office -




And here is a pretty one in a bank parking lot -

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  1. AnonymousNovember 12, 2007 at 7:48 AM

    I love the gold and orange maples. Thanks for sharing, from one of the fall-foliage deprived.

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  2. Annie in AustinNovember 12, 2007 at 10:48 AM

    Fall-deprived!! That's the term for those who live in Austin, although we do have a few reddish crepe myrtle leaves here and there.

    You have some wonderful fall views, Phillip... the group of maples is especially lovely. Thank you!

    Annie at the Transplantable Rose

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  3. LostRosesNovember 12, 2007 at 6:16 PM

    Phillip, if my maple looked like yours, it would be the pinnacle of success for me! I know what you mean about the color on some of the trees seeming to glow - I remember that from a fall trip back East once. I was astounded!

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  4. Kylee BaumleNovember 19, 2007 at 7:37 AM

    This is in Alabama? I'm so surprised to see so much color. Absolutely STUNNING! Thanks for taking the time to go around and photograph these beautiful trees in all their splendor.

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  5. KC MO Garden GuyNovember 19, 2007 at 6:48 PM

    Wow what great color!!! Most of the trees around here didn't have great color. Some out did themselves but others were so so. Thanks for sharing!!

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