May Trees
Redbud 'Flame Thrower' (Cercis canadensis) As May comes to an end, I thought I would share some trees that look good now. First, the insanely beautiful 'Flame Thrower' redbud. I always hesitate to praise this tree because of their finicky nature. So far, so good on this one which is near our front door. Snowbell and 'Wolf's Eyes' Dogwood in the background The Snowbell tree ( Styrax japonica ) has been spectacular for many weeks. I was up on the roof of the garden shed this morning and got an aerial view of it. It looks so much larger from above. The blooms are so heavy that the branches are bending down. A few years ago, I recall standing underneath it and the roar from bees buzzing around it was deafening. Last week, I was saddened to hear no bees at all. Fortunately, there are some a week later but not nearly as many as in the past. On the opposite side is 'Wolf's Eye' Dogwood ( Cornus kousa ) which always delivers. This is a small dogwood c...
That is just a dusting and looks like a good dessert dish. We are getting pounded here. You should of gone out there and covered up that sweet camellia.
ReplyDeleteHi Phillip~~ I heard the news reports of inclement weather in your neck of the woods. If it does freeze up tonight at least the roads won't be quite so inhabited tomorrow with it being Saturday and all. Nice photos. Beauty is everywhere.
ReplyDeleteThe white defines your spacial sense very nicely Phillip... and your statuary stands out differently too... white does something to the garden and landscape... I am too tired just now to think of the word, but I like seeing this dusting over your garden. I feel for the sweet little pansies though. So glad you were spared the worst of the storm! ;>)
ReplyDeleteNothing prettier than snow in the garden! Beautiful pictures!
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ReplyDeleteYour garden looks beautiful in its dusting of snow. I hope your Agave comes through okay, 'Whale's Tongue' is such a beautiful plant. Glad you were spared the worst of this storm. Stay warm! :)
There is nothing prettier than a Camellia dusted with snow. We are getting hit with the same storm pounding Anna. I woke up to about 3" with forecasts for up to 12". Quite rare for us.
ReplyDeleteJust seeing that sleet makes me cold. I didn't know the Whales tongue Agave could withstand such cold. We were missed by the storm too. We were on the northern edge. All we have is the cold from the storm.
ReplyDeleteHopefully things are improving there. We're in the same position in Atlanta, just getting skimmed by this crazy winter weather. The snow just accentuates the beautiful structure you've got in your garden.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you only got a little, Phillip. We had over five inches of snow in a short time and wondered what would happen overnight. It turned to sleet and rain and melted some of the snow. Who knows what comes next? Interesting winter this year. Hope your Agave makes it!
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Phillip, we just got some rain from the storm, and thankfully no ice. (People around here can't drive at all in any kind of icy situation). The white does look nice in your garden. Hope the agave makes it.
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It looks so pretty, the dusting of snow.
ReplyDeleteI love your Camellia. We got snow last night and it's sleeting here now.
ReplyDeletePretty pictures! I hope the agave survives.
ReplyDeleteI hope all your plants will survive, Phillip! We are having a snowless winter here. I wanted to have at least some snow badly. Now, I am starting to rethink...
ReplyDeletePhillip, I am so glad you did not get the blunt heavy hit from this storm. We, too, dodged a bullit here in Augusta. Looks like your garden will be fine.
ReplyDeleteI have to tell you, the soulful classic sound of "The Iceman Cometh" Jerry Butler is a favorite. Now I will have to download a few of his 'greatest hits' like: For Your Precious Love, Only the Strong Survive and Make It Easy On Yourself.
Hello Phillip, so happy you escaped any storm. We are draped in fog once again on this western coast... 5 days running, but the gentleness is as lovely as your fallen snow. I love that bench. Did you see it in my garden? ;)
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