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A Closer Look at Winter Damage

But first, take a look at this gorgeous rainbow that we had on Friday! The five-day stretch of warm temperatures last week really jump-started the garden. Now that plants are putting out new growth, it is easier to see what kind of damage the winter left. Back in mid-January, we experienced five straight days of below-freezing temperatures. This caused much damage in Portland and areas where frigid winds were a factor. Here, we were fortunate to not get the wind and the cold temperatures were dampened by a blanket of snow. That said, it was a tough time for the garden and there are noticeable casualties but no outright deaths that I have seen. The bottlebrush ( Callistemon 'Woodlander's Red') did not like the cold at all. It was planted six years ago, in the north-facing garden no less, and I've not experienced die-back on it until now. A local expert said to cut it all the way back so that is what I did. If it doesn't make it, I won't be too distraught. It is

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Cornus kousa (dogwood) "Wolf Eyes"



Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

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  1. What a handsome brute. The tree I mean not the statue behind it.

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  2. This is one of the favorite trees of mine that you have in the garden. It really brightens up the area with the variegated foliage.

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  3. I like this Kousa very much! gail

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  4. This is prob my dream tree. I think its the one I want more then any other, and that one looks spectacular.

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  5. Beautiful composition Phillip! I have never seen that variety of Kousa.

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  6. I love the half naked man in the background...lol

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  7. I like this plant, but I also like that sculpture in the background.

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  8. just saw your blog..gr8,i just feel.im in green land....no no no green world .......green green every thing green........

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  9. my fav't tree. i also have this tree @my home in india!

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