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
What a handsome brute. The tree I mean not the statue behind it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty!
ReplyDeleteThis is one of the favorite trees of mine that you have in the garden. It really brightens up the area with the variegated foliage.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful dogwood!
ReplyDeleteI like this Kousa very much! gail
ReplyDeleteThis is prob my dream tree. I think its the one I want more then any other, and that one looks spectacular.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful composition Phillip! I have never seen that variety of Kousa.
ReplyDeleteI love the half naked man in the background...lol
ReplyDeleteLovely!
ReplyDeleteThat tree is amazing!
ReplyDeleteI like this plant, but I also like that sculpture in the background.
ReplyDeletejust saw your blog..gr8,i just feel.im in green land....no no no green world .......green green every thing green........
ReplyDeletemy fav't tree. i also have this tree @my home in india!
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