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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...

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Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

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  1. The helebore season!

    I believe they look even prettier in photos than in real life.

    Lucy

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  2. These are beauties Phillip. I have some white ones beginning to bloom.

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  3. Very nice Phillip! They are just what's needed. gail

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  4. Congrats Phillip!! Exciting stuff here.

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  5. This is great. I guess it’s what I needed to remember that spring is just around the corner. Thanks for this beautiful photo.

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  6. My Lenten Rose haven't started blooming yet. My daffs are blooming. Haven't been able to get pictures of them yet. Ruptured a tire on Patton Island bridge Wed afternoon late and they put a used tire on Thurs until they can get 2 new ones in. I had a tornado that went overhead last night and hope that the blooms survived.

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