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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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Chrysanthemum "Ryan Gainey"

This plant used to reside next to the walk near the front door but it suffered from too much shade. After the debacle with the cryptomeria, I had more room and moved it here. The additional sun has helped tremendously and it is loaded with blooms and the stems are not stretching for the sun rays.





Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. DarlaOctober 25, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Beautiful! They do like their vitamin D.

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  2. UnknownOctober 25, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    It seems really happy there. Plants look sooo much better without lanky flower stems.

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  3. Peggy HillOctober 25, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    I know you were sorry to see that big cryptomeria go, but there is always a silver lining.

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  4. GailOctober 25, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    Phillip, I have Ryan Gainey and love the yellow. Your stand looks lovely. gail

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  5. Lisa at GreenbowOctober 26, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    Beautiful blooms. I am glad you found just the right spot for it.

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  6. rebeccaOctober 27, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    Gorgeous!

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  7. CarolOctober 28, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Beautiful portrait Phillip. How fun to see Ryan immortalized in a flower. It is amazing to see how far reaching his roots have become over the years. I love the many multi petaled composites. I should love to have him in my garden . . . I wonder if it is hardy here.

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  8. InstantSandbagsNovember 7, 2011 at 4:53 AM

    Those are lovely blooms. It must have taken love for those plants to produce such amazing flowering. However, with the unpredictable weather those plants should be protected at all cost and one of the best way is to protect it though an instant sandbags should there strong torrential rain that can flood the your flower beds.

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