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
I love pretty fall days. Thanks for sharing yours!
ReplyDeletePhillip how wide is your Crimson Queen maple? I planted one along the driveway and I'm worried that it might mug folks as it gets older. I have 3 or the coral bark maples and planted a Red Emperor Japanese Maple today that I found for half off. I have several re-blooming iris starting a re-bloom. Hope the heavy freeze holds off until they open. Mary
ReplyDeleteBeautiful fall and photography, dear Phillip!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed these so much!!
My favorite season is fall even though I am a lover of Roses..
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Wow Philip... your Sango kaku looks great! I put one in a month ago and am hoping it's going to make it here despite being rated zone 6 (we're 5). Great post! Larry
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ReplyDeleteOne of those perfect golden fall days indeed! It is magical the way the light filters through the fall colors and your photos capture that magic perfectly.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful fall photo's! The colors are so vibrant. Love the photo's of your Jap.Maples too. ~Brenda
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! Nothing like a good vacation to energize you.
ReplyDeleteI planted a sweet shrub this year, not expecting much from it. Wow! Now I want to plant two more. Today the fall foliage here is so spectacular, I can hardly pull my eyes away.
What a beautiful Japanese maple! It has been so dry, I'm a bit surprised the fall color is so good this year. I was expecting everything to just turn brown and die.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful...isn't it amazing just how much things can seem to change when we are gone for a few days...especially at this time of year!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures - Love the Japanese maples!
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