May Trees
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...
What lovely foliage. A bright spot indeed.
ReplyDeleteI love my plume poppy, but do not trust it.
ReplyDeleteThat's cool foliage! Drab is a good way to describe my garden right now, but I don't see how that term could ever apply to yours!
ReplyDeletePhillip the plume poppy always does well for you. Nice colour to the foliage.
ReplyDeletePhilip, do you have this in shade? I love the blue color.
ReplyDeleteReally neat foliage, love how it spills into the yard.
ReplyDeleteLes, it does get out of hand sometimes but it is easy to pull up.
ReplyDeleteC.C., it is in partial shade (just a few hours sun).
What a pretty plant. Like lace in the garden.
ReplyDeleteMany MANY years ago, I received a plume poppy in a trade with someone in the east. This was done through GardenWeb.com. She warned me it could be invasive, and she begged me not to curse her because of this. Eventually I did poison it because it was taking over the bed where it was growing. That was long ago and it has popped up again after being gone for so long. I really love the plant because of the bicolor foliage, so I might have to start it in an area of the yard where it won't matter.
ReplyDeleteFor anyone interested, you can still swap plants through GardenWEb, either by mail or at one of many plant swaps throughout each state.
I was given an autumn clematis by a friend. Later I read in Southern Living that if you wanted to get even with someone,give them this plant. If you want to keep them as a friend, don't give it to them. I went back to work the next day and told her what I read. we're still friends.
ReplyDeleteDo the deer like it? I love the foliage.
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