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 in the world? That thing looks like i feel! It's our first week back at school.
ReplyDeleteIt does look a bit haggard, doesn't it? That is a "Mutabalis" rose bloom.
ReplyDeleteI was just going to ask what the pink flower was, i think it's beautiful and the background of the photo is unusual, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love the way Mutabilis changes color on the bush....
ReplyDeleteWhat a striking photo! I really love it! :o)
ReplyDeleteI've loved that rose from afar since I first met it.
ReplyDeleteSweet!
ReplyDeleteYou've made even this tattered bloom look beautiful, Phillip!
ReplyDeleteWhat happen to the beautiful thing?
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