Japanese Maples Fall Color
'Skeeter's Broom' is the most colorful maple in our garden. I have just returned from a 2-week trip to Japan. This was my first ever trip outside the United States. It was an amazing experience and one I will never forget. Japan was wonderful - they really have their act together and I think the U.S. could learn a few things from them. There was one disappointment on the trip - the fall color had barely begun there and was really just beginning as we left. That is okay because the gardens were still spectacular, and I got a nice shot of fall color when I got back. 'Ryusen' I missed a few things - our ginkgo had just turned a glorious color the day before I left, and the leaves were gone by the time I got back. 'Sango-Kaku' I came home to many leaves on the ground but still a lot on the trees. 'Osakazuki', a beautiful red maple always changed color very late and therefore doesn't usually last long. When I left there was no color but a few remaini
Your garden always looks so full I don't know where you could put anything else! But I know how it is. We gardeners always need just one more plant! Happy fall! Carol
ReplyDeleteWhat a haul. I am green. They all sound marvelous. Tis the season for this kind of planting. Have fun. Michael rocks with his shower liner tip.
ReplyDeleteCarol, my garden is full, especially for trees. These plants will go on my mother's property, where I'm hoping to retire one day and start a whole new garden!
ReplyDeleteNice haul indeed! You will love the 'Carolina Sapphire' ... mine gets more beautiful each day!
ReplyDeleteThe shower curtain is a great idea.
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We have three vehicles... one is for the really big hauls (pick-up truck) and the other two are never without old blankets as standard equipment for going anywhere... since there is always a nursery and frequently many nurseries!! Congratulations on your new plants! Larry
ReplyDeleteMy goodness Phillip, for someone who only wanted a few plants, that is quite a haul! My favorite garden center hands out sheets of plastic, and I have several in my trunk for plant purchasing. But I sure like the idea of a shower liner. I've just added that to my shopping list!
ReplyDeleteGreat haul!! Envy your sourwood, that is my next tree to acquire and put into my woods.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to have an additional property on which to garden and think of as your retirement residence. Hooray for a fabulous haul!
ReplyDeleteYou really did get a great haul! I never thought about a shower liner for the car - smart thinking! I'm definitely going to get one for the trunk of my car!
ReplyDeleteI still have potted stuff to get in the ground. I knew if I went to the sale, I'd be bringing back a truck load. I've got to move some daylilies and iris from a spot that's gotten too shaded so I can plant the hydrangeas.
ReplyDeleteIt's a good thing Michael got another Pathfinder and not a car instead:) I always carry plastic sheets from our local garden center in the back of my car, but a shower liner sounds like the perfect solution. Happy planting!
ReplyDeleteThe Nyssa is a nice tree with great fall color and a nice natural shape and habit.
ReplyDeleteI see some other favorites on your list too. Good luck with all the new stuff.
I love their sale as you can get plants you don't find in nurseries. I have a lot of potted things that I got in this summer and with the 100 degree temps and potted them and put under my shade tree nursery. I didn't need to add a truck load to the collection.
ReplyDeleteThat's a few plants indeed. lol I think that haul can fill your whole garden. It looks always full.
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Great haul! We are yet to see much color and as usual, leaves are falling before the color appears. Sigh... We too keep plastic sheets and old towels in the trunk for such dirty finds. We sold our 18 year old Pontiac with the trunk looking brand new! After many craft faires, plant finds, dirt hauls, etc...
ReplyDeleteWonderful plant choices! I wondered if these were for your retirement property! g
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