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
What can one say, but "Wow!"
ReplyDeleteIs it fragrant?
WOW!!what a display!
ReplyDeleteLet it go. It likes you.
ReplyDeleteI know, I gave up on it. haha
ReplyDeleteAaron, actually no, it is not. The garden is very fragrant though with other roses and the privet scent is very strong. I love it.
ReplyDeleteOh but it is amazing!
ReplyDeleteThe things we find out about our plants when it's too late to do something about it. It is beautiful, but how does one tame a rose?
ReplyDeleteWow! I have heard of the Rector, and his reputation for devouring all that lies before him, but never seen him in action,so to speak ! He lives up to his reputation ! Mind you, what a handsome chap he is !
ReplyDeleteI can hear it lurking around trying to devour you too! Quick, run to the west coast and don't tell it where you've gone. It's the only way to save yourself!
ReplyDeletePeter, you funny boy!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love it!
ReplyDeleteSuch a handsome brute.
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