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
Very nice! I love lilac but did not realize they can do well this far south. But then, you are a little north of me. How long has that lilac been in your garden? It is a beauty! Also love the kerria!
ReplyDeleteThis the first one that has survived for more than a season for me. A nursery owner in the area said that it was a new one better suited for the South.
DeleteBeautiful! Gives me hope that we will get there, too, in a couple of weeks.
ReplyDeleteI think the Mohawk viburnum photos are my faves from this batch.
ReplyDeleteDo the Mohawk flowers attract any pollinators? And does it produce any berries for birds?
Such excitement. Our magnolia is just beginning to bloom. Love this time of year.
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