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...
My goodness, you all are getting the bad weather this year. What a baptism into your new locale.
ReplyDeleteSure is pretty--just be careful walking on it!
ReplyDeleteDid it stay "just a thin layer" - or build as the day went on? Ours started out thin but by evening it was more than half an inch.
ReplyDeleteNo, ours melted off and we did not get any more.
DeleteLovely icy photos; I especially like the jeweled chicken wire!
ReplyDeleteYou've really had your share of WEATHER this winter!
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