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Eupatorium rugosum 'Chocolate' (Snakeroot) with Hydrangea 'Snow Queen' I love autumn - the crisp, cooler temperatures, the rain, and most of all, the fall colors. The year looks to be a nice one. I got back from a trip to Alabama last week and found that the colors were in full swing (unlike Alabama, where the temperatures were lovely with the exception of some mugginess but alas, no color at all).  Japanese Maples are the first thing I think of when autumn comes to mind. This one is 'Bihou' and one of the first to change color.  Acer palmatum 'Bihou' Other trees are beginning to change as well, including the Redbud 'Flame Thrower'.  'Flame Thrower' Redbud ( Cercis canadensis ) The star of the show now, however, is the Stewartia. It is just amazing and I remember it was beautiful last year as well. It's chief rivals, the Ginkgo and Black Tupelo, are only showing hints at the moment. Stewartia pseudocamellia The shady path - The most d...
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Foliage Follow-up

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Spirea 'Ogon' with New Zealand Flax (Phormium 'Rainbow Queen') in the background.

Foliage Follow-up is hosted by Pam at Digging and is a follow-up to Bloom Day. Everything is greening up nicely here despite the fact that we are notably behind on rainfall.

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Physocarpus opulifolius 'Amber Jubilee' (Ninebark)

We have two Ninebarks in the garden. The other is 'Coppertina' and it is covered with a white powdery substance that I figure is powdery mildew. I plan to get out and do something for it later this week.

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Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple' (Smoke Tree) and 

Salix integra 'Hakuro Nishiki' (Dappled willow)



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Deschampsia flexuosa 'Aurea' (Tatra Gold Hair Grass)


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Yes, there are flowers but I think the leaves are the highlight of 
Cornus kousa 'Celestial Shadow' (Dogwood)



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Picea pungens (Colorado Blue Spruce 'Globosa'


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Picea orientalis 'Skylands'


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Abies pinsapo ‘Glauca’ (Blue Spanish Fir)


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Juniper 'Daub's Frosted'

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Pinus contorta 'Taylor's Sunburst'

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White Pine (Pinus strobus 'Fastigiata')


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Japanese Maple 'Sango Kaku'
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Santolina ericoides
Rhammus 'Fine Line' (Buckthorn)


Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. Lisa at GreenbowMay 18, 2018 at 10:16 AM

    You have some amazing trees and shrubs. I love the conifers.

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  2. LINDA from Each Little WorldMay 18, 2018 at 1:47 PM

    Every one a winner!

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  3. Barbara H.May 19, 2018 at 8:18 AM

    You have great variety in your garden, Phillip, and you know how to set everything off. I'm not surprised considering how beautiful your old garden was.

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  4. AnonymousMay 21, 2018 at 5:55 AM

    Just beautiful Phillip. Oh, to visit someday!~~Dee

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  5. Rainy Day GardenerMay 21, 2018 at 9:39 AM

    Phillip, your conifers are just as beautiful as any bloom!

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  6. chavlinessMay 21, 2018 at 4:29 PM

    You have a gorgeous selection of conifers. The Buckthorn 'Fine Line' has been on my wish list for a while. I just love how airy it is and it has nice bark too.

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