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Rhododendron 'Blue Baron' Greetings from a wet, wet garden. In between rains, I've managed to get a few photos... (And sorry for the erratic quality of these. I have a new phone and still learning how to use it. Some of these are from the phone and others from my camera). Acer japonicum 'Aconitifolium' ('Dancing Peacock') Flowering Currant ( Ribes sanguineum ) 'King Edward VII' Clematis 'Stolwijk Gold' is beautiful for the first time after languishing in the garden for five years. Turns out, it is all my fault. This is a clematis that should not be cut to the ground in early spring. You live and learn, and I know that I will never understand the rules of pruning clematis.  Clematis 'Stolwijk Gold'  Aucuba japonica 'Rozannie' - the aucuba that doesn't really look like the others.  But what a fine shrub this is, especially for shady situations. This was planted in 2019 and didn't grow much for the first few years but n...
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New Ginkgo Tree


This is the view outside our front window right now. I finally decided on the Ginkgo variety 'Princeton Sentry', which grows in an upright, conical habit. I think it provides some height and adds more definition to the area.

 It just started changing color a few days ago and did it all at once, overnight it seems.

 Notice the huge maple on the right across the street - it is absolutely stunning right now especially when the late evening sun hits it. It absolutely glows.

 Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. Lisa at GreenbowOctober 23, 2018 at 1:26 PM

    Yes, your new Ginko fits in perfectly.

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  2. outlawgardenerOctober 24, 2018 at 7:26 AM

    A fabulous new addition! Happy new tree to you!

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  3. chavlinessOctober 24, 2018 at 10:45 AM

    What a fantastic view and congrats on your new addition. I love the shape of Ginkgo leaves, and "upright, conical habit" is so perfect for a smaller gardens. Wonderful choice.

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  4. dutchgardenstories@gmail.comOctober 26, 2018 at 7:14 AM

    I love the colour changes in the trees. You are lucky to have a neighbor with a maple. Wish I had one! Groetjes,
    Hetty

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  5. Hoover BooOctober 31, 2018 at 5:06 PM

    Excellent choice. They really light up on a sunny autumn day. That maple across the street will have some serious competition.

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