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...
Great photos and tour! It's now on my long list of must see gardens, thank you!
ReplyDeleteYou should go - I want to see it again later in the year.
DeleteHi Phillip! I went to this sale / open gardens in 2015. I would have warned you about the crowds. https://www.therainydaygarden.com/2015/02/the-open-gardens-at-northwest-garden.html I can see from my post 5 years ago, how much the Chief Joseph has grown! I was pre-warned about the crowds so we arrived very early and secured a near-ish roadside parking spot. Man, was it nuts!! https://www.therainydaygarden.com/2015/02/the-open-gardens-at-northwest-garden.html I'm so glad you got to enjoy the gardens. If you go in summer...do write a post! I'm really curious to see the seasonal changes in those gorgeous gardens.
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DeleteGreat photos, you've reminded me that I want to get back to their garden in warmer weather, I've only visited this time of the year too. That bamboo is magnificent.
ReplyDeleteThat pine tree is magnificent. I can see why you want one. I can't wait to see this garden the next time you go. It is a WOW.
ReplyDeleteYah, Chief Josef has been on my wish list for a long time too. What a spectacular specimen. If I had 70 acre parcel of land, I'd be planting timber bamboo with a massive trench, it's the only responsible way to plant it. That bamboo forest is amazing.
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