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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...
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Wide Shot Wednesday - Looking across the terraces


I have a hard time finding new photo angles but here is one I've not taken before. This is looking across the three terrace beds. You can't see the steps in the center or the far side because of the plants. You can see Crape Myrtle 'Dynamite' blooming just over the fence. You can also see another red splash, the Hibiscus 'Midnight Marvel' that I just wrote about, near the center. The splash of yellow near the center is Cotinus 'Golden Spirit'. The Katsura tree on the left is also providing some yellow color as well. And there is Michael on the far left dutifully watering.

Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

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