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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...

Orange and Blue

 

I like this combination of orange flowering quince (Chaenomeles 'Double Take Orange Storm') and Veronica (Speedwell) 'Georgia Blue'.  Spring has arrived!

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  1. Stunning! Quince is fantastic and that color is striking!

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  2. Awesome color combo.
    I've recently discovered the charms of Veronica. So far, I planted three with spears growing to various heights (later in the season), but I didn't know of the creeping kind. That blue is fantastic and I'll be looking for it on my next nursery visit.

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  3. Oh, that gorgeous blue!!!!!!!!!

    Stunner of a combo--well done.

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  4. Beautiful! But I bet a man named that Orange Storm. I would call it coral.

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