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...
I'd have absolutely no hesitation (short of booming thunder and lightning perhaps) to visit your open garden on account of rain, Phillip, were I not 1000+miles away. Congratulations on the rain.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy that you got some rain! Your garden won't disappoint even in the rain. I bet the tourists will show up.
ReplyDeleteHappy for you that you got precious rainfall. Your garden looks stunning!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy visiting your garden virtually. Only 1/2 inch of rain here in Virginia until this week leaves the garden gasping during a prime growing season. I expect perennials to not be spectacular this year even with my sorry watering attempts.
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How many cutleaf sumac does your stunning garden grow? Wonderful to get rain. Beautiful planting!
ReplyDeleteDenise, there is one in the ground and two in pots (I think). The two potted ones came from the big one.
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