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...
Wow, it is so lush and colorful. Stunning!
ReplyDeleteGlad you got much-needed rain, but I do hate when it hits on Saturday! That’s work day, for sure.
ReplyDeleteI'm envious, Phillip! Your garden looks lush. Our rainy season is effectively over, although there's a slight chance of rain tonight but the forecast is 0.01/inch :(
ReplyDeleteOh so lovely. Still waiting and hoping on a few things here. Yours look grand. Cheers, Phillip.
ReplyDeleteYour garden looks so lush for all that rain Philip. I understand the disappointment of not being able to get outside comfortably to do work in the garden.
ReplyDeleteWow, Phillip! Your garden is beautiful, I agree with all the others calling it lush. Magic rain and all your work. I love the pic with the grass path, how gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteMarvelous! Rain is magic.
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