I love the beautiful contrasting color on a Coral Bark Japanese Maple, especially in the spring. This one I have in a container and the bright new growth is a perfect contrast for the glowing red bark. Do you have a favorite Japanese Maple? Ukigumo for me! I love the delicate and narrow leaves on this maple Koto No Ito, which translates to ‘harp strings’ in … Continue reading Springtime Japanese Maples
In early spring the flowering plum suddenly changes from it’s winter camouflage of brown twigs into clouds of pink petals. This tree is responsible for turning winter into spring. It’s one of the first trees to flower and fill the month of March with color. Bright and beautiful color that we have yearned for and dreamed of during the long dark months. I like … Continue reading Flowering Plum
Seqoiadendron giganteum ‘Pendulum‘ is like an alien tree. It doesn’t look like most of the other trees here on earth. I’ve been watching this one in my community for many years and find it an impressive specimen. Growing crooked, reaching up towards the sun, it’s fascinating to look at. The weeping sequoia can reach heights of 25 feet and grows in zones 6-9. What does … Continue reading Weeping Seqoia
Today in the heart of Seattle a rare botanical find was discovered. This extraordinary event had the blogosphere buzzing and created quite a horticultural hoopla. Thought extinct, Needlus spaceosus variety ‘PNW’ was actually uncovered in the middle of this urban arena. This rare sighting occurred during a brief 2 second clearing of the clouds of this perpetually misty city. Residents gazed and children cried in … Continue reading Ancient Tree Discovered Today in the Heart of Seattle!
As spring stirs with gusts and swirls, we have some beautiful colors lighting up the landscape in the Pacific Northwest. PJM rhododendron, one of the early bloomers, is vibrant with the contrasting mahogany colored winter foliage and the bright lavender flowers. I’ve written about this practically perfect plant before, but need to repeat the moving story of its name. PJM is named after Peter J. … Continue reading Spring Colors
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