Some trees in the background of these pics are red oaks, they are in a row, like behind the Beech, behind the 7 yr inground Burr oak in my other post of pics from my yard. They are either N R Oak or Nuttall's, maybe Shumard's. I have a row of Q. Bicolor near my property line also. More than likely these trees weren't noticed, if I didn't point them out.

It can be very cold in El Paso. They actually got a decent amount of snow this last winter, more than us up north in central NM. My dad who grew up in Michigan and resides here in NM where it snows regularly says the biggest snowflakes he has ever seen in his entire life he saw in El Paso! Warmer atmospheres allow for bigger flakes, incidentally. Colder than one would think. It doesn't snow often, but it can surely snow (unlike most of AZ). The ariidity helps tremendously with the palms.

They are just getting started...I am in a contest with someone in N.C. to see who can grow the biggest one. They are getting more attention,fert,etc than ever so this could be a great year for them. However,wind hail and such can put an end to that at any time which is kind of a shame. Click for weather forecast

These are outstanding hostas!! Love them all especially “Alan Titchmarsh, Made You Look, and Squash Casserole.” Does the MYL or SC do well in sun at all? June is also one of my favorites. The plant can have such a different look depending upon where it is planted and how much light it receives. Thanks for sharing.