Newly planted April Dawn - R.I.
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Comments (63)Hi, Really enjoyed this thread!! I was wondering if anyone here could advise me with another young DR. As you can see here, at the top of my tree, the only true "leader", to the far left here, which dwarfs the other possibilities in both girth and height, is jutting off to the side at a substantial angle. It is growing a ton at its very top and is the tallest part of the tree by over a foot. My concern is how much of an angle it is growing at, & that it is not in the true center of the tree. (The bamboo stake is aligned to the center). (There is a lot of shade in the area where this is planted, though the tree catches some sun). Here you can see more of the whole picture...the angle in question is even more pronounced that comes through in the image. Should I just stake that thick leader to straighten it up? Would anyone recommend pruning something you can see in the first image? Should I just leave it alone? Thanks in advance for any thoughts!...See MoreCamellia japonica April Dawn started blooming Feb 1
Comments (25)No, they are at Fairfield Gardens in Fairfield right on 46 West. No appt nec. Good pickings right now as they just came in. Look under the pavillion on the left side away from the building. The plants I bought are about 30" and well branched out, each with 3 main stems and a few flowers. April Dawn was a little smaller and thinner than the plants I got but still bigger than the ones I saw at the Fairweather Gardens open house. The April Dawn I almost bought at Fairweather was a total of two stem, no branches but it was cheaper too. Obviously I haven't successfully grown camellias yet but I understand they require much the same as azaleas and rhodies. Winter shade and protection is always stressed to protect from winterburn and desiccation....See MoreApril FOTESS Swap--Wedding Wonders!
Comments (74)We are back from the wedding. It was a beautiful outdoor wedding-about 55 degrees with sun filtering through the newly opened oak trees in Missouri. It was at a lodge. They had chandeliers handing from trees, lanterns, white xmas lights in the trees as it turned dark.. It just fit the couple and was so pretty and eclectic. It was 4 days of crazy and a lot of driving, but it was fun. I got my package today (Monday), Annie. You get an A+! She sent me all kinds of seeds, a Reese, a set of rose stickers, a knife (I can't spell it) and a lizard for my flower bed. I never thought of a knife, but you're right, newlyweds get new cutlery! You're right, I don't want that lizard in my bed, but it sure is cute! Pic 1: wedding couple who got married 2. Annie's package 3. My allium. Blooming earlier than usual this year. Don't know why, but I won't complain! Heidi...See MoreDawn Redwood and Giant Sequoia
Comments (7)I don't know about Giant Sequoia (my Zone 7 climate is much too humid to even consider this species). Dawn Redwoods are hardy into coastal Maine in the East, BUT they don't take kindly to unseasonal cold (or even heat for that matter). They can take the cold within the dormant, cold season, but are less forgiving with the cold (or heat) when it occurs when new leaves are just emerging in the Spring. Being a species natively found only in central China in modern times (in ancient times, they WERE an American tree), they are not as forgiving to the crazy extremes of the North American climate..., which is MUCH more unpredictable (many areas of North America have hard frosts after periods of sustained heat). Asian climates at mid latitude are much more predictable (Winters are cold, Summers are hot and killing frosts, and heat waves, are held in check by the calendar.) I lost a tree a decade ago when the newly emerging leaves (in April) were met with a premature heat wave of temps in the 90's and high winds. Looked like someone took a blowtorch to it....See MorePv Picotte
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