{"id":12880,"date":"2017-03-02T08:42:57","date_gmt":"2017-03-02T16:42:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogadmin.plantlust.com\/blog\/?p=12880"},"modified":"2024-01-24T07:51:02","modified_gmt":"2024-01-24T15:51:02","slug":"my-kingdom-for-a-tree-or-two","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plantlust.com\/blog\/gardens\/my-kingdom-for-a-tree-or-two\/","title":{"rendered":"my kingdom for a tree, or two…"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you count losses from pesky winter weather as opportunity? That’s the path I’m taking. This small tree\/large shrub for instance. Do you think it’s a sign that I can never remember its name?\u00a0Oleander? No, that’s not right. It has Rosemary-like foliage. It’s from New Zealand, and I bought it at Xera Nursery<\/a>. I transplanted it from my Alameda garden<\/a>. But I have a devil of a time remembering\u00a0the genus.<\/p>\n

\"I
I can’t remember its\u00a0name. Headed for the compost bin.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This poor plant was\u00a0almost out of the ground after the snow and wind and ice. Now as I look at the picture, I see traces of green. Maybe it would have recovered. It was fine, but no love affair here. And there are so many other good\u00a0contenders.\u00a0By all means, register your opinions.<\/p>\n

\"Chionanthus
Chionanthus virginicus<\/a> aka White Fringe Tree. photo by plant lust\u00a0friend extraordinaire, Karl Gercens III<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This tree has been talking to me for a while. It would be lovely\u00a0in the back fence garden. That’s where the un-named tree met its demise, right there beside the Fatsia japonica.<\/p>\n

\"This
This side of the fence faces north.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

That other spindly plant still there. Hmmm. I thinks it’s a Pacific Northwest native that I’ve moved several times. Red Flowering Currant, maybe. Poor thing. I need to find it a permanent location, or…<\/p>\n

Right now it looks like there’s plenty of space in the beds, but you know how it goes.<\/p>\n

\"Not
Not much space when the plants grow. I hope they’re still under there.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

But back to the Fringe Tree.<\/p>\n

\"Chionanthus
Chionanthus virginicus bloom. Photo again by Karl Gercens III<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Look at those silky flowers, and fruit for the birdies in the fall. Oh my.<\/p>\n

\"Chionanthus
Chionanthus virginicus fruit — photo by Kristin Paulus<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Another large shrub or small tree that’s been on my lust list is Heptacodium miconioides<\/a> aka Seven Son Flower. I saw this tree at Treephoria<\/a>–a boutique tree nursery in Boring, Oregon–and was\u00a0smitten at first sight. It has year-round interest–textured dark foliage, fragrant white flowers in summer, followed by equally attractive red sepals that persist until frost, and<\/em> exfoliating bark. Pretty terrific, no?<\/p>\n

\"Heptacodium
Heptacodium miconioides aka Seven Son Flower. Cherry red sepals in fall.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Not to mention, the last line about Seven Son Flower in\u00a0the Missouri Botanical Gardens<\/a> description, “Good Source of nectar for butterflies in the fall.”\u00a0Perfect.<\/p>\n

\"Amelanchier
Amelanchier x grandiflora ‘Cole’s Select’<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Amelanchier \u00a0x grandiflora ‘Cole’s Select’<\/a> has been on my lust list for ages. I saw a picture of it in a gardening book years ago, but I’m likewise challenged to remember the\u00a0book title. Occasionally, I’ll come across it and think, oh, that’s right. I’ll remember that. But, no, I won’t. I do recall where I last saw\u00a0the book–at my friend Cathi’s house. I was by\u00a0her place a couple days ago, but she’s in the middle of a kitchen remodel. I did not find the book.<\/p>\n

\"Book
Book with the photo of Amelanchier in there somewhere.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I’ve read that Amelanchier\u00a0has some issues. Missouri Botanical Garden says “None serious,” just rust, leaf blight, leaf miner, powdery mildew. Sounds kind of serious\u00a0to me, but is it enough to keep it off the lust list? I’m a piker when it comes to dealing with plant problems–and would make a good Queen of Hearts.<\/p>\n

\"Off
Off With Their Heads!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Also Embothrium coccineum<\/a> aka Chilean Fire Bush. In truth, I’ve killed two so far. But I really want to be successful with this one. Hummingbirds go crazy for it. Should I give it one more try, or have the tree gods spoken?<\/p>\n

\"Chilean
Chilean Flame Tree, photo by Karl Gercens III<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

So a theme is developing. I want backyard borders with trees and shrubs to support birds and butterflies, and bees and other beneficial insects. And I want it to feel a little like paradise. That’s not asking too much, is it?<\/p>\n

I’ve been studying, but you know the drill–if you’ve got a brain that played “Dictionary” as a kid. You look up a word, and then look up a word from\u00a0its\u00a0description, and on and on. That’s akin to how I research trees. And\u00a0shrubs. And\u00a0perennials. Etcetera.<\/p>\n

I hear people say they’re on the hunt\u00a0for this particular plant or that, and I’m so envious. How do they keep track? I have a general rolodex in my head, and lists galore, but I’m such a cheap date. Any plant can turn my head. If I ever get my garden to the point where I’m not reworking the whole thing, it\u00a0will\u00a0be a miracle.<\/p>\n

\"Mother
Mother Nature intervenes in best laid plans.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Then the question of mother nature intervening, well, that’s a whole horse of another color.<\/p>\n

\"Naomi!
Naomi, a 14.2 hand Appaloosa cross mare! This horse is available for adoption from the Oregon Human Society<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Cheers<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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