Yard pics from today
The following thread was started by Jim, Lake Tapps, WA on June 29, 2009 at 2:18 pm PST
Its growing like mad up my eucalyptus subcrenulata. Pretty soon there wont be any more tree for it to climb. All of my eucs, although healthy, are not gaining any height at all this year, despite the great weather.
The above followup was added by Jim on June 29, 2009 at 2:21 pm PST.
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The above followup was added by Jim on June 29, 2009 at 2:22 pm PST.
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The above followup was added by Jim on June 29, 2009 at 2:23 pm PST.
It's put on a lot of new leaves this year. Anyone know if there's much chance of it blooming this year? It was only planted last August or Sept.
The above followup was added by Jim on June 29, 2009 at 2:25 pm PST.
Still waiting for the phenomenal growth it displayed last year. I'm not sure it's grown an inch in '09.
The above followup was added by Jim on June 29, 2009 at 2:26 pm PST.
Growing OK despite a limited amount of sun
The above followup was added by Jim on June 29, 2009 at 2:29 pm PST.
Just noticed this yesterday. Not sure how much they will grow given this late start, plus, I've since planted things around it that will further reduce its sun. Still, it's nice to see it return.
The above followup was added by Jim on June 29, 2009 at 2:31 pm PST.
This is growing on my eucalyptus neglecta
The above followup was added by Jim on June 29, 2009 at 2:34 pm PST.
Recovering nicely after I cut it down to about 6" when the top died.
The above followup was added by Jim on June 29, 2009 at 2:35 pm PST.
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The above followup was added by JIm on June 29, 2009 at 2:37 pm PST.
This one seems to be growing just as fast, or faster than the one I had in full sun last year. This one is shaded between cedars almost all day. A successful experiment so far and it will be sheltered from the winter winds.
The above followup was added by Jim on June 29, 2009 at 2:40 pm PST.
This hasn't shown an inch of it's legendary growth rate so far. It's only been in the ground 4 weeks though.
The above followup was added by Jim on June 29, 2009 at 2:42 pm PST.
or Omeo Gum and Eastern White Pine
The above followup was added by Jim on June 29, 2009 at 2:44 pm PST.
or Silk Tree. Growing nicely now. It would be twice as big is someone/something hadn't broken it off last summer.
The above followup was added by Jim on June 29, 2009 at 2:46 pm PST.
Growing great. Probably the star of the garden this year, but when will the "jewels" start??? Still not a trace of buds despite all this heat we've had since mid-May.
The above followup was added by Jim on June 29, 2009 at 2:49 pm PST.
BTW. Why does Ciscoe just call them Monkey Trees. He should know better. LOL
The above followup was added by Jim on June 29, 2009 at 2:51 pm PST.
...or Angels Fishing Rod
The above followup was added by Jim on June 29, 2009 at 2:52 pm PST.
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The above followup was added by Jim on June 29, 2009 at 2:53 pm PST.
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The above followup was added by Jim on June 29, 2009 at 2:53 pm PST.
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The above followup was added by Jim on June 29, 2009 at 2:54 pm PST.
Just planted a couple weeks ago. I have no idea if they bloom the first year or not.
The above followup was added by Jim on June 29, 2009 at 2:56 pm PST.
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The above followup was added by Jim on June 29, 2009 at 2:57 pm PST.
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The above followup was added by Jim on June 29, 2009 at 2:58 pm PST.
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The above followup was added by Jim on June 29, 2009 at 3:01 pm PST.
Coming up from the roots of the dead one I had to cut down. Just noticed them yesterday.
The above followup was added by Jim, Lake Tapps, WA on June 29, 2009 at 3:02 pm PST.
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The above followup was added by Jim on June 29, 2009 at 3:03 pm PST.
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The above followup was added by Jim on June 29, 2009 at 3:06 pm PST.
Looking healthy but not very big yet.
The above followup was added by Jim on June 29, 2009 at 3:08 pm PST.
and others
The above followup was added by Jim on June 29, 2009 at 3:09 pm PST.
An even closer view of echium pininana
The above followup was added by Jim on June 29, 2009 at 3:10 pm PST.
Ever thing seem to be growing back for you really good. One comment, on your silk tree, you should prop it up so its growing straight up and take off the bottom green growth, they are not going to be that pretty reddish purple color. Looks like a nice garden.
The above followup was added by Roger In Olympia 8b on June 29, 2009 at 5:02 pm PST.
Your garden is looking good. The Angels Fishing Rod is further along than mine which is just now starting to send flower stocks up.
The above followup was added by issaquah John on June 29, 2009 at 5:35 pm PST.
Thanks. I'll take your advice on the silk tree right now!
The above followup was added by Jim, Lake Tapps, Wa on June 29, 2009 at 5:36 pm PST.
I cheated. I had a head start on the Angels Fishing Rod. It had buds already when I bought it a few weeks ago. :-)
The above followup was added by Jim, Lake Tapps on June 29, 2009 at 5:40 pm PST.
Nice collection of plants, Jim.
Don't expect your pineapple guava to flower this year. Mine started three years after planting. Besides, you would already see buds if it were. Now is the peak flowering time.
The above followup was added by Alex, Portland-Hillsboro, Oregon (z8b) on June 29, 2009 at 8:00 pm PST.
You'll have a jungle when all of your plants grow up. They are Looking good! That Bay Tree will grow very large too, I have one that is near 20'ft tall and it self seeds everywhere. Cheers, Joe
The above followup was added by Joe, SSI on June 29, 2009 at 9:45 pm PST.
Jim, thanks for the pics. I know its tough here to post a lot of them at the same time.
Anyhow, so what about the Black Lace? Full sun too hot? Evergreen? Easy to find around here? Sweet plant dude!
The above followup was added by BryceOlyWa on June 29, 2009 at 10:53 pm PST.
Bryce, the sambacus nigra is pretty easy to find here. I've seen it at most major nurseries. It's easy to grow. Full sun is just fine. Mine only got two groups of blooms this year and one of them got broken off by wind or deer or something.
Still, it's a good looking plant even without the blooms.
The above followup was added by Jim on June 30, 2009 at 5:50 am PST.
Thanks for posting them Jim. That Dierama used to be hard to get but seems to be more available now. I planted one myself last spring but no flowers this year. Jim, regarding the Eucs, are some of them sprouting new leaves lower on the trunk? I was wondering if the lack of new growth could be due to some winter damage. When that happens the tree is trying to replace the top with the new growth below the damaged part. I've seen it happen to some of my Eucs.
The above followup was added by Vlad Pomajzl, Saltspring on June 30, 2009 at 8:38 am PST.
Vlad, regarding the eucs, the subcrenulata did experience browning on most of the leaves so it has indeed had to expend much of it's energy regrowing them.
The glaucescens didn't appear to have any damage at all. I must say though, I have noticed, even in the last 24 hours, that it is not drooping as much. The top seems to be straightening out so perhaps its getting ready to take off like it did last July!
I forgot to mention my neglecta. It does seem to be growing fairly well.
The above followup was added by Jim,Lake Tapps on June 30, 2009 at 7:33 pm PST.
Jim, your top photo looks like it might be a silene.
The above followup was added by Chuck on July 01, 2009 at 6:30 am PST.