Some December color for the Northeners Camelia japonica Camelia sasanqua A hard freeze will burn the japonica flowers which is typically a spring bloomer.
That is very pretty - thanks for giving us color after a drab, dark and rainy Saturday up in my part of the woods.
Wicked thorns on those. It is amazing how many survive around here. I don't know why anyone would intentionally plant one in their yard.
I saw a large silver maple downtown the other day that was pushing out buds. These plants aren't going to like the next cold snap much.
First time seeing daffodils and red maples blooming in January. First time hearing tree frog love in January. A lot of firsts. Longest mud season. Least amount of wood burned unless February turns out to be a wicked return of winter.
Yesterday we had an extended session of wintry snizzle. Some of it stuck. Blueberry bush Eastern white pine Mountain laurel Azalea Cedar No sign of any red winter berries. Summer drought a contributing factor, no doubt.
