The Tree Thread

[Ross]

Old picture of my nandina. R.I.P. Lost in an unexpected hailstorm last year. Ironically a large tree saved my car from serious damage when I pulled off the highway to get underneath it. The hail was bigger than golf balls for several minutes where I was...serious stuff.

 

[sam]

man, folks who live in cold places really put up with a lot !! too bad you lost that nice tree.

best wishes, sam

pemphis acidula

 

[Poink88]

man, folks who live in cold places really put up with a lot !!

Nice tree as usual. While I have winter here too, it is much shorter & milder and I am thankful for that.

Base of a yaupon I flattened yesterday. It is a raft that I feel will need to be separated eventually but will see if it survives first.

Had to use a hatchet since saws are getting clogged with dirt and the sawdust. It was a workout.
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[sam]

living in the tropics has its advantages, but drawbacks, as well.

best wishes, sam

collected bougainvillea

 

[Don Blackmond]

man, folks who live in cold places really put up with a lot !! too bad you lost that nice tree.

best wishes, sam

pemphis acidula
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you can say that again....

 

[Don Blackmond]

living in the tropics has its advantages, but drawbacks, as well.

best wishes, sam

collected bougainvillea
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yep, I'm sweating just looking at your photo.... ;-)

 

[sam]

don

that looks coooooold

best wishes, sam

 

[Vance Wood]

Sam: Is that an Azalea or a Bougie? I cannot enlarge the photo enough to tell anything other than it is an amazing tree.

Sorry I forgot the photo:

Colorado Blue Spruce from local show 2009

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

Sam: Is that an Azalea or a Bougie? I cannot enlarge the photo enough to tell anything other than it is an amazing tree.

Sure looks like a bougie...don't forget your photo...

pyracantha:

 

[sam]

Hi vance and brian

confirmed. its a pink pixie bougainvillea. chosen as the logo tree for the 2013 BCI photo contest.

best wishes, sam

kishu shimpaku

 

[rockm]

Don,

If that live oak took 2nd, what in the world took first?

Pic is Harry Hirao with the "Ohmygod" juniper at the Nat. Arb.

 

[Don Blackmond]

Don,

If that live oak took 2nd, what in the world took first?

Pic is Harry Hirao with the "Ohmygod" juniper at the Nat. Arb.

this...not mine

 

[sam]

I like that blue spruce, vance

best wishes, sam

 

[Don Blackmond]

I love fresh, red spring growth.

 

[JudyB]

I agree Don, and that's just gorgeous.

Not that this in any way compares, but here's more....
Looks like one of the trunks is a bit different, don't recall the color difference so much last year. This trunk did leaf out first, maybe it's just timing.

 

[Don Blackmond]

I agree Don, and that's just gorgeous.

Not that this in any way compares, but here's more....
Looks like one of the trunks is a bit different, don't recall the color difference so much last year. This trunk did leaf out first, maybe it's just timing.
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probably just a matter of timing

 

[sam]

really enjoying everyone's trees. there are some nice bonsai out there!

best wishes, sam

 

[Don Blackmond]

really enjoying everyone's trees. there are some nice bonsai out there!

best wishes, sam

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beautiful bougie

 

[sam]

thanks don

I'm lovin your trees.

best wishes sam

 

[james]

Question for Don

Don,

I noticed your very large trident is coming out primarily red. I have several tridents, some coming out red, others more green. I imagine all will be green in time. Any idea why some hold the red color longer than others?

Thanks, Josh