The Magnolia Leaf Willow has big leaves for a Willow. But this shrub has not proven very hardy in my location.
Daily Archives: July 27, 2016
Sichuan Pepper
I have some Sichuan Pepper developing on my Prickly Ash Tree. I just started growing this plant this year and has done great.
Red Dragon Contorted Filbert
This shrub has grown slow for me, but it has two awesome features. Red leaves and contorted branches adorn this unusual bush.
Chinese Necklace Poplar
Chinese Necklace Poplar hasn’t been as easy to propagate from cuttings as other Poplars. Though my numbers will slowly increase.
Goat Pasture Trees
I have a nice row of trees in the Goat Pasture now. I use cages and also electric fence to keep the goats from destroying them.
Arctic Paulownia Hybrid
Arctic Paulownia is a Paulownia that suppose to grow fast and be hardy. I have tried a few Paulownia trees in my Iowa location and so far all of them have died back to the ground. This is my best chance yet.
Golden Sunshine Willow
I don’t have many willows with yellow leaves, but this cultivar does. By this time of the year, the leaves have mellowed out.
Globe Thistles
Globe Thistles are very attractive flowers for honeybees. The plants are perennials and are able to compete with the surrounding vegetation.
Golden White Willow
Planted some Golden White Willow cuttings. They have taken off pretty good, though the Pokeweed is competing well.
Blackberry Harvest
Triple Crown and Chester Blackberries are currently being harvested every day. I have to pick them often and stay ahead of the Spotted wing drosophila fruit flies.