My small Asian White Oak has started flowering this year. This is good news, as early acorn production will help propagate more of this rare tree.
Category Archives: Flowers
Littleleaf Lilac
This Littleleaf Lilac has become a dependable flowering shrub in spring. Everything on this plant is smaller than the common Old Fashioned Lilac.
Betty Magnolia
Betty Magnolia is the first Magnolia of mine that has flowered. It flowers at a very small size and has big, pink flowers.
Crabapple Seedlings
Growing Crabapple seedlings has been productive for wildlife. The many blossoms turn into a lot of fruit and hang into winter for the birds.
Mexican Bamboo Versus Brome Grass
Mexican Bamboo has struggled to dominate over the surrounding Brome Grass. Mexican Bamboo has been considered invasive, but not as invasive as the Brome competition.
Apple Patience
The Pristine Apple has been in the orchard over 10 years now without any fruit yet. This year is looking promising though with all the flowers.
Evan’s Cherry Delivers
The Evan’s Cherry is starting to become plentiful on Kleckner Oasis because of all the suckers I am moving. This is the mother and is full of cherry blossoms. Last year she produced a good crop, so hopefully she starts producing bountiful crops regularly.
Flowering Iowa Orchard
Many fruit trees are flowering in my different Orchards around the Oasis. This Chojuro Pear has flowered for a few years now and I hope will bear fruit one of these times. It is in a young orchard of mine, planted among other Asian Pear cultivars. Montmorency Cherry and Kieffer Pear are full of flowers, […]
Hosta Aggression
Most Hostas are well-behaved, but this selection wants to run. This Hosta doesn’t have a lot of garden ornamental value like some other better known Hosta cultivars, but has found a niche in a more wild setting.
Spectacular Woodland Flowers
The woodlands has come alive from its hibernation and many flowers are currently on display.