Most of my young Korean Mountain Ashes look normal. Except this seedling has suffered with yellow leaves.
Category Archives: Trees
Curly Poplar Tree
I found a colorful leafhopper on the Curly Poplar tree. Some pests are more beautiful than others.
Prospector Elm Red Growth
Prospector Elm is a vigorous Hybrid Elm of Asian DNA. The young growth will have you seeing red.
Hawthorn After Death
Firecracker Apple
I did get to taste a Firecracker Apple. The taste wasn’t great, but the red flesh was awesome to see.
Young Turkey Vultures
A couple Turkey Vultures are always hanging around the forest. The gray heads are indicative of their youth.
Corylus Fargesii Bark
The bark on my Corylus Fargesii is already showing the ornamental appeal. This tree’s common name is Paperbark Hazel.
Tree Hazel Leaves
It is easy to differentiate between my two Tree Hazels. l. Paperbark Hazel on the left and Turkish Hazel on the right.
80+ MPH Winds
Strong winds and hail hit during a thunderstorm on August 31, probably the most damaged trees on this Oasis in one event. Most of the Apples fell from the trees prematurely. To preserve the harvest, I have had to start dehydrating the fallen apples. Basswoods quickly were demolished. The large Black Cherry above was uprooted […]
Weeping Willow Breeze
A young Weeping Willow was catching the breeze on top of the hill.