Chestnut trees flower late, especially this year in early July.
The American Chestnut(Castanea dentata) flowers high up in the canopy.
The photo above is of a Hybrid Chestnut that has flowers closer to the ground.
1.5 Inches in 15 Minutes
An Incredible amount of rain fell in a short period of time.
A dry Vernal Pond was filled with water in a hurry. But during the height of the storm, the rush of water went over the dam and damaged it.
Pitlolly Pine & Hybrid Chestnut
The Pitlolly Pines took a big hit last winter, here is one Pitch x Loblolly Hybrid Pine still shaking off the bad winter:
In the background is a Hybrid Chestnut tree flowering.
Nanking Cherry Fruit Production
Now that my Nanking Cherries are getting older, I am getting reliable fruit production most years.
The fruit on the Nanking Cherry(Prunus tomentosa) is small and the birds like it, also.
Thistle Island
It has rained a lot this month, and right now this island is fully surrounded by water.
Currently the island is covered in field thistles(Cirsium discolor).
Ginkgo Leaves
Ginkgo trees have unusual leaves.
Ginkgo Biloba is a slow growing tree that I like planting for the future. I also have some Ginkgo cultivars that I have added lately.
Giant Fleece Flower
Giant Fleece Flower(Persicaria polymorpha) is a large flowering perennial.
This plant flowers for a long duration.
Sphinx Moth
Sphinx Moths are a common sight on the farm.
They are the largest moth here and the caterpillars are voracious eaters.
Oliver’s Lime
Vigorous growth on my Oliver’s Lime:
Oliver’s Lime(Tilia Oliveri) is related to the native American Basswood(Tilia americana).
Firecracker Crabapple Fruit
Some apples are forming on the Firecracker Apple tree.
These crabapples are said to be red fleshed, soon I shall personally find out.