Tag: shrub

Once a Shrub Now a Tree

Turns out it’s an invasive species now. it was here when I moved in 1991.

“Amur honeysuckle is a massively-branched, perennial shrub with dark green leaves, aromatic white flowers, and luscious burgundy berries that are inedible to humans but relished by birds propagating the seeds. This East Asian native shrub has been utilized in landscape decoration, wildlife cover, and erosion control. However, it is no longer recommended for planting due to invasiveness issues.”

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Rose of Sharon, Unfurled

“One plant commonly called “rose of Sharon” in the US is Hibiscus syriacus…….”

It’s not really a rose at all

There are Biblical Origins but scholars can’t agree

After the rain
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One Hardy Hibiscus

There’s a new plant, a Hardy Hibiscus, in my front garden and it blossomed. A single bloom. Very exciting to see the vibrant pink unfold.

Then I walked up to the park and saw what’s in the second photo!

Maybe next year.

A single blossom on my new Hardy Hibiscus plant
Too many Hardy Hibiscus blossoms to count
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