Predictable Fall Color

I keep transplanting the root suckers of the Devil’s Walkingstick and spreading them throughout my Oasis. The fall color of these suckering shrubs add early fall color in the landscape and are easily spotted with their purplish foliage.

Chestnut Litter

My Hybrid Chestnut is full of Chestnut Burrs. The ground is littered with all the burs and empty shells. Because of lack of cross pollination, the nuts are empty, but this bur had 7 in it! Every once and awhile I do find a filled Chestnut or find the remains of one, as the wildlife […]

Pitch x Loblolly Pine

Now that I am growing Pitch Pines, I am realizing my Pitlolly Pines that survive resemble Pitch Pines more than Loblolly Pines.   But they are faster growing than Pitch Pines and a little less hardy.   It has been worth getting this Hybrid Pine, as it is my fastest growing Pine.