I Stand Alone

The Ponderosa Pines(Pinus ponderosa) were hit hard this spring when the south winds picked up while the ground was still frozen. The lone green tree is a Southwestern White Pine(Pinus strobiformis).  This Species seems to be one of the best pines for my Oasis.

Evergreens Winter Burn

Cryptomeria japonica, or better known as Japanese Cedar, is probably only marginally hardy here.  It turns a drab color in winter like the native, unrelated Red Cedars.  This young tree looks burnt and I don’t know how this tree and the other couple I still have alive will turn out this Spring. All my bamboo […]