Tag Archives: Bloom Day

Bloom Day and Wordless Wednesday 04/15/2015

More Bloom Day flowers: http://www.maydreamsgardens.com/2015/04/garden-bloggers-bloom-day-april-2015.html

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Bloom Day March 2014 – Azara microphylla

It is suddenly spring in Portland, and you can’t go anywhere without big puffy clouds of cherry blossoms jumping in front of you.  Magnolia blooms are not far behind.  But the tree I must bring to your attention has flowers … Continue reading

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Bloom Day January 2014

Witchhazel, genus Hamamelis, isn’t uncommon by any means, but the placement of this one at the street entryway makes a stunning appearance to passers by during the bleak months of bare branches. This small tree is on NW Flanders between … Continue reading

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Bloom Day October 2013 – Franklinia alatamaha

I’m barely making it for Bloom Day, but just had to post about this tree.  There’s so much going on with fall color right now and dry sunny weather makes for maximum enjoyment.  This tree is starting to join in … Continue reading

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Bloom Day August 2013: Chitalpa

I confess I took these photos a couple weeks ago, and since I’m away on vacation right now I can’t confirm that they are actually flowering today. But reading that they that they have a long bloom period over several … Continue reading

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