MARIETTE'S BACK TO BASICS

Thursday, May 15, 2014

{Our Sassafras is a Morus Rubra or Red Mulberry}

Thanks to some observing readers they did have me do som further research on this young tree.
Turns out that it is NOT the Sassafras that we would want to have, but a Morus Rubra or Red Mulberry!
Sorry about that... I had these posts pre-scheduled due to our 9-day trip to Florida.
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Lovely and very soft velvety leaves in the spring are on our young Sassafras tree.

In our previous home in Dublin, Georgia we observed young squirrels snacking on the tender buds of Sassafras trees...

Since we had a Sassafras tree at our previous location, we always tried to have one here as well.

They seem to be rather tender for starting off. We lost some...

Well, I guess they do look like gourmet food in a squirrel's eye?!

Love their unique shaped leaves.

My shadow over this tiny baby-tree. We do hope it will survive the harsh summer and continue to grow into a tall tree one day...
We might be able to make our own Sassafras tea from its bark!

Does any of you have a Sassafras tree?

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

{Two Seasons Side by Side}

It was a funny sight to see winter berries next to spring blossoms...

Winter Berries of our Nandina, Heavenly Bamboo alongside Spiraea cantoniensis 'Lanceata' or double Bridal Wreath Spirea

Nandina berries I always use for Christmas...

Spirea Cantoniensis 'Lanceata' or double Bridal Wreath Spirea is gorgeous!

Sunlight playing with those blossoms...

The beautiful closeup photo I made on April 10, 2010
The other two on April 10, 2014...

Related links:
{Our New Spiraea Cantoniensis (dbl Bridal Wreath Spirea)} | previous post by me
{Our Cornus Kousa (Japanese Dogwoods) & Spiraea Cantoniensis (dbl Bridal Wreath Spirea)} | previous post by me

Sunday, May 11, 2014

{Our Mrs. G. G. GERBING Azaleas}

One of our prettiest Azaleas is for sure the Mrs. G.G. GERBING Azalea with its huge white flowers!

Again, during my garden tour on April 12, with perfect sunlight I could make these photos.

Are they not a dream?

In the back you see the red from our Acer Rubrum or Red Maple.

Stepping back now so you can see the wooden bridge over our creek. One of 3.

To the left you see our Quercus Virginiana Grand View Gold and the Italian Cypress in front of the balcony, the Gazebo is visible as well. Next is our Acer saccharum Marshall or Sugar Maple tree.

To the right you see the Acer Rubrum or Red Maple more visible and also the Acer Negundo Kelly's Gold Yellow Box Elder to the right of the rubrum.

A bit closer and all 3 Acers you can see in the back as well.