JudyB
Queen of the Nuts
Seems to suit the tree, although the potter is unknown to me. Just know it's a European maker.
Kurume Azalea
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JudyB
Queen of the Nuts
Money shot today!
just.wing.it
Deadwood Head
Gangster!
Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
GrimLore
Bonsai Nut alumnus... we miss you
JudyB
Queen of the Nuts
Indeed. It's quite the sight. Too bad they don't have fragrance, but then again, maybe it would knock you over if it did!
Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
Seeing your tree...makes one grasp why some just show these for their blooms only, yours has great bones as well. So a double perk for sure...lovely out of bloom...and knock your socks off fabulous when in bloom. Just stunning!!!
JudyB
Queen of the Nuts
Agreed, I got it for the tree itself, but do enjoy the blooms.
GrimLore
Bonsai Nut alumnus... we miss you
I agree, I favor Blooming not only for bench interest but for the look in full bloom. Crystal and I don't mind a mild fragrance but if I point something out that is strong scented she always says "I really wish you wouldn't"
Love the look of that one, hard to imagine in person
Grimmy
0soyoung
Imperial Masterpiece
BUZZINGA !!
discusmike
Omono
No wonder why the priest collected it
GrimLore
Bonsai Nut alumnus... we miss you
He did not collect it - he stole it from my yard, claimed he took from someplace close by...
Grimmy
Clicio
Masterpiece
tree4me
Shohin
Beautiful tree! Knowing it's history is even more amazing. Here's some history of the area, I was born and raised in Philly and love the history of it.
My guess would be Fairmount Park West. The Centennial celebration, the first Worlds fair, was held there in 1876. The Horticultural Center, built for the occasion along with other buildings, were destroyed by Hurricane Hazel in 1954, 74 years ago. The closest church in the area is Epic Church Parkside. Which is almost on the site of the Centennial celebration.
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JudyB
Queen of the Nuts
Wow, that is the closest I've gotten to a clue, it is hard to dig up old horticultural references without actually talking to people who keep such records. You can find generalist information, but this is some possible evidence. Thanks!
tree4me
Shohin
There are a lot of parks in Philly. I just thought this gave some similar dates and time frames, ie the pastor digging it up about 70 years ago, why a tree from France is in a park in Philadelphia..LOL
Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
This tree...should be your avatar photo for awhile. Just saying...?
Velodog2
Chumono
Criminy! Shucks! Gee willikers!
(That’s just plain stunning, And the quality of the photography is not to be ignored either)
(That’s just plain stunning, And the quality of the photography is not to be ignored either)
JudyB
Queen of the Nuts
Thank you. I wonder if I should have thinned out the buds more than I did, but it does look amazing. It fairly glows. I noticed @Brian Van Fleet said he thins out individual blossoms in each bud. I didn't do that at all, just thinned out buds close to each other before they opened. If you read this Brian, can you tell me if that is advantageous over just thinning out buds?
Thanks everyone for your kind remarks, I had little to do with how this tree looks as of now, but plan on doing some work on the pads if we ever get out of this "spring".
JosephCooper
Shohin
Just... Instantly loving it!
