tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post3476766006129770168..comments2024-03-27T16:38:59.108-05:00Comments on clay and limestone: Wildflower Wednesday: In Praise of A Native TreeGailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-2876108733016569882013-12-04T20:43:03.482-06:002013-12-04T20:43:03.482-06:00Great shots. You have a very beautiful place.Great shots. You have a very beautiful place.Katehttp://positivething.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-17389579733911410372013-11-30T16:07:06.469-06:002013-11-30T16:07:06.469-06:00In my last job, I always tried to keep H. virginia...In my last job, I always tried to keep H. virginiana in stock. There was one place in Iowa that sold them (and lots of other under-appreciated natives) bare-root. We would pot them up and grow them on for fall sales. It was never a crowd pleaser, but to the right people it was a good find.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-7203127933507083332013-11-29T15:26:47.166-06:002013-11-29T15:26:47.166-06:00Hamamelis virginiana is native to you but very exo...Hamamelis virginiana is native to you but very exotic here. It is beautiful. I grow Hamamelis x intermedia 'Pallida' and it is a highlight of the winter. I love your blog; it is fascinating to see what plants are native with you and how you grow them.<br />Chloristheblooominggarden.wordpress.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00241020433302687248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-69863907867264541892013-11-29T07:34:42.639-06:002013-11-29T07:34:42.639-06:00blues and purples as I make an Advent wreath of ga...blues and purples as I make an Advent wreath of garden flowers.Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-59894917660678547922013-11-28T01:51:48.634-06:002013-11-28T01:51:48.634-06:00Hi Gail, thanks again for hosting this. I've a...Hi Gail, thanks again for hosting this. I've always liked the witch hazels from blog posts, they always look so extra ordinary. Am glad you put a wide angle shot of the whole plant to see the size of the flowers and the bald stems. Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05848957958059476177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-89211698084467593632013-11-27T07:55:50.391-06:002013-11-27T07:55:50.391-06:00I've always loved your witch hazels, Gail. Th...I've always loved your witch hazels, Gail. The seed pods are so cool, too, another example of Nature knowing just what is best to keep the cycle going.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-81668115922792978932013-11-26T07:03:46.063-06:002013-11-26T07:03:46.063-06:00Late bloomers and understory trees are just what I...Late bloomers and understory trees are just what I need in my garden. Will have to look for this pretty native with the spidery flowers.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-22528265247987654902013-11-25T22:46:59.650-06:002013-11-25T22:46:59.650-06:00It's like you're describing my garden as t...It's like you're describing my garden as the perfect place for Witch Hazel--Oaks and Hickories, shade. We don't have any in our garden or woods, but I'm thinking it would be a good replacement for other shrubs when they pass on.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-57010924843922741782013-11-25T20:14:43.049-06:002013-11-25T20:14:43.049-06:00I have a very small Hamemelis virginiana that is a...I have a very small Hamemelis virginiana that is about 3' tall. I thought the rabbits killed it the first winter but it bounced back. Hope it makes it to maturity in the not too distant future.Jasonhttp://gardeninacity.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-28285908873619937102013-11-25T17:09:54.070-06:002013-11-25T17:09:54.070-06:00And look at the blue sky behind those spidery yell...And look at the blue sky behind those spidery yellow flowers. Lovely eye candy. GRACE PETERSONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04520343332670354262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-74097335813570485732013-11-25T16:34:30.060-06:002013-11-25T16:34:30.060-06:00I adore Witch Hazels...they are amazing 4-season p...I adore Witch Hazels...they are amazing 4-season plants.scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-48163702022345850662013-11-25T11:41:07.926-06:002013-11-25T11:41:07.926-06:00I love witch hazel and your photos are terrific. ...I love witch hazel and your photos are terrific. I'm sorry our local hospital sees fit to prune their witch hazels into little lollipops.Commonweederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10913336590036045901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-37839151058948182013-11-25T08:35:58.303-06:002013-11-25T08:35:58.303-06:00Gail, your photos are gorgeous! I added a native w...Gail, your photos are gorgeous! I added a native witch hazel last year but haven't seen any blooms yet this year. It seemed that mine was blooming more in December--we have some odd little microclimates in our garden. Now, I want to add many more--I didn't realize how well it would thrive as an understory tree. Thanks for the inspiration! Enjoy your company, and wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09643317297830165273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-71663899217751662942013-11-25T08:19:57.527-06:002013-11-25T08:19:57.527-06:00Such a lovely little tree ... I'd love to have...Such a lovely little tree ... I'd love to have it but I suspect my particular microclimate isn't hospitable.Cindy, MCOKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094260737874973235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-55346216599302294212013-11-25T08:11:11.171-06:002013-11-25T08:11:11.171-06:00Still waiting on buds, seed pods and blooms on my ...Still waiting on buds, seed pods and blooms on my two! One is over 3 yrs old...the other, a year. When will it happen?! Cannot stand the waiting...but sure like yours!Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12844013803699228989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-40443561114830885192013-11-25T08:10:19.021-06:002013-11-25T08:10:19.021-06:00Aren't tough, adaptable trees--and people--won...Aren't tough, adaptable trees--and people--wonderful? They make the best friends. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-49743767978396546642013-11-25T08:00:47.147-06:002013-11-25T08:00:47.147-06:00Here is another small tree I need to add to my gar...Here is another small tree I need to add to my garden. I will surely find a little spot for it! Carol Michelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07796344366326535406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-53769057406682056292013-11-25T07:13:42.423-06:002013-11-25T07:13:42.423-06:00Layanee, Thank you. I found A selection of H.virgi...Layanee, Thank you. I found A selection of H.virginiana from Rhode Island (H virginiana 'Champlin's Red') at an online nursery that looks pretty good! gail<br /><br /><br />Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-65107566478712322562013-11-25T07:09:05.265-06:002013-11-25T07:09:05.265-06:00I first saw this tree on your blog and added one t...I first saw this tree on your blog and added one to my garden. it is still small and has not flowered but I am hopeful for next fall.Donna@Gardens Eye Viewhttp://gardenseyeview.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-62996428736470098352013-11-25T06:22:21.304-06:002013-11-25T06:22:21.304-06:00I just read your marvelous and thorough post on th...I just read your marvelous and thorough post on the native witchhazel. Mine bloomed beautifully this year and while I did plant the cultivar, it reverted to the native root stock. I have to say, I am not disappointed! I agree, the native should be more available as it is the last tree/shrub to bloom in my New England garden.Layaneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03711709343178927400noreply@blogger.com