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JOHN
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United Kingdom
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 Posted - 12/13/2006 : 13:16:39
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On the south side of the Arboretum, where "The Friends" volunteer group recently cleared brambles from the wall, there has been revealed several shrubs called Mahonia. These shrubs flower from November to about Christmas, and although the bright yellow flower spikes are past their best, there still remains enough to make a bright show for another week or two. Close by them is a Red Oak the leaves of which are now nearly brown having lost the redness, but the tree still clutches them to its' branches, perhaps to keep the cold away. Around all this scatter several holly trees decked in a profusion of red berries, and it all contributes to a quietly festive aura. Well worth a visit while the opportunity, and the Christmas spirit last.
A merry Christmas to all our readers.
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Ringo
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 12/15/2006 : 08:47:51
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I saw the yellow flowers earlier in the week. I agree they look superb. I also noticed the profusion of Holly berries which I understand heralds a very cold winter.
Where do you find the names of these rare trees
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JOHN
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 12/15/2006 : 10:58:05
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I have several books on shrubs and flowers and trees. The Mahonia were in the book of shrubs. I've already mentioned in "Tree-mendous 2" that I've been fascinated by trees for as long as I can remember and was probably hung from one in a previous life. Flowers I started to find an interest in about six yoears ago, and shrubs sorta fitted in between.
I've also read somewhere that lots of berries on the trees is an indication of a good summer just gone, rather than of a bad winter just coming. |
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andymo
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Posted - 01/04/2007 : 11:15:25
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 There are a few different types of mahonia, some of which are pleasantly scented as well.
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A Decorated Park
