Hi GPODers!
Yesterday we saw some beautiful plant close-ups from Lila Johnson in Mill Creek, WA. I wonāt copy Lilaās entire intro (be sure to go back if you missed it), but one pertinent paragraph was the following:
Right now the āstarā is the coral bark maple (Acer palmatum āSango Kakuā, Zones 5ā8) in full yellow mode. We have it uplit at night and it truly is a star. And when the leaves are gone, that coral bark is incredible. I think the winter time is my favorite time for this tree, it stands out when all else is done for the season.
I didnāt include any photos of this small but mighty tree in yesterdayās post, so Iām kicking off with it today.
Lila certainly did not over-hype the vibrancy of her incredible coral bark maple, and the beautiful blue pot that sits in front is the perfect contrast to the foliageās golden hue. The tiny fuchsia in the lower left corner appears to be Lilaās new āNeon Tricolorā fuchsia (Fuchsia āNeon Tricolorā, Zones 7ā9) we saw yesterday. On the right, a pink geranium continues to put on a fantastic floral show.
Even from afar, the coral bark maple absolutely dominates the scene with its outrageous color.
Of course, Lilaās Full Moon Japanese maple (Acer japonicum, Zones 5ā7) on the opposite side of the arbor is also a show-stopper. We saw some great shots of this tree yesterday, but this perspective reveals the stunning palm tree near by. Looks like itās a hardy windmill palm (Trachycarpus fortunei, Zones 7ā11), which would make sense for Lilaās locale.
Lilaās garden has just about everything you could want in an autumn garden. Flowers still blooming, foliage sporting sensational color, and even seed heads adding even more interest. These might beĀ crocosmia seed pods.
Another hardy fuchsia (Fuchsia magellanica, Zones 6ā9) in Lilaās garden adds more beautiful pinks and purples to her fall garden. Paired with the palm tree, these bold colors bring a tropical flare to more traditional PNW plantings.
Full Moon Japanese maple in background behind the arbor.
Vine mapleĀ (Acer circinatum, Zones 5ā9) (27 years old), āLittle Limeā panicle hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata āJaneā, Zones 3ā8), and 27 year old rhody and azalea.
Our coral bark Japanese maple, uplit last night! 10/25/2024
Thank you so much for sharing your gloriously colorful fall garden, Lila!
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