"Gardening is about enjoying the smell of things growing in the soil, getting dirty without feeling guilty, and generally taking the time to soak up a little peace and serenity. " ~Lindley Karstens
Showing posts with label Crape Myrtle. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Crape Myrtle. Show all posts

Thursday, June 3, 2010

Crape Myrtles and Magnolia Blooming

There are lots of Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) trees planted in the parking lot of my working place.  In the winter, these deciduous trees are nothing but bare sticks, but when they are blooming in the early summer through the fall, they really become a pleasant view for me every working day.

There are three different colors: White, light pink/lavender, deep pink. 

Lagerstroemia indica
Common name: crape myrtle
Family: Lythraceae






I love those big showy flower clusters at the top of the arching branches. 


I have been observing this tree for a while.  Do you notice there are two different colors (white and light pink) from the same tree?  I checked the trunk, and it doesn't seem to me there are two different tree trunks growing together.  Wondering what is happening...





At the same place, the Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem' trees still continue blooming and spread their heavenly scent into the air.  Bees are crazy about the flowers too.  I can not help noticing every morning coming to the work, there are always some bees buzzing around the flowers.

Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem'
Family: Magnoliaceae


There are more bees in the middle of the flower that I can not get into the picture.

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Thanks all for your warm encouraging comments left to my previous post!  I appreciate it very much!   I knew that is what I will get from all of you even before I posted it. We gardeners cheer for each other's success, and comfort each other when things do not go as what we wanted. That is what made this gardening world even more fascinating and enjoyable. 

I definitely will not stop experiencing the gardening fun.   I am sure you will continue witnessing my garden's  ups and downs through this blog.  Only I know I will be able to handle them better since I have so many supports from all of you.

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