Bogturtle's Garden- November 2025

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The Silverbell Tree that oversees where we leave the parking area is a clear yellow. Quite a spectacular tree, in Spring, found naturally near rivers in our Southern mountains. 

This one Fothergilla always takes on this spectacular crimson. I always wonder that this shrub is so seldom used in landscaping, as its unusual Spring flowers, slow growth rate and this Fall color should make it more popular. Another native of our Southeastern mountains, I think. And normal and dwarf sorts have become more commonly available, over the years.  

Another southern native, the Oakleaved Hydrangea is shown here in one of the most popular and vigorous sorts. From Princeton University, I think. H. quercifolia 'Snow Queen'.


Blowing away the leaves from the drive is a pleasant chore, every 3 or 4 days. And a layer of them has been added to all I put over some Daffodil bulbs I dug up. An experiment and possible alternative to planting them. Several inches of woodchips, grass clippings and leaves, with a little pelleted lime added.  

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