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When I decided to experiment with a ‘Fire Dragon’ Shantung maple last April — purchased at Metro Maples during a garden scouting expedition in the Dallas/Fort Worth area — I had no idea it would do this: burst into bloom with starry, acid-yellow flowers.
My little 5-gallon tree, planted last spring, bravely survived the hellish summer of 2023. It didn’t show any remarkable fall color after that ordeal, but perhaps this year…
Meanwhile, I’m charmed by the dainty spring show.
By the way, I just saw Shantung maple for sale at Hill Country Water Gardens & Nursery in Cedar Park this weekend.
I’m also soaking up the cottage-core beauty of native spiderwort, which shows off purple and magenta blooms every morning through midday, before closing up tight in the afternoon.
Three colors have appeared in this pretty patch.
Bees love them too.
Speaking of, thirsty bees have been dropping in for a drink from my saucer birdbath on the deck. I hadn’t noticed them doing this last year, even in the summer.
But this spring, I’ve got some thirsty neighbors!
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March 30-31: Come see the Austin Cactus & Succulent Society Show at Zilker Botanical Garden on 3/30 and 3/31, from 10 am to 5 pm. Includes a plant show with specimen cacti and succulents, handcrafted pottery, daily silent auction and hourly plant raffles, and expert advice. Admission is included with paid admission to Zilker Garden, $5 to $8 for adults, $3 to $4 for children (under 2 free).
April 6: Come out to Austin’s Mayfield Park on 4/6 for the Mayfield Park
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