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    Storm devastated Greengage Plum

    I had a greengage for many years. What a deliciously different flavour a greengage has. They are so sweet, and almost between a really ripe...
    Post by: Joan, Oct 6, 2006 in forum: Fruit and Nut Trees
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    Arbutus: Arbutus Trees

    It is very upsetting to see trees which have reached a good size at the age of thirty years or so going into rapid decline.They should be in their...
    Post by: Joan, Mar 21, 2006 in forum: Ericaceae (rhododendrons, arbutus, etc.)
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    Rhododendrons: Am I Killing Them with Love?

    I have noticed that my rhododendrons are losing leaves much later than usual this year. Lower leaves are turning yellow and reddish, and will...
    Post by: Joan, Sep 25, 2005 in forum: Ericaceae (rhododendrons, arbutus, etc.)
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    Corylus contorta

    "Harry Lauders Walking Stick', the contorted hazel, is usually a grafted shrub. The contorted hazel is grafted onto a root stock which is a normal...
    Post by: Joan, May 27, 2004 in forum: Woody Plants
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    Is this an actual tree?

    Try cork oak!
    Post by: Joan, May 20, 2004 in forum: Plants: Identification
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    Aphid-resistant perennials

    I am not sure where you are located, but lupins are seem to be very prone to aphids in garden situations around Vancouver. I find very few...
    Post by: Joan, May 2, 2004 in forum: Small Space Gardening
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    Help identify bush- calicancer

    This may be the Carolina allspice, Calycanthus floridus Check out http://www.laspilitas.com/plants/127.htm Joan
    Post by: Joan, Apr 29, 2004 in forum: Plants: Identification
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    cardiocrinum Himalayan lily

    Post by: Joan, Mar 20, 2004 in forum: HortForum
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    Spike Dracaena

    Just to say do not forget our wonderful native flora in British Columbia. I love seeing palms etc when I go south, way south, but sword ferns,...
    Post by: Joan, Feb 16, 2004 in forum: Outdoor Tropicals
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    Pruning Erythrina x sykesii (Coral Tree)

    Coral Tree You may find the discussion on the Coral tree at this site interesting. One person does comment about annual pruning resulting in...
    Post by: Joan, Jan 24, 2004 in forum: Woody Plants
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    clematis

    It is always a problem replying to someone out there in the ether! I hope you are in a warm zone... Maybe USDA Z8 as that is the zone for UBC...
    Post by: Joan, Dec 28, 2003 in forum: HortForum
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    arctostaphylos u. 'Vancouver Jade'

    Here's the link to the UBC plant introductions on this website....
    Post by: Joan, Dec 7, 2003 in forum: Woody Plants
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    Nicandra physalodes

    It could be the annual, Nicandra physalodes, " Apple of Peru" or Shoo fly. The stems, bearing the attractive fruits are frequently used in dried...
    Post by: Joan, Oct 17, 2003 in forum: Plants: Identification
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    name this plant

    'Autumn Magic" , by the way is pretty easy for us in Vancouver! Mine grow in partial shade and have reasonable drainage! You can get a leaflet...
    Post by: Joan, Oct 11, 2003 in forum: Plants: Identification
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    name this plant

    This sounds like Aronia melanocarpa 'Autumn Magic' which was intoduced to the nursery trade through the University of British Columbia Botanical...
    Post by: Joan, Oct 11, 2003 in forum: Plants: Identification