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[jillraggett]

Plant of the Day

Monday 24 February 2020

Rhododendrons are known for their dramatic flowers, and some species and hybrids for their wonderful foliage but as plants age they can develop wonderful, stem structure. Here Rhododendron 'Joseph Whitworth' has stems that have rooted and moved outwards from the original plant, with some crown lifting they have created a great winter display, later in spring the purple flowers will appear.

Jill Raggett

[jillraggett]

Plant of the Day

Friday 23 August 2019

Raising the canopy of foliage on Rhododendron can reveal their wonderful sculptural stems. In the garden of Attadale Gardens, Wester Ross, Scotland, a range of Rhododenron species and cultivars including Rhododendron auriculatum were thriving with the protection of a light woodland giving shelter from heavy frosts and protecting the flowers from strong sunlight. One plant even provided an excellent location for a sculpture of a chameleon who was placed purposefully walking along a branch.

Jill Raggett

[jillraggett]

Plant of the Day

Thursday 20 June 2019

The summer rain was causing the wonderful smooth cinnamon-brown bark of Arbutus menziesii (madrona, strawberry tree) to shine. This medium-sized tree has been crown lifted by removing the lower branches covered in evergreen foliage so allowing the bark to be admired and an understorey of herbaceous plants to develop. This tree was at the beautiful Inner Temple Gardens, London, which opens to the public in the afternoons.

Jill Raggett

[reynoldstc]

Here at Reynolds we offer a range of quality tree care services. From reductions to thinning, crown lifting to pollarding we cover all essential tree maintenance options.