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Highlights of spring 2007 III

Cytisus battandieri from the Moroccan Atlas ~6000'
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Just beginning to bloom, aroma of overripe bananas, survived two winters with no damage

Cytisus battandieri in full bloom
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The plant was a 15" one gal. plant two years ago. It would probably be improved by modest shearing

Tetrapanax papyriferus 'Steroidal Giant'
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Second winter, deciduous but no freeze back, somewhat invasive.

Camellia edithae, surprisingly hardy, 4th winter
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Beautiful corrigated foliage, said to hve gorgeous tight red flowers.

Nolina 'La Sibirica' Nuevo Leon, Mexico
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Ascending to over 11,000'. Wintered well with only minor burn. It is arborescent.

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