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Spring 2008 I
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Miscellaneous shots

Viburnum cinnamomifolium
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After 4th winter, new growth; davidii group.

viburnum atrocyaneum april 2008
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viburnum atrocyaneum after two winters

Soerhensia (Echinopsis) formosa hybrids
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plant left 1 winter, plant right 2 winters; both with Mazus

Mild winter: min. +9°F; max days in a row below freezing: 2

Cytisus x 'Lena'
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A stunning hybrid Cytisus scoparius x dallimorei 'Lena' named after the German breeder

Cistus corbariensis
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This has performed well through two winters, Trichocereus tarijensis in back after one winter

More to come

Al Hirsh's Garden