AWESOME BLOSSOM
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Full Bloom |
2013-05-23 07:00 AM |
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Generally there are two types of sunflowers: multiple head or single head. The largest single head is the Russian Grey Stripe because produces grey striped seeds, thats the kind you eat. Most single headed types are for consumption and have big seeds.
The other Multiple head type have small inedible seeds and are purely ornamental, though I have seen smaller birds try and eat the seeds, but the seeds arent as good.
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AWESOME BLOSSOM
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Tree ID |
2013-05-23 06:54 AM |
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Pittosporum napaulense (Golden Fragrance) - A large upright shrub or small tree from India, Bhutan and Nepal. Variable to 18-20 feet feet tall with glossy 3-8 inch long leathery lanceolate leaves that are clustered at the branch tips. In the late spring and early summer emerge the sweetly scented 1/4 inch wide pale yellow flowers in 3 inch wide panicles. There is some speculation that plants so named in cultivation are really P. floribunda from the same geographical area although this latter plant has greenish-yellow flowers. First collected by the famed plant explorer Ernest "Chinese" Wilson between 1907-1910 for planting at the Arnold Arboretum. This description of this plant is based on our research and our observations of it growing at the nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens. We always appreciate receiving feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or have additional cultural tips that would aid others growing Pittosporum napaulense .
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AWESOME BLOSSOM
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Tree ID |
2013-05-23 06:53 AM |
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http://www.smgrowers.com/products/plants/plantdisplay.asp?
strLetter=P&plant_id=2465&page=6
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AWESOME BLOSSOM
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Bug ID |
2013-05-23 06:50 AM |
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Its NOT a "glassy winged" sharpshooter, the insect that is the vector for pierce disease. Its a different variety.
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