Monday, October 17, 2016
Monthly Progress #66
Here is the ficus tree, at about 10 feet tall as of today. I now think I understand why this tree took so long to get established: that is because of its being in the area prone to intruding salt water from Biscayne bay. I could have chosen a different location at higher ground, but this place is secluded, which I like better. There is another ficus tree ( I am not sure its species name) nearby that is thriving so hopefully this tree will perform as well. 5 years down, many more to count...
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It looks fantastic. You know trees need time to put their taproots down, before they can really thrive. Now that it's established, it will do fine from here on out.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your continued interest in this ficus tree that is very special in my life.
ReplyDeleteWhen I lived in Illinois, I bought a house that was built in 1905. There were two HUMUNGOUS Douglas fir trees in front that were threatening to uproof my shingles. I didn't have the heart to cut them down when the woman selling it said they were "newlywed trees." Apparently back then, a newly wed couple would plant two trees on either side of the walkway to their new home. They planted them so close to the house, not thinking about how they would be when they were bigger. I always imagined that when I got married I'd plant trees too. But I was still in that house when I got married. So instead I planted a cherry tree in the next house. Every house my family lived in, we've always planted trees.
ReplyDeleteYou clearly are a "tree" person. I am quite lucky that after many years of searching, I was able to germinate and planted 4 Alstonia scholaris: 3 here of which 2 are near my Ficus religiosa; and 1 in my backyard. I can't wait until they bloom for the first time. You will be the first to know here and in my other blog.
ReplyDeleteYou clearly are a "tree" person. I am quite lucky that after many years of searching, I was able to germinate and planted 4 Alstonia scholaris: 3 here of which 2 are near my Ficus religiosa; and 1 in my backyard. I can't wait until they bloom for the first time. You will be the first to know here and in my other blog.
ReplyDeleteI had to Google "Alstonia scholaris" as I had no idea what they were. So many websites say it's a stinky tree. Is this true? Then again, I love to eat durian, and a lot of people, my husband included, think it stinks.
ReplyDeleteGo to my profile, then go to my other blog: miamieverydayphoto.blogsot.com
ReplyDeleteYou can search for Alstonia scholaris to read about that tree. The scent is delightful. Read my blogs there.