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Category Archives: Trees
Ginkgo Strikes Again!
I wrote a blog post about ginkgo trees almost three* years ago. I just had to revisit the topic. Every year I’m amazed at the fantastic colors of gold, yellow and deep orange that decorate the neighborhoods of my town. … Continue reading
Posted in Fall, Trees
Tagged carotene, chlorophyll, fall color, ginkgo, ginkgo biloba, gold, leo buscaglia, orange leaves, PBS, pigments, why do leaves turn color in fall, xanthophyll, yellow
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Powdery Mildew
If you see a white, powdery-like substance on a plant, it may be powdery mildew. Powdery mildew is a fungus, and the white substance is composed of tiny white spores. You can see them with an eye loupe or a microscope. This … Continue reading
Citrus Budding
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Flowering Pears
In late winter to early spring, the flowering pear absolutely bursts into the street tree scene. The white blooms are followed by shiny green foliage that stays on the tree until fall. Once fall arrives, the leaves turn shades of … Continue reading
Posted in Spring, Trees, Winter
Tagged bacterial disease, blooms, Bradford, central california, fireblight, flowering pears, flowering trees, kawakamii, mistletoe, pyrus
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