Beginner Gardening: Driftwood - Part 2, 1 by HollyAnnS

HollyAnnS wrote:
Stormy, Hi! We have a clump white birch out front Jamie and I brought back from coal country 15-20 years ago. A couple of the trunks will have to be removed before winter (egad, more craft material LOL). We also have vigorous new growth (much to Holly's disappointment) coming in. I love this thing in any season: the white bark is such a contrast to the juniper background, the early spring catkins are a harbinger of things to come, and the summer foliage seems to shimmer in the slightest breeze ( I can understand why willowwind finds it reminiscent of aspen). It also makes me think of the sensitive little guy tagging along on Dad's heels through the north woods to find one suitable to dig up and drag home. Ric
P.S. Holly thinks she could put the space to better use and I will admit that we are at the southern most range for these to grow well without northern exposure or elevation.

This message was edited Dec 2, 2009 2:14 PM