October ... flower buds which stay on the tree after the leaves fall, through the winter, then open in the spring. (San Antonio, Tx.)
by htop Oct 17, 2003 9:03 AM
In October, the top part of the tree showing flower buds that will remain after leaf fall until spring flowering. The tree has been in the ground for 2 years.(San Antonio, Tx.)
by htop Oct 17, 2003 2:33 PM
October ... A closer look at the foliage.(San Antonio, Tx.)
by htop Oct 17, 2003 7:52 PM
The bloom buds stay on the tree all winter. Here is one ready to fully open at the first of March. You can see others at various stages of development in the background. (San Antonio, Tx.)
by htop Mar 7, 2004 8:14 AM
After a long winter wait, the tree's buds are opening with blooms, blooms and more blooms. Shown in early morning light. (San Antonio, Tx.)
by htop Mar 10, 2004 1:06 PM
The buds and blooms have interesting shapes and color tones as te sunlght shines through them. The bottom bloom on the left reminds me of the creature in the movie "The Neverending Story". (San Antonio, Tx.)
by htop Mar 10, 2004 3:12 PM
Some of the very top branches of the tree laden with buds and blooms in noon sun. (San Antonio, Tx.)
by htop Mar 10, 2004 3:12 PM
This tree is only 3 years old and was started from a 6 inch sapling.
by sandraking Apr 3, 2004 11:21 AM
Dragon Tree 2.5 months after planting it as a seedling.
by sithvixen Jul 20, 2006 9:58 PM
1st year baby dragon tree - this is only 3 months growth! Stands about 3 1/2 feet tall!
by LarissaH Jul 3, 2008 10:34 PM
Showing the top of this rapidly growing tree, baby leaves being born, child leaves, and the big kid leaves below! This is in full sun, first year's growth.
by LarissaH Jul 3, 2008 10:34 PM
You can see the trunk of this baby tree (3 months!) already getting thick and slightly browning at the base.
by LarissaH Jul 3, 2008 10:34 PM
Showing the leave stem, it is as thick as my fingers! (First year, 3 month old tree.)
by LarissaH Jul 3, 2008 10:34 PM
The leaves are HUGE. (First year, 3 month old tree.) They are fuzzy, and slightly sticky to the touch.
by LarissaH Jul 3, 2008 10:34 PM
Now at 4 1/2 months old, and 7+ feet tall.
by LarissaH Aug 24, 2008 2:57 AM
by randoo Aug 28, 2009 8:21 PM
by randoo Aug 28, 2009 8:21 PM
San Francisco Botanical Garden
by growin Sep 24, 2011 12:19 AM
Autumn 2011
by Lily_love Sep 27, 2011 8:04 AM
