Laura Newton
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Laura Newton
@underjunipermoon.bsky.social
Former research scientist and Montessori teacher currently interested in native plants, beautiful caterpillars, nature watercolor painting, crochet, and hiking. A long time tree hugger.
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I love that the leaves start out purple and turn green as the plant grows, while the flowers turn pink then purple. I wonder if the purple in early leaves is UV protective for the plant since the tree leaves are not yet out to provide shade. Idk as I'm not a botanist. Just guessing!
March 3, 2025 at 3:49 PM
In SW virginia mountains, they bloom in the fall. We planted 2 that we thought were straight species 3 years ago. One is blooming now for the first time, and the flowers are not the same color as the wild ones. So ours must be a cultivar. Ugh.
March 3, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Interesting. Thank you for the post
March 3, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Wow! That tree! Stunning branch structure and size!
January 24, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Wow! This is fantastic!
January 24, 2025 at 6:01 PM
I completely agree! It is a special treat to spot a pileated and their red markings stand out against the winter gray.
January 24, 2025 at 3:20 AM
I came here to also suggest Wood Thrush! Ian is very knowledgeable so we make at least 2 trips a year to talk to him and purchase natives that interest us.
January 21, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Reposted by Laura Newton
Hi Pandra.
When you're ready to add more nurseries to the list, the Virginia Native Plant Society maintains an excellent statewide list at www.vnps.org. Two that specialize in local ecotype native plants are Moulton Hot Natives (linktr.ee/moultonhotna...) and LERN (www.lern-rva.org).
Virginia Native Plant Society - Conserving Wild Flowers & Places
Learn about Virginia's native plants and habitats and how you can help preserve, protect, and promote these precious natural resources.
Vnps.org
January 13, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Interesting! Thanks! We did have a serious drought this summer with periods of heavy, extended rains in early fall. The mountain laurel, rhododendrons, and blueberry bushes near these fetterbushes are not flowering. Wish I had been up there last spring to see who flowered and who didn't!
November 24, 2024 at 9:35 PM
Thank you! I love that there is a name for this smell!
November 22, 2024 at 4:51 PM
Thank you! That means a lot to me.
November 22, 2024 at 4:46 PM
A favorite fish of mine! Love how they hop and walk on the substrate. Just plain cute!
November 17, 2024 at 3:10 PM
This is one of my favorite fishes. They are about the size of my finger and seem to have personality. I love how they use their fins to hop and "walk" on the substrate. And let's face it, they are just plain cute!
November 17, 2024 at 3:09 PM