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After-Blizzard Garden Assessment - Part 2

Updated: Feb 6, 2022

Now that a little over a month has passed, we’re revisiting our list of plants that didn’t have signs of life right away. It’s a good thing we waited awhile to touch anything, because a lot of the plants are bouncing back (and many seem more vibrant than ever). The bur oaks and Mexican plum, which seemed like they were struggling a bit, are now lush and thriving. Nature is resilient. Taking inventory like this will help us be better prepared next time.

Beautyberry
Beautyberry
artichoke
Artichoke
Aloe, aloevera
Aloe (a lot melted, some survived)
Gojiberry
Goji berry (coming back and made two babies)
BlackBerry, blackberries
blackberry (thriving and multiplying, flowering)
Pride of barbados
Pride of Barbados
Almondverbena
Almond verbena
Flame acanthus
Flame Acanthus
Mexican mint marigold
Mexican Mint Marigold
Curry trees
curry trees (all three are coming back)
Chocolate Persimmon
Moonflower
Baby volunteer redbud
Jasmine
Jasmine
Passionvine
passionvine (one variety survived, but the passiflora cerulia might be a goner - not sure yet)
Fennel
Fennel
Fig
Fig

Also bouncing back are:

galangal

agave (one particular variety)

loquat (one survived, one still has not shown signs of life)

oleander

paperwhites

pomegranate

Plants we’re still waiting on:

  • mexican flame vine

  • esperanza (update - came back fine)

  • huisache (update - came back fine)

  • arizona cypress (was already sad before the freeze)

  • lantana (update - came back fine)

  • turmeric (update - came back fine)

  • citrus (update - came back fine)

  • hibiscus

  • lemongrass (update - came back fine)

Evergreen sumac
Evergreen Sumac

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