After-Blizzard Garden Assessment - Part 2

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

Artichoke

Aloe (a lot melted, some survived)

Goji berry (coming back and made two babies)

blackberry (thriving and multiplying, flowering)

Pride of Barbados

Almond verbena

Flame Acanthus

Mexican Mint Marigold

curry trees (all three are coming back)

Chocolate Persimmon

Moonflower

Baby volunteer redbud

Jasmine

passionvine (one variety survived, but the passiflora cerulia might be a goner - not sure yet)

Fennel

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