tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2206460070533660576.post5545668443354849712..comments2023-06-02T08:05:44.213-07:00Comments on Timeless Environments: Ökenliv (Desert Life 2012 Part IV) - Faux Desert ThemesChaparral Earthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00618976919417073750noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2206460070533660576.post-52557450340669848742012-08-17T04:23:13.443-07:002012-08-17T04:23:13.443-07:00Someone asked me if Pacific Madrone would grow her...Someone asked me if Pacific Madrone would grow here in göteborg. I haven't seen it. But there are several varieties and even Manaznitas if you know what those are. I planted several species of Manzanitas at my Mum's house 6 years ago and plan on photographing them next spring when I visit there again. Some get much larger than that Paperbark Maple I referenced in the picture. <br /><br /><br /><br />-Chaparral Earthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618976919417073750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2206460070533660576.post-23425031487470012902012-08-17T04:19:19.233-07:002012-08-17T04:19:19.233-07:00I always envy the madrone when they come up on Tow...I always envy the madrone when they come up on Town and Country Mouse's Californian garden blog.Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2206460070533660576.post-51413352219099166842012-08-17T02:11:12.684-07:002012-08-17T02:11:12.684-07:00I really love both those trees. Pity I didn't ...I really love both those trees. Pity I didn't even think or giver any consideration about getting either one of them for my own landscaping 6 years ago when I first saw them.Chaparral Earthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618976919417073750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2206460070533660576.post-41617158531385725102012-08-16T16:40:11.105-07:002012-08-16T16:40:11.105-07:00I like your comparisons here. Moving from Wiscons...I like your comparisons here. Moving from Wisconsin to Arizona is quite the shift when it comes to landscaping but as you state...."Use your brain:)Imaganation" etc. similiar landscapes can be achieved with a good eye. I love the Maple you presented today. Gorgeous tree. I always have said to people, "You may not be able to grow ferns here but you can simulate the look with plants that have similiar leaf structure." I have a post coming up on this idea in several weeks for snowbirds wanting to bring the midwest into the desert. Love your topics. Rohrerbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2206460070533660576.post-29729421894732356462012-08-16T11:24:34.819-07:002012-08-16T11:24:34.819-07:00Yes I really like the comparisons too. But I'm...Yes I really like the comparisons too. But I'm constantly looking and thinking about such alternatives. Just habit I guess. I love trying to replicate situations I've seen even if they are not exact. These thoughts I've written down here are not relatively new. They first came to me over 6 years ago when I first saw them. Both trees have been there that long. <br /><br /><br />So where in the world would you move to ? I'm guessing Tucson or the greater pheonix area. Of course Vegas or Coachella Valley are good choices. I can't imagine you going to the coast anywhere.<br /><br /><br />--Chaparral Earthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618976919417073750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2206460070533660576.post-42206119751488055182012-08-16T11:20:48.284-07:002012-08-16T11:20:48.284-07:00You know I've actually wondered about growing ...You know I've actually wondered about growing Arbutus menziessii, but I've never seen one here. I'm headed back for the Botanical Gardens tomorrow and I'll ask the head resident Botanist. <br /><br />I have to admit though that I am truly impressed by the Paperbark Maple. The pics are great but viewing it in real life is incredible. I'ts truly something you can't take your eyes off of. I'm wanting to do a bit of research on it's native habitat in china first.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping Louis.<br /><br /><br />-Chaparral Earthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618976919417073750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2206460070533660576.post-3822281165833442052012-08-16T09:57:56.438-07:002012-08-16T09:57:56.438-07:00That is truly remarkable. Good job with achieving...That is truly remarkable. Good job with achieving the similar effect in your plantings. What climate zone are you in there? Can you grow arbutus menziessi? Louishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06219272603726629982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2206460070533660576.post-81126305694998965892012-08-16T09:03:26.515-07:002012-08-16T09:03:26.515-07:00Great comparisons and substitutes to create a simi...Great comparisons and substitutes to create a similar effect in different places! Some of those I would have never thought of - like the magnolia for elephant tree, or that Acer griseum for Arbutus xalapensis. But so right on.<br /><br />Your points on over-watering SW species is all too true, and as I commented before, those who prefer the plants of cold-wet places are best to move there.<br /><br />I think our society needs to change it's mindsets, as well as quit following the edicts of those (a few here) and being more connected to the set of things that make each place powerful. Hasn't happened in Abq in my 20 years, so am planning to move away for good. Desert Dwellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00952727692048782529noreply@blogger.com